Our team consists of highly experienced clinicians, all qualified, registered and chartered to relevant bodies. All team members adhere to the ethical and professional standards of their regulating bodies, whilst ensuring they maintain continued professional development via regular training.
Dr. Alex Stanbury
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BSc, MSc, DClinPsy, HCPC Registered
Alex is a registered Clinical and Chartered Psychologist. Alex has worked in both the NHS and private sector since 2008 within the remit of mental health. Alex currently works with individuals over 16 years of age, offering assessments and intervention for a wide range of presenting challenges. Within her work, Alex places an emphasis on the body-mind connection as a way to restore balance.
Alex's main aim is to ensure that every person's journey to therapy is heard and understood, so it may confidently guide their treatment. The approaches Alex uses for therapy are selected accordingly and regularly reviewed with the client for appropriateness. First and foremost, Alex prioritises building a sense of safeness in the therapy space to ensure the client feels comfortable and secure. Alex draws on a number of therapeutic approaches including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Special Interests
Childhood Trauma
Alex's special interest lies in childhood trauma; understanding and working through the early life experiences that shape who we are today. She specialises in working with people who experience trauma and PTSD.
Chronic Health Conditions
Working with chronic pain, fatigue and other common long-term health conditions.
Perinatal Psychology
Wealth of experience offering psychological advice, support, assessment and therapy within the remit of perinatal; including both antenatal and postnatal.
Professional Training
Alex also provides specialist supervision and training relating to Compassion focused theory.
Qualifications
- 2021 - PG NQ OAS Perinatal Clinical Psychology Training - University of Liverpool
- 2021 - Video Interactive Guidance (VIG) Initial Training Course - AVIGUK
- 2020 - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- 2020 - Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) for Attachment Trauma - Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
- 2020 - Advanced Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) Skills - Compassionate Mind Foundation
- 2015 - Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy.) – University of Birmingham
- 2008 - Master of Science in Forensic Psychology (MSc.) – University of Leicester
- 2007 - Master of Research in Psychological Research Methods (MRes.) – Nottingham Trent University
- 2006 - Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Criminology (BSc.) – Nottingham Trent University
Availability: Alex currently has availability for sessions on some weekdays and evenings. She is able to offer both face to face and online sessions.
Rate: £110 per hour
"Seeing a psychologist is not an easy step for anyone and most of us that take that step are usually in a very difficult situation. However, in seeing Alex I found someone who in due time gave me enough trust in her to share very long standing problems and fears, and in return she responded with not only words of understanding but showed me an insight that gave me relief, and an acceptance of who I am. This is a journey of collaboration and teamwork. Alex has given me the opportunity of changing how I see myself and my problems, and changing my outlook. I frequently find her coming up with a short sentence that reveals exactly how I am feeling. How did she know and I didn't! There is no judgement, she is on your side all the way. I would highly recommend Alex to anyone who is struggling with their life."
Client Review, 2024Dr. Amanda Royal

BSc, DClinPsy, HCPC Registered - ADHD and Autism Specialist
Amanda has 30 years of experience working for the NHS. Over the last 20 years Amanda has developed a keen interest in working with adults with Autism and ADHD. She is dedicated to providing quality diagnostic assessments using a caring and sensitive approach. Amanda is trained and accredited in using a variety of nationally approved diagnostic assessment tools for autism and ADHD such as DISCO, ADI-R, ADOS and DIVA and has specialised in diagnostic assessment work over this time.
Amanda is the clinical lead for an NHS adult autism assessment service and is currently involved in developing diagnostic services for adults with ADHD for the NHS along with teaching, training, research, supervision and consultation work. In addition to this Amanda does private work with autistic/ADHD adults and children. Amanda is passionate about improving the lives of people with ADHD and autism and keen that their diagnostic journey is a positive experience that helps them to achieve their goals.
Special Interests
ADHD Assessment
Specialist in comprehensive ADHD assessments using gold-standard diagnostic tools including DIVA.
Autism Assessment
Expert in autism assessment using DISCO, ADI-R, and ADOS diagnostic tools with 20 years of specialist experience.
Availability: Amanda currently has some limited availability within the week but offers the flexibility of weekend clinics both online and in person.
Charlotte Draper

MEd, GMBPsS, PGCert, BSc
Charlotte is an Associate Assistant Psychologist with experience across NHS mental health services, applied research, and health policy. She holds a Master's degree in Psychology of Education from the University of Manchester and is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS). Charlotte also completed her undergraduate degree with the Open University, developing a strong grounding in psychology and human development, informed by earlier professional experience in care and support roles.
Charlotte has worked within NHS services as both a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and Young Person Practitioner, delivering evidence-based, low-intensity CBT-informed interventions to individuals experiencing common mental health difficulties. Her clinical work includes assessment, psychoeducation, and supporting people to develop meaningful, values-aligned coping strategies. During her time as a PWP, she also contributed to developing and adapting psychoeducational materials (such as guided self-help resources and session content) to ensure information was accessible, engaging, and tailored to the needs of diverse service users.
Alongside her clinical work, Charlotte has contributed to research and policy within the NHS Health Research Authority, focusing on ethical practice, public involvement, and widening access to research participation. She also contributes to psychology teaching in higher education on a sessional basis, supporting the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate learning.
Charlotte brings a compassionate, reflective, and person-centred approach to her work. She has a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals and in understanding how lived experience, identity, and systemic factors shape wellbeing. She is committed to creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice.
Special Interests
Neurodiversity and Mental Health
Supporting neurodivergent individuals and exploring how neurodevelopmental differences intersect with mental health, identity, and daily functioning.
Long-Term Health Conditions
Experience supporting individuals managing the psychological impact of chronic health conditions.
Professional Development
Charlotte is currently undertaking further postgraduate study in mental health, continuing to develop advanced clinical and research skills to support high-quality, evidence-based care.
Qualifications
- Pending - Postgraduate Mental Health Research, Lancaster University
- 2025 - Master of Education (MEd) in Psychology of Education; BPS Accredited (awards GMBPsS), University of Manchester
- 2023 - Postgraduate Certificate in Low-Intensity Psychological Interventions; BPS Accredited, De Montfort University
- 2022 - BSc Open Degree with Psychology, Open University
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