THE HOUSE PARTNERSHIP

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ~ London W1 & EC1

We are a professional partnership of CBT cognitive behavioural therapists and counsellors providing one-to-one therapy to help people find a way forward through issues of depression, anxiety and stress, along with many other emotional difficulties.

CBT is an active, solution-focused form of therapy that helps us address those habitual behaviours that keep holding us back, and confront negative biases in the way we think and feel. We can’t change our pasts, but we can change the way we deal with things in the present, allowing us to move towards a more optimistic future.

THE HOUSE PARTNERSHIP

KEY POINTS

EXCELLENT LOCATIONS

CBT therapists based at two excellent locations in central London with great transport links

FORWARD LOOKING

A positive, forward-looking, approach to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

FULLY REGISTERED

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

POSITIVE CHANGE

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

LONDON W1 & EC1

CBT THERAPISTS AT THE HOUSE PARTNERSHIP

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/PTSD, anxiety & attachment difficulties, depression, anger, psychosis, substance 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.

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.

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.

Dr Emily Kenefick

Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Emily is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who specialises in supporting individuals in managing the psychological impact of physical health conditions and appearance-related concerns. Emily's NHS position is with the Clinical Psychology Service embedded in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Royal Free Hospital, London.

Dr Leah Bull

Chartered Psychologist

Leah is currently away on maternity 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.

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.

Dr Anna Marshall

Chartered Counselling Psychologist

Anna is currently on a break and will return in 2022.

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.

Dr Aisling Buckley-Hovell

Chartered Psychologist

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.

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 substance misuse and secure services.

Dr Stephen Higgins

Chartered Psychologist

Steve only offers remote sessions via Video Call

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.

Dr 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.

Dr Erin Miller

Chartered Psychologist

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

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.

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.

Dr Lou Monaco

Chartered Psychologist

Lou only offers remote sessions via Video Call

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.

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/PTSD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, stress, work and relationships issues.

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.

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