Meet our Therapists

Helen is co-owner and director of Silver Street Clinic and is a psychotherapist specialising in trauma, anxiety and depression. She is a Post Graduate Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, also trained in EMDR level 3 and EFT level 2. Helen draws on her training in a range of psychological approaches including; motivational interviewing, mindfulness, stress management, schema work and solution-focused therapy. She can provide an integrative and individualised approach to therapy. Helen has a background in nursing, has worked with the armed forces for 17 years, has experience as a clinical supervisor and has over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health. 

Within Paula’s private practice over the last 16 years, she has developed expertise across a wide-ranging expanse of issues such as Anxiety, Abuse, Anger, Bereavement, Confidence, Complex Trauma, Depression, Disability, Health Related Issues, Low Self-Esteem, Neurodiversity, Personal Development, Post-Traumatic Stress, Pregnancy Related Issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Sexuality, Stress, Work Related Issues.

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Paula also has extensive experience working within the emergency services, therefore having a good understanding of the challenges and trauma that can often present as a result of the nature of the work within this kind of environment.

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Paula utilises her knowledge, skills & training from, Eye Movement Desensitising Reprocessing (EMDR). Grief & Bereavement Counselling O.A. Dip. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Dip (CBT). Advanced Creative Therapy. Certificate in Couples Counselling and Mindfulness. Therefore, offering a comprehensive range of techniques to support clients through their journey.

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Other interests in her continual professional development have been Brain Injury Awareness, Child Protection, Domestic Abuse, Suicide Awareness/Prevention, and Neurodiversity such as Autism, Dyslexia, and Dyscalculia.

Paula works with adults individually as well as offering couples therapy and is also able to offer Clinical Supervision.

My name is Tina and I’m a CBT Therapist. I qualified 12 years ago. I also have qualifications in DBT, CFT and DDP. My specialist areas are Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ASD, ADD, ADHD and Tourette’s) and Complex Trauma with a focus on Personality Disorders. I have been privileged to have worked with in the NHS, CAMHs, Specialist Adolescence Services, Private Sector, Ex-Veterans and Forensics.

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I’m able to treat Depression, Anxiety such as Social Anxiety, GAD, Health Anxiety and Panic Disorders. Complex Trauma, OCD and Phobias (I avoid Spiders and Clowns). Through my time in the NHS, I experienced additional training with a focus on Long-term Conditions (CFS, CPS, ME and Fibromyalgia), developmental trauma, and Young People who experience Disordered Eating and those who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Please be aware I’m assisted by Zooby my Guide Dog who likes cuddles and sleeps through the sessions.

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I accept and am registered with most insurance companies AXA, BUPA, Healix, Cigna and AVIVA.

Andrew is qualified in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), having trained at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Psychotherapy at Kings College London, and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

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Having worked in adult mental health since 2011 and now leading a clinical team at a distinguished London NHS Talking Therapies Service, Andrew has extensive experience in helping people with common and complex difficulties. He notably specialises in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and a range of other types of anxiety.

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Andrew has further expertise in working with people whose low mood or anxiety is associated with physical health problems, such as persistent pain, diabetes, and chronic fatigue. He also draws on training and personal practice of Mindfulness, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to ensure problems can be tackled with varying approaches and that therapy feels thoughtfully considered. 

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Andrew is a fully accredited member of the BABCP and member of the EMDR Association and works exclusively online. 

Jonathan is an Integrative Therapist with broad training in Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural and Transaction Analysis talking therapies.

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After many years as a senior Risk & Compliance professional in corporate life, Jonathan retrained as a therapist. Because of his previous career, Jonathan is well-placed to help clients with all types of workplace issues and the impacts these can have on our emotional and mental health.

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Jonathan works with adult individuals and couples and has experience supporting clients through serious illness, end-of-life, bereavement and health anxiety issues, along with significant work in anxiety, depression, stress and family/relationship issues.

Andrew is qualified in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), having trained at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Psychotherapy at Kings College London, and Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

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Having worked in adult mental health since 2011 and now leading a clinical team at a distinguished London NHS Talking Therapies Service, Andrew has extensive experience in helping people with common and complex difficulties. He notably specialises in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and a range of other types of anxiety.

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Andrew has further expertise in working with people whose low mood or anxiety is associated with physical health problems, such as persistent pain, diabetes, and chronic fatigue. He also draws on training and personal practice of Mindfulness, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) to ensure problems can be tackled with varying approaches and that therapy feels thoughtfully considered. 

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Andrew is a fully accredited member of the BABCP and member of the EMDR Association and works exclusively online. 

A registered member of the British Association for counselling and psychotherapy (BACP). An accredited member of the National counselling society (NCS). An advanced practitioner working with children & young people (NCS advanced specialist).

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Jennifer is an experienced and creative senior school counsellor who has experience working with both adults and young people.

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She is a trauma-informed practitioner and supports addiction, divorce & separation groups. She has worked with Self-harm, Suicide awareness, Anxiety management, Depression, Domestic Abuse and Narcissism abuse. Other interests in Jennifer's continuing professional development have been providing therapy for LGBTQ issues.

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Jennifer currently works in schools as well as working privately here at Silver Street Clinic.

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Jennifer also accepts referrals from BUPA insurance. 

I qualified as a Person Centred Counsellor in 2008 after completing a 3-year degree in Person Centred Therapy.

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I have experience with teens and adults and have worked within IAPT, Macmillan, and MyLife Counselling private practice. I now have much experience in CBT having worked as a Counsellor within IAPT so I can incorporate CBT work together if this is something you feel you would also benefit from.

I now work out of the clinic and have my private practice where I can work with clients in sessions face-to-face or remotely. I am very passionate about therapy and believe that Counselling can be beneficial to anyone with anything they want to bring to the sessions.

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I work in a safe, confidential setting and provide a safe environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. I adhere to the BACP Ethical framework and have regular supervision alongside my clients.

I bring my warmth, integrity and understanding to the work, with a commitment to help you in an empathic, accepting, and non-judgemental way. 

I truly believe that everyone can benefit from Counselling. It can be an enlightening, powerful and life-changing experience, the reason I love my job.

Helen qualified with a master's from the University of Essex in Psychodynamic Counselling specialising in Children and Adolescents. Is a registered member of the BACP and is in her 4th year of practice working in both schools and in private practice.

With experience in helping children and young people facing difficult issues such as depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, feelings of self-harm, school refusal, anxiety and relationship issues amongst others, Helen focuses on providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can come to be listened to and supported in making sense of what is troubling you; so that you can move forward with an increased sense of self-confidence and contentment.

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Some children and young people may not have the words to describe their feelings to start with, so Helen offers play and art materials as a way for younger clients to explore and express their emotions. Helen also understands and recognises the importance of working with parents, and therefore offers regular reviews during the therapy process.

Marcia has worked in mental health settings for the past 15 years, working with adults, adolescents and children. She is an accredited EMDR therapist and currently working towards her EMDR consultancy qualification in the fields of adult, adolescent and child EMDR. Marcia has experience working with clients who have experienced trauma, this can present as one specific trauma or a history of traumas which can be associated with long-term abuse. Marcia also has extensive experience working wih clients whose current presentations, for example; anxiety, OCD, dysregulated behaviours, sleeping issues, and post-trauma stress disorder relate to past trauma. 

Marcia is also interested in developmental trauma and is currently completing level 1 training in Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) which aims to help identify ways to support clients who have suffered abuse, neglect and/or trauma from an early age. Some clients require such support to help them regulate themselves prior to therapy commencing.  It compliments EMDR in its approach and can help create holistic supportive plans not only for the individual but their family and their support structure, e.g. schools and groups, which I aim to liaise with to help provide consistency of care for the individual in all settings. 

When working with younger people and adults with additional needs, Marcia will use a variety of methods to make the interaction playful and age-appropriate.

Marcia can also offer group and individual supervision for EMDR. 

Natalie is an experienced UKCP and BACP accredited psychotherapist, who has worked with adults, children, and young people in a variety of settings. 

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As a humanistic relational psychotherapist, Natalie endeavours to work alongside both her young and adult clients at their pace, and with empathy and without judgement. Central to her approach is a belief that we all have an enormous capacity for growth and change, and she aims to facilitate this by providing a safe and confidential relationship where issues from the past and present can be explored and better understood. This is proven to offer relief from emotional distress and an opportunity to better understand who we are and how we relate to others, which nurtures meaningful change and a chance to meet our potential.

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Natalie is experienced in working with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and loss and bereavement. She is a consultant psychotherapist for an NHS acute mental health service, so she has worked extensively with those in acute crisis and distress, and who have experienced trauma. Natalie also works for a nationwide specialist trauma service, where she provides long-term psychotherapy for survivors of systematic childhood abuse.

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Natalie is constantly looking to expand her knowledge and skills to meet the needs of her clients, so has subsequently undertaken specialist training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). These are NHS recommended trauma therapies, which Natalie integrates into her psychotherapy practice. 

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Committed to early intervention, Natalie has also undertaken additional training for working with children and parents, and she is an experienced school-based therapist. Natalie may use art and play to allow her young clients to express themselves in a way that feels comfortable and natural, including experiences that they may not yet be able to put into words.

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Natalie offers weekly individual short and long-term therapy for adults and children. She works virtually and in person. Natalie offers a free 15-minute initial telephone consultation to those interested in working with her. 

Annie qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 1991 and specialised in Neuropsychology in 1994. She had worked since 1988 in the NHS in the areas of Adult Mental Health; Older Adult Mental Health and specialist Neuropsychology services, including Traumatic Brain Injury; Stroke and Dementias. Annie spent the majority of my career working with people and their families after a traumatic brain injury caused by road traffic accidents; assaults and falls. She has developed and managed the neuropsychological service for the local Dementia and Stroke rehabilitation services, and is qualified to undertake and interpret neuropsychological tests; provide person-centred neuropsychological interventions; develop programmes to help people with behaviour that challenges and provide psychological therapeutic interventions.

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Annie is particularly keen to stress in her work the importance of considering the needs of everybody following brain damage, whether this is due to injury or disease. She have developed a particular interest over the years in working with couples affected by brain injury using Emotion Focused therapy (EFT) ; Attachment theory and her knowledge of the impact of neuropsychological cognitive changes such as poor memory; attention difficulties; executive deficits etc and how these impact on peoples day to day interactions and relationship with themselves and others. She considers it her priority to assist individuals to find their own ways to be more settled with what often are lifelong and life-debilitating changes.

​Laura graduated in 2010 from Terapia/Middlesex University where she gained an MA in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling for Children and Young People. Since then she has worked as a counsellor in schools, bereavement support, private practice and CAMHS. She has worked with young people for over 30 years as she was previously a supply teacher in mainstream and special schools. She is used to working with children with learning difficulties such as ASD.

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As an integrative therapist, Laura uses the methods that best fit her client. Younger children often like to work in a sand tray with model animals or use paint, puppets, clay and other materials to express their feelings and concerns. Some teenagers use drawing or music to express themselves, as well as face-to-face talking. Laura offers consultation to parents and carers and can work with them as a direct way of supporting the child.

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Laura has a Diploma in Supervision and is registered with the following health insurance providers: Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, Healix

Rachel is BABCP accredited and specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR).

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Rachel has over 12 years of experience of working with a variety of patient groups and in a range of clinical settings including the NHS and forensic settings. Rachel has experience of working with individuals with a range of mental health difficulties, working with both adults and adolescents, she is able to draw upon a broad range of knowledge to help clients build awareness and develop skills to manage a range of emotional difficulties.

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Rachel has special interest areas focusing on complex trauma, perinatal mental health care, individual and group supervision of practitioners within NHS settings.

Rachel has also delivered workshops, which focus on building awareness around mental health needs and practitioner burnout.

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Rachel works with individuals suffering from a variety of mood disorders such as depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, social phobia and post-traumatic stress disorder. She also works with complex and acute disorders such as bipolar, psychosis and complex trauma.

Hannah is a Registered Mental Health Nurse with over 15 years' experience in both the NHS and private sector.

Specialist areas worked in include child & adolescent services, Eating Disorders and postnatal depression. She has most recently worked in an NHS inpatient service working with people with depression, anxiety, psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Accredited EMDR practitioner with the EMDR Association UK & Ireland. Diploma, Practitioner skills for Eating Disorders. Certificate of credit, Solution Focused Brief Therapy.

I am a NHS GP with an MSc in Clinical Hypnotherapy. I am also a Senior Registrar in Psychiatry and Medical Psychotherapy (ST8) specialising in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (M1 Tavistock). I offer Hypnotherapy at the Silver Street Clinic for a range of emotional and physical health problems, such as Anxiety, Phobias, Insomnia, OCD, Addiction, Eating Disorders and low self-esteem, to name a few. 

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Hypnotherapy is a holistic treatment that embraces the fact that the mind and body are intricately bound up with each other. Western medicine has traditionally treated them as entirely separate. But a health problem is never fully located in the body or mind. Each impacts the experience of the other in a constant interplay. Your mind will have a particular experience of your physical body – no two people will experience a physical health problem in the same way. And in turn, your mind has a profound effect on your body.  Evidence for this includes the astonishing power of the placebo effect. Hypnotherapy brings this together and treats it as one.​

I am a Clinical Psychologist and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Psychotherapist with 20 years’ experience in the field of adult mental health. I aim to create a safe and non-judgemental environment where individuals can feel comfortable to share and better understand their experiences, thereby reducing emotional distress and improving wellbeing.

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Collaboration is at the heart of therapy: I respect you as the expert of your own experiences and for my part I bring experience in a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches (including CBT, ACT, CAT, mindfulness and body-focused approaches), through which I can help you to understand and break from unhelpful coping and self-sabotage behaviours.

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I work with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, eating and body-image concerns, sleep problems, anger, life transitions, grief and living with neurodiversity.​

I am a Clinical Psychologist offering one-to-one therapy to adults who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties. In my private practice, I support individuals with challenges such as low mood, depression, anxiety, panic, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, adjusting to living with a physical health condition and navigating life transitions, including parenthood. You may also feel a general sense of dissatisfaction or unease in life without a specific problem, and that’s okay too.

Regardless of the challenges that bring you to therapy, I aim to provide a warm, compassionate, and safe space where you can explore, make sense of, and work through your difficulties at your own pace.

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Before moving into private practice, I worked in an NHS Adult Community Mental Health Service. My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I draw on a range of evidence-based techniques, tailoring them to fit each individual’s specific needs and goals. I believe in working collaboratively with clients to help them gain a deeper understanding of their difficulties and explore pathways to change that feel meaningful to them.

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In addition to my clinical work, I have a strong background in research, having completed a PhD in psychology. I have also published research in academic journals, which further informs and strengthens my practice.

Please note that I offer face-to-face and online appointments on Saturdays. 

Registered Mental Health Nurse, Dip.HE Health Studies, Specialist Mental Health Practitioner, Cert.HE Addictions Counselling, fully trained and accredited EMDR Consultant. PG DIP psychological trauma and trained mindfulness teacher.

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Kate is a Trauma Specialist with particular areas of interest in military trauma and trauma-related chronic pain. She also offers addictions counselling, specialist mental health assessments and therapy for a range of general mental health issues including stress management, depression and relationship problems.

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Kate undertakes individual and group work which includes training in Mindfulness, Stress and Anger Management.

I have worked within the mental health field for more than 15 years and have extensive experience treating all common mental health problems including Depression, Low Self Esteem, Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex-PTSD, Phobias, OCD, Health Anxiety, Panic attacks and Panic Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Agoraphobia.

In addition to the above, I also provide treatment for clients suffering from mental health difficulties due to Long Term Physical Health Conditions. I am an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and an Accredited Rational-Emotive Behavioural Therapist.

I have completed numerous professional qualifications, trainings and workshops which is reflected in the quality of my work and the outcomes I achieve with clients. I have held several senior positions within NHS mental health services and have attended the Houses of Parliament by invitation to advise Members of Parliament on the support, provision and treatment of Mental Health problems.

I am an empathetic, friendly and non-judgemental therapist and place a huge importance on helping clients feel comfortable and at ease throughout therapy. Every client is different and within therapy, I also place a great emphasis on truly understanding the difficulties clients are having so we can work together to overcome these. I have a proven ability to achieve excellent outcomes with very challenging clients consistently. I'm also experienced in supervising a range of trainee and qualified professionals including CBT therapists within private practice and the NHS.

Birgit came to Psychology in 2002 and received a MSc in Psychology from the University of Goettingen in Germany. She has completed a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology in the UK, which specialised in CBT and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. She is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and on the Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS).

Birgit is an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist, and is accredited by the BABCP to offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She is also an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner and a Schema Therapist working towards certification.

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She offers individualised psychological interventions for depression and anxiety problems and therapy for complex trauma, anger and stress management, work issues, grief/loss and relationship problems. She has worked with a wide variety of people, from all walks of life and ages and background in different therapeutic settings including private practice, within the NHS and the not-for-profit sector.  

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Birgit is also registered with the following health insurance providers: AXA, Bupa, and Aviva and provides sessions online exclusively. 

Caroline has had a rich and varied career across Education, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and has worked as the Mental Health and Trauma-Informed lead within her team for the past 3 years. Her counselling approach holds the relationship at the heart of her work and integrates Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive behavioural and Trauma-informed approaches to best meet the needs of her clients.

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As a qualified Integrative Counsellor and registered member of the BACP, Caroline has extensive experience working with adult clients across a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, childhood experiences and relationship/family issues.

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Working with varied approaches to therapy, Caroline will tailor her work to best meet your needs; offering both short, mid and long term therapy in-person and online.

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Caroline offers all of her clients complete acceptance and understanding, creating the safety and trust needed within the therapeutic relationship to elicit psychological healing and growth.

Lorraine is a qualified & experienced Person-Centred Counsellor who specialises in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy.

The principle of her approach is to create the opportunity to build a trusting 'Therapeutic Relationship’.

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Lorraine specializes in working with either individuals or couples who are experiencing relationship problems, being communication breakdown resulting in disconnection within the relationship, also Sexual identity, Intimacy Issues, Fetishism, Infidelity, Libido loss, Sexual difficulties, Sexual Addiction or Sexual Dysfunctions such as:

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• Loss of desire/interest

• Erectile dysfunction

• Vaginismus (Involuntary spasm of the circumvaginal muscles)

• Dyspareunia (female) (Pain with sexual intercourse/penetration)

• Premature ejaculation

• Orgasmic Disorder

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She is a full member of BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists) and abides by their code of ethics.

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Lorraine provides sessions online exclusively. 

I am a Psychotherapist and EMDR therapist with over 19 years of experience working in Psychological services within the NHS. As an Integrative therapist I can draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches which includes, attachment theory , acceptance commitment therapy, Compassion focused therapy, parts work and trauma focused interventions. As an accredited EMDR therapist I also use EMDR as an fundamental part of my work with clients. 

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I work with a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, stress, grief, eating difficulties, anger, OCD, attachment and relational difficulties and trauma.  

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I believe the relationship is the foundation of therapy and as your therapist I want to explore what has happened in your life that has lead you to where you are today. I am interested in understanding you better so I can better help you to understand yourself better and address the challenges and difficulties you are experiencing and improve your wellbeing. 

I have a BSc Hons in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am an accredited member of BACP and EMDR UK and Europe. 

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I work both in-person and online.

Kevin has worked for the NHS children's mental health services over the past 8 years.

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Kevin has been trained to deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to children, adolescents and adults to help them manage their difficulties. Kevin has worked with people who present with generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and self-harm.

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Kevin provides sessions online exclusively.