Our psychologists

Mrs Joanna Dadge

Counsellor
RGN ONC; Post-Grad. Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling; CBT cert

Since qualifying in orthopaedics in 1973 and as a RGN in 1976, I have worked in both hospitals and General Practice.

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Dr Aftab Laher

Clinical Psychologist
BA (Hons.) MSc PhD C.Psychol. CSci AFBPsS

I have extensive experience in the psychological assessment and treatment of adults presenting with common mental health (eg anxiety and depression) and physical health difficulties.

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Dr Geoffrey Thorley

Clinical Psychologist
BA, MPhil, PhD, AFBPsS, C.Psychol, CSci

I am a Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist and Neuropsychologist. I assess and treat mental health in children and young people up to the age of 19.

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Dr Ahmed Vanker

Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist
BA, BA(Hons), MA(Clin psych), PhD C.Psychol, CSci, AFBPsS

My work at Spire involves conducting clinical psychological/neuropsychological assessments on a wide range of psychological, psychiatric, neurological and even physical problems where there may be a psychological basis. Treatment approaches are eclectic, but f…

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Dr Ameera Zumla

Clinical Psychologist in Paediatrics
BSc, MSc, DClinPsych

I am a registered Clinical Psychologist, with over 18 years’ experience of working in the NHS. After completing my undergraduate degree, I completed my Masters in Health Psychology at the University of Nottingham, and then completed my Doctoral training at th…

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