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It is a pleasure to welcome leading ADHD coach Anna Dafna to Augmentive. 👋 “I am a diversity advocate, seeking to maximise confidence, happiness and performance for individuals with ADHD. From a young age I was frustrated with seeing neurodivergent people feeling unseen, unheard and labelled lazy purely because they couldn’t fit into the box of the mainstream system. My coaching seeks to combat this through a holistic and neuroscience based approach, offering empowerment for neurodivergent people. My strength based style leverages proven models of change and has an impact on all areas of life.” Anna has an MEd in Educational & Counselling Psychology, a Master MBPsS in Psychology and further certificates in ADHD and Executive Function Coaching, General Coaching, Public Speaking and Leadership. She is also a BEd Qualified Teacher from The University of Athens. She has over 20 years of experience working with neurodivergent individuals of all age groups and has since received multiple awards including being recognised as the most supportive ADHD and Executive Function Coach by the Elite Business Awards in 2024 and the Best Diversity, Inclusion and Leadership Development Training by Business Awards UK in 2023. Head to her profile to learn more. 🤳 https://lnkd.in/dwTtUfNx #MentalWellbeing #ADHD #ADHDCoach #Neurodiversity #Augmentive

Introducing Hattie Appleby, another integrative counsellor here at Augmentive. 👋 Hattie is a BACP accredited counsellor and supervisor with a broad range of experience, having worked within the UK National Health Service, probation service, state and private schools, as well as in private practice. She now runs her online practice from her home in the north of Spain. Hattie has worked closely with clients of all ages who have experienced sexual abuse and trauma amongst other issues including but not limited to relationship issues and general anxiety. “Along the way I have worked with people at all different stages of life. I share my knowledge of the impact of the survival instinct in the brain and body when faced with a threat to life. This can help clients find ways of calming down the brain’s protective alarm system which may keep going off even when the threat is past. This is what PTSD is. When we understand that at times the debilitating symptoms of trauma are our survival instinct kicking in, it can change our relationship with these symptoms.’ Hattie views her work as a collaboration with the client. On one level she is a conduit of knowledge helping them understand what is going on, however on another level she is someone they can trust to be there for them and explore their feelings in a neutral space. By teaching the body to self-regulate, Hattie ensures her clients can go away with techniques they can practise in their day to day life. Head to her profile to learn more. 🤳 #MentalHealth #Counselling #Wellbeing #PTSD https://lnkd.in/dDZXYRsP

Introducing Michele Lamonaca, a fantastic psychotherapist and old favourite at Augmentive 👋 Michele has a profound and sensitive understanding of specific problems around abuse, depression, and narcissistic personality disorder. This extends to individuals and couples affected by behaviour addictions such as sex, porn and substance addiction and eating disorders. “Client care is my top priority as is the importance of creating a nurturing and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their emotions. I am dedicated to fostering a strong therapeutic alliance with each client, ensuring they feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their journey. My client-centred approach ensures that individuals feel empowered and actively engaged in their mental health care, promoting a sense of ownership and agency in their healing journey.” Michele’s credits include a Masters in Understanding Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse, a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, a Degree in Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation from the Universita' Niccolo' Cusano in Italy, a Masters in Psychodynamic Studies from the University of Oxford and a Diploma in Psychodynamic Practice from the University of Oxford. He also has a Certificate in Clinical Supervision from the University of Derby. Head to his profile to learn more. 🤳 https://lnkd.in/d9ThwF6v #MentalHealth #Psychotherapy #Wellbeing #Augmentive

Introducing Dr Vijay Gill, another Consultant Psychiatrist joining Augmentive this month. 👋 Dr Vijay Gill is a Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, and personality disorders. His clinic offerings at Augmentive will include ADHD assessments, General Adult Psychiatric assessments, follow ups and medication reviews. “As a doctor, it’s extremely rewarding to work with people who have ADHD, the treatments can be highly effective and truly transform patient’s lives.” Alongside his work for Augmentive, he is a consultant psychiatrist for the NHS in Nottinghamshire, conducting the assessment and treatment of a range of psychiatric conditions in prisons, including autism and ADHD. “An important element of being a consultant psychiatrist is how you approach each new patient. They may have been waiting for years on a waiting list, struggling with significant distress and impairment. You need to come to every assessment with compassion and take time to understand their individual journey to the clinic.” Head to his profile to learn more. 🤳 https://lnkd.in/dVBYWdg3 #Augmentive #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #Wellbeing #ADHD

Meet Dr Kirstie Fleetwood Meade, the latest Counselling Psychologist to be joining us here at Augmentive! 👋 Having spent 10 years with the NHS, Kirstie is particularly skilled at offering support post an ADHD diagnosis. She is able to understand work and relationship difficulties and low self confidence both related to this and as separate issues. She also has a strong understanding of anxiety and trauma and the treatment that can support overcoming these conditions. She focuses on helping clients build psychological resilience, tackling imposter syndrome and perfectionism, and offering support around work balance, career direction and stress management. “Psychological resilience is not the maintenance of feeling positive and happy all of the time but it is finding the ability to flow with life's inevitable ups and downs. I pride myself on being a psychologist who doesn’t sit back and listen but poses lots of questions and points to reflect on. Through counselling psychology, we see the individual as the person they are in their current situation and comes up with a collaborative approach to help them meet their mental wellbeing goals.” Kirstie uses a range of therapeutic approaches including CFT (compassion focused therapy), EMDR, somatic approaches and movement tailored to her clients unique and individual needs. Her sessions are available both online and in person in Bristol. “I love cold water swimming and going to free movement dance classes because I am passionate about the mind-body connection and how we can include more moments of joy in our everyday lives.” Head to her profile to learn more. 🤳 https://lnkd.in/dk3UzsFX #MentalHealth #CounsellingPsychology #ADHD #Wellbeing #Augmentive #HealthcareProfessionals

Great to see Augmentive featured as one to watch in Sifted's latest Neurotech & mental health report 🤩 Kit Norman and the team are achieving wonderful things with the Augmentive platform. It's a pleasure to be supporting them on this journey 💙 If you'd like to hear more about how Augmentive is rethinking mental health services - in particular, with it's recently-launched, regulated psychiatry practice - drop myself or Kit a message 👋 https://bit.ly/3XXyPsM #mentalhealth #wellbeing #ehealth #startups

It is a great privilege to welcome Dr Najeeb Khalid to Augmentive. 👋 Dr Khalid is a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in the assessment and treatment of a range of mental disorders in adults. He has a special interest, with years of experience, in the assessment and treatment of adult ADHD, depression and bipolar disorder amongst other mood disorders. "From a professional point of view my practice is human dignity. I value evidence and other all other aspects of quality care but most importantly I am patient centred in my approach. My understanding of mental health is this is not a profession, this is the art of healing the soul, which is often ignored by society. It is about healing the pain and misery which many times is not visible. If you have a heart problem you may not think twice talking about it. However, if you have depression you may think ten times before opening up to someone. Illness of the mind is like any other illness of the body and it is treatable.” Dr Khalid’s notable positions include Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Department of Psychological Medicine and Neurosciences at Cardiff University. He was also the College Tutor for the Royal College of Psychiatrists for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. As well as serving in the NHS as a Consultant for 15 years, Dr Khalid has been working as an independent practitioner in the private sector from the late 1990's. Head to his profile to learn more. 🤳 https://lnkd.in/dg2hRFxB #MentalHealth #Psychiatry #Wellbeing #Augmentive

Introducing Olga Salodini, an Integrative Sex, Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist. 👋 Olga provides therapy to individuals and couples seeking support around relationship difficulties, infidelity and communication amongst other issues surrounding sexual practices. Her work seeks to reduce anxiety around sex and improve relationships and intimacy for those struggling with this area. “I specialise in sex and relationships because I truly believe relationships are so important and provide a ripple effect to the rest of our lives. When our intimate relationships and sex lives are striving, everything else falls into place. You learn how to listen to desires and needs, how to voice them with your partner and how to embrace your differences. When couples start to talk about things they have never been able to talk about and they feel they have a safe space to navigate it, they start to open up to themselves and their relationships in a totally new way.” Olga has a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, has trained at the London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship therapy accredited by Middlesex University in London and has further received a Diploma in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours from the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology in London. She is now advancing her professional development in couples therapy between London and The Couples Institute in California. Head to her profile to learn more. 🤳 https://lnkd.in/dnRTfFPe #MentalHealth #Psychotherapy #Relationships #Wellbeing #Augmentive

We are delighted to welcome Peter Lindsayhall to Augmentive this week 👋 Peter is dual qualified as a Psychotherapist and a Registered Mental Health Nurse, specialising in obsessive compulsive disorder, sleep related difficulties and psychological therapy pre and post ADHD/ADD diagnosis. ‘I had OCD for years and there wasn’t one aspect of my life which wasn’t affected by it. Sleep disorders, OCD and ADHD are my specialist areas because the thing they all share is that these problems affect every facet of someone's world. There is often a discrepancy in what someone’s life looks like, and what they want it to look like. My approach is about helping people overcome the main difficulty associated with their condition to make their life look the way they want it to look and to overcome the negative impact of the problems they are encountering.’ Peter is also the Clinical Lead of Counselling and Wellbeing for the University of Glasgow. Learn more about Peter on his profile 🤳 https://lnkd.in/ddT3mAXD #MentalHealth #Psychotherapy #Wellbeing #Augmentive #HealthcareProfessionals

We are pleased to introduce Irina Florea, an excellent Counsellor at Augmentive 👋 Irina offers support to patients with ADHD and works closely with the Consultant Psychiatrists on the platform to provide therapy following a diagnosis. “I practise in 3 languages (English, Spanish and Romanian) and I’m keen on learning more as I find it immensely engaging and fascinating to include the language and cultural aspect in sessions. If clients have the option to speak in their mother tongue, this may reveal different parts of their personality, which can only be useful in their therapeutic journey. I’m currently learning Portuguese, Italian and French.” Irina also offers support in strengthening self-esteem and developing positive behaviours. Her work addresses anxiety, depression, burnout, abuse, addictive behaviours, self harm, relationship issues, bereavement, loss and grief. Based in Somerset, Irina offers both online and in-person therapy. Get to know Irina better by visiting her profile 🤳 https://lnkd.in/dbp7_G5j #MentalHealth #Counselling #Wellbeing #Augmentive #HealthcareProfessionals