My name is Dr Charlotte Vaughan and I offer both an integrative psychotherapy service as well as Adult ADHD Assessment at the Eaves Clinics in locations across Surrey.

I have particular expertise in helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, matrescence, fertility and IVF journeys and difficulties with work and family. I am particularly interested in helping people with low self-esteem who have suffered/are suffering from narcissistic abuse within their family/intimate relationships.

My training has equipped me with skills and expertise in cognitive behavioural therapy (understanding the link between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours) and psychodynamic therapy (working with the past and unconscious processes affecting your present life). My approach is integrative, I do not offer ‘pure’ CBT, rather I will draw upon theories and techniques where needed, integrating them with my preferred style of working which is person centred with a psychodynamic focus.

Therapy is the opportunity for you to explore your difficulties as well as your hopes for the future in a safe and confidential space. It is a chance for you to reflect on your life and your experiences, to gain insights and make changes. I work without judgement, taking a warm and empathic stance towards you and your experiences. I use the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle to help us make sense of your ways of relating with others.

I have worked in the field of mental health support for over twenty years and have completed my professional doctorate in Counselling Psychology.

ADHD Assessment Service: I offer a compassionate and holistic ADHD assessment service for Adults only, in line with NICE guidance and DSM – 5 Criteria. This consists of a 2-3 hour full assessment comprising a general psychological assessment (to rule out or identify any differential diagnoses) followed by a specific ADHD assessment utilising the DIVA-5 diagnostic tool. A number of self-report questionnaires are also used, including observer reports for family members who can offer their view of your symptoms and difficulties. As a psychologist undertaking the assessment I can offer a uniquely compassionate and therapeutic experience, so while there are of course checklists to be completed you will also have the space to reflect on your symptoms and experiences and to make sense of the ways in which the ADHD has both impaired and added to your life and your identity.

I work alongside Consultant Psychiatrists who are able to prescribe medication, should that be your next step, based on my diagnostic report. (A medication consultation would cost approximately £200). Assessments can be carried out in person in Haslemere, Godalming, Guildford or Farnham, or online via zoom.

Counselling Psychologist in Private practice since 2018.

Experience working in NHS IAPT and Secondary Care services.

Previous roles include mental health coordinator at University College London and mental health hospitals inspector for the Care Quality Commission.

I currently provide mentoring support for students with mental health issues at a London university.