We are a small but dedicated team of people focused on providing evidence-based support for people suffering with their mental health or wellbeing, and we are Here for You.
Hi, I’m Maria and I am the Clinical and Service Lead of Here for You. I have been working in adult mental health as a counselling psychologist for over 20 years and my main area of clinical interest is trauma. I am also interested in how organisational culture impacts staff wellbeing. I have been the Clinical Lead of Here for You since our launch in January 2021 and I feel privileged to have led this service, work with, and learn from, so many dedicated people across a range of health, social care and voluntary settings in Surrey and North East Hampshire. It is evident that the pandemic has raised the profile of both individual and organisational staff wellbeing and our shared commitment is to ensure that this remains a high priority well into the future.
Hello! I’m Sophie, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist at Here For You. I am also a registered Mental Health Nurse. I have worked in adult mental health services for the past 10 years, with my most recent experience, working in a psychosis service. Within my work, I have always admired and valued people’s resilience in times of struggle and adversity, which is ever prevalent now. This has led to a specialist interest in incorporating acceptance-based approaches into my work.
I am a clinical psychologist and an accredited cognitive-behavioural therapist. I have worked in adult mental health for over thirty years. I have a great respect for all who work for the Trust as I am well aware of the commitment and the pressures that are part of the work that we do. I am therefore honoured and happy to be working for Here for You service.
Hello! I’m Polly and I’m thrilled to have joined the Here for You team as an Assistant Psychologist. I have experience of working in a specialist autism and mental health recovery school, as well as within an inpatient mental health service. Through this I have developed a keen interest in supporting the recovery and positive mental health of others, particularly through using compassion-focussed approaches.
