About me
Hello, I’m Dr Gursharan Lotey, a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Therapist. I work with adolescents and adults who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or simply not quite themselves.
Perhaps you’ve been trying to manage things on your own, but something isn’t quite shifting. You may be struggling with difficult experiences from the past, your relationships, your confidence or a sense that you keep finding yourself in the same patterns. If you’re a parent looking for support for your child or teenager, I also work with young people to help them understand what they’re experiencing, build confidence and develop healthier ways of coping.
My style is warm, collaborative and honest. I’ll help you understand what is happening and why, while offering practical psychological tools that you can take into your everyday life. The aim is not simply to help you feel better in the moment, but to understand what is happening beneath the surface, feel more grounded and move forward with greater clarity, confidence and choice.
I may be the right fit for you if…
- You feel anxious, overwhelmed or constantly “on edge”
- You’ve experienced trauma and it continues to affect how you feel, think or relate to others
- You struggle with low mood, confidence or self-worth
- You find relationships difficult or notice yourself repeating unhelpful patterns
- You’re going through a difficult period or transition and feel stuck
- You’re a young person looking for support, or a parent concerned about your teenager
- You want culturally sensitive therapy where you feel understood as a whole person, without having to over-explain parts of yourself
My Experience and Therapy Approach
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years’ experience across the NHS and private practice, with particular interests in trauma, anxiety, relationships and self-worth. I’m also mindful of the ways that culture, family, identity and expectations can shape our experiences, and aim to create a space where these can be explored openly and without judgement.
I tailor our work to you, drawing on the approaches that are most relevant to your experiences, needs and goals. I'm trained in a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, including EMDR, Systemic and Relational approaches, Attachment-based approaches, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and CBT. I also take a holistic view of psychological wellbeing, recognising that factors such as lifestyle, nutrition, sleep and hormonal changes can interact with our emotional wellbeing. Where relevant, these wider factors can form part of our therapeutic conversations alongside psychological approaches.
Sessions
I offer online therapy across the UK and internationally, as well as in-person sessions in Ascot, Berkshire.
I also offer a free 15-minute consultation call, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions and get a sense of whether I might be the right therapist for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and keep my knowledge and skills up to date.
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2015)
- Post Graduate Diploma (Masters Level) in Systemic Family Practice for Children/Young People (2016)
- Masters of Science (MSc) in Research Methods in Psychology (2012)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology (2008)
Additional Certified Training:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing)
- Non-violence Resistance (NVR) - Level 2
- Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy - Level 2
Research & Publications:
Burnout in early course psychosis caregivers: the role of illness beliefs and coping styles (2015). Onwumere, J., Lotey, G., Schulz, J., James, G., Afsharzadegan, R., Harvey, R., Man, L. C., Kuipers, E., & Raune, D. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 11(3), 237-243.
The Role of Ethnic Group and Gender on Beliefs About Sexual Problems: An Experimental Study with South Asians in the UK (2015). Lotey, G. (2015). Doctoral thesis, University of Surrey, available online (unpublished).
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Specialisms:
- Trauma - including Childhood Trauma, Traumatic Events and PTSD.
- Culturally Sensitive Therapy - South Asian Community.
- Women's Health & Well-being.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£130.00 - £180.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Initial Phone Consultation: Free (15 minutes)
First Appointment (Assessment): from £250
Therapy Sessions: from £130 (50 minutes)
Please get in touch for a quote or check out glowpsychology.co.uk to learn more about what to expect in the first appointment and therapy sessions with me.
When I work
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Further information
To find out more you can check my website: www.glowpsychology.co.uk or Instagram: @glowpsychology
