Meet the Team
We are a small team of dedicated and highly skilled clinicians. Each therapist/ psychologist has extensive experience spanning over 15 plus years of working both in the NHS and private sector. All of our therapists are fully trained and qualified. Each team member belongs to a recognised professional body such as the UKCP, BACP, BPS, IFT or BABCP.
All our therapists have a current enhanced CRB / DBS.
Katherine Williams
My career started in the NHS and I have worked in the field of Psychological Therapies for the past eighteen years as a CBT Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse. I obtained my Masters Degree in Integrative Psychotherapy from Regents College, London. I later trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma from Reading University. My work in the NHS included different inpatient and community settings with older children, adolescents and adults. I specialised in the treatment of eating disorders for many years and led and developed two day care programmes. I very much enjoyed my work in the NHS and it provided me with a vast amount of knowledge and clinical experience. Over the years I have been very fortunate to have great mentors, teachers and supervisors, that have helped me develop my clinical practice and develop the appropriate skills to enable people to overcome their life difficulties. I decided however to move myself into private practice during 2005 and opened my first clinic ‘The Therapy Rooms’ in Farnham, Surrey. I was very keen to establish an independent practice that offered quality care and up to date evidence based treatments for young people and adults. I practice CBT,IPT, psychotherapy and counselling for all kinds of life difficulties affecting children, adolescents and adults including depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and relationship difficulties. I also work part time at Surrey University as an associate tutor and supervise therapists in their application of interpersonal therapy (IPT).
Madeleine Johnson
Madeleine specialises in CBT and will help you to understand your current difficulties, and develop skills and techniques to improve your distressing symptoms. She has a warm and empathic approach with all of her clients, and has a number of years of experience working in the NHS with a wide range of people. Madeleine completed her CBT training at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London where she was trained by some of the world’s leading therapists in the field and is accredited by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy.
CBT focuses on current symptoms and problems, and provides a structured approach to achieve both recovery and prevent further relapse. It requires active participation from the client to look at current thinking styles and behaviour which is maintaining distress, and then use practical tools to make lasting change.
Madeleine can help with the following:
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety (excessive worrying)
- Social Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Post Traumatic Stress
- Panic Attacks
- Health Anxiety
- Phobias
- Appearance Anxiety/Body Dysmorphia
- Stress
- Insomnia
Qualifications
Full BABCP Accreditation, BSc Psychology, Postgrad Cert. Mental Health Advice Work, Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
Stella Stefanidou
Stella is a BACP registered and NCPS accredited therapist working with adults, children and young people in our Basingstoke clinic. She offers both face-to-face and online appointments.
She worked as a clinician, trainer and manager for counselling services in schools for over 10 years before moving into private practice.
She trained as an integrative counsellor in the dialogue between the person-centred and the psychodynamic approach. In simple words, she believes that each person has the innate ability to overcome life difficulties and achieve fulfilment, if they are given a supportive space. As each person is unique, each treatment plan will be tailored to your individual needs.
Depending on your needs, she might encourage you to explore current or past relationships. Creative methods and cognitive tools might be used to support you to achieve your goals. Above all, she believe’s collaboration is the key for a sound therapeutic approach.
As well as being a clinical supervisor for in- training and qualified counsellors who are working with children and young people. she also teaches L4 and L5 counselling diploma.
Stella works with children and adults.
Credentials:
L7 Advanced Diploma in Counselling Supervision (Distinction)
BACP and Open University Counselling online/telephone course COVID-19 primer
Pg Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Distinction)
MSc in Counselling Studies (Distinction)
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Clear enhanced DBS
Petronela Antemia
A qualified BACP counsellor happy to explore with you any difficulties, concerns, struggle or anxiety you may be experiencing in your life. Her formal training is in Humanistic Counselling based on Person-Centred approach. The humanistic approach provides you with an opportunity to explore your self-development, so you have a deeper understanding of who you are and what are are feeling, resulting in improved self-awareness. Her person-centred approach means that she strives to build a collaborative and trusting relationship which will allow you to focus on what is important to you because you are the expert of your life. She will also draw on different modalities such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) dependent on your needs and goals.
Petronela works with young people aged 12 and upwards, adults and older people offering face to face and online counselling, both short and long term. She is experienced in supporting people with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, loss, anger management, PTSD, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, emotional abuse and eating disorders.
Her aim is to offer you a listening ear alongside a safe, empathic and non-judgmental environment to positively support you to explore your needs which can include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, work, family, bereavement or anything else you wish to bring.
She also offers ADHD therapeutic coaching and Relationship therapeutic coaching which is a combination of traditional therapy and coaching, helping people identify their goals, overcome challenges and obstacles, and achieve positive change by addressing both, the past and the present to create lasting solutions.
Therapeutic ADHD coaching addresses both practical challenges and emotional well-being related to ADHD, helping you develop strategies for managing your symptoms and navigating daily life while also exploring the emotional and psychological impact of ADHD.
Therapeutic relationship coaching focuses on improving the quality of a relationship, by addressing communication, conflict resolution and emotional connection
MBACP
MA Communication and Language Sciences
Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Young People
Dr Mahwash Gaba
Dr Gaba is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and hold a full membership of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).She is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a Registered Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Practitioner.
She is trained at doctorate level in a range of theoretical models in Psychology namely cognitive behavioural therapy, psychoanalytic work, systemic approach and also third-wave approaches such as (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Compassion Focused Therapy).
Dr Gaba has worked within the NHS for the last 20 years, working with adolescents and adults who have enduring mental health difficulties.
Her approach is person-centred. She integrates her broad-based training to offer bespoke psychological therapy. The diversity of knowledge and experience allows Dr Gaba to tailor treatment approaches to each individual. It is important to her to work in a way that is informed by empirical research and clinical guidelines of good practice, but also not be restricted to working within one approach as some therapists do.
By forming a therapeutic relationship, based on absolute trust, you will work with Dr Gaba at whatever pace you feel most comfortable with. She very much believes that everybody is an individual and the work you do will be unique to your own life events and circumstances.
Dr. Michael Larcombe
Dr Michael Larcombe is an experienced Clinical Psychologist registered with both the Health Professionals Council (HPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Dr Larcombe has an NHS background where he developed an expertise in working with children and young people with mental health and / or developmental difficulties within both a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and a Child Development Centre (CDC).
Dr Larcombe provides psychological assessments and psychotherapeutic interventions for children, young people, adults, couples and parents with a range of issues and diifficulties including mental health, developmental, behavioural, emotional and relational. In his therapeutic work Dr Larcombe applies a range of approaches including Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Systemic (family) Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and Mindfulness. Dr Larcombe has helped children, young people and adults with grief issues, parenting, relationships issues and family stress, autistic spectrum disorders, learning difficulties and physical disabilities and mental health as well as addictions. He is experienced in assessing the holistic needs of clients and their families and providing evidence based intervention within NICE and professional practice guidelines.
Cathrin Wildwood
Cathrin has over 20 years of clinical experience providing therapy and counselling for children, adolescents, young people and adults across a wide range of professional settings, including:
• Private Practice
• NHS Psychological Services
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
• Sexual Assault Referral Centres
• Primary and Secondary Schools
Cathrin offers a calm, supportive space and a quality of attention where you can safely bring whatever is present for you. Her aim is to help you use therapy in the way that feels most helpful — whether that is to deepen your self-understanding, or simply to feel heard, supported and understood.
Therapy with Cathrin can help you to:
• make sense of what may be happening in your life
• gain a clearer understanding of your difficulties
• feel supported through challenging periods
• explore personal issues and feelings in a safe, sensitive environment
• move closer to where you would like to be in your life
• feel more alive, freer, and more at home with yourself
Cathrin’s approach is warm, thoughtful and respectful, creating a space where meaningful change and understanding can emerge.
Rebecca Benson
Rebecca offers a gentle, compassionate and holistic approach to therapy, creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences at your own pace. Her work is rooted in integrative counselling with the arts, meaning she draws from a wide range of therapeutic approaches. This includes person-centred therapy, CBT, psychodynamic thinking, trans-personal, somatic work and the polyvagal theory.
Rebecca firmly believes every person is unique, and therapy should reflect that. Some clients find it easier to express feelings through words, while others benefit from creative expression such as art.
Above all, she is passionate about offering therapy that feels nurturing and non-judgemental helping you feel truly heard, understood and supported.
MBACP
BACP Accredited Professional Integrative Counsellor using the Arts (Level 7)
Diploma in the Therapeutic & Educational Application of the Arts
Vicky Beaumont
Vicky believes in the transformative power of therapy and is passionate about supporting people as they navigate difficult times and work toward healing and growth. She works holistically, drawing on both traditional psychotherapeutic and body-based somatic approaches, tailoring the work to each person’s unique needs.
She is experienced in supporting people with a variety of issues including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and eating disorders.
Master’s degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy
Diploma in Yoga Therapy
Member of National Council for Integrative Therapists