Dr Alex Thomas

Psychologist

Dr Alex Thomas obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology in 2006 and her masters in Occupational Psychology in 2009. Following a successful corporate career in the third sector, she transitioned to counselling psychology following her own experience of therapy.

Dr Thomas has worked clinically within the NHS and the third sector, where she has worked with individuals facing diverse challenges. She has experience working in general adult primary care mental health services focusing on issues around anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma and bereavement as well as experience in specialist services working with substance misuse, sexual health, gender identity and HIV.

Dr Thomas’ special interests include the treatment of anxiety, depression, substance misuse, living with long-term health conditions, burnout and chemsex. She also has particular interest and expertise in working with the LGBTQIA+ community.

Dr Thomas practises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). She also practices Psychodynamic Therapy and draws on relational and existential approaches in her work with clients.

Dr Thomas is registered with the British Association For Counselling and Psychotherapy.

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Marina Hilleary

December 9, 2024 No Comments

Dr Marina Hilleary is a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and private practice. She completed her BSc in Psychology at the University of Exeter, graduating with first-class honours and was subsequently awarded an MSc in Mental Health Studies and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London.

Dr Hilleary has 9 years of clinical experience in various NHS mental health settings, her current position being on a Specialist Adolescent Team at a Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). She has a specialist interest in working with children, young people and their families and has worked with young people presenting with a wide range of difficulties including depression, low self-esteem, anxiety (specific phobias, GAD, social anxiety, separation anxiety, panic and OCD), PTSD, behaviours that challenge and additional neurodevelopmental needs.

Dr Hilleary is experienced in carrying out comprehensive psychological assessments (including cognitive assessments) and recognises the importance of working towards a shared understanding of the presenting difficulties to enable a positive therapeutic outcome. She draws on a range of evidence-based psychological therapies and models, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based approaches. In addition, Dr Hilleary utilises systemic family approaches when working with young people and their families.

Dr Hilleary adopts an integrative, compassionate and person-centred approach to engage young people, building their motivation to participate in decisions around their care plan and achieve their therapeutic goals. She works creatively with her clients and, where appropriate, alongside any of their important support systems.