Dr Sian Morris

Dr Sian Morris is an approachable and experienced Counselling Psychologist. She obtained her bachelors undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Exeter and completed her doctoral training at the Metanoia Institute (Middlesex University).   Dr Morris’s background includes many years in the corporate sector which affords her valuable experience of fast paced work environments and the associated stresses and pressures.  She has advised corporate organisations on employee wellbeing and helped implement avenues to support mental health in the workplace.  

Alongside her clinical work, Dr Morris is involved with several academic institutions lecturing and supervising students from undergraduate to doctoral level. She is also an international speaker on the topic of eating disorders in individuals with type 1 diabetes and has advised NHS eating disorder teams on how to best support individuals presenting with this complex combination of needs.  

Dr Morris delivers high quality and tailored support to suit the needs of those she works with. Trained in multiple models of psychological therapy, she draws upon a range of approaches including as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). At the core of her practice is a focus on building a containing and supportive relationship which creates space for honest discussion about and exploration of difficulties, sense-making and coping strategies.   

Dr Morris has experience working with adults and adolescents (13 – 18) across a wide range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, work/exam stress, eating disorders, self-esteem, and relational concerns. 

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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.