Our Therapists

Kate Thompson

Head of Couple Therapy for Depression
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Kate Thompson
Head of Couple Therapy for Depression

Training

Couple Therapy for Depression Practitioner Training and Supervisor Training

Biography

Kate Thompson is a couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist and senior staff member at Tavistock Relationships with over 20 years’ experience of therapy with couples and individuals. Currently heading up Couple Therapy for Depression Training of NHS practitioners, Kate is also clinical lead for TRs’ Parenting services. Kate has developed the model, Behavioural Couple Therapy for Alcohol Misuse, and delivered the government funded pilot training to practitioners. She has also worked in TR’s mentalization-based therapy service for separated parents in conflict; specialist adoption service; supervised TR’s violence project in Harrow and Parents as Partners, a group intervention for couples. Registered with BPC and BACP, Kate writes for a variety of publications; co-edited ‘Engaging Couples: New Directions in Therapeutic Work with Families’, (Routledge, 2018), and a Special Edition of Couple and Family Psychoanalysis on Divorce and Separation, (Phoenix, 2021). She is currently editing a book on parenting and couple dynamics. Her private practice is in South West London.

Pierre Cachia DCplPsych

Visiting Supervisor
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Pierre Cachia DCplPsych
Visiting Supervisor

Biography

Dr Pierre Cachia first joined Tavistock Relationships in 2007 as a trainee on the MA in couple psychotherapy and subsequently undertook doctoral research in the field. Since 2013 he has formed part of the clinical leadership while retaining an active role in training. He led the setting up of the Online Couple Psychotherapy Service, supervising and leading. He is a qualified counselling psychologist, psychoanalytic couple psychotherapist, individual psychotherapist and clinical supervisor.

Velia Carruthers

Training Team Leader for Couple Therapy for Depression (CTfD)
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Velia Carruthers
Training Team Leader for Couple Therapy for Depression (CTfD)

Biography

Velia is a couple psychodynamic psychotherapist and psychosexual therapist. She is a staff member at Tavistock Relationships, where she sees clinical cases presenting through the centre’s general and psychosexual services, as well as within the Mentalised-Based Therapy team and the Divorce and Separation service. Alongside her role as a clinician, Velia works as the Training Team Leader for Couple Therapy for Depression (CTfD), in charge of organising national training courses, besides delivering the trainings and supervising NHS therapists. Velia is registered with BACP and COSRT and is a member of Tavistock Relationships’ Alumni body.

Maja Milic

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Maja Milic

Biography

Maja is an experienced therapist specialised in working with couples. She offers a professional, confidential, and open-minded setting for clients of all sexual and gender orientations, cultural backgrounds, and relationship types. Intimate relationships are often one of the most significant aspects of a couple’s life, and unresolved issues can have a negative impact. It can feel daunting for a couple to have conversations about sexual and relationship problems. Maja creates a warm, supportive, and impartial environment to help partners reach a deeper understanding of what is causing challenges and how to overcome them. Maja completed her postgraduate qualifications in Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy awarded by the University of East London, and a postgraduate qualification in Psychosexual Therapy at Tavistock Relationships (TR). She further specialised in Mentalization-Based Couples Therapy, for couples experiencing high levels of conflict, and Divorce and Separation therapy. She works as a senior visiting clinician and assessor, a trainer and a training supervisor on the IAPT Couple Therapy for Depression course, and an academic tutor on a Psychosexual Diploma Programme at TR. Maja is also in private practice in London. Registration: Registered Member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), and of College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists.

Eve Ashley

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Eve Ashley

Biography

With a degree in design, Eve Ashley trained as an art teacher working with young people with disabilities and severe behavioural problems. She trained as a child and adolescent psychotherapist at the Tavistock Clinic and has continued to work in the NHS as a therapist with families, young people and children. She qualified in Couple Psychotherapy at Tavistock Relationships and is a member of the Association of Child Psychotherapists and the BPC. In addition to being one of our Visiting Clinicians, she is a one of our key Online Therapists.

Amanda Cuthbert

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Amanda Cuthbert

Biography

Amanda is an individual and couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist. She has a special interest in brief-term Mentalising therapies for couples and Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy for individuals. After five years of study at the Metanoia Institute in London, She completed a Master's level training in Integrative Psychotherapy and became a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist. She has worked in private practice and with young people and adults in settings concerned with family difficulties, domestic violence, bereavement and trauma. Amanda completed a Master’s level training in couple psychoanalytic psychotherapy at Tavistock Relationships in 2013 and is a BPC registered Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. As well as being one of our Visiting Clinician's, she is one of our most experienced Online Therapy practitioners.

Amanda Hart:

Parenting and Relationship Practitioner
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Amanda Hart:
Parenting and Relationship Practitioner

Biography

After starting her career in scientific publishing, Amanda decided to retrain in psychotherapy and couples counselling. She is now a BACP-registered psychotherapist and counsellor with a background in working with individuals and couples in private practice as well as for charitable organisations. Her role at Tavistock Relationships started in 2019 with the Reducing Parental Conflict programme as a Mentalization Based Therapist for Parenting under Pressure (MBT-PP). Since then, she has been involved with delivering group sessions for separated parents and training sessions on parental conflict for local authorities. She is currently a practitioner for the Relationship Support for NHS staff programme on a part-time basis.

Deirdre Strowger:

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
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Deirdre Strowger:
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

Biography

Deirdre is an experienced Couple and Individual Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist who also runs her own private Practice. She is a Visiting Clinician to Tavistock Relationships. She has 20 years past experience working in the NHS as a Psychotherapist on an inpatient Tertiary Care unit for eating disorders and in an outpatient unit for borderline personality disorder. At Tavistock Relationships she works with couples in open-ended Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Deirdre is a member of The British Psychotherapy Foundation and has been qualified as a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist for 20 years. She is a Graduate Member of the Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology (TR) and has an MA in Psychoanalytic work with Couples. In a past early career before she qualified as a psychotherapist, she was qualified and worked as a Radiotherapy Radiographer in the NHS.

Sally Roberts:

Senior Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
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Sally Roberts:
Senior Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

Biography

Sally Roberts is a Senior Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. She is a Visiting Clinician at Tavistock Relationships where she has worked with couples and individuals since 2010. Sally demonstrates a combination of calm persistence, great thoughtfulness and understanding which can allow one to see things from an entirely new angle. She is experienced in thinking about the need for dependence and independence in a relationship and the tension between being an individual and part of a couple. She is able to hold the positions of both partners in her mind. She has studied in-depth the unconscious processes at play within couples who would like to have sex but are unable to do so and have not been able to be helped by psychosexual services. Registration: Sally is registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council. She is a member, and former committee member, of The Tavistock Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors.

Dr Beth Winter:

Counselling Psychologist
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Dr Beth Winter:
Counselling Psychologist

Biography

Beth joined Tavistock Relationships in 2020 and provides specialist couple therapy for those living with dementia and their partners as part of our Living Together with Dementia Service. As a Counselling Psychologist Beth has worked within the NHS, Charity, private and educational sectors. Beth has over 15 years of experience working with people affected by dementia and recognises there is often limited support post-diagnosis. Beth is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and the British Psychological Society.

Erica Herrero-Martinez:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Erica Herrero-Martinez:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Erica is a Couple and Individual Psychotherapist and has been working with couples at TR for over 5 years. Erica has a particular interest in cross-cultural relationships and has experience working with couples struggling with issues such as parenting, infertility, infidelity, ill-health and retirement. Erica practices in both English and Spanish. “Maintaining curiosity in each other is crucial to having a healthy couple relationship — and a partnership which is able to evolve and mature through life’s challenges. However, curiosity is often one of the first things to disappear when couples argue or face difficulties. Couple therapy can help couples rediscover their curiosity in each other.” Qualifications and Registrations: MA in Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of East London (Tavistock Relationships).

Fiona Reidy:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Fiona Reidy:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Fiona Reidy is an individual and couple psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist and has worked in Tavistock’s Clinical Service for the past four years. In addition to her psychotherapy qualifications, Fiona also has an MSc in Sociology with a specialisation in Gender and Sexuality, and a professional background in working with marginalised groups, vulnerable communities and trauma.

Jennifer Clegg:

Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Therapist and Relationship Focused Individual Group Leader
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Jennifer Clegg:
Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Therapist and Relationship Focused Individual Group Leader

Biography

Jennifer’s clinical experience in the field of mental health extends back over 15 years, starting in the NHS mental health services in 2006 and in addition to her work with Couples at TR, Jennifer continues her work in community mental health. Jennifer truly believes in the benefit of talking therapies to help people move on in their lives. Jennifer provides psychotherapy in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment, working with couples, individuals or groups on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period. In each case with the aim of enabling clients to overcome problems, enhance their life and to be able to live it more fully. Jennifer is experienced in helping clients who have experienced difficulties with; Stress, Relationships, Anxiety, Abuse, Depression and Addiction. Qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma in Couple and Individual Psychotherapy from Tavistock Relationships (University East London); Postgraduate Diploma in Group-analytic Psychotherapy from WPF (Westminster Pastoral Foundation); A registered member of the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP) and of the Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC).

Joanna Harrison:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Joanna Harrison:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Joanna Harrison is a senior clinician at Tavistock Relationships, having trained as a psychodynamic marital and couple therapist after a former career as a divorce lawyer. In addition to working with couples in TR’s main clinical service, Joanna has also worked in a number of our specialist services supporting parents, as well as couples who are separating or divorcing. Her book "Five Arguments All Couples (Need To) Have: And Why the Washing Up Matters" published in September 2022 reflects her expertise and interest in working with couples to look at areas that are often problematic as part of being in a relationship.

Karen Austin:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Karen Austin:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Karen Austin (BA Hons, MSc, PG Cert, PG Dip, MBACP) is a psychodynamic psychotherapist trained to work with couples and individuals. Karen has worked therapeutically with couples and individuals at Tavistock Relationships since 2019 In addition to her work with couples, Karen is also a qualified research psychologist and has worked extensively in the NHS as a commissioner, service manager, trainer and coach. Karen is a member of the Tavistock Relationships Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors.

Karen Macdonald:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Karen Macdonald:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Karen is an experienced therapist and works with both couples and individuals who are looking for a confidential space where they can explore relationship issues. She helps clients understand how early experiences affect patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions throughout life. Getting to know ourselves in this way can have a beneficial impact on all our relationships in the present. Some areas where Karen has a particular interest include child-related issues, culture, identity, infertility, loss, pregnancy, self-esteem, sex, and women's issues. Registrations and Qualifications MBACP 384735- Registered Member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Kate Hall:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Kate Hall:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Kate uses a psychodynamic approach to therapy. This means that clients’ thoughts and feelings in the present are explored in the context of looking at family relationships and early experiences. Making links with our past and present can bring a greater understanding of where our patterns of behaviour and beliefs come from, and how you relate to others. When clients come to Kate, they may be going through a life transition, feeling lonely or anxious within the relationship, or struggling to communicate or know their needs. Her approach is empathic and sensitive, and she offers couples a safe and non-judgmental space to explore anxieties and concerns. Kate encourages you to be curious about yourself and your partner, and how you have come to be where you are now. Membership: British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy/Registered Member. Training: Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy from Tavistock Relationships

Katia Castiglione:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Katia Castiglione:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Katia is a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist working with couples and individuals experiencing relationship issues. Her approach aims to bring the unconscious mind into consciousness, making you aware of patterns in your feelings and behavior and providing insight into your current self. Katia works with people from all backgrounds and walks of life and of all sexual orientations to express their concerns and emotions without feeling judged. Every difficulty is respected and valued for the insight it provides into more profound issues. Katia is currently further developing her specialism in Mentalisation-Based Treatment for Couple Therapy. Mentalisation is the capacity to make sense of our actions and feelings and those of others. This specific training, known as MBT-CT, is a form of psychotherapy for those who find that their arguments can get very heated. Katia has a PG Dip and an MA (distinction) in Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Laetitia Clapton:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Laetitia Clapton:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Laetitia is a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist, experienced in working with couples and individuals who are looking for a confidential space in which to explore relationship concerns. In therapy, couples learn more about each other and themselves, thinking about the parts they each play in their relationship dynamics. The aim is to increase mutual respect and understanding, both of which can help foster a more solid foundation for the future. Laetitia also sees individuals who would like help thinking about their repeating relationship patterns, or who are experiencing problems in their current relationship and do not wish to undertake therapy with their partner. Registrations and Qualifications: MA (Distinction) Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, Tavistock Relationships & University of East London (UEL); PG Dip Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy (TR & UEL); Parenting under Pressure, a mentalization based approach to working with couples (TR); MA Modern & Medieval Languages, University of Cambridge; Registered Member of BACP (MBACP)

Lena Fenton:

Psychosexual and Couples Therapist
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Lena Fenton:
Psychosexual and Couples Therapist

Biography

Lena Fenton is a specialist in Couples Counselling, with more than 25 years of experience. She provides a safe and objective environment in which to explore your relationship and come to a better understanding. Through this understanding, she aims to help you develop better ways of relating, ultimately regaining that ‘in love’ feeling. Some of the key issues Lena works with include relationship breakdown, partners with depression, performance anxiety, lack of desire, anger and frustration management, better communication, infidelity, bereavement and coping with divorce. Outside of Tavistock Lena also works with survivors of sexual abuse, which can sometimes inform her work with couples. Registrations and Qualifications: MSc in Psychosexual Psychotherapy from the Tavistock Relationships; P.G. Dip in Couples and Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy; H.E. Dip in Psychology; Diploma Clinical and Pastoral Counselling; Diploma Life Coaching; Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic-Programming)

Neil Coburn:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Neil Coburn:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

“I aim to help couples uncover the underlying reasons for unhelpful patterns of behaviour, or confusing or negative feelings towards each other. We can then start to think about how things could be different and how change can happen.” Neil brings excellent knowhow drawn from his experience of working with couples in London and in voluntary agencies across the capital, as well as from a robust training in relationship and individual talking therapy at Tavistock Relationships. He combines this background with a naturally warm and affirming manner. He is able to help clients address the issues that affect couples when a relationship doesn’t work like it used to, as well as the mix of feelings which may be experienced by either or both partners including anxiety, low mood, loss of trust, anger and loss of confidence. Neil also works with individuals who have difficulties with loving relationships, perhaps linked with their inner sense of confidence and resilience. Before training as a therapist Neil worked in marketing strategy and business management. This gives him some understanding of the stresses and strains that are put on both partners in a relationship and on individuals by demanding jobs with long hours. Registrations and qualifications: MA Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling, Tavistock Rels. (UEL), PG Cert. in Couple Counselling. MBACP(Accred.)

Patricia Coleman:

Psychoanalytic Couple Therapist
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Patricia Coleman:
Psychoanalytic Couple Therapist

Biography

Patricia has extensive experience as a psychotherapist working with people from different cultures. She has worked with couples for the last 18 years and individuals for the past 20. Her in-depth understanding of individual mental health problems lends another dimension to Patricia’s work with couples. She is one of Tavistock’s mental health experts. The areas Patricia works in are broad, and not limited to those included here: Abortion, Abuse, Affairs and betrayals, Anorexia nervosa, Anxiety, Avoidant personality disorder, Bereavement, Binge-eating disorder, Bulimia nervosa, Bullying, Cancer, Dependent personality disorder, Depression, Emotional abuse, Family issues, Feeling sad, generalised anxiety disorder, Health anxiety, Infertility, Loneliness, Low self-confidence, Low self-esteem, Miscarriage, Narcissistic personality disorder, Panic attacks, Paranoid personality disorder, Passive-aggressive behaviour, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Postnatal depression, Pregnancy and birth, Redundancy, Relationship problems, Schizotypal personality disorder, Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), Separation and divorce, Stress, Suicidal thoughts, Trauma, Work-related stress. Registrations and qualifications: Master's Degree in Counselling, University of Cincinnati USA; Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships, (formerly Tavistock Marital Studies Institute), post graduate diploma; Seminar leader of psychoanalytic theory for 5 years on the Couple Counselling training at the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships (now Tavistock Relationships); Psychoanalyst, Member of the British Psychoanalytic Association (BPA); BPC registered, both as a couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist and psychoanalyst.

Perrine Moran:

Psychoanalytic Couples Therapist
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Perrine Moran:
Psychoanalytic Couples Therapist

Biography

Perrine is a visiting clinician and lecturer at Tavistock Relationships, where she co-runs the training in Mentalization Based Treatment applied to Couple Therapy. She brings a unique combination of skills into her couple work, including experience working in theatre and lecturing in French Literature. She has worked with the NHS and maintains a private practice. She is particularly empathetic towards the struggles of working in the arts, and values being able to combine her passions in a therapeutic setting. She is bilingual French and English and works in both languages. Perrine is a member of the International Association of Couple and Family Psychoanalysis (IACFP) and a full member of the Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology. She is also the Arts Editor of the Journal of Couple and Family Psychoanalysis. In the past, Perrine has worked as a counsellor and psychotherapist for several organisations in Paris (Counselling Intervention, Astrée, SOS Amitié) and London (Kids’Company), dealing with a variety of presenting issues and people from all walks of life. Registrations and Qualifications: MA in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from Tavistock Relationships; Post-Graduate Diploma in Individual and Couple Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy from Tavistock Relationships; Post-Graduate Certificate in Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Well Being from the Tavistock Clinic; BFTA (British Focusing Teachers’Association) Certificate in Focusing Skills; MA in French Literature; MA in Screenwriting; Accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists; Member of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).

Rebeca Robertson:

Counsellor and Psychotherapist
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Rebeca Robertson:
Counsellor and Psychotherapist

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Rebeca is a trained, qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist working in the public sector and for charitable organisations for over 17 years. She has experience of working with people from very diverse backgrounds with a wide range of ages including the elderly as well as with children and young people. She values and understands diversity as her clients come from all walks of life social or cultural backgrounds. She has experience working with a wide range of issues: Anxiety, depression, spirituality, self-esteem issues, identity issues, sexual identity, sexuality, eating disorders, bereavement, psycho-somatic conditions, obsessions, OCD, phobias, work burnout, stress, trauma, dissatisfaction at work or inability to form satisfactory relationships as well as gender issues, health issues and end of life diagnosis. Rebeca’s approach to therapy is characterised by flexibility, collaboration, empathy, and attention to non-verbal clues. Every client carries a unique history and Rebeca’s practice reflects this reality. Qualifications and registrations: Psychopathologies, Confer London, 2020; DIT Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy, Anna Freud Centre, London, 2019; EMDR – Level 1 – ACPNL, London, 2019; Bereavement and Loss. Age UK, 2017; Living Together with Dementia. Tavistock Centre for Couple Relations, 2016; Sexual Abuse and Denial. Birkbeck Counselling Association, 2016; Making Sense of Dementia. Tavistock Clinic, London, 2014; Sense of Dementia. Freud Museum with Anna Freud Institute, 2014; Eating Disorders Workshop. Highgate Counselling Centre, London, 2013; Narcissism: Inside and Outside the Consulting Room. Birkbeck Counselling Association, 2013; CBT practice. Highgate Counselling Centre, London, 2013; Body Perception. Highgate Counselling Centre, London, 2011; Further Thoughts on Psychodynamic Counselling. Highgate Counselling Centre, London 2006 – MSc Psychodynamic Counselling. University of London; BSc Hons, Psychology. Open University, London, 2001.

Robert Monzo:

Psychoanalytic Couples Psychotherapist
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Robert Monzo:
Psychoanalytic Couples Psychotherapist

Biography

Robert is a Psychoanalytic Couple Psychotherapist who trained at Tavistock Relationships. He has a dual focus on child development and the couple. Healthy couples, he believes, make healthy foundations for their children to grow from. His therapy approach is informed by this, and he will always seek the path that best protects all members of a family. He has worked in the National Health Service in Barnet Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and the Psychotherapy Department of Homerton Hospital. He leads a multi-disciplinary study group on the theory and practice of couple psychotherapy in Vacallo, Switzerland. Robert is an active researcher, which means he is up to date on developments in his field and contributes to new knowledge. Robert is a member of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).

Sabine Chammas:

Psychosexual and Psychodynamic Couples Therapist
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Sabine Chammas:
Psychosexual and Psychodynamic Couples Therapist

Biography

As a psychosexual therapist, Sabine offers a warm, engaging, empathetic and safe environment where clients and therapist can work together towards sexual health and wellbeing. She understands sexual issues can be difficult to talk about, causing distress and feelings of embarrassment, and that this can impact relationships and self-esteem. She works integratively, considering that sexual dysfunctions are not just physical, but are a combination of emotional, psychological and physiological factors. Sabine works with people of all backgrounds and welcomes LGBT clients. She speaks fluent English and French and believes the therapeutic relationship is the platform to create changes, healing and the road to a fulfilling existence. Sabine has extensive experience working with loss, relationships difficulties, self-esteem, substance abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, sexuality, and anxiety. Sabine’s approach to counselling combines humanistic, CBT and psychodynamic thinking. Registrations and qualifications: Registered Member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy; MSc in Psychosexual and Relationships at Tavistock Relationships(University Of East London); Diploma in psychology; Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, BACP Accredited Course; Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling, BACP Accredited Course; Certificate in Time Limited Psychodynamic Therapy; Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCertificate in Neuropsychology.

Soulmaz Bashirinia:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Soulmaz Bashirinia:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Are you tired of repeating old patterns? Do you find that relationships are hard work? Are you sick of feeling stuck and unhappy? Does change feel frightening? Whether you are taking this step alone or together with your partner, Soulmaz is here to help. She is Tavistock’s trilingual therapist, working in English, Farsi (Persian) and Swedish. She provides space for you to mention your concerns, and to think together about your situation, being that third person who helps to untangle things. In therapy you will consider your background(s), including family and relationship histories, and work together to make the changes you need. Some areas where Soulmaz has worked include loneliness, anxiety, PTSD and nightmares, low mood, stress, sex and desire, open relations and dealing with feelings of jealousy. She helps couples to rediscover each other and navigate the challenges of everyday life. Whatever the situation, Soulmaz will create an environment of trust and safety informed by her own experiences of feeling out of place. Registrations and qualifications: Postgraduate Diploma and a Masters in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from Tavistock Relationships; Diploma in systemic therapy (intermediate level); Bachelor of science in social work. Studying psychoanalytic psychotherapy at Tavistock and Portman (NHS); Registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP).

Victoria Walsh:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Victoria Walsh:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Victoria Walsh is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist for both couples and individuals. Victoria has worked at Tavistock Relations for several years, but prior to this was a family lawyer at a London firm. Over time, whilst guiding clients through the legal process of separation and divorce, Victoria became interested in the therapeutic aspect of her role. This ultimately led to her re-training as a psychotherapist. Victoria now works with a wide variety of clients, with a particular interest in unconscious phantasies and how they shape our relationships. Victoria is an Accredited Member of BACP and holds a Masters Degree (with Distinction) in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

Andrew Davidson:

Psychosexual and Couples Psychotherapist
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Andrew Davidson:
Psychosexual and Couples Psychotherapist

Biography

“Success is more about how you view yourself and your relationships, so don’t take them for granted. Make the most of your relationships for a happier, more fulfilling life.” Since 2000 Andrew has practised as a psychotherapist specialising in sex and relationships. He has worked with couples, individuals and organisations to improve their understanding of interpersonal relationships, as well as help them recognise the critical unconscious and socially constructed barriers holding them back from achieving what they want out of their lives and relationships. Andrew works to help couples struggling with a range of different relationship issues, such as how to improve communication, affairs, difficulties following personal loss, dwindling sex life, or sexual dysfunction. His goal is to support clients to work through their concerns, so they can start to build an authentic and meaningful life reflecting the needs of the couple or individual, sexual desires and relationship values. Registration and qualifications: MBACP - Registered Member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy; MSc in Relationship and Psychosexual Therapy; MA in Relationship Therapy. Membership: College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists/General Member.

Ann Hardy:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Ann Hardy:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Ann Hardy trained at Tavistock Relationships as a psychodynamic couple and individual therapist. She has worked with couples in TR’s clinical service since 2017. Ann has a particular interest in autism spectrum conditions; her work with neurodiverse individuals and families has given her a deep respect for the strengths, as well as the challenges, neurodiverse couples and families bring to relationship challenges. In addition to her clinical practice, Ann trains and supervises NHS practitioners in how to work with the Couple Therapy for Depression model. She was also one of the original therapists involved in TR’s Behavioural Couple for Alcohol Dependency pilot. Ann is registered with the BACP. Registrations and qualifications: Master's Degree in Individual and Couple Psychodynamic Psychotherapy; MBACP - Registered Member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Annette Tappin:

Couple and Individual Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Therapist
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Annette Tappin:
Couple and Individual Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Therapist

Biography

Annette is an Individual Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. She undertook a master’s degree in psychoanalytic studies at the Tavistock Clinic in 1996 and completed a master’s level training in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at Tavistock Relationships in 2016. Previously qualified as a social worker, she worked for Barnados and the NSPCC, then trained as a counsellor at the University of Reading and has experience of working in the NHS and a university counselling service. Annette has worked with couples in TR’s clinical service for a number of years, including as a Staff Clinician and currently within TR’s specialist International Therapy Team. Clients have described Annette as "authentic" and "personable" and commented on her ability to listen without judgement or taking sides. Annette is a member of the BACP and the BPC. Registrations and qualifications: BA University of York; CQSW University of London Goldsmiths College; Masters Degree in Psychoanalytic Principles Tavistock Clinic and University of East London; Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling University of Reading; Post Graduate Diploma in Couple Relations Tavistock Clinic; Masters Degree in Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and full psychoanalytic clinical training.

Bob Lynton:

Psychodynamic and Psychosexual Couples Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
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Bob Lynton:
Psychodynamic and Psychosexual Couples Therapist and Clinical Supervisor

Biography

Bob Lynton is a relationship and psychosexual therapist and supervisor. He has worked in a variety of TR’s services since 2012. In 2018 - 2 years before the Coronavirus pandemic - Bob joined TR’s team of specialist online therapists, working with individuals and couples located away from TR’s London premises. Over the past few years Bob has worked with international clients based as far afield as Australia, Nigeria and the Caribbean, as well as in Europe. Bob also works in the NHS, and in private practice. Registration and qualifications: MBACP 46897- Registered Member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy; Member of COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists); Postgraduate Diploma in Couple & Individual Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy; MSc Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy.

Cara Mackley:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Cara Mackley:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

“The therapeutic relationship is central to psychodynamic therapy. Whilst we explore how you interact with loved ones, the interaction between you and me allows for an intimate understanding of how you experience others and how they experience you.” Cara practices a psychodynamic approach to therapy which means working together to explore her client’s past and what lies beneath patterns of thought and behaviour. The aim is to understand and process - without judgement - how the past may be impacting you and your relationships in the present day. In addition to her work with couples, Cara has experience working with young people 11-16 years in a school setting, as well as supporting young people who are not in education, employment or training. Her experience of working with young people has further demonstrated the need for parents and couples to feel supported. Cara sees couples who want to understand more about their relationship. Couples come to therapy for many reasons, perhaps they find themselves stuck in a cycle of bickering, poor communication, cross cultural issues, contemplating separation or an affair. Some couples come for relationship maintenance, empty nesters redefining their relationship, a new family member, fertility issues and many more reasons. Working with a therapist can help the couple untangle what is happening between the couple, giving an opportunity to see patterns of relating. This process and understanding affords the couple the opportunity to transform the dynamics. Cara also sees individuals who want to understand more about themselves and their patterns of relating - either romantic, family or work relationships. They might be choosing the 'wrong' person, trying hard to hold onto a partner, difficult relationships at work or feeling that being single is relentless. Alternatively, they may be in a relationship but the partner, for many reasons might not be ready or want to participate. Working with a therapist can help the individual explore how they are relating to others, looking back at first relationships with parents and siblings. Registrations and qualifications: Tavistock Relationships Specialist Relationship Training; Imperial College London Training for Counselling those with Parkinsons disease; MBACP (Accred) 330928- Accredited Member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Jenny De Yong:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Jenny De Yong:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Jenny is a couple and individual therapist. In recent years she has worked specifically with couples based internationally as part of TR’s international online therapy service. Jenny admires couples who make the difficult decision to come for counselling and feels privileged to have heard so many couples’ stories throughout her years as a therapist. She is committed to helping you understand why you are struggling and to working together on trying to restore your relationship to health. Jenny did her initial training as a Couples and Relationship Counsellor at London Marriage Guidance and she also likes to work with individuals. She is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a member of the Tavistock Association for Psychotherapists and Counsellors (TRAPC).

Marinda Nagel:

Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist
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Marinda Nagel:
Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Marinda is a psychodynamic couple and individual therapist. She trained at Tavistock Relationships following an honours degree in Psychology. Since qualifying over 10 years ago, she has worked as an assessor and visiting clinician and currently works for the international online service, as well as in private practice. She has a particular interest in difference within couples and how that is managed. The ultimate dilemma that many couples face is how to negotiate space within the relationship without losing intimacy, a balance she feels is crucial in securing healthy, creative relationships. During the sessions she aims to think about past and present experiences and how they influence your behaviour in the relationship. She believes in opening up communication and understanding between partners or within yourself to allow destructive patterns to be broken and potentially foster change. Marinda understands that everyone is unique and enjoys working with a wide range of clients, she has experience helping couples and individuals with parenting difficulties, trauma, loss, escalating arguments, sexual matters, depression, infertility, separation and affairs. Registration: Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Peter Griffiths:

Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
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Peter Griffiths:
Couple Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

Biography

Peter is a Couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist, who trained at Tavistock Relationships and has worked there as a visiting clinician since 2019. He works with couples and parents struggling with difficulties in addressing their experience as a couple, or as parents, in the context of their children, wider family and friends. Peter has extensive experience as a Consultant Nurse and Therapist in working clinically and in teaching others within the NHS, at the Tavistock clinic and in Higher Education, to work therapeutically with the emotional and mental health issues of individuals, couples, children and families, at group and organisational level modalities of practice. He is registered with the NMC and BPC. Qualifcations: MSc, BSc, SRN, RMN, Cassel Cert, BPC, PFHEA.

Sonja Vetter:

Senior Couple and Individual Therapist
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Sonja Vetter:
Senior Couple and Individual Therapist

Biography

Sonja is a senior visiting clinician who has worked across a variety of TR services. She currently works in the specialist international online service as well as in parenting. Following a master's degree in social and organisational psychology she trained in Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy at TR. She is a member of BACP. Sonja also works in private practice and offers therapy in English and German. Registration and qualifications: MSc Social and Organisational Psychology; PGDip Psychodynamic Individual and Couple Therapy (Tavistock Relationships); Infant Observation module of the MA Psychoanalytic Couple Psychotherapy; Diploma in Group Analytic Skills (wpf); Online therapy training (Tavistock Relationships); Baby Makes Three project (Tavistock Relationships).

Thomas Greally:

Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Psychotherapist
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Thomas Greally:
Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Psychotherapist

Biography

Following his BSc (Hons) in Psychology Thomas trained at Tavistock Relationships as a psychodynamic psychotherapist. He subsequently completed a specialist training and MA as a couple psychoanalytic psychotherapist. Thomas has worked in a number of roles at Tavistock Relationships. He has been a visiting clinician in assessment, a group worker on the Parents as Partners programme and a clinician on the mentalization service for couples. He has also taught on the psychodynamic training where he is currently an academic tutor. Since 2016 Thomas has been a visiting clinician in the online service where he works with couples from around the world. Thomas is also in private practice. He is a member of British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and a member of the British Psychoanalytic Council.

Charlotte Kondrup

Psychodynamic Individual Psychotherapist
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Charlotte Kondrup
Psychodynamic Individual Psychotherapist

Biography

Charlotte is a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist working with individuals and is a visiting clinician at Tavistock Relationships. She works with a variety of clients and in addition has wide experience of working with parents in the NHS and with community parent counselling. Originally coming from Denmark more than 20 years ago, Charlotte also offers counselling sessions in her native Danish. Charlotte is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a master’s degree with distinction in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

Jane Klauber

Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
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Jane Klauber
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

Biography

Jane Klauber is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist working with individuals at Tavistock Relationships. Prior to training as a psychotherapist Jane enjoyed a long career as a partner at a highly regarded London law firm where she remains a Consultant. Jane retrained as a psychotherapist in order to realise her long-standing interest in human psychology and relationships. Jane works with a wide variety of clients including older clients and currently holds an honorary contract as a psychotherapist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queens Square in London where she supports patients living with complex neurological conditions. Jane is a Registered Member of BACP and holds a Masters Degree in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling from Birkbeck College.

Joanna Kelly

Psychodynamic and Psychosexual Therapist
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Joanna Kelly
Psychodynamic and Psychosexual Therapist

Biography

Joanna Kelly has been working at Tavistock Relationships since qualifying on the postgraduate diploma in couple in individual psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy. She also has an MA in couple psychodynamic psychotherapy. Joanna is a qualified psychosexual therapist, having trained at Tavistock Relationships. Joanna works as a staff clinician and has worked on our reducing parental conflict programs, NHS couple counselling program. As well as training in Mentalization based therapy and training in our divorce and separation program. She says: "I find that issues with communication can often be the thing, that brings couples to therapy. When we explore the conscious dynamics at play this can be helpful, but often it is the less conscious material that can help couples to move on." Joanna is registered with BACP and COSRT.

Sonia Dalal

Clinical Lead and Seminar Leader
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Sonia Dalal
Clinical Lead and Seminar Leader

Training

Seminar Leader on Foundation Certificate Course

Biography

Sonia Dalal, an Individual and Couple Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist, is the Clinical Lead for Intake and Allocations in our Clinical Services. Additionally, she leads the low-fee service and clinical placements at TR. She holds a postgraduate qualification in professional career development and career counselling and worked as a Learning Manager for the Virtual School for Looked After Children to improve the educational outcomes of young people in care. She also has extensive experience as a Social Worker specialising in Children and Families.

Rana Khalaf

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Rana Khalaf

Biography

Rana Khalaf is a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist working with individuals and is also a visiting clinician at Tavistock Relationships. Rana has experience working with individuals dealing with a broad range of emotional issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, eating disorders, and psychosexual difficulties. Rana has worked with the NHS in secondary care and has collaborated with various mental health charities, showcasing a special interest in psychosocial aspects. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and holds a master’s degree in Psychoanalytic Studies and an MSc in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. She also offers sessions in Arabic.

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