I’m Dr Sam Thompson, an experienced clinical psychologist, researcher, and educator. I have worked in the field of mental health and wellbeing since 2005, with roles in NHS services, charity and voluntary sector organisations, academic institutions and in private practice.

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I have helped people with a wide range of difficulties: depression, anxiety, work-related stress, relationships, grief and loss, and issues related to sexual and gender identity. I have considerable experience of supporting people who have been through past trauma and abuse. I have worked with adults, young people, couples, and families, as well as organisations and teams.

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I draw on a range of approaches in my work, and particularly value Compassion-Focused, Acceptance and Commitment, Solution-Focused and Systemic models of therapy. I have undertaken additional specialist training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Narrative Exposure Therapy for complex trauma.

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In addition to In Tune Psychology I currently work in the NHS, where I am a lead psychologist for staff support at a major London hospital. I am an advisor to The Listening Place, a charity offering support to people in suicidal crisis, and regularly provide their volunteers with supervision and training. I am also a member of the British Red Cross Psychosocial Support Team, working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to provide a rapid response to traumatic events overseas, including terrorist incidents, natural disasters, and major accidents.