About me
Hello, I’m Tom. I’m a clinical psychologist, and I offer psychological therapy.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, self-critical, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to move forward. You may know exactly what you want help with, or you may only have a sense that things have become difficult and you would like some support.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You do not need to have everything neatly worked out before getting in touch. We can begin by making sense of what has been happening, what feels difficult at the moment, and what you would like to be different.
My aim is to offer a calm, thoughtful and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly. I work in a collaborative and practical way, so therapy is not only about talking things through, but also about understanding what may be keeping difficulties going and finding ways to move forward.
I mainly use cognitive behavioural therapy. This can help us look at the links between thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviour, and think together about what might be helpful to change. I also draw on schema therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy when difficulties feel more long-standing, or when people feel caught in repeated patterns with emotions, relationships, self-criticism or coping.
I work with people of all sexual orientations and backgrounds. I also have particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, especially gay, bisexual and queer men. For some people, it can feel important to speak with a therapist who understands how sexuality, shame, relationships, identity, minority stress or feeling different can affect mental health. These are things we can talk about openly and without judgement.
I have particular experience with:
- Depression and low mood
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Social anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Longstanding emotional and relationship difficulties, sometimes described as personality disorder
- Excessive worry and generalised anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Body image concerns and body dysmorphic disorder
- Health anxiety
- LGBTQ+ mental health, including work with gay, bisexual and queer men
I have worked in mental health settings for over 15 years, including the NHS, universities and clinical research settings. This has included work at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust, King’s College London, University College London, the University of Surrey and the University of East London.
I currently work as a lecturer in clinical psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, and I am also a visiting researcher at UCL’s Division of Psychiatry.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc Mental Health Sciences Research
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- BSc(Hons) Psychology
- HCPC registered (Regulatory Body)
- BPS Chartered (Professional Body)
- BABCP accredited (Professional Body)
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
Fees
£100.00 per session
Additional information
You may be considering psychological therapy, or you may not yet be completely sure. Either way, please feel free to get in touch by phone or email to arrange an initial free brief telephone consultation.
Further information
Please note there are only spaces available are online (none in-person currently)
