Anna Butcher
D.Psych, BSc
Psych (Hons),
Post-MSc
Couns Psych, CPsychol BPS (Accred), HPC RegDr Anna Butcher is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist practising mainly within a Psychodynamic framework. She is also trained in humanistic and cognitive- behavioural approaches to therapy. Anna has worked with adults with a variety of psychological difficulties in both the NHS and the voluntary sector including Westminster MIND, Space Counselling Service, St Ann’s Hospital and Lavender Hill Group Practice. She has a particular interest in the links between early attachments and relationship difficulties; however, her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety issues, bereavement, loss and low self-esteem. Anna currently consults at Harley Therapy two days a week. She has a degree in Psychology and a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, she is chartered with the British Psychological Society and registered with the Health Professions Council. She is a recognised psychologist with BUPA.
Maria Vella
B.Psych (Hons), MA
& Post-MA Counselling Psych,
CPsychol BPS (Accred), HPC RegMaria is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist working integratively, drawing from Psychodynamic and Existential approaches. She has worked in the field of counselling and psychotherapy in London and abroad since obtaining her Psychology degrees. She has worked for a number of organisations including London's Westminster MIND, Women's organisations, Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services, and in the NHS. She practices at Harley Therapy in Harley Street. Her areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, couples work, phobias, abuse, anger and post-traumatic stress. She has a degree in Psychology, a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a post-MA Diploma in Existential-Phenomenological Counselling Psychology. She is Chartered with the British Psychological Society and registered with the Health Professions Council.
Elena Gil-Rodriguez
BSc(Hons)Pharm, MRPharmS
GradDipPsych, DPsych Couns
Psych, CPsychol BPS(Acc)Dr Elena Gil-Rodriguez is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist who practices within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy framework. She is also trained in Humanistic and Psychodynamic approaches. Elena has worked with adults in a variety of NHS and voluntary sector settings. This has involved short, medium and long-term CBT for a wide range of problems of varying severity. Elena also has an interest in the “third wave” of cognitive therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Elena’s particular area of clinical interest is anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. Elena also works with a range of other problems that include stress, self-esteem issues, depression, bereavement, phobias, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, work or career problems, anger management and insomnia. Elena was previously a pharmacist and worked in NHS hospitals in this capacity for around ten years before becoming a psychologist. She has a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. She is chartered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is a full member of the Division of Counselling Psychology.
Melanie Demarco
B.Psych (Hons), MSc Counselling Psychology, MBACPMelanie practices mainly from a Psychodynamic perspective. She is also trained in Humanistic and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). She works with a diverse range of issues including anxiety, work stress, depression, trauma, abuse, bereavement and loss, relationship and self-esteem issues. She has worked in different organizations including NHS Primary Care, Drug and Alcohol Services, Staff Counselling Services as well as other charitable and private agencies. She has a degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Systemic Theory and a Masters in Counselling Psychology. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Bernice Green
PG Dipl Psych, ADv Dip Psych, Cert PTSD Couns, MBACP (Accred), UKRCP Reg IndBernice Green is a UKRCP Psychotherapist & Counsellor with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals and couples presenting with a number of issues including anxiety, stress management, panic, depression, trauma, PTSD, health problems, chronic fatigue, bereavement, relationship difficulties, couple and marital issues. She has worked at the Whittington NHS Hospital Trust, the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, as an EAP counsellor (Employee Assistance Program), and in private practice. She has a postgraduate diploma in psychotherapy and an advanced Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapy. In addition, her qualification in Post Traumatic Counselling enables her to offer counselling for victims of road traffic accidents, violent incidents and other traumatic experiences. She is an experienced bereavement counsellor and also offers counselling for long term medical conditions and carers. Bernice has lectured in Psychology and Psychosomatics. She is BACP Accredited Counsellor and a Registered Independent Counsellor with UKRCP. She is a recognised provider with the major health groups: BUPA recognised counsellor / psychotherapist, CIGNA recognised psychotherapist, Standard Life recognised counsellor / psychotherapist and a Pruhealth recognised counsellor / psychotherapist.
Desiree Scarpellini
BA (Hons) Phil, Grad Dipl Psych, MSc Counselling Psychology.Desiree is a Psychologist practicing mainly within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework. She is also trained in Person-centred, Psychodynamic, Systemic and Integrative approaches. Desiree has worked with adults, older adults (over 65), couples and groups within a variety of NHS settings. This has involved short, medium and long-term therapy for a range of problems with varying severity. Desiree also has an interest in Mindfulness-based approaches, including Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She has experience in working with anxiety, abuse, alcohol and substance misuse, bereavement, depression, eating disorders, general health problems, obsessive compulsive disorders, phobias, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, self-harm, sexual problems, sexual health and problems associated with HIV infection, sleep disorders and stress management. She has a degree in Philosophy and postgraduate qualifications in Psychology and Counselling Psychology. She is currently writing up her thesis toward the attainment of Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. She is conditionally registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Laura Oates
Dip. Psych, PG Cert in CBT Skills, MA (Hons), MBACP (Accred), UKRCP Reg IndLaura is a UKRCP registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, practising mainly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy but also trained in Psychodynamic Counselling. She works with adults on a wide range of issues including anxiety, stress, panic, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), depression, anger management, relationship problems and self esteem and unresolved childhood issues. She has worked in the charitable sector in Westminster and in private practice. She has a degree in Psychology and a Masters in Law from Cambridge University. She has postgraduate qualifications in CBT and in Psychodynamic Counselling. She is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Michelle Bassam
MA Psych & Counselling, Dipl CBT, Dipl Psycho-Sexual Therapy, Dipl Psychodynamic.Michelle is a Counselling Psychologist with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, panic, stress, anger management, self esteem, depression, clinical depression, relationship problems, post traumatic stress (PTSD), loss and bereavement, abuse (sexual or mental), childhood memories, psycho sexual problems, couple and marital issues. Michelle draws from Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic approaches, adapting to the clients needs. She also works in a Cognitive Behavioural format, short to medium term. She has an MA in Psychology and Counselling and a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She has further Diplomas in Psychodynamic Counselling, and Psycho-Sexual & Relationship Therapy. She works independently within Private Practice, GP Surgeries and at Harley Therapy. She also runs small therapy groups and has lectured in Counselling. Michelle works with couples, individuals and adolescents. She is also available for Telephone Counselling.
Shabnam Hariri
Psy.D (Clinical Psychology). MA Clin Psych, BA Biology.Dr Shabnam Hariri is a Psychologist currently working at Kings College. She works within a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework and is also trained in Psychodynamic, Humanistic and Interpersonal Therapy. She sees adults, couples, children and adolescents. She works with most mental health issues including; anxiety, stress management, depression, trauma, relationship problems, substance misuse, sexual problems, anger, OCD, eating disorders, phobias, sleep problems, bereavement, ADD, chronic fatigue, diabetes management, personality disorders, and more. She has extensive experience in social work as well as psychology in hospital settings and health centres. She teaches and does research alongside her clinical work. She has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Michelle Magri
Doctorate Counselling Psychology, BSc Psychology & CounsellingDr Michelle Magri is a chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with the BPS. Her training has provided her with specialist knowledge and practice of Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), particularly Schema Therapy. However, her approach is largely integrative and so she will draw on other therapeutic modalities (e.g. Psychodynamic, Humanistic) and psychological theory when necessary to understand someone’s presenting difficulties. She has worked in a variety of settings and client groups adopting either a time-limited framework working on a specific difficulty or working over a longer period of time on a range of difficulties. Michelle also works for East London Mental Health Trust working with individuals suffering with severe and enduring emotional difficulties. Michelle will provide an environment in which you feel understood and not judged but also one which is emotionally challenging. She believes that establishing a therapeutic relationship in which a client can feel safe is the cornerstone to her practice and believes this is fundamental in the process of change. Michelle is skilled in working on a range of psychological and emotional difficulties which include anxiety, OCD, PTSD, phobias, depression, personality disorder, self-harm, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, anger, eating disorders, substance abuse and dependency, traumatic experiences, transitional difficulties, sexual and emotional abuse. Michelle works with couples, adults and adolescence. She has a degree in Psychology and Counseling and a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and is a member of the division of Counselling Psychology. She is currently conducting research on infidelity.
Pier Luigi Ceccarelli
BA (Hons), BSc Psych (Hons), MSc and Post-MA Dipl Couns Psych, CPsychol BPS (Accred), HPC RegPier Luigi is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist who practices within an integrative framework, using Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Psychodynamic and Humanistic approaches. He has also an interest in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy. Pier has worked with adults, couples and groups in a variety of settings, including the NHS, private hospitals (The Priory), mental health organisations (MIND) and in the voluntary sector. His practice has involved short, medium and long term work with a range of emotional, behavioural and psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety and panic attacks, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship issues, stress, anger, low self-esteem, abuse, eating disorders, self and sexual identity, sexual problems, HIV issues, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He has degrees in Psychology and Languages and Foreign Literatures, a Master in Counselling Psychology and a post-MA Diploma in the Practice of Counselling Psychology. He is chartered with the British Psychological Society and registered with the Health Professions Council. He is a recognized psychologist with BUPA, AXA PPP, Pruhealth and Cigna.
Anna Spivack
DPsych, BSc (Hons), BPS (Accred)Dr. Anna Spivack is a Doctor of Counselling Psychology, who practices mainly within Person Centred and Integrative frameworks. She is also trained in Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches, and Psychometric Testing. Anna has worked in the field of Psychology and Psychotherapy for ten years. She has worked with adults, adolescents and children, providing individual and group therapy. She has also worked with couples and families. Anna’s area of expertise is Eating Disorders; she has worked with people suffering with Eating Disorders, and carried out research in this area. She has experience of working with a range of other issues, including bereavement, terminal illness, health problems, relationship difficulties, anxiety and depression. She has worked in a number of NHS organisations, including Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Tavistock and Portman Clinics, and Guy’s Hospital. Anna consults at Harley Therapy five days a week. She has a degree in Psychology and a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. She is an accredited member of the British Psychological Society and a member of the Division of Counselling Psychology.
Matthew Akal
MSocSci Clinical Psych, BA (Hons), BPS (Accred)Matthew Akal is a Clinical Psychologist and therapist with 5 years of clinical experience. He has worked in different settings, from private practice, to specialist NHS services and secure forensic units, to rural African villages and district general hospitals. Matthew works individually with adults and adolescents as well as with couples, families and groups. Matthew draws from a Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) perspective for more common presenting issues such as stress management and anxiety; depression; obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours; eating disorders; addiction and addictive patterns of behaviour. For couples and families, Matthew uses Transactional Analysis and Systemic approaches respectively. For severe and enduring problems which might stem from entrenched and persisting personality traits, Matthew may engage in longer term work incorporating therapeutic modalities such as Psychodynamic and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). He is a degreed musician, with a keen interest in physical health and fitness. He is currently undertaking his PhD through the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in California. Matthew views psychological well-being as extending to and including the intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, creative and relational aspects of human existence. He works with an understanding of both Western and Eastern approaches to understanding the self and human consciousness.
Lisa Harrison
BSc (Hons), Dip Psych, MSc, C. PsycholLisa is a BPS accredited Consultant Psychologist. She has extensive experience of adult mental health in the NHS at primary, secondary, tertiary, inpatient and outpatient settings. She currently works at a low secure private hospital and also has her own private practice. Lisa practices predominantly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and is conversant with other therapeutic approaches including Humanistic and Psychodynamic schools. Lisa works with adults, couples, children and groups. She has experience of working with an eclectic range of presenting difficulties including: Abuse, anxiety, anger, bi-polar disorder, bereavement issues, chronic fatigue, depression, general health problems, OCD, personality disorders, phobias, post traumatic stress disorder, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, self-harm, somatoform disorders and stress management. She works short to medium term and is available for Telephone Counselling. She works fluidly using an integrative approach to shift with the needs of each client. She has experience of psychometric testing and has acted as an expert witness. Lisa’s specialism is Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. Following her clinical training, she studied at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Centre for Mindfulness in Medicine under Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn. She is presently completing a post qualification Masters degree in MBCT at Oxford University tutored by Prof. Mark Williams and Dr. Melanie Fennell.
Lisa is a recognised health care provider with the following insurance groups: Aviva (Norwich Union), AXA PPP, BUPA, Cigna and Standard Life.
Sheri Jacobson
Ph.D, M.A, MS.c, Post-Grad Dipl,
MBACP
(Accred), UKRC Reg IndSheri is Clinical Director of Harley Therapy. Over the past 10 years, her training has covered multiple perspectives. Her most recent degree is in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy London (Institute of Psychiatry). She has worked for MIND, MENCAP, a Women's Centre, an Alcohol Centre, for the NHS and with private clients. She has degrees in Social Anthropology (UCL), Philosophy, Politics & Economics (Oxford) and a PhD in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Regent's College). She is a Senior therapist accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy although she is not currently accepting new referrals.
Stephen Humphries
MBChB. FRCPsych,
DipPsychotherapyDr Humphries is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has 26 years of medical experience. He has practised General Adult Psychiatry at Consultant level within the NHS for 17 years, including 7 years as a Medical Director. He has an interest in Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy and the management of personality disorders. He has in depth experience of the complete spectrum of mental health conditions including stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, personality disorders, OCD, phobias, psychosis, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, self-harm, sexual problems, sleep disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, eating disorders, alcohol and substance misuse, anger management, and general health problems. Dr Humphries has completed many Medico Legal Reports over the length of his career, and has a particular interest in personal injury claims. He has a national profile as Associate Director and National Lead for New Ways of Working in Psychiatry within the National Institute for Mental Health in England. In his role Dr Humphries has written extensively and made major contributions to important Department of Health documents and best practice guides. He offers private consultations as an expert London Psychiatrist. He is a recognised provider with the following insurance groups: BUPA, Cigna, Standard Life, Pruhealth, Aviva (Norwich Union) and WPA.
Kishore Chandiramani
MB, BS, MD Psychiatry, MRCPsych, MPhil,
PG Dip Psychosexual therapyDr Chandiramani is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has over 25 years of medical experience. He currently works as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital, as a Second Opinion Appointed Doctor for the Care Quality Commission and as a Private Psychiatrist in London's Harley Street. He has served in various capacities i.e. Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at universities across many countries. He was awarded Gaskell Gold Medal and Prize for Clinical Excellence by the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2002 and a distinction in the postgraduate diploma in Psychosexual Therapy. After completing his higher specialist training in psychiatry he has sought further training and experience in the fields of Postnatal Depression, Relationship Counselling, Anxiety & Panic Disorders, Alcohol and Drug misuse, Work place related stresses health management, old age psychiatry, biofeedback therapy, and legal aspects of Psychiatry. Dr Chandiramani uses a number of different therapy approaches such as biofeedback therapy (computer assisted stress management), Existential Psychotherapy and mindfulness meditation. He runs a six session Stress Management Programme which combines elements of psycho-education, relaxation exercises, mindfulness meditation and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He is a recognised provider with the following: AXA PPP, BUPA, Cigna, Standard Life, Pruhealth, Aviva (Norwich Union) recognised consultant psychiatrist.
