Meet Dr Kez Salaheddin, DClinPsy
Learn more about my approach, specialist training and qualifications
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST WITH 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE
My Professional Background & Approach
Hello! I’m Dr Kez Salaheddin (DClinPsy), a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist (with HCPC registration), with over 15-years experience working in UK-mental health services.
My professional journey has taken me across the NHS and private sector, where I’ve had the privilege to work with a breadth of client groups from all walks of life. I now specialise in supporting adult clients (age 18 and over) seeking to overcome early attachment trauma, improve their interpersonal relationships, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing, through exploration, insight and change.
I am mindful of the unique background and personal journeys that clients bring to therapy and my approach is rooted in a genuine curiosity to understand you as a whole person that is beyond a clinical diagnosis. I am committed to providing a safe therapeutic space that is culturally sensitive and a place where you can bring all parts of yourself, without shame or judgement.
If you think I might be able to help, or you have any questions, head over to my FAQs or get in touch for an initial telephone consultation.
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In the UK, the title Clinical Psychologist is legally protected and regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To use it, a practitioner must hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), a postgraduate training programme that typically takes a minimum of six years in total, including an undergraduate degree, followed by a highly competitive doctoral training involving supervised clinical placements across NHS settings, research, and advanced academic study.
This is a different pathway from counselling or psychotherapy training, which varies considerably in depth, duration, and regulatory oversight. It is worth knowing that in the UK, the titles "therapist," "counsellor," and "psychotherapist" are not legally protected. This means anyone can use them regardless of their qualifications or experience.
People often seek out a Clinical Psychologist when they are looking for a thorough, evidence-based approach to something that feels complex, long-standing, or difficult to make sense of alone. The breadth of clinical training means a psychologist is equipped to work across a wide range of presentations and adapt their approach to the individual, rather than applying a single method to every person.
With over 15 years of experience across NHS secondary care and private practice, including specialist work in attachment, relational trauma, and enduring mental health difficulties, I offer both the clinical depth and the space to work at a pace that feels right for you.
If you'd like to know more about my approach or whether we might be a good fit, you're very welcome to get in touch for a free initial conversation.
Qualifications, Training & Clinical Experience
DClinPsy Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Registered with the Health & Care Professional Council)
BSc. Hons Neuroscience (University of Manchester)
PGDip in Psychology (University of Nottingham)
Practitioner Level Training in Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) from Anna Freud Center, London, along with specialist supervision
Schema Therapy Training
15 years working in a range of Mental Health Services (Private sector, NHS Community and In-Patient Mental Health Services), with over 10 years dedicated to NHS Secondary Care Adult Mental Health Teams in London and Hertfordshire, working with complex trauma and enduring mental health difficulties
My Research & Academic Publication
Identifying barriers to mental health help-seeking among young adults in the UK: a cross-sectional survey (Keziban Salaheddin & Barbara Mason), published in the British Journal of General Practice, (2016). Read Article.
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Let’s Have a Conversation
Finding the right therapist and approach really matters. I offer a free 20-min call so that you can ask questions, get a feel for how I work and decide, without any pressure, whether this feels right for you.