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“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety”
-Abraham Maslow
True North Psychology is a UK-based psychological therapy, assessment and consultancy business. Our qualified and experienced clinical psychologists offer online psychological services to a local and international client base.
SERVICES WE OFFER
Specialist Therapy
Supervision & Reflective Practice
Psychological Consultancy (Advising, Programs, Research, Training)
Our Clinical Psychologists provide therapy for a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, low-self esteem, trauma, identity issues, existential crisis, grief and loss.
We use psychological theory and skills to to support clinical and non-clinical professionals in their working roles.
We specialise in applying psychological theory, research, and clinical practice to support businesses and staff in a wide range of professional settings.
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Individual therapy
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Couples/relationships therapy
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Comprehensive psychological assessments
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Specialist Integration therapy for non-ordinary states of consciousness (integration and preparation for psychedelic therapy)
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Specialist palliative care and cancer therapy for people diagnosed with cancer/ palliative illness, and their families and carers
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1:1 and group supervision and reflective practice for mental health practitioners (including clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, psychotherapists, and allied healthcare professionals)
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1:1 and group supervision and reflective practice for clinical and non-clinical staff working in mental health, physical health, research and wellness settings
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Research supervision
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Trainings and bespoke packages to help organisations to support the mental health and wellbeing of their staff
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Wellbeing workshops/webinars for professionals & clinical staff
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Support groups for staff
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Psychology advisory in business (including Clinical Psychology practice, mental health startups, wellness and psychedelic industry)
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Clinical board advisory for psychological and psychedelic research and industry
HOW WE CAN HELP
We support people who are dealing with various challenges of living. Whether you identify with labels like anxiety, depression or trauma, or are experiencing feelings like overwhelm, tension, emptiness, or stuckness, our aim is to help you gain a better understanding of what's happening in your mind and body so that you can learn how to move forward and live a more meaningful life. Our knowledgeable team has extensive background working with individuals facing difficulties including:
Adult ADHD
Anxiety, Stress & Worry
Bereavement, Grief & Loss
Depression
Loss of Meaning/ Purpose
Personal growth
Multicultural Issues
Non-ordinary & Altered-States of Consciousness
Life Transitions
Identity Issues
Personal growth
Physical Health Conditions
Self-esteem & confidence issues
Sexual health issues
Work related issues
Work related issues
Sexuality & gender identity challenges
Relationship difficulties
Sleep difficulties
Substance use
Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Women’s issues
Meet the Founder & Director
Dr Sara Tookey
Dr. Sara Tookey is an experienced psychologist and psychotherapist with 16+ years of experience in mental health, she has worked in the National Health Service, charities, and private sectors in the UK, USA, and India.
Sara takes a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy to empower clients towards personal and relational growth, so that they can live a more meaningful and satisfied life.
She works flexibly across multiple therapeutic approaches to design a bespoke therapeutic package that suits the unique needs of each client, couple/relationship and family that she works with.
Sara works with people with a wide range of emotional difficulties and experiences, and has particular interest in working with people who have difficulties with physical health and illness (particularly cancer and palliative illness), neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, ASD), challenging experiences with non-ordinary consciousness, sexual and relationship diversities, existential crises, anxiety and depression.
Sara also provides psychological consultancy and advisory to organisations and businesses, offers supervision services to clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals and psychological support on psychedelic clinical research trials.
True North (noun)
/truː/ nɔː(r)θ/
1) The direction along Earth's surface towards the geographic North Pole or True North Pole.
2) Your orienting, fixed point in a spinning world that helps you stay on track, enabling you to live a life that’s true for you. It is derived from a combination of your values, beliefs and life’s purpose. It is your internal compass, unique to you, representing who you are at your deepest level.
Find your True North...
"I feel so thankful to Dr Tookey for all that she has taught me. She is an incredibly warm and caring person and it is so obvious that she is an expert in her field. She is so knowledgeable, patient and wise. With her help I was able to overcome my anxiety and face my fears. I now feel more able to manage the scary parts of life."
- Individual Therapy Client
Our Professional Memberships and Accrediting Bodies
Our Psychologists Have Published in the Following Scientific Journals
Contact Us
True North Psychology
4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy St, London W1T 6EB
United Kingdom
020 4538 9363
Therapy Clinic Locations - For in person sessions only
1 Union Ct, Richmond TW9 1AA
20 The Grn, Twickenham TW2 5AB
Facebook: @thepracticeroomsuk
Instagram: @thepracticerooms
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