Natasha completed her Undergraduate Degree in Biology and Psychology at Durham University, before attaining a Masters Degree in Early Intervention in Psychosis from King’s College London, for which she received Distinction. Natasha was then awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapies from UCL, before moving to Royal Holloway, University of London, where she completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Alongside her private work, Natasha works in London as a highly specialist clinical psychologist in a neurodevelopmental service in the NHS. For this role, she provides assessment and support for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Natasha her experience in neurodevelopmental disorders, Natasha has experience in working with individuals presenting with a range of difficulties including: adjustment Disorder, bereavement, depression, generalised anxiety disorder, stress, low Self-esteem, OCD, healthy anxiety and social anxiety.
Natasha is trained to use a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness Based Therapies. She also draws on Narrative Therapy in her clinical work.
Natasha believes in providing a person-centred approach when delivering her clinical work. She believes in providing a tailored therapy for the individual. Natasha aims to create a safe space for her clients. She recognises the value of empathy, trust, respect, patience and fostering a non-judgemental approach in order to develop a trusting relationship with everyone that she works with.
In addition to her clinical work, Natasha has a keen interest in contributing to psychological research and has published her work in a variety of peer reviewed journals. Her recent publications include work on CBT interventions for Depressive symptoms in people with Parkinson’s and work on the effectiveness of virtual CBT interventions. Natasha has also published papers on stress and psychosis relapse, and on clinician experiences of providing videoconferencing therapy in the Covid-19 pandemic.