A serious diagnosis, a long-term condition, or a life that has changed abruptly can ask more of us than we expected.
I work with people to help them find their footing again.
I specialise in working with people facing unexpected changes to their health, uncertainty about the future, and questions about their identity.
Areas of special interest
Other areas of expertise
Cancer
Chronic & long-term illness
Major life change
- Anxiety
- Bereavement & grief
- Depression
- Health anxiety
- OCD
- Phobias
- Self-esteem
- Body image
- Stress
I'm Dr Tabitha Backhouse, a Clinical Psychologist specialising in the emotional impact of cancer, chronic illness and major life change in adults.
My approach
I draw on several evidence-based approaches, based on your personal needs.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Narrative & systemic approaches
Education & qualifications
I am a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist, and a registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (Registration: PYL045096).
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology, First Class — University College London
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) — University College London
- Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions — University College London
Relevant experience
I work as a clinical psychologist in a cancer team at King's College Hospital, London. During my doctoral training, I spent time at St Bartholomew's Hospital, the Royal London Hospital, and the Mildmay Mission Hospital, where I learned to apply psychological models of care in my work supporting patients with a variety of physical health conditions. I completed my doctoral thesis on the patient experience after a surgical treatment for cancer and the lasting effects of this on their quality of life and mental health.
No pressure or commitment before you're ready.
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Step 01
A free intro call
A short call to discuss your needs.
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Step 02
Book online sessions
Regular therapy sessions, from the comfort of your own home.
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Step 03
Work at your pace
No fixed number of sessions. Pause or end whenever feels right.
Simple & transparent.
For those using private medical insurance, I'm registered with a number of major providers (WPA, Vitality and Aviva).
If you would like to discuss working with each other, please get in touch.