Dr Ruta Adamone

Counselling Psychologist

Dr Ruta Adamone first began her training with a BSc in Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London, graduating with First Class Distinction, before completing an MSc in Mental Health Studies at King’s College London, also awarded First Class Distinction, and a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DCPsych) at the University of Roehampton. Her path has taken her through private practice, NHS, university services, and charitable organisations, supporting adults, which has shaped the way she now works with clients.

In the therapy room, Dr Adamone brings a compassionate, calm, and collaborative approach. She draws on training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness-Based Approaches. She provides a safe and reflective space where clients can explore their experiences with openness and curiosity, supporting them to connect with their inner strengths and develop greater self-understanding and self-compassion. All clinicians at The Chelsea Psychology Clinic are trained to conduct comprehensive assessments, considering you as a whole person rather than a specific issue. They tailor treatment and integrate multiple therapeutic perspectives to create a plan that is both evidence-based and uniquely suited to you.

Dr Adamone works with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress/Burn Out, Emotional Dysregulation, Self Esteem Difficulties, and Relationship difficulties, and has specialist experience in Adult Neurodevelopmental Services, including ADHD and Learning Difficulties. Whatever someone is struggling with, Dr Adamone aims to offer support that recognises and respects their unique needs and experiences.

Dr Elena Touroni

May 19, 2022 No Comments

Dr Elena Touroni is a skilled and experienced consultant psychologist with a track record of delivering high-quality services for individuals with all common emotional difficulties and those with a diagnosis of personality disorder. She is experienced in service design and delivery, the management of multi-disciplinary teams, organisational consultancy, and development and delivery of both national and bespoke training to providers in the statutory and non-statutory sector.

Having obtained a first degree in Psychology (BSc) at the American College of Greece, she completed her doctoral training at the University of Surrey. Dr Touroni is highly experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, substance misuse, personality disorder, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, adjustment disorder and relationship difficulties. She works with both individuals and couples and can offer therapy in English and Greek.

She is trained in several specialist therapeutic approaches such as Schema Therapy for individuals and couples, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based approaches and Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT).

Dr Touroni has held a variety of clinical and managerial positions including as Head of Service in the NHS. Further she has held academic positions for the University of Surrey and the Institute of Mental Health lecturing on specialist postgraduate Masters and Doctorate programmes. As well as holding a variety of NHS positions, Dr Touroni is the co-founder of a private practice in Central London that has been a provider of psychological therapy for all common emotional difficulties including personality disorder since 2002.

Dr Touroni has a keen interest in developing preventative approaches for psychological well-being and has been involved in the co-creation of bespoke wellness retreats for transformative change for the past 5 years. She is the founder and one of two directors of The Chelsea Psychology Clinic.