Meet the team

Tay Psychology is run by Dr Hannah Went and Dr Emilly Scott.
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We have a team of associates; Dr Gail Wilson, Dr Susan Wilson, Dr Eleanor (Nell) Filgate, Dr Ciara Stiles, Dr Bogna Radlak, Dr Duncan Davidson, Dr Lianne White, Dr Claire Campbell, Dr Hannah Shackleton, Dr Alison Gibson, Dr Maeve Butler, Dr Ann Fitzgerald, Dr Fiona McConnell, Dr Nikos Xanidis, Dr Caile Gordon, Dr Ashleigh Roe, Dr Alyson Falconer, Dr Becky Samson and Kerry Mooney.

​Our skilled administration managers, Jane Fox and Jo Sellors are also highly valued members of our team.
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​All of our clinical and counselling psychologists adhere to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards.

 

Dr Hannah Went

Dr Hannah Went is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working with adults with mental health difficulties. This has ranged from helping people with mild emotional distress, to individuals with highly complex and enduring difficulties, including working in inpatient services. She excels at building trusting and supportive therapeutic relationships through her honest but empathic approach to therapy.

Hannah offers face to face therapy for adults in Dundee, Monifieth and online.

Hannah has trained extensively in CBT and what are known as ‘third wave therapies'. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness based approaches, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She also offers EMDR and is an accredited EMDR practitioner. She has a particular interest in anxiety disorders and trauma related difficulties.​

Qualifications

• Master of Arts (Hons) in Psychology (2007)
• Master of Science in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care (2010)
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology​ (2016)

 

​Dr Emilly Scott

Dr Emilly Scott is a fully qualified and accredited Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Emilly has experience working with clients of all ages but now specialises working with adults and older adults. Emilly has worked within the NHS for over 12 years with clients experiencing a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. 

Emilly offers face to face therapy for adults in Dundee and Aberdeen. She also works with individuals online.

Emilly draws from a range of evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Emilly is a UK and Europe EMDR accredited practitioner. Emilly uses these techniques in a collaborative and explorative way to help individuals’ navigate challenges and improve wellbeing.

​Emilly’s primary aim within therapy is to create a safe space where goals can be developed and skills and strategies can be discovered to work toward recovery. Emilly is supportive and non-judgemental and creates an environment that is both accepting and empowering.​

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology
• Master of Science in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

 

Dr Gail Wilson

Dr Gail Wilson (she/her) qualified as a Counselling Psychologist in 2019. Her priority in working with you is to offer a safe therapeutic relationship and the psychological knowledge and skills to help you to focus on your wellbeing, and to process whatever has happened to you to cause distress. 

Gail works from our Dundee and Monifeith therapy rooms. Gail is trained in Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and utilises aspects of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). Gail is regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council and engages in regular professional development to keep her skills up to date.

Gail has worked in mental health and support services since 2013. Her career has spanned policy and research focused on trauma informed best practice for young women in the criminal justice system, publishing and event speaking, developing mental health services for children and young people, and working with adults in the NHS. She has specific experience working in schools, trauma services, psychiatric services, veteran services, and LGBTQ+ settings. Gail has a particular interest in how music can be used within therapy to facilitate emotional understanding, connection, and expression.  

Qualifications

• Batchelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology (Applied)
• Master of Science in Forensic Psychology 
• ​Doctorate in Counselling Psychology

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Dr Susan Wilson

Dr Susan Wilson qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2015. Prior to this, she completed her undergraduate psychology degree with the University of Dundee and worked as an Assistant Psychologist with NHS Adult and Older Adult Psychology Services. Since qualifying as a Clinical Psychologist, she continues working with NHS services and also provides sessions with Tay Psychology. She works with clients experiencing a wide range of difficulties, such as anxiety, depression and trauma related difficulties. 

Susan is passionate about mental health and wellbeing, and the journey people have experienced in their life. She creates an open and inviting space for individuals to explore their current difficulties as a first step. Susan’s approach is grounded with compassion and she works in a person-centred way, meaning that her work with clients is individual to them. She draws on various evidence-based treatments and therapy approaches, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Behaviour Family Therapy. Drawing on a range of therapies allows her to work with clients in a flexible way to best meet their individual needs and therapeutic goals. 
Susan works with adults online and face to face in our Dundee Clinic.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology​
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

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Dr Eleanor (Nell) Filgate

Dr Eleanor (Nell) Filgate is a qualified Clinical Psychologist, with over 9 years experience working therapeutically in mental health services. Using a person-centred and empathic approach, Nell is adept at building supportive therapeutic relationships with clients, developing a shared understanding of difficulties, and delivering psychological treatments to reach a client's personal therapy goals.
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Nell is skilled in delivering evidence-based treatments (e.g. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), which are proven to be effective both for mild psychological problems and more complex difficulties. She is also qualified to deliver Behavioural Family Therapy, an effective treatment nurturing positive communication, problem-solving and stress management within a family.

Nell has a keen interest in supporting clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) struggling with their mental health, and has attended additional training in this area. In addition, Nell is passionate about mental health difficulties of women (and men) in the perinatal period, including postnatal depression, postnatal anxiety and puerperal psychosis. She also has extensive experience treating trauma related problems.

Nell provides online therapy to adults across the UK and internationally.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (Dual Hons) in French and Psychology
• Master of Science in Mental Health Services and Population Research
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology​​​​

 

​Dr Ciara Stiles

Dr Ciara Stiles is a qualified Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients of all ages but specialises in working with adults. She has worked in the NHS for over 10 years and in addition to her private work continues to work in the NHS with adults presenting with complex and enduring mental health difficulties. She can provide remote therapy and face to face therapy in Glasgow. Ciara is also able to offer clinical supervision to psychological therapists and psychologists both online and in Glasgow.

Ciara offers evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). She has a particular interest in Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), having completed additional post-doctoral training with the Compassionate Mind Foundation. 

She works with individuals who are experiencing a range of psychological difficulties, such as: depression/low mood, anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, trauma related difficulties (including PTSD), interpersonal difficulties, and disordered eating. Ciara will often draw from a range of therapies to develop a fully individual and integrated approach best suited to the needs of each client. Combining a warm, compassionate approach with extensive clinical expertise, Ciara is committed to helping individuals understand their difficulties, develop resilience, and achieve meaningful change in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
 
Ciara is a Chartered Member and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a registered Practitioner (Clinical) Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Master of Science in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience 
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology​​

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Dr Bogna Radlak​

Bogna is a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with specialist expertise in adult mental health, neuropsychology and psychological therapy. She has many years of experience supporting people living with a wide range of emotional, psychological and neurological difficulties in both NHS and specialist rehabilitation settings. Bogna offers online appointments, providing a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where people can explore the challenges they are facing and develop practical ways of moving forward. She believes that therapy should be tailored to each individual, recognising that every person's experiences, strengths, and goals are unique.

Therapeutic Approach: Bogna works with adults and their families who are experiencing emotional distress, the impact of neurological conditions, or the effects of difficult life experiences. Whether someone is struggling with anxiety, trauma, low mood, relationship difficulties, or adjusting to changes following illness or injury, her aim is to help them better understand their experiences, build resilience, and create a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Alongside her work in mental health, Bogna has extensive experience in neuropsychology and neurorehabilitation. She has supported individuals living with acquired brain injury, stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, functional neurological symptoms, and other neurological conditions. She understands that adjusting to changes in health can be incredibly challenging, but also believes that people are capable of developing new strengths, finding effective ways of coping, and continuing to live rich and valued lives.

Bogna is also an EMDR-trained therapist with experience helping people recover from both recent traumatic events and longstanding adverse life experiences. She works with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders (including OCD) depression, bipolar disorder, trauma-related difficulties, and interpersonal or relationship challenges.​

Her therapeutic approach draws primarily on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Where appropriate, she also integrates ideas from Mindfulness and Schema Therapy to ensure therapy is tailored to each person's individual needs.

Areas of Interest: Bogna has a particular interest in supporting people as they adjust to chronic or progressive neurological conditions. She frequently works with individuals experiencing cognitive difficulties, including problems with attention, memory, and thinking skills, alongside challenges such as anxiety, panic, low mood, low self-esteem, anger, fatigue, pain, sleep difficulties, and changes in relationships. She also has a growing specialist interest in supporting people following intensive care (ICU) and high dependency unit (HDU) admissions, helping them process the emotional impact of serious illness and recovery.

More recently, Bogna has developed a particular passion for trauma-focused therapy, supporting individuals who have experienced significant recent traumatic events as well as those living with the lasting effects of childhood adversity and other longstanding traumatic experiences.​

Qualifications

• Master of Arts (Hons) in Psychology 
• Master of Research in Psychology 
• PhD programme in Psychology
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

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Dr Duncan Davidson​

​Dr Duncan Davidson is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). He offers face to face therapy for adults from our Monifieth (Angus) clinic and online therapy throughout the UK.

Duncan has worked in mental health since 2008 across the NHS, charities and specialist services.  He has a particular interest in supporting adults with complex or enduring difficulties, including trauma, depression, anxiety, psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder and interpersonal/behavioural problems. He is also experienced in working with young people and clients with forensic histories.
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He is known for his compassionate, honest and down-to-earth style, and for building strong therapeutic relationships. His approach is person-centred and recovery-oriented: he works collaboratively with you to develop a shared understanding of your difficulties, and to tailor therapy to what matters to you.

Duncan draws on a broad range of evidence-based therapies including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Therapy (for OCD).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology 

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology ​

 

​Dr Lianne White

Dr Lianne White is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience working in the NHS. She places particular emphasis on building therapeutic relationships and empowering individuals to work collaboratively during therapy.

​Throughout her career, Lianne has supported individuals with a range of mental health difficulties varying in complexity and nature while utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) among other therapeutic models. Lianne is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR). 

Lianne offers face to face therapy to adults and young people in Perth and online.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Psychology 

• Masters in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology​

 

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Dr Claire Campbell

​​Dr Claire Campbell is a qualified Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Over the last 18 years working in the NHS, Claire has supported individuals with a range of mental health presentations. These have ranged from mild to moderate anxiety and mood disorders to more complex and enduring presentations including psychosis, major depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Affective Disorder and Personality Disorders. Claire has worked extensively in both community and inpatient settings and has a particular interest in complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD). In 2015 Claire moved into the field of substance use, specialising in complex mental health presentations and co-occurring problematic substance use.

Claire adopts a holistic approach when working with individuals, understanding the therapeutic alliance is paramount in creating a safe space where individuals can explore their problems, and working collaboratively to develop a psychological understanding of their difficulties (formulation). This formulation provides a roadmap to recovery where together, Claire supports individuals in making changes to support improvements in their physical and mental wellbeing.

Claire offers an integrative approach to therapy drawing on a range of evidence based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Behavioural Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Claire is also trained in Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). In addition to completing post qualification training in these therapeutic modalities, Claire has undertaken further training in, and coaches other practitioners in Motivational Interviewing (MI), supporting individuals with health behaviour changes. Claire is a compassionate and caring practitioner who believes in the intrinsic worth of each individual and is dedicated to her therapeutic work in helping individuals overcome psychological distress and to live rich and meaningful lives in accordance with their values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology (2004) ​

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2008)

 

​Dr Hannah Shackleton

Dr Hannah Shackleton is a practitioner Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Hannah has over 10 years of experience in mental health services across the UK, and has worked with a broad range of ages and presentation types. Hannah has a particular interest in working with individuals who are challenged by physical health conditions and individuals with mild to severe emotional and behavioural difficulties that interfere with day to day functioning. This includes, but is not limited to: grief and adjustment, trauma related difficulties (e.g. PTSD), low mood and depression as well as anxiety disorders including health anxiety, panic attacks and unmanageable worry.

Hannah works with adults online and face to face in Dundee. At the beginning of a course of therapy, Hannah will spend time understanding the challenges individuals are facing, with attention paid to the context of their day to day life and, if relevant, past life experiences. In collaboration with the client, a treatment plan will then be designed and completed. This will be reviewed regularly to ensure progress toward client goals which are identified at the start of the therapy process.

Hannah's treatments draw from evidence-based psychological therapies, typically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and/or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Hannah may also use Schema Therapy and Person Centred Therapy approaches depending on what is appropriate for a clients needs and goals.

Hannah is friendly, empathic and professional and a particular strength of hers is making individuals feel at ease very quickly. She prioritises the establishment and maintenance of a supportive and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship for the duration of the therapy process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology 
• Master of Science in Neuropsychology 
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology 

 

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​Dr Alison Gibson

Dr Alison Gibson works from our Dundee therapy rooms, offering psychological therapies for adults aged 18 years and above.  Following a neuro-affirming, collaborative approach, Alison provides a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore the difficulties you have been experiencing, and together, develop a way forward, focusing on what is important to you.  
With over 10 years experience, both in the NHS (experience working with mild to complex and enduring difficulties) and third sector services, Alison has worked with people who experience a range of psychological difficulties including, but not limited to, disordered eating, low self-esteem, low mood, anxiety and trauma related difficulties.  

Alison’s main therapeutic approaches are Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) but she is also trained and draws upon Person Centred Therapy (PCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). ​

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology 
• Master of Science in Psychology of Mental Health 
• ​Doctorate in Counselling Psychology ​

 

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​Dr Maeve Butler

Dr Maeve Butler is a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. She has over 10 years of clinical experience working in a variety of different NHS Psychology services.

Maeve is able to offer appointments both face to face in Edinburgh and online.

Maeve has particular expertise in helping people to live well with a chronic physical health condition. She has worked extensively with individuals affected by diabetes, fatigue, pain and weight management concerns. She is interested in the interplay between the mind and body, and brings this to her work.  ​

Maeve has also worked with a wide spectrum of general mental health difficulties. She is attuned to the role of culture, early life, intergenerational trauma and other contextual factors which contribute to a person's experience of emotional distress, burnout and interpersonal problems. Maeve is passionate about understanding people's stories across the lifespan, particularly themes of transition and loss which commonly occur in late adolescence, middle life and at retirement. She supports clients to shift from narratives of confusion, suffering and stuck-ness, toward clarity, care, growth and connection.
Maeve specialises in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) as her main therapeutic modality. She translates compassion in an active and pragmatic way. CFT has been shown to be useful for people who experience intense self-criticism and can feel overwhelmed by the day-to-day demands of life. Maeve also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and mindfulness-based approaches. She describes her approach as integrative and led by what each client finds most useful. She subscribes to the research that suggests change is a process rather than an outcome that takes place within a relationship. Maeve endeavours to stay present with and connected to her clients' moment-to-moment experience. Maeve trusts the innate healing capacity within each individual, and considers it a privilege to facilitate clients toward a life of increased meaning and purpose.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Psychology 
• Master of Science (Hons) in Mental Health and Psychological Practice 
• ​Doctorate in Clinical Psychology 
• Post-graduate Certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy​

 

​Dr Ann Fitzgerald

Dr Ann Fitzgerald is a counselling psychologist with almost 20 years NHS and private practice experience working in a diverse range of mental health outpatient settings. She works with older adolescents 16+ years, young and older adults, couples and families taking a holistic approach to understand the psychological factors that contribute to human distress. This includes all mental health disorders with the most common being anxiety and depression. However, you may not have received a formal diagnosis, and this is often the best time to seek psychological therapy to prevent a problem escalating. Ann is particularly interested in working with identity, relationship, emotional and behavioural instabilities and problems.

Ann has trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred, mentalization based treatment (MBT) and psychodynamic approaches all of which emphasise the importance of building a robust and meaningful psychotherapeutic relationship and working alliance. Importantly much research suggests that the therapeutic relationship is the instrument of change in therapy, providing the relational foundation necessary for reparation and to develop the coping strategies, skills and techniques to support a sustainable recovery.
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More recently Ann is working towards a dual qualification as a Sports and Exercise Psychologist and is currently in the process of undertaking stage II BPS training. Specific sports related issues she works with include motivation, focus and concentration, managing stress and competitive anxiety, the athlete-coach relationship, self-esteem, dealing with injury, adjustment and working with different stages of the athlete’s career development and transitions.

Ann works online and in-person at our Perth clinic

Qualifications

• BSc in Psychology, Oxford Brookes University 1999-2002
• Counselling Skills Certificate, National University of Ireland, 2004-2005​
• Doctorate in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology, University of Surrey 2005-2008
• MSc Psychology of Sport, University of Stirling 2023-2024

 

Dr Fiona McConnell

Dr Fiona McConnell is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience, primarily working with adults and older adults in the NHS and third sector. As well as her work with Tay Psychology, Fiona continues to work in the NHS.
Fiona is passionate about exploring and understanding the experiences people have had in their life and how it impacts them now. She provides a warm and welcoming space to allow people to understand their experiences.

Fiona specialises in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy which she has found offers a powerful, compassionate and deeply healing approach. She also utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), polyvagal theory and Flash Technique. Fiona’s approach is holistic and integrative and is guided by the client and their needs.
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Fiona currently offers online sessions.

Qualifications

• MA (Hons) Psychology
• MSc in Psychological Therapy in Primary Care
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Internal Family Systems Level 1

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​Dr Nikos Xanidis ​

Dr Nikos Xanidis is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 11 years of experience working in the NHS with people across the lifespan and with a wide range of psychological difficulties. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of the Association of Clinical Psychologists (ACP-UK).

Starting therapy can feel difficult, particularly when you may already be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain or unsure where to begin. You do not need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. Nikos offers a safe, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly, make sense of what you are experiencing and work towards meaningful change.

His therapeutic style is grounded in compassion, collaboration and transparency. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Nikos works together with each person to understand their individual experiences, identify patterns that may be keeping them stuck and develop strategies that are practical and meaningful for them. He aims to balance acceptance and compassion with supporting people to make changes that can improve their wellbeing and relationships.

Nikos works with people experiencing difficulties including anxiety, low mood, trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), disordered eating, emotional regulation difficulties, self-criticism and relationship difficulties.

His approach is grounded in evidence-based psychological therapies, drawing on a range of approaches depending on each person's needs, preferences and goals. These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). He also takes a neurodiversity-informed approach, recognising that people may experience and respond to the world in different ways.

Nikos is a fully accredited CBT therapist in the UK through the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and in Europe through the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). He has extensive postgraduate training across psychological therapies and is committed to ongoing professional development.

Therapy is available in English and Greek, both online and face-to-face in Glasgow, Stepps.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Diploma in Mental health Clinical Training
• Master of Science in Foundations of Clinical Psychology
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology​

 

Dr Caile Gordon 

Dr Caile Gordon (He/Him) is a qualified Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). He has worked for the NHS and charities since 2016 with all age groups and continues to work with teenagers and adults presenting with complex and enduring mental health difficulties online or face to face in Aberdeen. Caile offers evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and continues to incorporate psychoanalytical and schema informed therapy in his work.

Caile’s main aim in therapy is to empower people to work towards what matters most for them. By creating a space where people feel brave enough to turn towards their internal world, they can start to make sense of what is keeping them stuck with curiosity instead of judgement and make meaningful change.

​Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology 
• ​Master in Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology 
• Master of Science (MSc) in Psychological Studies 
• Master of Science (MSc) in Foundations of Clinical Psychology 
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology 

 

Dr Ashleigh Roe  

Dr Ashleigh Roe is a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). She has over ten years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan, presenting with varying mental health and emotional difficulties.
Ashleigh has experience of supporting individuals of all ages with a variety of difficulties including low mood, anxiety, trauma-related difficulties and adjustment to significant physical health changes or life transitions.  Ashleigh aims to utilise an integrative and person-centred approach within her work, with a strong emphasis on collaborative formulation and tailoring interventions in line with each individual’s values, unique strengths and goals.

Ashleigh’s therapeutic approach incorporates elements of various evidence-based approaches, to meet the therapeutic goals of the individual. This includes drawing upon principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) and mindfulness interventions. Ashleigh aims to provide a safe and compassionate space, where individuals feel empowered to create meaningful changes.
 
Ashleigh is able to offer face to face therapy to adults in Dundee and Glasgow, and also online.
 
Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology 
• Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology 
• PgDip in IAPT Parenting Interventions
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Dr Alyson Falconer

Alyson is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with nearly 30 years of experience working in the NHS. Over the past decade, she has held senior roles including Consultant Psychologist, Head of Psychology Services and NHS Director of Psychology. These positions have given her a deep understanding of how to deliver ethical and effective clinical care. Alyson has now returned her focus to the work she personally finds most fulfilling: providing quality psychological care to individuals wishing to make meaningful and lasting change in their lives.

Alyson works with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, the effects of early-life trauma, and longer-term emotional or relational challenges. She has a good understanding of the emerging recognition of neurodivergence and the impact this has for individuals on navigating life, and a special interest in women’s health. She is trained in several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Schema Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Alyson take a person-centred and collaborative approach with a focus on developing a shared understanding of your experiences and the changes you would like to make within a safe and compassionate space.

Having a breadth of experience as a Consultant, Alyson is also able to offer one-off consultations and short-term interventions. These involve a detailed assessment and tailored recommendations depending on the individual request and usually entail looking at a broad range of factors including past experiences, current circumstances, health, relationships and work or family life, to understand what may be affecting your wellbeing.
Alongside her clinical work, Alyson provides formulation-based supervision for Clinical Psychologists and Psychological Therapists. Drawing on her experience in compassionate leadership, she also offers reflective practice, consultation and training to organisations seeking to develop trauma-informed, inclusive workplaces that support staff and promote wellbeing.

Alyson works from the Borders clinic in Galashiels and online.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Combined Studies (Psychology with English Literature)
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

 

Dr Becky Samson

Dr Becky Samson is a practitioner Clinical Psychologist, specialising in work with young people. She supports those facing a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, and neurodevelopmental differences. Her work helps young people understand their experiences, build resilience, and develop strategies to manage emotions, overcome challenges, and achieve meaningful goals.

Her career includes experience within NHS services across both Tayside and Fife. With a foundation in evidence-based practice, she integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based techniques, ensuring that every intervention is flexible, effective and tailored to the individual.
During her career she has held specialist posts providing psychological input to Oncology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory and Diabetes multidisciplinary teams. Her clinical practise reflects a deep understanding of the difficulties faced by young people navigating the healthcare system. She has a particular passion for promoting psychological well-being in those living with acute and chronic health conditions, who often benefit from psychological support as they adjust to diagnosis, manage ongoing symptoms and cope with treatment related challenges.

​Becky offers sessions in Dundee and online.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Kerry Mooney

Kerry is an experienced Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAP) with experience working across NHS and private practice settings since 2014. She provides psychological therapy to adults experiencing a range of common mental health difficulties, including anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, anger, low self-confidence and trauma-related difficulties. Kerry also has experience supporting people who are adjusting to life with a chronic health condition, experiencing body dissatisfaction, or undergoing aesthetic surgical procedures.

Kerry is passionate about helping people recognise and draw upon their own strengths to create meaningful, positive change. She aims to provide a warm and non-judgemental space where people feel heard, understood and supported. Her approach is collaborative, working together to develop a better understanding of experiences, build effective coping strategies and support people to move towards the things that matter most to them.

Kerry is trained in the delivery of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and integrates a range of therapeutic approaches, including trauma-informed approaches and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to ensure therapy is tailored to each person’s individual needs, circumstances and goals.

Kerry brings an empathic, supportive and down-to-earth approach to therapy. She recognises that seeking psychological support can feel daunting and works at a pace that feels manageable, helping people feel comfortable without fear of judgement.

All psychological therapy is provided under the supervision of an HCPC-registered psychologist.

Qualifications

• BA (Hons) Psychology (2008)
• MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care (2014)
• PgCert in Health-Related Psychology (2022)

Kerry offers appointments online or in person in Aberdeen.

​​Jane Fox and Jo Sellors

Jane and Jo are our Administration Managers at Tay Psychology.

​Both Jane and Jo have extensive experience in administrative roles with five years dedicated to supporting psychologists.
Jane and Jo are here to ensure every client feels looked after from their very first contact. Jane and Jo handle the behind the scenes details with care, professionalism, and discretion—so the psychologists and CAAPs can focus on what matters most: providing meaningful, effective support.