Meet Dr Aditi Sharma, a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and Specialist Perinatal Psychologist. Aditi has over 10 years of NHS clinical experience working across the lifespan.
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.
I aim to offer a calm, respectful and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about your experiences. Sessions are collaborative, transparent, and guided by your goals and readiness.
Therapy with me is collaborative and tailored, grounded in evidence-based models. I provide specialist psychological support for women’s health–related difficulties and perinatal mental health, supporting mothers, birthing people, fathers and partners. I also work with a broad range of psychological concerns.
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 set up a private practice to work in a way that prioritises compassion, collaboration, and individualised psychological care. Working privately allows me to offer a flexible and supportive therapeutic space, tailored to each person and their circumstances.
My passion lies in supporting people through the emotional and psychological challenges associated with women’s health, pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. I am particularly drawn to working with periods of transition, identity change, and emotional overwhelm, and to offering thoughtful, relational psychological care that is responsive and grounded in understanding.
South Asian community
I have a particular interest in supporting South Asian women, informed by clinical experience and research exploring how cultural, intergenerational, and identity-related pressures can shape emotional wellbeing. I aim to offer a therapeutic space where these experiences can be explored openly and at the client’s pace, without assumptions or judgement.
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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PG NQ OAS Perinatal Clinical Psychology Training
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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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