Accreditation:

• HCPC - Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications: 

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) – King’s College London

• BSc in Psychology – Royal Holloway University of London

Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with a diverse background in the NHS, third sector organisations, and private practice. She is deeply committed to creating a safe and non-judgemental space where individuals can feel heard and understood, fostering a biopsychosocial awareness of their difficulties.

Sarah offers an integrative approach, tailored to the unique needs and goals of each client, drawing on their strengths. She utilises evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), to support clients in developing skills to manage distress and enhance psychological well-being. She has also undertaken training and supervision from the Integrative Centre for OCD Therapy and has learned the centre’s approach to integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). 

With considerable experience in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) across the lifespan, Sarah has trained in both adult and child national specialist OCD services. She has worked with individuals facing a wide range of obsessions and compulsions, understanding the profound impact that shame and fear can have on their lives. Sarah recognises the bravery and resilience clients demonstrate in seeking therapy and is passionate about empowering them to reclaim their lives back from OCD, encouraging resilience, and promoting growth.

Additionally, Sarah specialises in working with individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism and/or ADHD, and is proficient in making necessary therapeutic adaptations to meet their needs.

Sarah completed her Bachelor's degree at Royal Holloway, University of London, followed by her clinical training at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (King’s College London) and the Maudsley Hospital, part of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. She undertook additional training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy in the context of chronic pain and long-term health conditions and worked as a Paediatric Clinical Psychologist at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital before returning to work with adults.

In her current role within the NHS, Sarah supports individuals with Autism and/or ADHD, helping them manage the challenges associated with neurodevelopmental conditions. With over a decade of experience in mental health, including various research roles at King’s College London, Sarah is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care to her clients.