About me
Welcome: Compassionate & Evidence-Based Psychological Support
Taking the first step towards seeking psychological support, whether for long-standing concerns or new challenges, is a courageous decision. You may feel uncertain about confiding your concerns, or perhaps frustrated by limited progress in past therapies. Whatever your unique experience, you will be met with the utmost respect and understanding.
My commitment is to empower you towards positive, lasting change. While we will work efficiently to address your concerns, I also offer tailored, ongoing support for as long as you need, free from the typical restrictions of other mental health services.
About Me: My Qualifications and Competencies
As a fully qualified Doctor of Clinical Psychology, I practice under the legally protected title of "Clinical Psychologist." This designation signifies extensive rigorous training and assessment, equipping me to provide evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy across the lifespan. Throughout my standard qualification, I gained invaluable experience working within varied NHS settings with diverse client groups, from children and adults to older adults, and those with learning difficulties or neurological conditions.
Choosing a Clinical Psychologist like myself ensures you are entrusting your mental health to an expert both legally and professionally recognised for their depth and breadth of knowledge. My practice is rigorously reviewed and regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and I adhere strictly to the British Psychological Society (BPS) Practice Guidelines and Code of Ethics.
My Approach to Your Well-being
My aim is to offer more than just a listening ear. I am trained to help you gently and effectively get to the absolute root of your difficulties. We will work actively and collaboratively to support you in achieving meaningful and permanent positive change. Recognising that every individual and their challenges are unique, I employ an integrative, de-pathologising approach, drawing from a wide range of evidence-based models and the latest psychological research.
I currently utilise the following therapeutic approaches, tailoring them to your specific needs:
Attachment Theory
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Psychodynamic approaches
Transactional Analysis
Biofeedback Therapy (HeartMath)
Services Offered
With over a decade of practice within NHS mental health services, I now offer my expertise in full-time private practice. My current services include:
- 1:1 Psychological Therapy for adults and young people (aged 16+).
- Diagnostic Assessments for neurodevelopmental concerns like Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, aligned with National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines. I serve as the service lead within a multidisciplinary team for these assessments.
- Post-Diagnostic Support Services.
Please Note: While my training covers the lifespan, aside from diagnostic assessments, my current 1:1 psychological therapy practice focuses exclusively on adults and young people (16+). I do not offer direct therapy for children under 16. If your enquiry relates to therapy for a child, I recommend seeking an organisation specialising in child and adolescent mental health that can offer a systemic approach.
What I Can Help With:
Concerns that may be understood as, or related to:
Anxiety: Generalised Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Performance Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Eating & Body Image Concerns: Disordered Eating (stable BMI required), Overeating, Body Dysmorphia
Mood: Depression, Bipolar Disorder
Trauma: Single-event Trauma, Complex Trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress (PTSD), Childhood Trauma, Survivorship
Life Transitions & Stressors: Relationship Difficulties, Self-Esteem, Infertility, Perinatal and Postnatal Mental Health, Sleep Issues, Occupational Stress, Bereavement, Role/Identity Change, Job Loss, Family Conflict, Emotional Difficulties (e.g., anger)
Physical Health & Chronic Conditions: Living with Pain or Long-Term Health Conditions, Long Covid, Chronic Fatigue, Women's Health (e.g., menopause), Unexplained Physical Symptoms (e.g., Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Sexual Dysfunction, Skin Conditions, Migraines, Tinnitus, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
Neurodevelopmental Concerns: Autism, ADHD (including post-diagnostic support)
Specialist Interests:
Physical Health Psychology: Building on several years of specialist NHS experience, I have significant expertise supporting individuals with acute and long-term health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, cancer, inherited conditions, stroke, diabetes, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, COPD, dermatological conditions).
Trauma Expertise: I have undertaken specialist training in working with single event and complex trauma, and am fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). I frequently receive referrals from rehabilitation companies supporting individuals impacted by traumatic life events, such as car accidents.
Neurodiversity: I have a specialist interest in working with neurodivergent adults, particularly supporting women who may mask their differences, experience under-recognition, and face clinical misdiagnoses.
High-Profile/High-Functioning Roles: I have extensive experience supporting individuals in high-profile careers or high-functioning roles who are experiencing significant stress and performance concerns. I am also familiar with the unique challenges of public-facing roles, careers with high levels of responsibility, and individuals working within the public eye.
My Clinic: Lyndon House Clinic
In 2025, alongside a fellow clinical psychologist, I acquired Lyndon House Clinic in the heart of Sutton Coldfield. We designed it to be a warm, welcoming, and discreet "home from home" environment, exclusively for the use of our clients.
The clinic offers excellent accessibility with good links to the M6 and wider motorway network, as well as public transport. We provide two on-site parking spaces, and a convenient 3-hour on-road parking bay for 4-5 cars is available just outside. The clinic is also a minute's walk from Sutton Coldfield train station and the Gracechurch Centre.
Your Initial Consultation: What to Expect
The initial consultation is a collaborative process. We will explore your experiences respectfully and comprehensively, working together to make meaningful sense of your challenges and understand what might be limiting your capacity for growth and change. Depending on the complexity of your difficulties, this initial assessment may take place over one or more sessions.
Once we have established a shared understanding, I will be able to recommend the most appropriate treatment plan. Occasionally, I may identify that another service or specialist is better suited to your specific needs. In such cases, my extensive training positions me ideally to offer expert advice or guide you to where you will find the most benefit.
Fees & Insurance
Private therapy is a significant investment of your time and finances, and it's essential to ensure you are employing a suitably qualified clinician. My fee is £120 per session.
I am a recognised healthcare provider for several private health insurance companies, including AXA PPP, Aviva, Vitality Health, Healix, and Allianz Care. Please ensure you check with your insurance provider in advance that they will cover my full rate of £120 per session.
Making Contact
To ensure the highest quality of care and efficient service, my private practice has evolved to include a dedicated support team.
My Support Team:
Administrative Professionals: Jane and Jo serve as our secretarial and administrative support, ensuring smooth operations behind the scenes.
Clinic Reception: Nicki is our receptionist at Lyndon House Clinic.
Clinical Team: I also lead and personally oversee a team of highly qualified and experienced Psychologists. This expansion has allowed greater availability, including evenings and weekends, and a broader range of specialist interests to meet diverse client needs.
This collaborative approach ensures that you can benefit from prompt attention and increased accessibility to expert psychological care.
How to Connect With Me
When you express interest to see me through Counselling Directory, your enquiry will be received directly by a member of my dedicated administration team (Jane, Jo or Nicki). They aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours during business days.
Please note regarding availability:
While my profile on Counselling Directory may indicate current availability, my schedule can change daily due to demand. If I do not have immediate openings for new clients at the time of your enquiry, my team will inform you promptly. They will then thoughtfully present alternative options, which may include connecting you with one of my trusted associate Psychologists, or discussing expected wait times should you prefer to specifically work with me.
We encourage you to visit our website, www.fouroakspsychology.co.uk, to learn more about my team and their areas of expertise.
Training, qualifications & experience
Core Qualifications
- BSc Psychology (2008) University of Leeds
- PgDip Clinical Applications of Psychology (2014). University of Leicester
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) (2019). University of Warwick
Clinical Roles
- 2009-2012 Assistant Psychologist - University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- 2012-2014 Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - IAPT - Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- 2014-2015 Doctor of Clinical Psychology NHS Speciality Training Post - Older Adult Memory Services - Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust
- 2014-2015 Doctor of Clinical Psychology NHS Speciality Training Post - Community Adult Mental Health - Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust
- 2016-2017 Doctor of Clinical Psychology NHS Speciality Training Post - Child and Adolescent Mental Health - Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust
- 2016-2017 Doctor of Clinical Psychology NHS Speciality Training Post - Learning Disability Services - Coventry and Warwickshire NHS PartnershipTrust
- 2018-2019 Doctor of Clinical Psychology NHS Speciality Training Post - Stroke, Neuropsychology and Neurorehabilitation - Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust
- 2018-2019 Doctor of Clinical Psychology NHS Speciality Training Post - Physical Health (Endocrinology, Chronic Pain, Dermatology) - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
- 2019-2020 - Clinical Psychologist in Pain Management - Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- 2020-2022 - Clinical Psychologist in Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service. Private GP Leicester
- 2020-present - Clinical Psychologist, Service Lead and Director of Four Oaks Psychology, Sutton Coldfield
- 2023-present - Service Lead and Co-Director of West Midlands Autism and ADHD Assessment Service, Sutton Coldfield
- 2025-present - Owner of Lyndon House Clinic, Sutton Coldfield
Awards
2012 British Psychological Society Division of Clinical Psychology pre-qualification award winner at the annual conference hosted at the University of Oxford.
Other Recognitions:
Certified Heartmath (Heart Rate Variability) Coach and Trainer
Other training attended:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (2020)
ADOS: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Dr Marianna Murin (2021) with certificate of reliability
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Part 1-3 Sandi Richman (2021-2022)
ADOS: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Dr Marianna Murin (2024) - Consensus and reliability training
Registration
I am regulated and subject to audit by the Health Care Professionals Council. To maintain my professional registration I regularly engage in training and professional development opportunities. My qualification entitles me to chartered membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I uphold the BPS professional code of ethics.
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£120.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
See website for details www.fouroakspsychology.co.uk
I am a recognised provider for several health insurance companies e.g. AXA, Aviva, Vitality Health and many more. Please contact us for details at admin@fouroakspsychology.co.uk
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Please note that appointments are available on evenings, weekends, Mondays and Fridays with other members of the clinical team.
Further information
Visit www.fouroakspsychology.co.uk to learn more about our services.
