Meet our Clinical
Psychologists

Daniel obtained his undergraduate psychology degree at the University of Birmingham (2007) and completed his PhD investigating children’s understanding and experience of regret and relief (2011). During his PhD, he published work in international peer-reviewed academic journals and presented his work at national and international conferences, including in Oxford, Nottingham, Birmingham, Denver, Las Vegas, Granada and Budapest. Daniel worked as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) rollout (2012) for two years. Daniel then went on to complete his doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Manchester (2015), with specialist placements across Manchester and the North West, whilst developing a specialist interest in cognitive assessment and paediatric neuropsychology.

Daniel founded CAYP Psychology in March 2016, and has seen it grow into an award-winning, highly sought after psychological healthcare service for Children, Adolescents and Young People across Greater Manchester and the North West, and most recently, the North East, London and online across the country. He is based in the CAYP Psychology head office in Whitefield, Manchester, and runs clinics on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Daniel is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL32317) and a registered member of the Association of Clinical Psychologists (ACP-UK, 134130).

Prior to her role within the NHS, Miriam spent several years working as a research assistant at the University of Manchester where she contributed to mental health research. Miriam also spent time working within adult mental health services where she delivered face-to-face therapeutic interventions as well as computerised cognitive behavioural therapy. Miriam has also worked within education as both a teaching assistant and as a research assistant exploring mainstream educational provision for children with autistic spectrum disorders. Miriam has presented at conferences for the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies) and has published academic peer-reviewed journal articles on mental health. She has also written a book chapter on emotional regulation.

Miriam was awarded a first class honours degree from the University of Manchester for her Undergraduate Psychology degree (2006). She completed a Masters degree in Forensic Psychology at the Manchester Metropolitan University (2010) and she completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Manchester (2017). Miriam joined CAYP Psychology in 2018 and runs clinics in Stockport on a Monday morning.

Miriam is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL34440)

Paula obtained a First-class honours degree in Psychology and was also awarded project of the year from the University of Central Lancashire in 2005. She worked as an assistant psychologist for Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for 3 years, initially working with adults and then expanding her experience to working with children and families and working onto a secure acute inpatient ward. Paula then went on to complete her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Manchester (2013), with specialised placements across Manchester and the North West, whilst developing a specialist interest in complex trauma, gender development and improving the quality of therapeutic relationships.

Paula runs a clinic in South Manchester and practices from the Brooklands Therapy Rooms (near Brooklands Met).

Paula is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL29627)

Post-qualification, Jenni worked within Newcastle Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust and as part of her role was lead author on a systematic review about self-reported quality of life of young children with congenital health conditions. Jenni worked for 7 years within a specialist CAMHS service in Manchester NHS Foundation Trust across the core service and service for children with neurodevelopmental and learning disabilities. Jenni now works in child and adolescent mental health research for Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust. Jenni offers evening clinics as part of CAYP Psychology.

Jenni completed her undergraduate psychology degree at the University of Northumbria (2002). As an Assistant Psychologist, Jenni was part of a child mental health research programme and was involved in several research publications. She also worked as an Assistant Psychologist at Booth Hall Children’s Hospital (Manchester). Jenni completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Newcastle University (2011). She was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children and Young People by the University of Manchester (2017).

Jenni is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL27588)

She was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children and Young People by the University of Manchester in 2018. She has also undertaken further training in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Prior to training as a Clinical Psychologist, Anne worked as a research assistant at the University of Manchester in the fields of forensic mental health, substance misuse and suicide prevention. She completed her PhD investigating suicidal behaviour in female prisoners in 2008.

Anne is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC, PYL25771).

Although passionate about working with children of all ages, Lucy’s specialist interest lies in working with parents and infants to support early relationships to promote the best possible start in life for young children.

Lucy obtained her Undergraduate Psychology degree from the University of Leeds. She completed a Masters degree in Health Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University and completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Leeds. Lucy joined CAYP Psychology in 2020 and is available for face-to-face and remote appointments, via Zoom video conferencing.

Lucy is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL039228)

Lisa joined CAYP psychology in 2021 and can offer work online and from the Whitefield clinic.

Lisa is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL27347)

Charlotte is accredited in using Video Interaction Guidance and is an accredited Incredible Years Parent group leader. Charlotte is also trained in using EMDR and CBT approaches.

Prior to training as a Clinical Psychologist, Holly worked with children who were Looked After in Care. She developed an understanding of, and interest in, supporting children with social and emotional difficulties as well as supporting those who cared for them.

Holly has additional training in the Incredible Years Preschool and Baby Parent Programmes and is also an accredited Video Interaction Guidance practitioner. She also has an additional certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and is trained to use a variety of therapeutic models such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy (PIT).

Holly is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC; PYL34834)

Gemma obtained an upper second-class undergraduate degree at John Moore’s University in 2009. She completed her master’s degree in forensic psychology at the University of Central Lancashire (2011) where she was awarded a merit. She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Lancaster University (2017), completing specialist placements across Merseyside. Gemma’s doctoral thesis explored perceptions of resilience amongst staff working within paediatric trauma services. Gemma runs a clinic in Rodney Street, Liverpool on Fridays. These clinics offer intellectual and specialist neuropsychological assessments.

Gemma is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL34749)

Prior to qualifying Laura worked for the Prison Service with young offenders. After moving to the NHS, Laura worked with children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health difficulties. She also worked in a second opinion autism diagnostic service.

Laura is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL33419).

Stef adopts a creative, flexible and curious approach in her clinical work. She is especially experienced in supporting parents through attachment focused exploration, and in supporting young people and adults through various psychological models of therapy, including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

Stef joined CAYP Psychology in 2021 and offers appointments via Zoom video conferencing, and also appointments in the North East clinic in Gosforth. Stef is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL30385).

Cheontell is an experienced Clinical Psychologist trained in a number of psychological models including Cognitive Behavioural, Systemic, and Psychodynamic. Cheontell works with children, young people and families, she has developed specialist skills working with complex and developmental trauma, attachment issues, looked after and adopted children, and children on the edge of care. Cheontell has worked closely with partner agencies including the local authority and education. She has undertaken further training in assessments of parent child relationships, and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR and R-Tep), CAT, Trauma Focussed-CBT and Compassion Focussed Therapy. In addition to direct work with children and families, she offers consultation and supervision to other professionals, provides teaching and training for various professional groups. She has gained experience working in adult, child, and specialist forensic and neuropsychology services. She has worked in both NHS and the charitable sectors and has a private practice in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Cheontell joined CAYP Psychology in 2020 and will offer appointments via Zoom video conferencing and face to face interventions where possible and necessary (in line with Covid-19 guidelines).

Cheontell is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL33242)

Dr Goldsmith has an extensive background in mental health research with the Universities of Kings College London, East London, Canterbury Christ Church and in Canada with Sick Kids Hospital, Sunnybrook Hospital and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. She is a member of the Compassionate Mind Foundation and has spoken at their annual conference regarding on-going research in Compassion Focused Therapy. She specialises in several therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic, Narrative, Behavioural, Mentalisation-based therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). She has worked for the NHS in both mainstream and disability CAMHS services. She is also a Mum and is very familiar with the challenges and complexities of family life.

In her current role, Charlene works with a variety of client groups, including young people and families with complex needs, working in residential care provisions, education provisions, fostering and adoption services and services that support care-experienced young people. She also supports young people who have experienced developmental trauma, who have difficulties within their attachment relationships and who have emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties. Charlene utilises an integrated approach where she draws upon attachment and trauma informed frameworks to guide her work. She also draws upon CFT, DBT and CAT informed approaches. She has a special interest in attachment theory, developmental trauma, self-harming behaviours and parenting support. Charlene understands the importance of building a safe relationship during the therapy and ensures that her approach is creative, flexible and tailored to the clients needs.

Charlene obtained an upper second class psychology degree at John Moore’s University (2010). Charlene the went onto completing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Lancaster University (2017). Charlene has also presented her research on the impact of self-harm in an inpatient adolescent setting at a conference for the BPS (British Psychological Society) and has published in a mental health peer reviewed journal. Charlene joined CAYP Psychology in 2020 and runs clinics in Warrington and via Zoom video conferencing.

Charlene is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL34664)

Jodie obtained a first-class honours degree in BSc Psychology at the University of East Anglia (2013) and completed her MSc in Mental Health: Psychological Therapies at Queen Mary University of London (2016). During this time Jodie worked with a range of presentations including substance use, adult mental health, older adult mental health and child and adolescent mental health as well as working as a Research Assistant within the NHS. Jodie then went on to complete her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of East Anglia (2019), with specialist placements across Norfolk and Suffolk focusing on working with children, young people and families. Jodie has published research in peer-reviewed academic journals exploring service delivery for children and young people who have experienced trauma. Jodie joined CAYP Psychology in 2020 and will offer appointments via Zoom video conferencing.

Jodie is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL37655) and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS 317335).​

Murewa draws upon Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy having done further training in these approaches. Murewa individualises the therapy to the needs of her clients but kindness, playfulness and authenticity are hallmarks of her therapeutic style.

Murewa is available for remote appointments, via Zoom video conferencing.

Murewa is a registered practitioner psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, PYL24870)