Dr Oonagh Koppel (my pronouns are She/Her)

I have had close to 20 years of experience working as a clinical psychologist within the NHS and in the private sector, and have developed expertise in working with a range of difficulties that any of us can encounter over the course of a lifetime, including depression, anxiety (including panic, social anxiety and health anxiety), work related difficulties, sleep difficulties, bereavement and post traumatic stress disorder. I have a particular interest in working with both single event traumas, such as car accidents, as well as trauma related to early childhood experiences and I am an accredited Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner with the EMDR Association. I am an experienced supervisor and have completed the British Psychological Society’s supervision skills training.

I am an empathic clinician, and have been told that I have a warm and gentle approach. I understand that for many, seeking psychological support is a brave step, and I work with my clients to develop a shared understanding of the difficulties they face in order to map out the most helpful way forward. I draw on the therapies that have emerged from cognitive behaviour therapy, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), both of which incorporate a mindfulness based approach. 

If you would like to discuss your hopes for therapy with me, do send me an email and we can explore if and how I can help.