Our Team

Natalie joined Four Oaks Psychology in 2021 as an Associate. She is a fully qualified Counselling Psychologist and has been working in the field of psychology for over 10 years in public, charity, and private settings. She is a doctor of counselling psychology and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) under the protected title practitioner psychologist. Natalie's professional qualifications entitle her to chartered membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and she complies with the BPS professional code of ethics.

Over her career Natalie has worked with a wide variety of client populations in the UK, Europe, and Central and South America. Her interest in discovering approaches from around the globe and her dedication to ‘less mainstream’ continued professional trainings align with Natalie’s passion for working openly and adaptively with the unique needs of each individual client. Her areas of expertise range from working with trauma, sexual violence, relationships, death and loss, neurodiversity, gender identity, sex and sexuality, miscarriages, abortion, family challenges, adverse childhood experiences, and addiction. 

As a researcher Natalie has studied the impact of trauma on individuals, specifically gaining insight into the aftermath of painful experiences. Her research invites both practitioners and the general public to use these findings to improve life beyond trauma.

Therapeutically, Natalie is deeply influenced by existential philosophies which focus on themes such as meaning making, humans’ freedoms and responsibilities, the capacity for choice and change, and the impermanence of life. Natalie integrates an ever-growing variety of different psychological and philosophical approaches in her work. However, first and foremost, Natalie believes that building a safe and trusting relationship between the client and therapist is the most fundamental part of the therapeutic process. By electing to see Natalie, you can be confident that your sessions will be a safe and often surprisingly enjoyable space where you will co-create your own personal journey of health, healing, and hope. 

Natalie says:

“Just because life has been painful, doesn’t mean that therapy has to be!
For each and every person the journey of existence is one of ups, of downs, and of everything in between. No matter what we’ve been through, we have an incredible power to choose how we carry our experiences into our future. Engaging in a therapeutic process with someone you trust, and who allows you to find and trust your own truths, can be an especially valuable resource for life beyond pain.”

Natalie offers appointments by remote video at present. You can elect to see Natalie Monday to Fridays 9.00am to 5.00pm. Natalie has immediate availability.

Amandeep Soomal is a Qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (University of Oxford) and is accredited with British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and complies with the BABCP Code of Conduct. Amandeep has further qualifications in Couples Therapy (Tavistock and Portman) and Video Interaction Guidance (VIG), a NICE guideline recommended intervention of bonding and attachment of parents and babies. 

Amandeep has worked in the mental health field for over 15 years in a range of mental health services: pain management services, older adult rehabilitation services, primary care talking therapies services and in the last 7 years, has developed a specialism in perinatal mental health. Amandeep is able to provide psychologically informed assessments and formulations which inform treatment intervention. Amandeep uses a range of psychological modalities to support her understanding and treatment of clients which include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialetical Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness Based CBT. 

Amandeep has a specialist interest in perinatal mental health and intersectionality (the understanding that people have various social identities that contribute to the person they are and how they interact with the world) and teaches on these subjects at University of Birmingham and University of Oxford. Amandeep has enhanced skills in treating depression, anxiety, low self esteem, OCD and trauma and can work with client to understand their difficulties in the here and now, as well as considering impact of historical experiences. 

Amandeep says: “In therapy my aim is to create a safe space where my clients can talk about their deepest vulnerabilities without fear of judgement. By creating a warm and compassionate environment, I hope that my clients can turn that same warmth towards themselves as they grow in their journey to hope and healing. There may be lots of tears and hopefully lots of laughter too as we navigate through the good and bad together.”

Amandeep is at Moat House on Wednesdays, and has immediate availability.

Claire joined Four Oaks Psychology in 2022 as an Associate Clinical Psychologist. She is a fully qualified Doctor of Clinical Psychology and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) under the protected title Practitioner Psychologist. Claire's professional qualifications entitle her to chartered membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and she complies with the BPS professional code of ethics.  Claire has 10 years experience working psychologically with individuals (both adult and children) across both NHS, forensic and private settings. 

Claire has worked within a range of settings including; mental health services, learning disabilities services, prisons and secure settings, inpatient services and residential care settings. Claire is skilled at providing in-depth psychological assessment including the use of psychometric assessment. Claire has specialist interests and skills in working with individuals experiencing difficulties such as psychosis, OCD, attachment difficulties, anxiety, depression, self-identity and confidence difficulties. 

In private practice, Claire works with a wide range of presenting difficulties. Therapeutically, Claire has an interest in approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy and Cognitive Analytic Therapy informed approaches. Claire has a particular interest in relational approaches within therapy and the impact that early attachments can have upon the development of subsequently relationships, not only with others in our lives but with ourselves and our own experiences.  

Training and continued professional development in evidence based therapeutic approaches: 

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Compassion Focussed Therapy

 • Cognitive Analytic Therapy (Introductory course) 

 • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

 • Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis and Bipolar (Postgraduate Certificate in CBTp)

 • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)  

Claire says: “In therapy, I hope to create a safe space in order to put people at ease. Talking about difficulties can be really tough, I recognise the courage it takes to talk about personal experiences and I aim to help this process feel containing and non-judgemental. Through my compassionate style, I will be alongside you, collaboratively, to develop ways of reducing distress and suffering”

Claire is not  currently taking on new clients.

Lee joined the team in 2023. He has mainly a "behind the scenes role" however you may meet Lee if you require information about contracts, invoices or financial administration.