Who are we?
Vivamus comprises of a number of Clinical and Counselling Psychologists. We have worked with people with mild to severe difficulties, in a variety of settings including the NHS, voluntary organisations, as well as the private and corporate sectors. We believe in delivering high quality interventions to those who want to make a difference to their lives. We draw upon cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, humanistic and systemic approaches in order to provide an integrative treatment tailored to meet the needs and preferences of the individual.
Dr. Katherine Boucher (BSc (Joint Hons), PsychD in Clinical Psychology)
My areas of particular interest are relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. I specialise in helping people explore longer-term difficulties.
Dr. Terry Boucher (BSc (Hons), Dip Psych, MSc, PsychD in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology)
I am interested in how people come to view their identity and specialise in working with clients who report difficulties associated with anxiety, depression, stress, and chronic pain.
Dr. Marie Thompson (BSc (Hons), PsychD in Clinical Psychology)
My areas of particular interest include trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.
Dr. Claire Russon (BA (Exon), MSc, PsychD in Clinical Psychology)
I have worked with both adults and children in various settings, and am currently specialising in child and family work. I have particular interests in low mood and anxiety in the postnatal and antenatal periods, parenting with children of all ages, and intra-familial relationships (including couples).
Dr. Katy Robjant, BSc (Hons), PsychD in Clinical Psychology)
I am particularly interested in working with people who have experienced trauma, bereavements and other losses. I also work with people who are experiencing difficulties adjusting to different life circumstances.
Dr. Tamara Anderson (BSc (Hons), PsychD in Clinical Psychology),
My areas of special interest are relationship and sexual difficulties, self-esteem issues, low mood/depression and anxiety. I am interested in both time-limited therapy for circumscribed problems and longer-term therapy for more chronic difficulties.
Dr. Carly Dodson (BSc (Hons), PgDip, PsychD in Counselling Psychology)
I have a specialist interest in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulty adjusting to life changes including traumatic events. I have further experience working with children on the autistic spectrum and providing therapy for the family. I work with people on time limited therapies and specialise in longer-term therapy for enduring difficulties.
Dr. Sylvia Hejda-Forde BSc (Hons), PsychD in Clinical Psychology)
My areas of particular interest are: identity and self- esteem issues in relation to various types of trauma and interpersonal relationships as well as depression and anxiety in both the acute and chronic forms. I am fluent in Polish and also speak Brazilian Portugese.