Meet Dr Aditi Sharma, a Chartered and HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of NHS experience working across clinical health psychology, neuropsychology and mental health services.
At the heart of my work is compassion and a deep respect for each person’s story. I offer a safe, reflective space where you can explore what truly matters to you, and begin to live more in line with your own values, not just external expectations.
Therapy with me is collaborative and tailored — grounded in evidence-based models. I specialise in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma and burnout and managing the psychological impact of chronic health conditions.
Alongside a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Health Psychology, I am also a published researcher. I currently continue to work in the NHS across Perinatal and Maternal Mental Health Services, which keeps my practice connected to real-life, systemic challenges.
I believe therapy can be a powerful space to reconnect — with yourself, your values, and the life you want to live.
Why I went into private practice
I decided to set up a private practice to offer the kind of care I believe individuals truly need and deserve — care that is compassionate, individualised, and not rushed or constrained by service limits. Working privately allows me to create a therapeutic space that feels safe, steady, and flexible enough to meet each person where they are.
My passion lies in supporting individuals through the emotional challenges of life, especially during times of transition such as parenthood, identity shifts, or periods of burnout. I’ve seen how many individuals fall through the gaps in overstretched services — and I want to be part of a different kind of support system: one that is responsive, relational, and led by the values of presence and understanding.
South Asian community
I am also interested in supporting South Asian women, who often carry complex intergenerational, cultural, and identity-related pressures that can be difficult to voice in mainstream settings.
Publications
Alongside my clinical work, I have contributed to research in clinical health psychology and maternal mental health. If you would like to know more about my research or published work I have included a list below
Sharma, A., Huddy, V., & Williamson, E. (2025). South Asian women's experiences of maternity care in the United Kingdom: A systematic review and thematic synthesis. British Journal of Health Psychology, 30(3), e70001. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.70001
Sharma, A., Loades, M. E., Baker, L., Jordan, A., & James, V. (2021). Parental experiences of adolescent cancer-related distress: A qualitative study. European journal of cancer care, 30(4), e13417. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.13417
Loades, M. E., James, V., Baker, L., Jordan, A., & Sharma, A. (2020). Parental Experiences of Adolescent Cancer-Related Fatigue: A Qualitative Study. Journal of pediatric psychology, 45(10), 1093–1102. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa080
Qualifications
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EMDR Accredited Training
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Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
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Masters in Health Psychology
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
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PG NQ OAS Perinatal Clinical Psychology Training
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