NARRATIVE THERAPY
AT THE FITZROVIA PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC

WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

  • Initial Consultation: You will meet with an experienced clinician to discuss your concerns, personal experiences, and goals for therapy. We take time to understand the challenges you are facing and how they may be affecting different areas of your life.
  • Comprehensive Assessment: We explore the stories, beliefs, and experiences that have shaped your understanding of yourself and your relationships. This helps us identify patterns that may be contributing to emotional distress or limiting your sense of possibility.
  • Collaborative Exploration: Narrative Therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we examine the influence of problems on your life while identifying strengths, values, and skills that may have been overlooked or overshadowed.
  • Personalised Treatment Plan: Therapy is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Sessions focus on developing alternative narratives that support healthier perspectives, greater resilience, and meaningful change.
  • Ongoing Support: We offer both in-person appointments in London and online therapy where appropriate, ensuring flexible and consistent support throughout your therapeutic journey.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Narrative Therapy is not focused on diagnosing problems; instead, it seeks to understand the meaning individuals give to their experiences and how these experiences influence their sense of identity.

During treatment, we explore the stories that have become dominant in a person’s life and consider whether these narratives continue to serve their wellbeing. By recognising strengths, achievements, and personal values, individuals can begin to develop alternative stories that support growth, confidence, and psychological wellbeing.

Narrative Therapy can be used as a standalone treatment or integrated with other evidence-based approaches, depending on the needs of the individual, child, or family. The number of sessions recommended will be discussed following the initial assessment and reviewed regularly throughout treatment.

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Meet the Team

You’re in expert hands at The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic. Our team of highly experienced clinical and counselling psychologists, many with NHS backgrounds, provide specialist therapy for a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and mental health difficulties.

Our clinicians are experienced in delivering Narrative Therapy and integrating this approach with other evidence-based treatments where appropriate. We understand the importance of creating a safe and collaborative therapeutic environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and supported.

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Dr Jonathan Davidson

Team Lead of The General Adult Mental Health Team | Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Allison Hayes (nee Rigg)

Founder of The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic | Consultant Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Emily Alteirac (Nee Smyth)

Co-Founder | Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Trauma Team

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Dr Lucy Viney

Co-founder | Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Schema Team

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Dr Hannah Stringer

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Vallabhi Khurana

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Mirko Esposito

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Lycia Forde

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Cara Eilender

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Hayley Scanlon

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Heather Westwood

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Gavin Menzies

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Kate Watchorn

Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Perinatal and Child Team

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Dr Sabrina Appadoo

Counselling Psychologist | Team Lead of The DBT Team

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Dr Sam Russ

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Christopher Bonner

Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Health Psychology Team

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Dr Frankie Washington

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Richard Pomfret

Counselling Psychologist

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Dr Camilla Cookson

Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Child and Adolescent Team

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Dr Gabrielle Brady

Counselling Psychologist | Team Lead of The Eating Disorder Team

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Dr Leonora Marshall

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Nadia Khan

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Sara Lakin

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Adam Kadri

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Ama Hagan

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Frances Maclennan

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

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Mr Jan Sheppard

Psychotherapist

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Dr Adela Mrkaljevic

Counselling Psychologist

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Dr Kiana Azmoodeh

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Tamara Licht Musso

Clinical and Counselling Psychologist

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Dr Joanna Shearer

Clinical Psychologist

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Ms Hazel Hyslop

Systemic Psychotherapist

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Dr Gurbaani Bhalla

Counselling Psychologist

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Dr Elliott Gibbs

Counselling Psychologist

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Dr Ranjeet Karir

Counselling Psychologist

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Dr Charlotte Barry

Clinical Psychologist

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Dr Daisy Lee

Sport and Exercise Psychologist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Narrative Therapy?

Narrative Therapy is a collaborative form of psychotherapy that focuses on the stories people develop about themselves and their experiences. It helps individuals separate themselves from their problems and build more empowering perspectives.

How does Narrative Therapy work?

Narrative Therapy encourages individuals to explore how their experiences have shaped their identity and beliefs. Through guided conversations, people can identify strengths, values, and alternative ways of understanding their lives.

Who can benefit from Narrative Therapy?

Narrative Therapy can be beneficial for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. It may be particularly helpful for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, or long-term mental health conditions.

Is Narrative Therapy effective for children and families?

Yes. Narrative Therapy is widely used with children and families because it encourages collaboration, reduces blame, and helps family members develop a shared understanding of challenges and strengths.

Can Narrative Therapy help with grief and bereavement?

Yes. Narrative Therapy is often used to support individuals experiencing grief and loss. It can help people maintain meaningful connections with loved ones who have died while supporting them through the grieving process.

Can Narrative Therapy be used alongside other therapies?

Yes. Narrative Therapy can be used as a standalone treatment or integrated with other therapeutic approaches to meet an individual’s specific needs and treatment goals.

How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions varies depending on your goals and circumstances. This will be discussed during the initial assessment and reviewed regularly throughout treatment.

Do you offer online therapy?

Yes. We offer both in-person appointments in London and online therapy where clinically appropriate.

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  • Jonathan is fantastic. I found our sessions to be a very calm environment that really helped me to reset each week. Jonathan really builds a great rapport, and is very practical and realistic during the process. I could not recommend him more!

    Former Client

  • I am extremely grateful for the care Allison showed me during our sessions. She always adapted sessions to match my needs and demonstrated a real understanding of the difficulties I was facing. Her openness and kindness meant that trust was developed very quickly, and I would have no hesitation in seeing her again should I ever need to.

    Former Client

  • The early stages showed me that Emily truly cares about helping other people. I was hesitant to start sessions, but Emily remained consistent with reaching out and always remained patient and understanding. The depth and structure of the sessions was incredible, I’ve never worked with a therapist who has left me feeling like I understand and appreciate to I am to such a level.

    Former Client