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Welcome to Dr Stuart Psychologists.
We are a team of highly experienced, doctorate-level psychologists dedicated to providing compassionate and effective psychological therapy for children, adults, and couples. Each of our clinicians holds a doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, with advanced training in a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, EMDR, ACT, and psychotherapy. With a minimum of 15 years of clinical experience, our therapists bring deep expertise and genuine warmth to their work—whether supporting individuals through everyday stress or guiding them through the complexities of trauma and PTSD.
Our psychologists work with people from all walks of life, including professionals such as doctors, lawyers, and C-level executives, as well as couples, families, and individuals in the public eye. No matter your background or the challenges you're facing, you will be met with empathy, professionalism, and a tailored approach to your unique needs.
When you contact us, we take the time to understand what you're looking for, and carefully match you with a psychologist who has the specific expertise to support you. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or something more complex, we’re here to help you find the right path forward.
We offer appointments in comfortable consulting rooms across several locations in London, as well as remote video consultations for those who prefer the flexibility of online sessions.
Services we offer
As Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, we draw on a wide range of evidence-based therapies, allowing us to tailor treatment to your individual needs. You might be seeking short-term support to help you manage a challenging period in your life, with practical tools to feel more in control. Or perhaps you're looking to explore your past more deeply, gaining insight into how your experiences may be shaping your current patterns and emotional wellbeing. You may even find that a blend of these approaches suits you best.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, health anxiety, stress, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, or other mental health concerns, we can match you with a psychologist who has the specific expertise to help. With decades of collective experience, our team ensures that you are paired with a therapist whose therapeutic style and background align with what you're looking for.
Our Team
At Dr Stuart Psychologists we make sure that you are carefully matched with with highly qualified and experienced clinical and counselling psychologists.
Dr Jo Stuart
Consultant Psychologist
Dr Jo Stuart has been a practicing psychologist for over 20 years. She is a trainer of psychological treatments and regularly supervises other psychologists. Jo works with older teenagers and adults, providing evidenced-based treatments for all mental health problems. In her private practice she works with c-level executives, consultants, professionals and people in the public eye. Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, stress management, trauma, pain management, health anxiety and working with diversity and LGBTQ+ community are her areas of specialist interest.
Dr Sarah Jane Khalid
Counselling Psychologist
Dr. Sarah Jane Khalid is a highly qualified and experienced Counselling Psychologist, Coach and Meditation Teacher. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise working in various sectors, including the NHS, charitable organisations, and private clinics. Dr. Sarah Jane has undertaken extensive training in different therapeutic modalities, with a particular focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Compassion Focused Therapy. Her areas of specialisation include anxiety, stress management, low self-esteem and confidence, work-place issues, dermatological conditions, women's issues, including identity, fertility, challenges, returning to the workplace and post-natal depression/anxiety, peri-menopause and menopause issues. Dr Sarah Jane also enjoys working with black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and the nuanced issues or challenges they can face. In recent years, Dr Sarah Jane has expanded her expertise to include meditation teaching certified by the British School of Meditation and the Chopra Centre in the US. Her incorporation of meditative and positive psychology aspects into her work allows her to offer a holistic and comprehensive approach to well-being and personal growth.
Dr Prarthana Shetty
Counselling Psychologist
Dr Prarthana Shetty is a counselling psychologist experienced in working with a range of human experiences such as life transitions and adjustment, anxiety, shame, grief and loss, issues around faith and spirituality, low mood and self-esteem issues. She has a keen interest in attachment, trauma, intersectional identity, and neurodivergence. Prarthana uses a variety of therapeutic models including attachment theory, CFT, ACT, and DBT. Whilst therapeutic techniques are important – and indeed consistently woven into the work – her overarching aim is to provide an attuned relational experience in which clients’ past experiences can be understood and integrated into their present journey. She believes that therapy is a collaborative process, working with clients to support them in moving towards a life that feels authentic and aligned with their values.
Nicholas Messing
Principle Psychologist
Nicholas is a Counselling Psychologist and Parent-Infant Psychotherapist, spending the vast majority of his 20+ year career in the NHS, working in adult, child and family and parent and baby settings, serving as the clinical lead and supervising teams. This breadth and depth of experience has meant that Nicholas is adept at helping individuals, couples and families, particularly in understanding relationships, both with oneself and between others. He uses a psychodynamic therapeutic framework, which helps make sense of the distress you may be experiencing, by placing it in the context of your whole life. Nicholas specialises in supporting parents with their mental health, your relationship with your baby and your couple relationship. Therapy may take place individually, as a couple or together with your baby.
Caroline Taylor
Counselling Psychologist
Caroline has been a psychologist for over 15 years. She has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and post-doctoral training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She is the clinical lead for a large private company and has a wealth of experience. Her training and skill set allow her to work effectively with all trauma presentations from childhood trauma, rape, multiple traumas and PTSD, where she helps her clients to reclaim their lives. The spectrum of anxiety disorders, including phobia, OCD and social anxiety, is also an area of expertise for Caroline. She has specialist training and experience in working with grief, bereavement, eating problems, psychosexual therapy and working with the LGBTQ+ community. She enjoys working transparently, collaboratively, and pragmatically, with formulations that give a clear roadmap to support people in their goals and hopes for the future.
Dr James Griiffin
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. James Griffin is a dedicated and experienced HCPC registered clinical psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. He is committed to providing effective psychological services to enhance wellbeing and performance. James applies his expertise across various high-performance sport and corporate settings. He can provide psychological assessments, develop tailored case formulations, and deliver high quality interventions. James's approach is grounded in the scientist-practitioner model, emphasizing evidence-based practice. He has a strong ability to engage with diverse range of individuals to ensure interventions are appropriate and responsive to the needs of his clients. His educational background includes a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Universities of Coventry & Warwick, an MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from Coventry University, and a PG Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from Royal Holloway University. He also holds a PG Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Interventions from University College London, a Certificate in Counselling Skills from the University of Warwick, and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Gloucestershire. James has gained extensive experience through his work in the NHS and in private practice. His NHS experience includes work with adult, older adult, child, and learning disability services within the Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust. He also has experience providing trauma-focused therapy and CBT in primary care settings. He is adept at treatment in performance and wellbeing in elite sports and corporate environments. This includes working with organizations such as The Football Association (FA), Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), and the British Paralympic Association (BPA). James is committed to utilizing his skills and knowledge to help individuals and organizations achieve their goals and improve their psychological wellbeing.
Dr Esther Cole
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Esther Cole is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. She has worked and studied within the field of clinical psychology for over 15 years. Esther has a breadth of experience across the life span and can provide expert treatment for multiple presentations. She is first Black Clinical Psychologist to receive the British Psychological Society (BPS) Early Career Award (2020) and won the Prestige Award Specialist Therapy Provider of the Year, 2022 and 2024. Esther has a degree in Experimental Psychology from Oxford University, a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and post graduate training in CBT. She has experience of ACT, SFT, Narrative Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Neuro-rehabilitation, Reminiscence Therapy and Life story work. She is able to work across the spectrum of psychological problems including anxiety, panic, trauma, OCD, depression, trauma, sleep issues and health conditions. Esther describes her clinical approach as, ' As a third-generation British Jamaican Psychologist, managing long-term conditions whilst being a mother of three, I warmly welcome clients from all walks of life, have a passion for men’s mental health and supporting people living alongside mental, physical or neurological difficulties and trauma. My main therapeutic approaches are CBT, ACT, alongside systemic and integrative approaches that draw on different evidence-based therapies and models of rehabilitation. All psychological therapies are tailor-made to the client, child or family.'
Dr Julie Hannan
Counselling Psychologist
Dr Julie Hannan is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist, published author, is a regular contributor to The Times, The Telegraph and Inews, and inspires her followers on social media with regular posts about relationships, parenting and surviving a crisis. Julie helps individuals understand themselves and how their life's journey has brought them to where they are and how to become the best they possibly can be for the future. Julie works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, feelings of underachievement or failure and specialises in relationship challenges, divorce, feeling lost, midlife identity issues and existential concerns.
Lets talk and our triage team will be in touch with you about next steps, whether that is to have an initial chat with a psychologist or booking in for an appointment at one of our clinics or online.
Office hours are 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday. We have evening and weekend appointments available.
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