Hello, I'm Tom. I am a Clinical Psychologist and have worked in

mental health settings for over 15 years - NHS and universities.

I specialise in providing psychological therapy. I can help you with

​mental health problems or general life difficulties that you may

be experiencing. 

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Areas of Expertise

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I have particular experience with the following issues (but this is not an exhaustive list):

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• Depression & low mood

• Low self-esteem and confidence

• Social anxiety

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• 'Personality disorders'

• Excessive worries and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

• Panic attacks

• Body image concerns & Body Dysmorphia Disorder (BDD)

• Health anxiety

• LGBTQ+ issues and stresses

 

Therapeutic Approach

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I use a cognitive behavioural approach to help people with their problems because it has the most research evidence supporting its effectiveness. Additionally, through clinical experience, I’ve found that targeting specific issues and trying new behaviours is key to change. We do this collaboratively, and you maintain control over what we do, setting the pace. My aim is to create a safe space where you feel comfortable discussing anything that’s bothering you. I also integrate elements of schema therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) when problems feel "deeper," and alternative strategies might be more useful.

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Professional Experience

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I’ve worked in the NHS at South London & Maudsley and Camden & Islington, focusing on personality disorders, depression, trauma, and anxiety. I also worked at King's College London in mental health support. In academic roles, I’ve taught on clinical and counselling psychology doctorates at the University of Surrey and the University of East London. Additionally, I served as a Clinical Research Associate at University College London for a CBT for depression trial. Currently, I’m a lecturer in clinical psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London, and a visiting researcher at UCL's Division of Psychiatry.

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Clinical Supervision

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I can also provide supervision to clinicians, such as psychologists and therapists. Please enquire using the contact information below.