Meet our EMDR Therapists

Helen is co-owner and Director of Silver Street Clinic, she believes that our psychological, emotional and physical wellbeing are intrinsically interlinked and considers a holistic view of ourselves essential. 

 

As a therapist, Helen specialises in trauma and loss, with specific interest in accident, combat and complex trauma. She is also a miscarriage and baby loss specialist.  Whilst specialising in trauma, Helen is also experienced in helping clients to successfully move forward in their life from anxiety, panic, stress and depression. 

 

Helen has a background in mental health nursing, has worked within the NHS, extensively within the armed forces and with the emergency services, she has experience as a clinical supervisor and has over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health. Helen also has experience in supporting neurodivergent clients and is trained as an ADHD coach (with an understanding of ADHD personally)  

 

A Post Graduate CBT Therapist, trained in EMDR level 3,  EFT level 2 and in IFS, Helen also draws on her extensive training in a range of other psychological approaches including; motivational interviewing, mindfulness, stress management, grief counselling, schema work and solution-focused therapy to tailor therapy to the needs of the client aiming to provide an integrative and individualised approach to therapy. 

 

Helen also has an interest in complementary therapies. if you are interested in complimentary therapies please take a look at our wellbeing page.

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.

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. 

Kara is a BACP accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with 20 years experience. She is also an EMDR practitioner and an accredited workplace mediator.

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Kara provides a safe, neutral space for you to explore the difficulties and issues that bring you to counselling with the aim of helping you gain a deeper and clearer awareness, insight and understanding of anything that is distressing, concerning or restricting you.

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It may be one particular issue that needs addressing and/or a closer look at how lifestyle, values and beliefs no longer serve you. With this in mind, Kara offers longer-term, open-ended therapy or short-term focused therapy, with specific issues to address (solution-focused/CBT).

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In Kara's work, she helps individuals to improve quality of life, address a particular issue and build better personal and professional relationships.

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Kara specialises in helping people with anxiety, stress, anger management, depression, accidents, chronic illness, accidents, relationship issues, work-related issues, victims of crime, sexuality, bereavement and loss, trauma and PTSD. 

Marcia has worked in a variety of mental health settings including the NHS, charities, and private practice for the past 15 years. She is an EMDR Europe Child, Adolescent and Adult Consultant and 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 and neglect. Marcia also has extensive experience working with a range of presentations including anxiety,  OCD, dysregulated behaviours, disturbed sleep, and post-traumatic stress disorder. 

 

Marcia is also has an interest in developmental trauma and has completed level 1 training on the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT). The model aims to support clients who have suffered abuse, neglect and/or trauma from an early age. The model identifies areas of deficits within brain development which were caused through early childhood abuse, and together we create a support plan to help development through interactions on an individual, family and community level. The model can be used to reassess progress and create addition ways to help recovery.  

 

Marcia works with all ages groups and uses an integrative approach and a variety of methods to make any sessions playful and age appropriate. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

Mark is enthusiastic in working with the wide range of issues with CBT such as Anxiety – generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, death anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, hoarding, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, body dysmorphic disorder and phobias. Mark has worked in the NHS since 2005, working in a range of settings including mental health secure units, prisons, and various community mental health teams including early intervention and specialist work and later in management. Mark has also worked in an IAPT service, Children's social care and the corporate sector.

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Sometimes, we need a little help along the way - a caring, attentive ear with a safe pair of hands often can help with an empathetic, considerate, respectful and confidential space to help enable you to manage better with the challenges being faced. Mark is a firm believer in the importance and the power of the therapeutic relationship.

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Mark focusses on the here and now to facilitate change by giving you an enhanced understanding of the important relationship that occurs between our thoughts, our emotions and behaviours. By understanding this better we can learn to adjust our thoughts and behaviours to become healthier, less unhelpful and less overwhelming.