Dr Rowena Russell

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Rowena Russell is a clinical psychologist. She completed her master’s degree in Psychology at Kingston University and her Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Dr Russell’s approach to therapy is based on the idea that developing a compassionate, trusting relationship with one’s authentic self forms the foundation for meaningful growth and fulfilment. Therefore, she prioritises developing a compassionate, trusting therapeutic alliance, and works in a person-centred way, applying therapeutic models flexibly and integratively according to each client’s needs. Dr Russell uses cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, schema therapy, compassion-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapies and mindfulness-based approaches. Dr Russell has an interest in consciousness and spirituality and according to client needs and goals, can also facilitate exploration in these areas.

Dr Russell has experience working with a range of client difficulties including depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, emotional dysregulation, trauma and persistent pain (chronic pain).

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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.