Clinical Psychologist – Psychotherapist
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Qualification and experience
I am deeply passionate about my work, creatively integrating the realms of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy to understand an individual holistically.
Around 10 years ago, I established a strong theoretical foundation and completed rigorous training as a Clinical Psychologist in Paris, while enhancing my appreciation of the human psyche. Transferring this background to the UK in 2019 made me appreciate the cultural influences on the perception of mental health and reinforced my commitment to being a lifelong learner in my role as a clinician.
I have had the pleasure of working with a wide range of clients with different presentations and needs. My experience extends to supporting people with loss and bereavement, anxiety, , relationship/ family difficulties, depression, trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, and other life troubles. Throughout the years, I have supported children, adolescents, and adults from various cultures and backgrounds. My approach is not limited to one-to-one counselling as I have also offered group and family therapy
in different languages.
I specialised in Perinatal Psychology and Psychopathology, earning an additional diploma in this field. I believe that early infancy plays a crucial role in shaping our behaviours and patterns, and I place great emphasis on this aspect in my work. This broadened my awareness into the pivotal life stages, including pregnancy, birth, fertility challenges, attachment and parentality. Having this perspective enhances my ability to provide comprehensive support through acknowledging the interconnectedness of past experiences and present well-being. My approach fosters the development of a subjective narrative in a structured yet adaptable setting, tailored to your needs.
My Approach to Therapy
At the core of my practice is the acknowledgement of each individual’s unique journey. I prioritise recognising and valuing the richness of everyone’s subjective experiences, as this forms the foundation of my therapeutic sessions. I work to create a safe space where we can collaboratively explore whatever difficulties and needs you may bring to therapy. My focus is around you, and what you bring in the here and now of the session – whether you are looking at goal-oriented therapy or an elaboration of transgenerational patterns, I am able to compassionately support your journey.
When working with children, I endeavour to provide a secure environment where they can express themselves through talking, play therapy and lots of other creative outlets. Ultimately, the approach is tailored to support the child and the families in overcoming the difficulties they are facing.
Given the importance of consistency in therapy, I provide hybrid sessions meeting in person at the practice and using video or phone calls to ensure you have a regular haven to express yourself.
Experience
I have worked in France with children with learning disabilities, mental difficulties, psychosis and autism in specialised school services accompanying them in finding adaptative social skills to express themselves. These years deepened my understanding of the implications for parents and members of families around children with difficulties.
Alongside my diploma in Perinatal Psychology, I worked for years in “Maison Verte” projects, in Paris and London, which are drop-in spaces welcoming children under 4 years old and their parents, including pregnant women grandparents and close carers. There, we support and mediate within the processes of the parenthood and the bonds between the child and their parents. My clinical experience has given me an insight into infinite possibilities of child and parental relationships along with the help that can be provided during this fragile stage of life.
I also have worked as university counsellor in Oxford where I provided psychological support to students, specialising with difficulties such as dealing with academic pressure, separation in the expatriation experience, depression, remoteness, bullying, eating disorders and addictions.
Interventions
- Analytical Therapies
- Parental Guidance and Counselling – Child Psychotherapy
- Family Co-Therapy
- Couple’s Therapy
Memberships
HCPC – Health and Care Professions Council
BPS – British Psychological Society Chartered Membership
Additional languages
- French
- Spanish
To get in touch with Tatiana please send an email to support@chatservices.co.uk