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The Best Crossroads Psychology in UK Today

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Alice Fiorica is the best Female Psychologist and CBT Therapist with English and Italian Languages on Earth

Alice Fiorica
Psychologist & CBT, ACT- Couples & Bipolar- English & Italian

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Shahnaz Akhtar
Counseling Psychologist, CB & DBT Neurodivergence

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Penny Harrington
Psychologist
English

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Samina Allie
Psychologist EMDR & CFT 
English

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Jill Cheever
Psychologist
English

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Nadia Nadezda
Psychologist, CBT & DBT
English

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HCPC

Daphne Capobianco
Psychologist & CBT 
English and Italian

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Katia Toffanello
Clinic Manager

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Jenny O'Brien
Clinic Adminstrator

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Ilaria Bonoldi is the best Female Consultant Psychiatrist with English and Italian LanguagesGMC

Ilaria Bonoldi - Consultant Psychiatrist - English and Italian

Introduction

I’m a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist in the NHS, and a Honorary Clinical Research Fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College of London. I do my private practice at Crossroads Psychology exclusively Online.


I am skilled in the management of a broad range of psychiatric problems, both minor and severe.

In addition to my availability to assess and manage common problems such as stress, anxiety and depression, I have a special interest in bipolar and psychosis, ranging from early prodromal state, to treatment resistant illness. I have particular experience in the assessment, early detection and management of a variety of emerging psychiatric disorders in young adults.


I am also experienced in the management of chronic complex psychotic disorders and offer second and third line treatments for difficult to treat illnesses. I also offer ADHD assessments to adults.


I have 12 years experience working in the field of psychiatry.In the NHS I work as a substantive consultant psychiatrist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust for TREAT (Treatment Review and Assistance Team), a specialist Service for patients with difficult to manage psychotic symptoms and side effects from treatment, complex physical comorbidities and treatment resistant psychosis.


I have also worked for several years with patients with emerging psychosis, in the community. I led the set up of the early detection for psychosis team (OASIS) for young adults in Croydon and Lewisham.

My Approach

I have deep respect and genuine interest in people’s unique personal story and suffering from their own point of view. I treat my patients’ privacy and confidentiality very seriously. I offer a non judgemental approach, empathic understanding and a professional yet warm support.


I strive to identify and strengthen personal resilience and I deeply believe that when suffering is not denied, but faced with the right support, it can even become an enriching human experience.


I have a holistic understanding of mind and body and aim to support the person as a whole.


I always involve my patients in decisions regarding their treatment and discuss with them pros and cons of possible management strategies, including medications, which I only offer when clinically indicated, after careful assessments of potential risks and benefits.

About Me

I trained in Medicine and in Surgery at the University of Pavia, in Italy. The faculty of medicine in this university is one of the oldest worldwide and the top in Italy.


I graduated in 2007 (110/110 cum laude). I then qualified in Psychiatry in 2012 (50/50 cum laude).


My passion for a holistic approach to care led me to deepen my scientific knowledge conducting a PhD at the University of Pavia, investigating the relationship between psychopathology and neurobiology, which I completed in 2016.


The desire to expand my cultural horizons motivated me to obtain a Clinical Research Attachment to one of the most prestigious training and research centre in Psychiatry worldwide: the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London.


Since then, I dedicated to the study of psychiatric disturbances, maintaining a position in the same Institute, while working in the NHS as a Consultant Psychiatrist for the South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust.


My research activities led to publish original articles in high impact factor peer-reviewed journals, win prizes, present at international conferences and write books.


My Memberships

  • General Medical Council

  • Royal College of Psychiatry

  • Italian Medical Society of Great Britain

    • HCPC

    Kaan Altan- Psychologist & CBT Therapist- English and Turkish

    Introduction

    I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, and a EMDR therapist with fourteen years of experience working in the NHS.

    During that time, I had the privilege of supporting individuals across the lifespan (children, adolescents, and adults), couples, and families. In addition, I have worked in various mental health settings, including primary care (Improving Access to Psychological Services, IAPT), inpatient settings, forensic mental health services and community mental health teams. As such, I have experience of working with mild to more severe long-standing difficulties and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.


    My Approach

    In my therapeutic work, I use a range of psychological approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).


    About Me

    I appreciate differences (e.g., ethnicity, sexuality, culture) and strives to create a safe and compassionate space to support people in living the best version of their lives. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate their challenges and find healing and growth in their lives. I hope to offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can collaboratively explore difficulties and develop a person-centred plan to work towards therapeutic goals.


    My Memberships

  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

  • BABCP

    • Natasha Sharma- Psychologist and CBT, EMDR, DBT- English, Hindi, Punjabi

    Introduction

    Hi, I’m Natasha, I am a HCPC registered psychologist with over 20 years’ experience of working in the mental health field. This has included being a senior clinician in the NHS, working in psychiatric hospitals, forensic settings, and in private practice. In my work I draw upon evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, CBT, and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) to help alleviate anxiety, low mood, low self- esteem, and trauma.

    I also specialize in helping individuals who may be experiencing trauma related to childhood experiences, adult relationships, or difficulties in the workplace. I provide a safe, supportive, confidential space to help us make sense of, and move beyond what you are experiencing towards greater wellness and fulfilment.

    My Approach

    My approach aims to help you feel heard, understood, and supported. Through offering a thoughtful valuing presence, I work alongside you, together we focus upon creating what’s most important to you. I provide a non-judgmental compassionate space, combined with expertise and experience to help us bridge the gap between where you are and how you would like to feel and be.

    I work with people from a range of different backgrounds and have extensive experience in evidence-based therapies including CBT, EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic approaches. This allows us to tailor the therapeutic approach to your individual needs.

    About Me

    My passion to help alleviate emotional and psychological suffering led me to embark on extensive training to become a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. I completed my doctorate at the University of Warwick and feel fortunate to have worked with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
    I am bilingual and can also offer therapy in Punjabi and Hindi. I am life-long learner and continue to attend on-going training and workshops, as well as reading, so I may deliver interventions that are evidence-based, thoughtful, and effective.
    I feel it is a privilege to be part of your journey and look forward to working alongside you.

    My Memberships

  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

    • Daniela Zummo is the best Female Educational Psychologist, Educational Needs Assessments with English and Italian LanguagesHCPC

    Daniela Zummo, Educational Psychologist, Educational Needs Assessments in English and Italian

    Introduction

    I am a HCPC registered Educational and Forensic Psychologist. I am currently working for Local Authorities and in private practice as Educational Psychologist.



    I am supporting children and their families with learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties. In my professional role I provide cognitive and learning assessment, executive functions assessment as well as consultation for Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP.) I speak English, Italian and Romanian and have assessed and supported many bilingual children.

    My Approach

    I believe that every child is different, for this reason I adopt a holistic and strength-based approach to each child’s individual case, assessing them using different tools, which may include:


    ·       Consultations with the child’s parents/carers and teachers.

    ·       Observations of the child in his environment such as classroom, playground or at home

    ·       Conversation with the child, one-to-one work and play

    ·       Standardised tests to check the development of the child’s thinking and learning skills, and to gain an insight into their strengths and relative difficulties.

    About Me

    I graduated in Developmental and Educational Psychology from the University of Palermo, Italy in 2005. My early career was spent in private practice in Italy, where I specialised in child psychology and forensic psychology. I worked as expert witness in court and specialised in the psychoeducational evaluation of children and adolescents facing difficulty, including cognitive abilities, academic achievement, socio-emotional behavioural functioning and speech and language.


    Since 2017, I have worked as Educational Psychologist for different Local Authorities in the UK. I have extensive experience working with neurotypical and neurodiverse children and young people in mainstream schools, alternative education settings, home-schooling programs providing a high level of statutory assessment and consultation for schools and parents.


    I have a special interest in developmental disorders (ASD, ADHD) and how to support children’s emotional, social and learning development. I am also interested in High Learning Potential (HLP) and Dual or Multiple Exceptionality (DME) children.

    My Memberships

  • The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

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