About Us
True North Psychology is a values-driven business
OUR STORY
Dr. Sara Tookey founded True North Psychology (TNP) in 2020 with a vision to provide accessible, inclusive, and evidence-based therapy using the most effective approaches.
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After 13 years of training in psychology and psychotherapy, and over 12 years working across various sectors (including the NHS and private practice), Sara recognized the growing gap between the demand for mental health services and their availability. She observed that quality specialist psychological services, while valuable, were often inaccessible due to high costs or long waiting times.
Sara believes that expert psychological services should be available to all, regardless of financial means or location. This led her to create a service that aims to expand access to specialist care, including for individuals in rural or disadvantaged communities.
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Our Balanced Approach
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TNP operates on a transparent business model that balances quality service, accessibility, and sustainable growth. We strive to offer competitive rates for specialist psychological services while working towards increased accessibility for underserved communities.
How it works:
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We currently dedicate 8% of our therapy slots to providing services at reduced rates for people from low-income and disadvantaged communities.
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As we grow, we aim to increase this percentage and expand our impact on mental health accessibility.​​​​​​​​​
OUR SERVICES
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Individual and group psychological therapy
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Neurodiversity-affirming ADHD assessments and support
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Family and relationships therapy
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Supervision, reflective practice, mentoring
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Educational Courses and Workshops
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Consulting for research projects, organisations, and businesses
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Mental Health Services to organisations
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Collaboration with community groups and NGOs
OUR VALUES
At True North Psychology, we are passionate about helping people and communities thrive. Our mission is to bring compassion and understanding to mental healthcare and improve its accessibility. We are committed to providing care that is ethical, evidence-based, and upholds high international standards.
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Our core values are: Compassion, Integrity, Sustainability, and Community.
COMPASSION
We bring compassion to our interactions with clients, businesses and communities. We lead by example and focus on providing care and consideration to the needs of all others, applying a non-judgmental approach and leading with curiosity, empathy, accountability and courage.
INTEGRITY
We operate with integrity to promote honesty, fairness, and respect in the science, teaching, and practice of psychology, using ethical, theory-driven, and evidence-based practices.
We support environmental and social sustainability by providing a virtual platform to connect people with specialised psychological support. We're committed to sustainable growth, allowing us to expand our services and increase our positive impact on mental health accessibility over time. We also prioritise work-life balance and self-care for our staff.
COMMUNITY
Building a sense of community by applying a multi-level strengths-based perspective, empowering and collaborating, showing respect for human diversity, collective wellness and social justice. We collaborate with clients and other social and healthcare professionals (e.g. working closely with doctors- with your consent) to provide holistic care.
Sustainability
TNP Neurodiversity-Affirming, Inclusive Approach
​Being neurodiversity-affirming means we recognise and celebrate neurological differences as natural, valuable variations in human diversity - not deficits to be "fixed." We demonstrate this through: - Emphasis on individual strengths rather than deficits - Respect for diverse communication styles and needs - Evidence-based support that works with, not against, natural cognitive styles - Recognition of both diagnosed and self-identified neurodivergence - Active recruitment of qualified neurodivergent professionals - Flexible and accommodating service delivery (adjustable session lengths, communication methods, sensory-friendly environments) ​- We create a space where clients can unmask, explore their authentic selves, and receive support that honours their unique neurotype.
Dr Sara Tookey
Founding Director & Lead Psychologist
Dr Nikki Wood
Senior Associate -
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Melissa Hoban
Clinical Psychologist - Hub Member
Dr Joe Kibble
Clinical Psychologist - Hub Member
The Psychologists' Hub
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The Psychologists' Hub connects you with our network of highly specialised psychologists, all working in partnership with True North Psychology.
Each psychologist in our network holds doctorate-level qualifications, maintains current professional registration, and experience working in private practice, charity sectors, and NHS. We offer direct referrals based on your specific needs, including options for non-English speaking therapy, ensuring you receive expert care that aligns with your individual requirements.
Our Professional Memberships and Accrediting Bodies
