Compassionate and effective psychological care

Welcome. I am a Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society. I offer evidence-based therapy for adults, specialising in trauma work and culturally informed approaches. My practice is client-centred, addressing a wide range of mental health presentations. Begin your journey towards well-being today.

HCPC registration number PYL042645.

My approach to therapy

My practice is grounded in a deep understanding of psychological well-being, offering tailored support for adults. I combine evidence-based therapies with a culturally informed perspective, ensuring that treatment is effective and resonates with your unique experiences. My commitment is to provide a safe, empathetic, and supportive environment for your healing journey.

Specialised therapy services

I offer a range of specialised therapy services designed to meet your individual needs. My approach focuses on understanding your unique challenges and providing effective, practical support grounded in evidence-based practices.

Integrative approach 

I offer a collaborative client-centred approach where I blend multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities to fit your unique story, personality, and goals.

By looking at the whole person—not just a set of symptoms—we can pivot and adapt psychological tools as you grow and heal.

Rooted in Safety, Respect and Evidence

  • Trauma-Informed Lens: I prioritise your emotional safety, pacing, and choice, ensuring you never feel rushed and our work is always evidence based.
  • Client-Centered Collaboration: You are the expert on your own life. We work as equal partners in your healing journey

 

 

Modalities offered

I dynamically integrate several evidence-based modalities to support your mental health:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT): To quiet your inner critic and develop deep self-compassion.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): To help you accept what is out of your control and commit to actions that align with your core values.
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): A specialised, structured therapy used to help the brain reprocess traumatic memories and reduce emotional distress.

About Dr Alla Montazer

I am a Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practice. As a British-Ukrainian psychologist, I bring a multi-cultural lens to each engagement, holding the broader cultural context alongside the unique details of each individual. My practice addresses a broad spectrum of mental health presentations, and I am committed to creating a safe, validating space in which clients can explore their own complexities at their own pace.

My clinical experience spans the NHS primary, secondary, and specialist sectors, the charity sector, and private practice.

Your well-being, my priority

I am committed to providing the highest standard of psychological care. My approach is adaptive and client-centred, ensuring that your journey towards mental well-being is supported with empathy, understanding, and expertise. 

My integrative approach allows me to support individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including but not limited to:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Low self esteem
  • PTSD/cPTSD
  • OCD
  • Grief
  • Life transitions
  • Matrescence; amongst other

I am dedicated to finding the right modality or combination of modalities to suit your specific needs.

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