Our Therapists
Our therapists below all manage their own bookings, so please contact them directly to make appointments.
Mia Scotland
Clinical Psychologist
I am a registered, accredited and Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience of helping people meet and overcome emotional challenges.
I work with adults, teenagers, tweenagers, parents, healthcare professionals and teams within the NHS providing psychological therapy, team training, and expert legal reports for the Court. I specialise in the childbearing years, in particular birth trauma, antenatal and postnatal mental health.
Ring or text me on 0796983092 or email me mia@miascotland.co.uk.
See more at : www.miascotland.co.uk or www.yourbirthright.co.uk
Mia Scotland
As a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, I can help if you are struggling, or want to be functioning at your best. I provide face to face sessions in Hygge House, but distance does not need to be an object, because I do video sessions via Skype/Zoom, as well as email therapy and telephone therapy. I have been working as a Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years, providing therapy to help people manage and overcome psychological difficulties. I work with couples, teenagers and tweenagers, and will also provide support for parents of babies and toddlers. Areas that I am particularly experienced at working with include:
- Depression, including postnatal depression
- Anxiety, including panic attacks
- Post traumatic stress
- Obsessional Compulsive Disorder
- Childbirth preparation and counselling
- Relationship and sexual problems
- Parenting issues
- Sleep problems
- Spinal injury
- Specific phobias (for example flying, spiders, tokophobia, talking in public)
- Smoking cessation
- Work stress
- Stress management and resilience building
- and more
Clinical Psychologists are trained to tailor what they do, to the needs of each individual person, drawing on a vast knowledge base of particular models, techniques and approaches. During your assessment, I will think about and share with you which approach I think will suit you best, and how many sessions might be appropriate (anything from 1 session to 20). The approach that I use is primarily short term focused therapy, drawing on cognitive behaviour therapy, compassion focused therapy (or compassionate mind training), mindfulness, positive psychology, the human givens model and rewind therapy. If you would like to discuss how I may be able to help you, please do email me, text me, and/or we can arrange a phone call.
If you’d like to make a start to feeling better, please contact me on 07969830929, email me at mia@miascotland.co.uk
Mia Scotland, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, C.Psych, BA(Hons) MSc. Clin.Psych
Registered with the British Psychological Society (PBS)and the Healthcare and Professions Council (HCPC)
Emma Goffe
Osteopath
I am a fully registered Osteopath with expertise in Cranial Osteopathy and Paediatrics. I treat people of all ages, from newborn babies and children, through to adults and older people, and particularly enjoy working with families during pregnancy and early years. I combine a variety of Osteopathic approaches to best help each individual, often involving Cranial, Structural, Visceral and Classical methods.
If you would like to book an appointment, or would like any further information:
Ring or text 07891255712 or email emmagoffeosteopath@gmail.com
www.emmagoffefamilyosteopath.co.uk
Emma Goffe
I am a fully registered Osteopath with expertise in Cranial Osteopathy and Paediatrics. I treat people of all ages, from newborn babies and children, through to adults and older people, and particularly enjoy working with families during pregnancy and early years. I combine a variety of Osteopathic approaches to best help each individual, often involving Cranial, Structural, Visceral and Classical methods.
I gained a Masters in Osteopathy (M.Ost) from the European School of Osteopathy in 2011. I have since gone on to complete a postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy (DPO) from the Osteopathic Centre for Children in London, alongside 7 years of postgraduate training in Cranial Osteopathy in the Biodynamic field. I am registered with the General Osteopathic Council and a member of the Institute of Osteopathy.
If you would like to book an appointment, or would like any further information:
Ring or text 07891255712 or email emmagoffeosteopath@gmail.com
To read more https://www.emmagoffefamilyosteopath.co.uk
Dr Sarah Simmonds
Clinical Psychologist
I am the Director of the Leicestershire Psychology Service as a chartered clinical psychologist with over 14 years NHS experience. The focus of my private work is with adults with emotional or mental health difficulties. I offer a tailored approach to therapy drawing upon models such as compassion focussed therapy (CFT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and eye movement and desensitisation therapy (EMDR).
Email:
info@leicestershirepsychology.co.uk
Tel: 07305682233
www.leicestershirepsychology.co.uk
Dr Sarah Simmonds
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
BSc (Hons), DClinPsy, CPsychol, CSci, AFBPsS
I am the Director of the Leicestershire Psychology Service as a chartered clinical psychologist with over 14 years NHS experience. The focus of my private work is with adults with emotional or mental health difficulties. I offer a tailored approach to therapy drawing upon models such as compassion focussed therapy (CFT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and eye movement and desensitisation therapy (EMDR).
Alongside offering private clinical psychology services, I work in the NHS with adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties in addition to working as a senior lecturer / associate professor on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme across Coventry University and the University of Warwick.
Qualifications and quality assurance
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- DClinPsy – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- EMDR (Eye Movement and Desensitisation Therapy) Level 3 Practitioner
- Extensive post qualification training in Compassion Focussed Therapy
- Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Clinical Psychologist (CPsychol) with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS)
- Chartered Scientist (CSci)
- I am fully insured to practice as a Clinical Psychologist
- I undertake clinical supervision to ensure I offer the highest standards of care
The Leicestershire Psychology Service
Tel: 07305 682233
info@leicestershirepsychology.co.uk
www.leicestershirepsychology.co.uk
Jodie Goddard
Clinical Psychologist
My name is Jodie and I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I am experienced in working with clients across the lifespan; children, adolescents and adults. I currently work in the NHS specialising in Child Psychology: working with children and young people who are experiencing psychological distress. I have particular experience in working with children and adults who have an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention, Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Email:
drjgoddard@outlook.com
Tel: 07393601353
Jodie Goddard
My name is Jodie and I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I am experienced in working with clients across the lifespan; children, adolescents and adults. I currently work in the NHS specialising in Child Psychology: working with children and young people who are experiencing psychological distress. I have particular experience in working with children and adults who have an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention, Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
I have been trained to a high standard of expertise in a range of therapeutic models. I have experience of working therapeutically using an integrative psychological approach, drawing on aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory, Systemic models, Behavioural Theory and Psychodynamic principles.
I provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of emotional difficulties, including anxiety, depression, phobias, attachment difficulties, chronic pain, obsessive/compulsive problems, adjustment difficulties, child behavioural problem, parenting interventions, visible difference concerns and the psychological impact of illness and injury. I also have experience of providing therapeutic intervention for both children and adults who have ASC and/or ADHD.
I understand it can be difficult choosing to come to therapy and it is important to find a Psychologist you feel comfortable with. I am happy to answer any questions you may have and to talk through whether therapy is something you would like to consider. During our first appointment, we will have the opportunity to discuss what you would like support with and how we may work together.
Please email (drjgoddard@outlook.com) text or call (07393601353) if you would like to discuss how I may be able to help you.
Qualifications
- 2014 – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Leicester
- 2006 – Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology (BSc Hons), upper second class, University of Leicester
Main Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Incredible Years
Areas of counselling I deal with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Asperger’s syndrome
- Autism
- Behaviour problems
- Bullying
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Depression
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Phobias
- Physical health
- Separation anxiety
- Stress
- Visible difference
Dr Sarah Modi
Educational and Child Psychologist
My name is Sarah and I am the co-director of Mosaic Psychology, an independent service working across the East Midlands. I am a fully qualified Educational and Child Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I am experienced in working with children and young people from birth to 25 years. I have a range of experiences working with parents/cares in wider family contexts including work with foster carers and adoptive parents. Whilst parenting can be an incredibly positive and rewarding experience for families, there can also be many unexpected challenges along the way, particularly for those children and young people with additional needs who may require different types of parenting. I am able to provide assessment and intervention for a range of common psychological needs including, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, a range of learning needs, as well as supporting with other neurodevelopmental difficulties.
drsarahmodi@gmail.com
Tel: 07818891738
www.mosaicpsychology.co.uk
Dr Shruti Niraj
Clinical Psychologist
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with and regulated by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Psychological Society (BPS). Over the last 12 years of my career, I have gained significant experience working with adults and young people presenting with a wide range of psychological and mental health issues. . I continue to maintain a role within the NHS, specialising in offering psychological assessment and interventions to adults in managing the emotional impact of their acute and/or long-term medical conditions.
Email:
Shruti.Niraj@outlook.com
Tel: 07787 055876
Dr Shruti Niraj
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with and regulated by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and British Psychological Society (BPS). Over the last 12 years of my career, I have gained significant experience working with adults and young people presenting with a wide range of psychological and mental health issues. I continue to maintain a role within the NHS, specialising in offering psychological assessment and interventions to adults in managing the emotional impact of their acute and/or long-term medical conditions.
I appreciate that it can be quite hard to choose the ‘right’ therapist to work with you. I use the assessment process to learn more about you. This first meeting helps me to understand the issues you are experiencing and the role of potential past or current factors which might be contributing to your current difficulties (known as a psychological formulation). Following this, I will consider with you what might help and how long this might take. You can also decide whether you think I am the ‘right’ person to support you through your difficulties. I believe change can only happen if the relationship with the therapist feels safe and trusting. My aim is to allow you to feel that you can use the time we spend working together to achieve your goals, working at a pace that feels comfortable to you and allowing you to come to a greater understanding of yourself and the difficulties you are experiencing.
I am multi-lingual (also fluent in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu) and have awareness of religious, spiritual and cultural practices, enabling me to work holistically towards developing a good therapeutic relationship with clients. I offer short- and longer-term therapy.
Types of difficulties I work with
I work with clients who present with a wide range of psychological or emotional difficulties. Some of these are listed below, but this is not an exhaustive list and I welcome enquiries about support with problems you may be having which aren’t here.
- Depression, feeling sad and low mood
- Work-related stress
- Anxiety including obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, social anxiety, panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder
- Trauma or post-traumatic stress as a result of life events, including accidents, physical health diagnoses/treatments, abuse and domestic violence
- Perinatal mental health including birth trauma, OCD, postnatal depression, bonding and attachment, birth phobia, loss, abortion, infertility
- Emotional adjustment to acute and chronic physical health problems including chronic pain
- Confide low self-esteem/low confidence
- Difficulties in managing your emotions
- Relationship difficulties, issues with intimacy and sex
- Grief, bereavement and loss
Main Therapeutic approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy principles
- Attachment Theory
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Compassion-focussed Therapy (CFT) principles
- Mindfulness
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Training, qualifications & experience
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
- MA in Psychology
- MSc in Psychological Research Methods
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Parts 1, 2 & 3)
Further information
Prior to arranging any therapeutic work, I offer a free 10 minutes no obligation telephone conversation to discuss your needs. When we agree a time for a session, I have a standard fee for both assessment and therapy sessions (available on request).
You can contact me by text/phone (07787 055876) or email (Shruti.Niraj@outlook.com) for more details.
Rebecca Papp
CBT Psychotherapist
Although I use primarily Cognitive Behavioural techniques in treatment, I draw on elements of Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness. I provide a non-judgemental, safe and comfortable space for clients to talk about their distress or anxiety and to tell me about what has gone on in their lives to bring them to therapy.
Qualifications and accreditation:
MSc Psychology, CBP Postgraduate Diploma, BABCP full accreditation
Email:
Contact Form
Tel: 07805 840718
www.anxietytame.com
Rebecca Papp
I am the mother of three children and one dog! I have had plenty of life experience that helps me empathise with and relate to others. I genuinely enjoy listening to people and helping them start to feel better, which is why I decided to train to become a psychotherapist in the first place.
My sessions are a safe space in which to share and make sense of what is going on for you. Maybe there is a specific issue you need help with, such as a phobia or trauma? Or maybe you simply want to be able to explain how you are feeling to someone who isn’t a family member or friend?
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy we can develop a plan for you to move forward, improve your mood and reduce your worry. I can help you to build a tool kit of helpful strategies and coping techniques.
My lovely room in Hygge House is a private, non-judgemental and comfortable space in which to talk.
Qualifications and accreditation:
MSc Psychology | CBP Postgraduate Diploma | BABCP full accreditation
Email:
Contact Form
Tel: 07805 840718
www.anxietytame.com
Liz Cleaver
Chiropodist
I qualified in 2003 at the West Midlands School of Chiropody and Podiatric Medicine, and have spent the last 17 years providing a mobile service, specialising in foot care for physical disabilities. I have been responsible for foot health in many care homes (learning disabilities and elderly) and also private homes. I have now retired from all of my mobile work and am providing my service at Hygge House.
I care for many issues of the feet, including corns, ingrown nails, callous and a general ‘MOT’ of the foot. Chiropody has changed over the years and is now viewed by many in the same way as having a dentist check-up
Email:
lizcleaver1996@gmail.com
Tel: 07908212644
Charley Venables-Bland
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
I'm an experienced BACP Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist, working in private practice in Thurmaston and Narborough. I work with adults, young people from 14+ and couples+/family relationships. I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues and for a varied length of time, both open ended, long term work and short term, brief and focused work.
My email is cvenables10@gmail.com and my phone number (including text enquiries) is 07510 965979. You can find out more about me and the services I offer via www.charleyvenablescounselling.co.uk.
Philipa Jackson
Hyphotherapist
I trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy in 2015/16 on a practitioner course accredited by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and General Hypnotherapy Register, the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council and the National Hypnotherapy Society. I then, quite naturally, trained as a Mindful Hypnobirthing Practitioner with Sophie Fletcher, co creator of Mindful Mamma, the Mindful Hypnobirthing course, I also have a diploma in NLP
Email:
philipakj@gmail.com
Tel: 07946512194
Philipa Jackson
If you are trying for a baby, I can help you increase your chances of getting pregnant, ease anxiety, lose weight, stop smoking, remove fears around injections and prepare mentally for pregnancy, birth and parenting.
If you are having unexplained fertility issues or embarking on an assisted fertility journey such as IVF, I can help you. I will help you the get best possible chance of success, reduce stress and anxiety, work through unresolved grief, restore trust in your body and many more check out my hypnotherapy for fertility page https://www.philipajackson.com/hypnotherapy-for-fertility for further info.
If you are you pregnant I can help you with Hypnobirthing, (see https://www.mindfulmamma.co.uk/philipa-jackson/) reduce your anxiety, with self care, make the best birth preferences for you, feel calm, prepared, excited, in control and bond with your baby.
I have a particular interest in Hypnosis for fertility and have enjoyed lots of success in this area. I have a success rate of 80% of clients conceiving and carrying to full term. Treatment is based on The Fertile Body Method.
I came to hypnosis when pregnant with my second child. A neighbour had done a hypnobirthing course and recommended it to me. It was a real game changer, I felt in control, excited, confident and completely relaxed about giving birth. When it came to the actual day I felt exactly the same and had the most empowering, pain free labour and birth, I just allowed my body to do what it needed to do.
It was such a positive experience that I can be quite evangelical about hypnobirthing! That was over 10 years ago now.
I have also successfully used hypnotherapy for other issues in my life including anxiety. Having this first hand experience I understand the impact this can have over our day to day lives.
Knowing that hypnosis worked for me, I trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy on a practitioner course accredited by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council and General Hypnotherapy Register, the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council and the National Hypnotherapy Society. I then, quite naturally, trained as a Mindful Hypnobirthing Practitioner with Sophie Fletcher, co creator of Mindful Mamma, the Mindful Hypnobirthing course, I also have a diploma in NLP.
I now have extensive experience helping adults, young people and couples with a wide range of issues from anxiety, self confidence, stress and pain management to weight loss, unwanted habits, anger, negative thought patterns and Hypnobirthing of course. Some clients also like to come for monthly wellbeing check ins.
Everyone is unique and sessions are tailored individually to suit each client’s needs. With a background of teaching I am very personable and a great listener and the sessions are a space where clients can relax and talk freely and openly without judgment.
The variety that hypnotherapy offers and the different challenges it brings up is something that I really enjoy.
I love how hypnosis can help people, quite quickly, overcome challenges and make positive changes in their lives.
For more information about the services I offer go to https://www.philipajackson.com/
Chris VIckers
Holistic Therapies
Balance, Harmony and Wellbeing...three words that describe my ethos. My commitment is to support you to achieve this. I offer a range of services that can be experienced as individual stand alone therapies or combined to support addressing today’s stresses. I offer:
Reflexology (Hands and or Feet)
Reiki for People and Reiki Training
Facial rejuvenation Massage
Indian Head Massage
Email:
cvholistictherapies@gmail.com
Tel: 07961327075
See more at: www.cvholistictherapies.co.uk
Chris VIckers
Balance, Harmony and Wellbeing…three words that describe my ethos. My commitment is to support you to achieve this. I offer a range of services that can be experienced as individual stand alone therapies or combined to support addressing today’s stresses. All are appropriate for all genders and cultural backgrounds. Appointment times are flexible around “life” (between school runs, after work etc). I offer:
Reflexology (Hands and or Feet)
My Reflexology Training is to Level 5 and includes specialist training in Fertility, Pregnancy, End of Life, and Neuro-Endo-Psycho-Immuno-Pody Reflexology.
Reiki for People and Reiki Training
Reiki is a gentle positive energy therapy that supports you to balance your wellbeing. It has no specific religious roots therefore is suitable for all. Offered fully clothed in a reclined or seated position. Hands are placed on or above specific areas of the body (most commonly the chakra points). Reiki can be offered exclusively via feet, or just the head and shoulders to support your privacy and dignity. I am also an Advanced Animal Reiki Practitioner.
As a Reiki Master Teacher I offer traditional reiki training keeping true to the founding principles set by Maiko Usui, offering both Western Attunements & Japanese Reiju Empowerments. I train for Reiki 1 (Self Healing) Reiki 2 (Practitioner) and Reiki Master / Teacher Levels.
Facial rejuvenation Massage.
A combination of Japanese and Indian techniques that support lymphatic drainage. This can reduce the signs of ageing over time.
Indian Head Massage
A gentle neck shoulder and scalp massage with rejuvenating stimulation of the facial acupressure points
Email: cvholistictherapies@gmail.com
Web: www.cvholistictherapies.co.uk
Facebook /Cvholistictherapies
Isabel Jordan
Lactation Consultant
I am an IBCLC working in and around Leicester, I have 14 years experience helping supporting and informing mothers about infant feeding.
I have worked in that time for La Leche League a charity dedicated to helping mothers with Breastfeeding and have done the Ibclc exam 6 years ago.
I am also a registered Nurse currently working on my local neonatal unit.
Email:
Isabel.jordan@outlook.com
Tel: 07906040476