Nottingham Team

Expertise and Experience

Dr Lee is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and a Chartered Psychologist. She is experienced in working with clients of all ages – adults, children and adolescents.

Dr Lee provides assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of common psychological issues including: depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive/compulsive problems, trauma, child behavioural problems, children and parents struggling with issues around death and dying, loss, trauma, anxiety and adjustment to chronic and life-limiting physical health conditions.

Further to qualification in 2006, Dr Lee has worked in a range of settings, both in the NHS and privately. She has a specialist interest in trauma and neuropsychological rehabilitation and has post-qualification training in Clinical Neuropsychology and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Qualifications

2015-2016 – EMDR, Parts 1, 2, and 3, Richman EMDR Training.

2009 – Diploma in Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychology, University College London.

2006 – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy.), University of Glasgow.

2001 – Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSc. Hons.), University of Warwick.

Professional Registrations & Memberships

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): PYL16482

British Psychological Society (BPS): 133862

Specialisms

Depression

Anxiety

Phobias

Obsessive compulsive problems (OCD)

Trauma

Child behavioural problems

Children and parents struggling with issues around death and dying, loss

Adjustment to chronic and life-limiting physical health conditions

Neuropsychology

Main Therapeutic Approaches

Client centred work

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

EMDR

Systemic Approaches

Expertise and Experiance

Katie is an Associate Psychologist at Purple House Nottingham. She is a Registered Clinical Psychologist, a Chartered Psychologist, and a Paediatric Clinical Neuropsychologist.   She has almost 30 years of experience as a clinical psychologist working with children and young people and their families who may be experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural or developmental difficulties.  She has special interests in working with families where there are neurodevelopmental difficulties, working with children with complex special needs, and children with acquired brain injury.   

Katie specialises in assessment and intervention with children and young people who have neurodevelopmental differences (including autism, and attention deficit disorders), and children with intellectual disability, and is skilled in working with the systems around the child or young person where a different shared understanding of the difficulties needs to be developed.  

Katie is also a member of the British Psychological Society’s Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists and has additional skills, training and expertise in assessing and understanding complex presentations from a neuropsychological perspective. 

Prior to working in private practice, Katie worked as a consultant clinical psychologist in the NHS in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, including working in a child development team and as part of a specialist autism assessment clinic.  Katie has worked in private practice for 15 years, provides training and supervision to other clinical psychologists and is the co-author of 2 books: 

• Faulconbridge, J., Hunt, K., & Laffan A. (Eds) (2018) Improving the Psychological Wellbeing of Children and Young People.  Jessica Kingsley.
• Hunt, K. & Rodwell, H. (2018) An introduction to Autism for Adoptive and Foster Families. Jessica Kingsley..

Qualifications

1996- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Leicester

1993- Master of Philosophy (MPhil), University of Newcastle

1989- Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSc Hons), Newcastle upon Tyne Polytechnic

Professional Registrations & Memberships

Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC): PYL15951

Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (British Psychological Society)

Association for Clinical Psychologists-UK (ACP-UK)

Specialisms

Children and young people: emotional, behavioural and developmental difficulties, neurodevelopmental difficulties,  complex special needs, acquired brain injury

Paediatric clinical neuropsychology

Main Therapeutic Approaches 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Expertise and Experience

Mark is a chartered Clinical Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.  

Prior to training as a clinical psychologist, Mark worked in primary care mental health services, using CBT-based interventions with adults who had common mental health problems. Since qualifying, he has worked in an inpatient assessment unit for children with moderate-severe intellectual disability (ID) and challenging behaviour, a community CAMHS team, a specialist CAMHS ID team, and a special school for autistic children. He has led autism diagnostic teams in the NHS and third sector. In addition to his role as an Associate at Purple House, he carries out teaching and research at the University of Nottingham, where he is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology.  

Mark has undertaken additional training in family therapy-based approaches, compassion focused therapy, and has foundational accreditation in Theraplay. He has also undertaken post-qualification training in supervision, facilitating reflective practice, as well as autism assessment using the ADOS-2 and ADI-R. 

Mark has published on developmental and relational approaches to working with people with ID or ASD and their families. 

Qualifications

2022 – Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), University of Nottingham

2015 – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Sheffield

2012 – Master of Research in Clinical Psychology (MRes), University of Birmingham

2010 – Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Therapies (PG Cert), University of Nottingham

2009 – Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSc Hons), First Class, University of Leicester

Professional Registrations and Memberships

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC): PYL 32272

British Psychological Society: 241376

Specialisms

I specialise in working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and their families. I mainly offer psychological assessments, with a focus on autism. 

Main Therapeutic Approaches

My main therapeutic approach is based on an integrative approach to family therapy called Attachment Narrative Therapy, however I also draw on other approaches, such as Theraplay and compassion-focused therapy, where appropriate.

Expertise and Experience

Dr Wheatley is an Associate Psychologist at Purple House Nottingham. She is a HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist and a BPS Chartered Psychologist, with full membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology. Dr Wheatley is experienced in working with clients in adulthood, who have been in, or are at risk of coming into, contact with the criminal justice system, and those who have become a victim of crime.  She provides assessments and therapeutic interventions for a range of common psychological issues, offence-related, and offending behaviours. Dr Wheatley specialises in working with those who have been stalking, or are at risk of stalking others, and is experienced in using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Focussed ACT, working in trauma-focussed ways. Dr Wheatley has published her research on stalking and continues to be active in research within her professional practice employed role at the University of Derby. She co-developed the world’s first early and preventative intervention project working with those who have stalked. She has a keen interest in progressing further preventative work to help those at risk of stalking, to desist. She has published book chapters and edited a book focussed on stalking, was lead author on the British Psychological Society resource for psychologists working with those who stalk and has been invited to speak at conferences as well as for podcasts, YouTube channels and BBC radio. She undertakes training and consultancy with external agencies and has led on professional peer supervision related to stalking, specialising in raising awareness of stalking amongst professionals and sharing best practice around engaging responsively with those who have stalked. Prior to independent practice, Dr Wheatley work for HMPPS psychology services group for 21 years, working with adult men, women, and transgender prisoners to assess risks, identify needs, and develop treatment and risk management plans. She offered interventions tailored to their needs and held roles overseeing the delivery of offending behaviour programmes. Dr Wheatley held senior manager and senior leadership roles throughout this part of her career, supervised others’ practice, developed strategies for psychologist, prison and probation staff in addressing stalking behaviours, and for developing research skills amongst psychologists. She now leads of professional psychological practice programme at the University of Derby. 

Qualifications

2019- Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (DPsych), Nottingham Trent University.

1999- Master of Science in Legal and Forensic Psychology (MSc), University of Leicester.

1997- Bachelor of Science in Behavioural Sciences (BSc Hons), University of Leicester.

Professional Registrations & Memberships

Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC): PYL05144.

British Psychological Society (BPS): 093164.

Specialisms

Adult Forensic Psychology (risk and needs assessments, treatment, and risk management planning).

Addressing stalking behaviours (assessment, direct therapeutic interventions, consultancy, supervision).

Main Therapeutic Approaches 

Trauma-Focussed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Focussed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (brief intervention).

Expertise and Experiance

Dr Gaffney is an Associate Psychologist at Purple House Nottingham. She is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Dr Gaffney is experienced in working with both children and adult clients. She provides assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of common psychological issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive/compulsive problems, relational and interpersonal difficulties and difficulties associated with trauma. Dr Gaffney specialises in working with parents in the perinatal period. She takes an integrative, client centred approach, drawing upon a number of models in her work including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Narrative Therapy. She is working towards accreditation in EMDR.

Alongside working in private practice, Dr Gaffney also works for the NHS.

Qualifications 

2022 – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Leicester

2017 – Master of Science (MSc), University of Nottingham

2010 – Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons), University of Hull.

Professional Registrations & Memberships

Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC): PYL041463

Association of Clinical Psychologists.

Specialisms 

Adult Psychology (trauma, childhood trauma, interpersonal difficulties, depression, anxiety)

Perinatal Psychology (for women, birthing people and partners)

Main Therapeutic Approaches

Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Narrative Therapy 

Systemic Therapy 

Expertise and Experience

Dr. Mujeeba is a certified Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and Clinical Psychologist.  With over two decades of experience, she has provided psychotherapy to adult clients dealing with various common mental health issues, such as depression, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex PTSD, bereavement, health anxiety, phobias, anger, and low self-esteem.

Dr. Mujeeba offers specialized assessment and treatment tailored to each client’s needs, within a safe, professional, and non-judgmental environment. 

She is deeply passionate about delivering high-quality psychological therapy that enhances lives. She listens attentively to her clients’ stories to understand their psychological challenges and collaborates with them to achieve a shared understanding of the issues.

Utilizing therapeutic techniques rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and influenced by her extensive training in clinical psychology, she employs creative approaches to engage clients who present with multiple mental health concerns. 

Dr. Mujeeba eagerly anticipates the opportunity to meet with you and work together to comprehend and resolve your challenges, enabling you to embark on a fulfilling and meaningful life journey.

Qualifications

2023- Masters in Cognitive behavioural Psychotherapy with distinction (University of Derby, UK)

2016- PhD in Social Psychology (University of St Andrews, UK)

2010-Ms Degree in Clinical Psychology 

2002- Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology 

2000- Masters in Psychology 

Professional Registrations & Memberships

British Association of Cognitive and Behaviour Psychotherapy

British Psychological Society

International Society of Political Psychology

Specialisms

Adult mental health issues such as depression and anxiety disorders. 

Main Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Integrative psychotherapy

Expertise and Experience

Neil is an Associate Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) with The Purple House Clinic. He is registered with the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT) and has more than 15 years of varied experience working in the NHS, in children’s centres, in mainstream schools and in special schools. Neil provides assessment and therapeutic intervention to children and young people who have a range of speech, language, and communication support needs. This includes children with speech sound disorders, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 

Neil is skilled in working with families to help them understand their child’s communication support needs. He supports families and school staff to come together to work towards shared outcomes for children that are achievable and ambitious. Working directly with children, Neil is an engaging and responsive therapist with a real sense of fun. He focuses on understanding how the child is experiencing the world, applying his knowledge of sensory integration and emotional regulation in his work with children. He delivers comprehensive communication assessments that lead on to personally tailored support for children and their families.  

Neil supports families and school staff to use a range of interventions and approaches, including Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism, speech sound therapies, colourful semantics, narrative approaches and Social Stories. He has particular expertise in supporting children, families and schools to embed the use of AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) approaches and systems, including Makaton signing, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) and hi-tech communication systems. He also has skills and experience in developing and delivering interesting and practical training sessions to education staff.

Qualifications

2007 – MSc Speech & Language Pathology, University of Newcastle (Distinction)
1999 – BA Linguistics, University College London (Honours)

Professional Registrations & Memberships

Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC): SL32161

Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT): RC0026458

Specialisms

Autism Spectrum Disorder 

Complex communication support needs including the use of AAC systems

Developmental Language Disorder 

Speech Sound Disorders

Main Therapeutic Approaches

Parent Child Interaction

Child-led interaction and play

High-attention activities to develop engagement

Individually tailored programmes to support speech, language, and communication development

Expertise and Experience

Beth Newton is an Associate Psychotherapist at Purple House Nottingham. She is a UKCP registered Gestalt Psychotherapist. Beth is experienced in and enjoys working with adult clients of all ages and various stages of life.  She provides assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, recovery from addiction, eating disorders, bereavement, low self-esteem, limiting beliefs, relationship issues, major life changes, existential issues, parenting and trauma.  Beth is experienced working with adults who have lived through complex childhood trauma, particularly childhood sexual abuse, and sexual violence. 

As a Gestalt Psychotherapist, Beth uses a relational approach with clients and is curious about what happens between her and clients in the here-and-now. Her approach is multi-faceted and responsive to each client, and may include equipping clients with strategies to alleviate symptoms, psychoeducation, reflection on current lifestyle and development of support systems, and deeper relational work that develops self-awareness and facilitates emotional expression.

Prior to becoming a therapist, Beth lived and worked in a number of different countries as a teacher. These wider experiences support her therapeutic work through sensitivity to difference and cultural bias, and an understanding of the wider context in which each client is embedded. Beth is also a former yoga teacher and long term yoga practitioner with a deep understanding of embodiment. This is integral to her work as a practitioner in supporting clients to gain awareness of their embodiment and thus move towards healthier, more integrated functioning.

Qualifications

2016 – Master of Science in Gestalt Psychotherapy (MSc), Middlesex University

2014 – Postgraduate Certificate in Trauma, (PG Cert), University of Nottingham

2006 – Postgraduate Certificate in Gestalt Psychotherapy, (PG Cert), Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute 

2000 – Master of Art in Literature (MA), distinction, University of Warwick

2001 – Bachelor of Art in Literature (BSc Hons), First Class, University of Warwick

Professional Registrations & Memberships

UK Council for Psychotherapy: 2011163214

Metanoia Institute

Specialisms

Adult psychotherapy, short term and long term

Trauma related to childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence 

Main Therapeutic Approaches 

Gestalt Psychotherapy

Expertise and Experience

Jen Morement is an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, she is registered with BABCP, BACP, BAPT and SW England. Jen began her career as a Social Worker, working with children and young people who had complex health needs and severe learning disabilities. Jen has worked predominantly with children and young people, their families and carers. And she is works with a wide range of ages from children to adults. 

Jen provides assessments and therapeutic interventions for a variety of difficulties, including anxiety and depression, developmental trauma, attachment, behavioural and emotional dysregulation. 

Jen is a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Play Therapist. Jen has worked with children, young people and their families where there have been developmental trauma and there are challenges with relationships and attachment, emotional and behavioural regulation and the child’s sense of self. Jen uses the principles of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy. Jen’s therapeutic approach is relational, working in collaboration with the children and young people and their families. 

Jen provides direct therapeutic work, supervision and training to external agencies. 

Jen has worked for local authorities, the NSPCC, specialist therapeutic settings, the NHS and independent fostering agencies. For the last 5 years Jen has worked independently. 

Qualifications

2014  PG Diploma Child and Adolescent Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy  University of Derby

2008 PG Diploma Psychodynamic Play Therapy Liverpool Hope University

1997 Diploma in Social Work University of Salford

Professional Registrations

British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) 140188

British Association Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) 738414

British Association Play Therapy (BAPT) 1001

Social Work England (SW England) SW60544

Specialisms

Developmental trauma and attachment difficulties, including Looked After Children, Fostering and Adoption

Harmful sexual behaviour

Children cared for in residential settings.

Main Therapeutic Approaches

Developmental Dyadic Psychotherapy (DDP) 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Play Therapy (Non directive psychodynamic)