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THERAPY, CBT & COUNSELLING ~ LONDON W1 & EC1

We are a professional partnership of psychologists, CBT therapists & counsellors in central London providing one-to-one psychotherapy to help people find a way forward through issues of depression, anxiety and stress, along with many other emotional difficulties.

The House Partnership works to bring about positive change in people’s lives, so they can move beyond blocks and crises towards well-being and fulfilment.

THE HOUSE PARTNERSHIP

KEY POINTS

EXCELLENT LOCATIONS

Based in two gorgeous Victorian buildings in London W1 and EC1, with great transport links

FULLY REGISTERED

All House therapists are registered with the Health & Care Professions Council

FORWARD LOOKING

A positive, forward-looking approach to CBT, therapy and counselling

POSITIVE CHANGE

Sharing a deeply held belief that positive change is possible for all our clients

LONDON W1 & EC1

HOUSE CBT THERAPISTS & COUNSELLORS

Dr Joe Grace
Clinical Psychologist

Joe has been working in the caring professions for over 30 years – the last nine as an NHS Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist. He retired in 2024 as an Acting Consultant in a large Adult Mental Health team. He is trained in multiple therapeutic approaches but favours psychodynamic work that is chiefly focused on relationships, both with self and others. He is comfortable working with most issues but has a special interest in identity, emotions, and personality.

Available for: Virtual sessions

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Dr Mariana Reis
Chartered Psychologist

Mariana is a Chartered Psychologist with over ten years' experience in mental health. She has practised primarily in the NHS working with adults, children and young people who are in acute crisis, in inpatient settings and in the community. She has particular expertise working with adults or young people with presentations of trauma, relational difficulties, and personality disorders.

Available for: Virtual sessions

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Dr. Poonam Garg
Chartered Psychologist

Poonam is a Chartered Psychologist with over 9 years’ experience working in mental health. She completed her Doctorate at University of Birmingham and has gone on to become a highly specialist Psychologist within the NHS.

Available for: Virtual sessions

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Dr Mariam Tarik
Counselling Psychologist

Mariam is a Counselling Psychologist, having trained at City University of London. She works in the corporate sector (Tech and Legal) and has worked in the NHS for over 10 years, specialising in complex trauma, personality disorder and relationship difficulties.

Available for: Face to face sessions at Snow Hill and Virtual sessions

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Dr Filipa Alves-Costa
Chartered Psychologist

Filipa is a dedicated and compassionate Chartered Psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society with over 10 years’ experience across the NHS, private settings, and academia. She provides trauma-focused and relational therapy for adult mental health, including trauma, anxiety & attachment difficulties, depression, anger, psychosis, drug misuse, relationship issues, as well as supports individuals in high-pressure and competitive industries.

As well as the mentioned therapies, Filipa also practices Trauma and schema-informed approaches and can help with unprocessed trauma, loss, and grief.

Available for: Virtual Sessions.

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Tracy Richardson
Practice Manager

Tracy is both an experienced and dedicated Practice Manager and Medical PA who has worked within a wide range of challenging roles inside of the NHS and private sector. Her expertise and empathetic nature, as well as meticulous organisation skills, means that you will be in very good hands when it comes to arranging your therapy.

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Dr John Hanna
Chartered Clinical Psychologist

John has practiced as a clinical psychologist since qualifying in 1998, primarily in the NHS working with adults, children and young people, both as community clients and as inpatients in acute crisis. For many years he worked as an inpatient consultant/service lead and during that time he served in elected positions as Chair of the Psychosis and Complex Mental Health Faculty and as Policy Director (England) for the Division of Clinical Psychology, British Psychological Society.

Available for: Face to face sessions at Snow Hill and Virtual sessions

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Dr Aimee McCarthy
Chartered Counselling Psychologist

Aimee, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist, completed her doctorate at Roehamption University. She works in the corporate environment (Banking, Finance, Legal, Insurance and Tech) specialising in depression, anxiety, work related issues including stress and burnout, as well as relationship difficulties.

Available for: Face to face sessions at Snow Hill

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Dr Leah Bull
Chartered Psychologist

Currently on sabbatical leave.

Leah is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. She has worked within the NHS for a number of years including in a world leading hospital and has a particular specialism in working with young people, people with Autism and ADHD, and people with rare conditions. Leah also has completed and published several research projects.

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Dr Sara Bixby
Clinical Psychologist

Sara is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who completed her doctoral training at Salomons Centre, part of Canterbury Christ Church University in 2003. Since qualifying, she has worked for the NHS with adults presenting with complex difficulties and for 6 years was part of a psychosis service. She is currently part of a small team providing psychological support to staff in physical healthcare settings.

Available for: Virtual Sessions.

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Dr Anna Marshall
Chartered Counselling Psychologist

Anna is a counselling psychologist who completed her clinical training in 2011 at the University of Surrey. Anna has gained extensive experience working in the NHS and she has particular expertise in woman’s health.

Available for: Face to face sessions at Wimpole Street

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Dr Aisling Buckley-Hovell
Chartered Psychologist

Currently on sabbatical leave.

Aisling is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who specialises in treating anxiety, depression and trauma. She completed her Doctoral Degree at Royal Holloway, University of London. She has worked in the NHS for a number of years across different clinical specialties including sexual dysfunction, survivors of abuse and personality disorder.

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Sara Boulter
Chartered Psychologist

Sara is a consultant clinical psychologist who completed her clinical training in 1995 at the University of Western Cape in South Africa before building a successful private practice in Cape Town. Since coming to London, Sara has gained extensive experience working in the NHS and she has particular expertise in drug misuse and secure services.

Available for: Virtual Sessions.

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Dr Stephen Higgins
Chartered Psychologist

Steve completed his doctoral training at the University of East London. He is a chartered psychologist with wide NHS experience working across mental and physical health services. He has particular expertise in providing support for people who present with anxiety disorders, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic fatigue and trauma.



Available for: Virtual Sessions.

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Gill Deane
Chartered Psychologist

Gill qualified as a psychologist in South Africa and underwent further training in Gestalt Psychotherapy at Metanoia Institute. Since chartership in 2001, she has held senior positions in the public, private and charity sectors. Gill works across all presentations of depressive and anxiety conditions, and has particular expertise in eating disorders and sports’ psychology.

Available for: Virtual Sessions.

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Dr Erin Miller
Chartered Psychologist

Erin completed her professional doctorate at City University London, later to be invited back to lecture on City University’s postgraduate certificate course in counselling. Now concentrating on private practice, Erin has considerable experience in the public sector, as an NHS psychologist and within a number of national charities.

Available for: Virtual Sessions.

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Dr David Gracey
Chartered Psychologist

Alongside his private work, David has worked in the NHS for over 10 years, with various groups including families and older adults. As a researcher he has published in numerous academic journals. He is a chartered psychologist who completed his doctorate at the Institute of Psychiatry.

Available for: Virtual Sessions.

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Hayley Melin
Chartered Psychologist

Alongside her private work, Hayley manages The House Partnership. She also has considerable experience as a psychologist in two NHS trusts. Together with her work in general adult mental health, she has a particular specialism in eating disorders.

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Dr Lou Monaco
Chartered Psychologist

Lou is a chartered psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society who trained and worked in the US before moving to London in 2009. He was appointed Adjunct Professor at City University, New York, and has continued teaching in the UK as a visiting lecturer at London Metropolitan University.

Available for: Virtual Sessions.

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Silvia Miranda CPsychol
Chartered Psychologist

Silvia completed her training at the Institute of Psychiatry and City University. She is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who alongside her private practice work, has extensive experience of working in private and public settings including NHS primary care, IAPT, Eating Disorders and specialist Trauma Services. Her particular expertise and specialism is in treating Trauma, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, work and relationships issues. 

Available for: Virtual Sessions.

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Dr Simon Whalley
Chartered Psychologist

Simon completed his doctoral research at Regent's College in London where he currently lectures. He has worked in adult mental health within the NHS and a number of community organisations. He has particular expertise with social anxiety, and panic.

Available for: Virtual Sessions.

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