Shivani Patel Clinical Psychologist CAYP Psychology

Dr. Shivani Patel

BSc (Hons.). DClinPsy.

My Expertise

Anxiety, Attachment, Culture and Diversity, Health anxiety, Low mood / Depression, OCD, Parenting support / concerns, Trauma and reactions to events / PTSD

Position

Clinical Psychologist

Age Range

6-11 years, 12-14 years, 15-18 years

Location

Edgware (London), Finchley (London), Online, West Hampstead (London)

Email

shivani@cayp-psychology.com

About Me

Shivani is a highly skilled clinical psychologist. She has worked in the NHS since 2017 in various roles such as Support worker, Assistant Psychologist, CBT Therapist, and Clinical Psychologist.

She has substantial experience of working with individuals across the lifespan with various presenting difficulties such as low mood, anxiety-related presentations, trauma, self-esteem, and bereavement. She has also worked with families as well as individuals and systems around them I have experience with adjusting my sessions for those who may be neurodivergent. She is able to draw flexibly on different therapeutic models and tools to meet the needs of each family and child.

Shivani takes a holistic, collaborative, and person-centred approach to create a supportive, reflective, and meaningful space for each family. She is open to discussing specific parts of our identity such as race, culture and gender and how this may be impacting on everyday life. Her values are rooted in social justice, equality and community empowerment.

Professional Qualifications

  • Psychology (BSc with Honours)
    University of Chichester
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
    University of Hertfordshire