FAMILY THERAPY SUPPORT
AT THE FITZROVIA PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC

WHAT CAN BE EXPECTED

  • Initial Consultation: This is the first step where we establish your concerns, background and challenges with an experienced clinician in a supportive, calm environment.
  • Comprehensive Assessment: A structured assessment explores the nature of your concerns and how to proceed with therapy strategies and approaches.
  • Clear, Thoughtful Feedback: We explain our understanding of your challenges clearly and discuss how to confront them in therapy.
  • Personalised Treatment Plan: Depending on the nature of your challenges and concerns, we will establish a plan that is most effective and appropriate for you and your family.
  • Supportive and Ongoing Care: Therapy is delivered in a structured and supportive setting, with the aim of improving and helping to resolve family challenges and strategies to use in the future.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

At The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic, we recognise that family dynamics and mental health challenges are unique to every individual. Our experienced clinicians provide specialist care for both adults and children, delivering personalised, evidence-based treatment designed to support emotional recovery, build resilience, and improve the overall quality of life.

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Meet the Team

The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic’s senior clinical and counselling psychologists are experienced in Family Therapy. The team provides professional and supportive care tailored to individual needs.

Dr Jonathan Davidson - Team Lead of The General Adult Mental Health Team | Clinical Psychologist

Dr Jonathan Davidson

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

Dr Allison Hayes (nee Rigg) - Founder of The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic | Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Allison Hayes (nee Rigg)

Founder of The Fitzrovia Psychology Clinic | Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Emily Alteirac (nee Smyth) - Co-Founder | Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Trauma Team

Dr Emily Alteirac (nee Smyth)

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

Dr Lucy Viney

Dr Lucy Viney

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

Dr Hannah Stringer - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Hannah Stringer

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Vallabhi Khurana - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Vallabhi Khurana

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Mirko Esposito

Dr Mirko Esposito

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Lycia Forde - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Lycia Forde

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Cara Eilender - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Cara Eilender

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Hayley Scanlon - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Hayley Scanlon

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Heather Westwood

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Gavin Menzies

Dr Gavin Menzies

Clinical Psychologist

Kate

Dr Kate Watchorn

Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Perinatal and Child Team

Dr Sabrina Appadoo - Counselling Psychologist | Team Lead of The DBT Team

Dr Sabrina Appadoo

Counselling Psychologist | Team Lead of The DBT Team

Dr Sam Russ - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Sam Russ

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Christopher Bonner - Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Health Psychology Team

Dr Christopher Bonner

Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Health Psychology Team

Dr Jasmine Shingadia - Counselling Psychologist

Dr Jasmine Shingadia

Counselling Psychologist

Dr Frankie Washington - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Frankie Washington

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Richard Pomfret - Counselling Psychologist

Dr Richard Pomfret

Counselling Psychologist

Dr Camilla Cookson - Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Child and Adolescent Team

Dr Camilla Cookson

Clinical Psychologist | Team Lead of The Child and Adolescent Team

Dr Gabrielle Brady - Counselling Psychologist | Team Lead of The Eating Disorder Team

Dr Gabrielle Brady

Counselling Psychologist | Team Lead of The Eating Disorder Team

Dr Leonora Marshall - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Leonora Marshall

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Nadia Khan - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Nadia Khan

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Sara Lakin - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Sara Lakin

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Adam Kadri - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Adam Kadri

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Ama Hagan - Clinical Psychologist

Dr Ama Hagan

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Frances Maclennan - Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Frances Maclennan

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Mr Jan Sheppard - Psychotherapist

Mr Jan Sheppard

Psychotherapist

Dr. Adela Mrkaljevic - Counselling Psychologist

Dr Adela Mrkaljevic

Counselling Psychologist

Dr Kiana Azmoodeh

Dr Kiana Azmoodeh

Clinical Psychologist

Dr Tamara

Dr Tamara Licht Musso

Clinical and Counselling Psychologist

Dr Samuels

Dr Samuel Chu

Clinical Psychologist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Family Therapy, and how can it help?

Family Therapy, also known as Systemic Therapy, helps families improve communication, resolve conflicts, and support one another through challenges. It provides a safe space where all voices are heard equally, with a focus on building understanding and making positive changes within the family system.

Who can take part in Family Therapy?

Family Therapy is flexible and can involve any combination of family members—parents and children, couples, or extended relatives. Sometimes, individuals outside the traditional family unit, such as teachers or carers, may also be involved if they play a key role in the family system. We tailor sessions to meet the unique needs of each family.

What types of issues can Family Therapy help with?

Family Therapy can support a wide range of challenges, including breakdowns in communication, ongoing conflict, parenting difficulties, or the impact of one family member’s mental health condition or behavioural issues. Our family therapists in London and Surrey work collaboratively with families to address these concerns in a constructive, non-blaming way.

Is Family Therapy available online?

Yes, we offer online family therapy for those who are unable to attend our London or Surrey clinics in person. Remote sessions are delivered by the same experienced clinicians and provide a convenient, confidential way to access therapy from home while ensuring every member has the opportunity to participate.

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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