Affordable, flexible room hire in the heart of St Albans
Meet our practitioners
St Albans Rooms offers access to a range of practitioners, providing a safe, comfortable and confidential setting ensuring you feel secure. To view the full profiles of the practitioners who run their private practices from St Albans Rooms please click on the images (or ‘Learn More’ buttons) below.
Dr Wendy Molefi
Menopause Specialist at Vital Wellness Clinic
Specialities:
– Menopause Care Consultations
– Wellness Coaching
– Mindfulness Coaching and courses
Michele Kingston
Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner
Specialities:
I apply my functional medicine training to understand the cause of your health issue and then use nutritional therapy to nourish you back to health. This approach means I can work with many different illnesses and symptoms.
Xena Anderson
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Specialities:
Xena is experienced in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, learning disabilities and children looked after. Currently, Xena works with young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
Dr Emma Rose
Counselling Psychologist
Specialities:
Relational problems, Family issues, Stress, Anxiety, Low mood, Eating disorders, Anger problems, Illness, Life changes, Bereavement, Addiction, Abuse, and more.
Rukhsana Khan
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Specialities:
– Depression
– Anxiety
– Relationship issues
– Identity
– Self esteem
– Plus many other emotional difficulties
Marian Lupascu
Psychotherapist
Specialities:
Depression, Anxiety, Personality disorders
Addiction: Drugs, Gambling, Alcohol
Phobias
Career Guidance
Couples Therapy
Celia Jarvis
Counsellor
Specialities:
Self-esteem issues for women. Many things can rock our self-esteem – a difficult childhood, a hurtful comment or a disappointing relationship. But self-esteem can be renewed and repaired.
Belinda Shapps
Counsellor / Therapist
Specialities:
Bereavement & Loss
Relationship issues / Separation & divorce
Work related stress
Anxiety & Depression
Family issues
Low self-confidence / self-esteem
Panic attacks
Domestic Abuse
Anti & post-natal emotional health issues
Emily Fiddian
Couples & Individual Therapy
Specialities:
London Doctors Clinic
Private GP and Healthcare Services
Specialities:
We’re a group of private GPs and healthcare providers and we’ve now opened a clinic for you in St Albans.
Connect Health
NHS Counselling for Depression service
Specialities:
A free NHS service for anyone who is over 16 and registered with a GP in Hertfordshire who may be experiencing low mood, stress, depression, anxiety, dealing with a difficult life event such as bereavement, relationship issues or work problems.
Aysha Ibrahim
Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner
Specialities:
– Anti-ageing treatments
– Skin specialist- medical grade skin care
– Fat dissolving injections – Aqualyx
– Anti-wrinkle injections
– Medical grade micro-needling – SkinPen
– Advanced dermal fillers
– Profhilo
Sarah Manning
Therapeutic Counsellor
Specialities:
Talking therapy, CBT techniques or creative approaches to help with domestic abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image challenges and with those who feel they have lost connection with their true self.
Alison Ryan
Clinical Psychologist
Specialities:
Over 20 years of experience helping people with a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety, work stress and depression, trauma, brain injury and dementia.
Al Tyers
Psychotherapist
Specialities:
– Anxiety
– Depression and low mood
– Relationship difficulties
– Low self-esteem
– Issues around intimacy
– Shame and guilt
– Loss and bereavement
– Workplace issues such as bullying or stress
– Questions of identity
Elaine Fong
Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
Specialities:
– Children and young people
– Couples
– Families
– Individuals
– Private healthcare referrals
Bupa recognised healthcare professional
Ilse du Preez
Clinical Psychologist
Specialities:
I work with a broad rage of mental health challenges including:
– Eating and Food related Issues
– Mental Health (anxiety and depression)
– Personality Disorders
– Trauma
Justine Walsh
Child and Adolescent Counsellor
Specialities:
– Abuse
– Anger and aggression
– Anxiety
– Depression / Low mood
– Family breakdown
– Low Self-esteem
– Post-traumatic stress
– Relationships and Trust
– Self-harm
– Trauma
Saleema Davies
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Specialities:
– Anxiety
– Anger management
– Dealing with trauma
– Confidence
– Low self-esteem
– Low mood
– Resilience
– Stress management
– Phobias
– Addictions
Karine Flynn
Psychotherapist
Specialities:
– Anxiety
– Addictive behaviours
– Coping skills
– Self-esteem
– Relationship issues
– Life transitions
– Depression
SQNAID
Ira Miesnikowicz
Cosmetologist
Specialities:
– Plallet Rich Plasma and hair loss treatments
– Medical grade skin treatments for acne, pigmentation and ageing
– Anti wrinkle injections and skin boosters
– Vitamin injections
– Fat dissolving injections
CDS UK
Clinic for Dissociative Studies
Specialities:
CDS UK is a registered charity supporting children and adults who have dissociative disorders and complex traumatised states, often following a history of childhood trauma including abuse.
EBS Physiotherapy
Ebrahim Hassanali BSc MCSP MAACP Dip
Director/ Lead Physiotherapist
Specialities:
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy
We deal with all types of pains and injuries and the clinic specialises in sports injuries and rehab. We have experience in treating professional level and amateur athletes.
Claire Cooper
Counsellor
Specialities:
Addiction
Anxiety
Binge eating/compulsive overeating
Depression
Eating Disorders
Family issues
Loss & bereavement
Low self-esteem
Menopause
Relationship problems
Spirituality
Stress
Dr Amy Smith
Counselling Psychologist
Specialities:
Depression
Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
Health Anxiety
Specific Phobias
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Anger
Eating Disorders
Dr. Hayley Thompson
Clinical Psychologist
Specialities:
In my work and training I have developed specialist skills to help people who have experienced traumatic life events, and those who are adjusting to and managing physical health conditions and complex situations.
Kate Henley
Acupuncturist
Supervisor
Lecturer in Chinese Medicine
Specialities:
Acupuncture is an excellent tool for balancing the body.Kate provides acupuncture for all conditions and has a special interest in women’s health.
Kate is happy to support any menstrual irregularities.
Kathryn Reardon
Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Specialities:
Anxiety
Depression
Bereavement and loss
Health related issues
Relationships
Disordered eating
Pregnancy related issues
Infertility
Baby loss
Disability
Identity issues
Lesley Taylor
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Specialities:
Mental Health/ Emotional crises
Trauma Recovery
Domestic abuse/Coercive control
Anxiety and Depression
Personality Disorders
Bereavement
Relationship/ Family Issues
Workplace stress/ Employment Related issues
Vicky Yerbury
Psychotherapist
Specialities:
Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Depression, Identity issues, Loss, Relationships, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma.
Bea Masters
Acupuncturist
Specialities:
Support for women’s health including:
– fertility
– pregnancy
– menopause
– menstrual irregularities
Caroline Mansfield
Registered Naturopath, Live Blood Microscopist
Specialities:
Conditions that respond well to a naturopathic approach;
Allergies
Anxiety
Asthma
Blood sugar imbalances
Stress
Bowel dysfunction
Poor sleep
Constant infections
Fatigue
Menopause
Headaches
High blood pressure
Weight problems
Deni Gordon-Jackson
Family, Systemic and Relational Psychotherapist
Specialities:
Individual/Systemic Psychotherapy
Family/Systemic/Relational Psychotherapy
Children with complex behavioral difficulties
Adult mental health
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (effects of trauma)
Self-harm in children
Supporting families in Family/Stepfamily life
Couples relationship difficulties
Supervision (individual and groups)
Consultation (clinical work and workplace issues and dilemmas)
Dr Megan Reay
Clinical Psychologist
Specialities:
I specialise in working with children, adolescents and young adults aged 0-25 who are experiencing one or more of the following difficulties:
– Anxiety
– Depression/ low mood
– OCD
– Eating disorders
– Body dysmorphia
– Low self esteem
– Panic attacks
– Phobias
– Autism
– ADHD
– Tics/ Tourette’s
Peter Royal
Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Specialities:
Anxiety
Depression
Anger Issues
Bereavement/Loss
Relationship Issues
Sexuality
Race
Sexual abuse/violence
Low self-esteem/confidence
Family Issues/Estrangement
Workplace Issues
Rina Kakad
Counselling Psychologist in Training
Specialities:
– Anxiety
– Depression and low mood
– Relationship difficulties
– Low self-esteem
– Issues around intimacy
– Shame and guilt
– Loss and bereavement
– Workplace issues such as bullying or stress
Dr Paul Workman
Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Therapist
Specialities:
Depression & Low Mood
Anxiety (Worry / Phobias / Panic attacks / OCD)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Complex PTSD
Work & Exam Stress
Low Self-Esteem & Self-Criticism
Dr Robyn O’Connell
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Specialities:
– Autism assessment for adults, young people, and children
– EMDR for a range of presentations, including:
• Anxiety including phobias
• Trauma
• Depression and low mood
• Low self-esteem
• Shame and guilt
• Loss and bereavement
• Relationship difficulties
• Workplace issues such as bullying and stress
Samantha Miller
Humanistic counsellor
Specialities:
-Supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse
-Trauma originating in childhood
-Bereavement and grieving process
-Attachment issues
-Suicidal ideation
The Autism Pathway
Specialist Clinicians with several years of experience of working with autistic individuals
Specialities:
- Adult and Child Autism assessment and diagnosis
- Female presentations of autism
Tracy Harris
Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Specialities:
• Gender
• Sexuality
• LGBTQ+ plus counselling
• Personal development
• Loss
• Relationship difficulties
• Bereavement
Alison Harvey
Psychodynamic Therapist
Specialities:
relationship issues
grief and loss
work stress
anxiety and depression
disability including neurodivergence
gender challenges
complex trauma including sexual and psychological abuse.
Carole Salter
Counsellor
Specialities:
I work with Trauma so this covers so many areas some of these could be
– Sexual Abuse and Rape
– Relationship difficulties
– Low self-esteem
– Shame and guilt
– Loss and bereavement
– Domestic Abuse
Dr Lisa Wilson
Clinical Psychologist
Specialities:
– Autism assessments for people over the age of 7.
– Psychological therapy for a range of presentations, including:
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Depression and low mood
• Low self-esteem
• Shame and guilt
• Loss and bereavement
• Relationship difficulties
• Workplace issues such as bullying and stress
Lucinda Blick
Psychodynamic Counsellor and Therapist
Specialities:
-Anxiety
-Relationship difficulties
-Depression and low mood
-Shame and guilt
-Low self-esteem
-Bullying
-Loneliness
-Emotional abuse
-Feeling sad
-Loss and bereavement
Dr Nada Okasha
Health Psychologist
Specialities:
Psychological adjustment to long-term conditions
General anxiety
Low mood and depression
Behavioural difficulties in young people
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Neurodevelopmental conditions
Adolescent development
Niki Leggett
Counsellor
Specialities:
• Anxiety
• Depression and low mood
• Identity issues,
• LGBTQ+ counselling,
• Menopause
• Neurodiversity
• Personal development
• Relationship difficulties
• Low self-esteem
• Shame and guilt
• Women’s issues
• Workplace issues such as bullying or stress
Dr Pieter W Nel
Clinical Psychologist
Specialities:
• Unhappiness, loneliness, and grief
• Fears and anxieties
• Relationship difficulties (e.g., couples and families)
• Children and young people
• Parenting
• Traumatic experiences
• Workplace issues
Carrie Pollard
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Specialities:
I am experienced working with trauma specifically domestic abuse, sexual abuse and childhood abuse and aim to create a space of safety in the therapy for us to think about your experiences and feelings.