Dr Chandi Gedara is a Clinical Psychologist who first began her training with a BSc in Psychology at Goldsmiths University of London, graduating with first-class honours, before going on to complete an MSc in Psychological Therapies at Queen Mary University of London with Distinction, a Postgraduate Diploma in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at University College London, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at King’s College London. She is currently completing an MSc in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Bristol. Her path has taken her through specialist and national NHS mental and physical health services, where she has supported children, young people, adults, and older adults, and into specialist neuropsychological and educational assessment, which has shaped the way she now works with clients.
In the therapy room, Dr Gedara brings an integrative, collaborative, and person-centred approach. She draws on training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT), Mindfulness-Based Approaches, as well as assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to inform her therapeutic interventions. She integrates insights from educational and neuropsychological assessments with therapy to tailor interventions to each individual, providing a supportive space for reflection, skill-building, and personal growth.All clinicians at The Chelsea Psychology Clinic are trained to conduct comprehensive assessments, considering clients as a whole person rather than focusing solely on a single issue.
Dr Gedara works with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), self-esteem difficulties, emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour, adjustment difficulties, trauma, neurological conditions, brain injuries, and sleep-related difficulties. She also has specialist experience in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments, and educational and neuropsychological assessments.