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Listen
Understand what has been tried.
The first stage explores your history, symptoms, previous treatments and what has or has not helped.
Consultant-led private care
Thoughtful mental health care for complex needs.
Specialist assessment and personalised treatment planning for people who need a careful, clinically guided approach.
Structured assessment
When standard approaches have not been enough.
Many people come to us after trying to manage symptoms for a long time with limited progress. The first stage is not about rushing into treatment — it is about understanding what has been tried, what has not helped, and what may be appropriate now.
“A careful route into specialist care.”
Starting point
Why people seek support
Common starting points can include:
- Persistent low mood or depression
- Anxiety that remains despite therapy or medication
- Trauma-related symptoms or emotional distress
- Chronic stress, burnout, or emotional exhaustion
- Treatment-resistant symptoms or complex presentations
Suitability and treatment options are assessed individually by a clinician.
Clinician-led pathway
A more considered journey than simply trying the next thing.
Each stage helps narrow uncertainty, protect safety and build a plan around the person rather than the diagnosis alone.
02
Assess
Review suitability and safety.
A clinician considers current symptoms, medical history, risk factors, goals and clinical suitability.
03
Plan
Build a personalised pathway.
Recommendations are shaped around clinical judgement, individual need and realistic next steps.
04
Explore
Consider advanced treatment options.
Treatment pathways may include specialist-administered approaches such as infusion, where clinically appropriate.
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Support
Review, monitor and adjust.
Care may include follow-up, monitoring and adjustment where ongoing support is clinically appropriate.
Evidence-informed, not one-size-fits-all.
The pathway is designed to make treatment decisions more careful, transparent and clinically grounded.
Specialist pathways · Case-by-case suitability
Exploring advanced treatment options.
For some individuals, standard treatment pathways may not provide sufficient improvement. In certain cases, and only following a full clinical assessment, treatment pathways may include specialist-administered approaches such as infusion-based therapies.
These approaches are not suitable for everyone. The priority is to understand whether a specialist pathway is clinically appropriate, safe and aligned with the person’s wider care needs.
“Access begins with assessment, not assumption.”
Careful screening
Suitability, risks and clinical need are reviewed before specialist options are considered.
Medical oversight
Where required, treatment is delivered within an appropriate clinical framework.
Monitoring
Response, wellbeing and next steps are reviewed throughout the process.
Integrated support
Planning may include psychological support, aftercare and existing care coordination.
The wider care picture matters.
Specialist options are considered alongside support, aftercare and existing treatment needs.
Clear pathway · Informed decision-making
Your journey with us.
We prioritise clarity, safety and informed decision-making at every stage.
You do not need to know the right pathway before starting. The process is designed to clarify that carefully.
01
Begin
Initial consultation
A detailed discussion with a qualified clinician to understand your history, concerns, previous treatment and goals.
02
Review
Clinical assessment
A structured evaluation to determine appropriate treatment pathways, suitability and safety considerations.
03
Plan
Personalised plan
A tailored recommendation based on your individual needs, clinical history and the clinician’s judgement.
04
Support
Ongoing support
Continued monitoring, review and adjustments where clinically appropriate.
Safety-first · Clinician-led
Clinical standards and suitability.
Treatment decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, guided by clinical judgement, safety and individual suitability.
“Careful assessment is part of the treatment pathway.”
Comprehensive assessment
A full review of relevant medical, psychological and treatment history before recommendations are made.
Individual suitability
Treatment pathways are considered case by case and are not suitable for everyone.
Clinical monitoring
Where treatment requires medical supervision, monitoring and review are built into the care pathway.
Continuity of care
Recommendations may include therapy, medication review, lifestyle considerations and ongoing support.
Who this may be relevant for
- Symptoms that have persisted despite conventional support
- Complex mental health histories requiring careful review
- Previous treatment that has produced limited or inconsistent improvement
- A need for a structured second opinion or broader clinical plan
Important information
- This website provides general information about clinical services.
- We do not advertise or promote specific prescription-only medicines to the public.
- Any treatment involving prescription medication is only considered following a full clinical assessment.
- Not all individuals will be suitable for all treatment options.
- Outcomes vary and no guarantees of effectiveness are made.
Meet the team
Trauma-informed care, delivered by specialists.
A multidisciplinary team combining evidence-based therapies with somatic and mindfulness-based approaches.
Specialist
Trauma-informed care
Richard Denny
- EMDR Europe Accredited Clinical Consultant / Supervisor
- MBRP trained through Action on Addiction, with group work since 2013.
- 10 years at The Hepatitis C Trust; founding member, Trauma Centre UK.
Richard is an EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant/Clinical Supervisor and Accredited Practitioner. His approach blends trauma-focused EMDR with mindfulness-based relapse prevention and biofeedback to build sustainable recovery and emotional regulation. At The Hepatitis C Trust (2009–2019) he supported communities facing trauma, addiction, homelessness and healthcare barriers, developing outreach and advocating for trauma-informed, accessible services. He is a founding member of Trauma Centre UK, promoting trauma awareness and education across sectors.
Specialist
Trauma-informed care
Kristine Steffenak
- Bridges medicine with trauma-sensitive yoga.
- Training in UK and Norway; Kerala 200h (2019) plus 300h TCTSY.
- Helps clients reconnect with body, resilience, and calm.
Kristine has practiced across general practice, emergency medicine and obstetrics/gynecology in the UK and Norway. Alongside medicine, she is a RYT-500 with advanced trauma-sensitive training, including Power Yoga and 300h Trauma Centre Trauma-Sensitive Yoga. She works at the intersection of science and somatics, using mindful movement and breath to support regulation, embodiment and balance.
Specialist
Trauma-informed care
Robert Tame
Breathwork Coach
- Somatic breathing to reset patterns and release tension.
- Trained with leaders including Dr Judith Kravitz and Tsoknyi Rinpoche.
- Ex-publisher and entrepreneur; pragmatic, grounded coaching.
Robert is certified by the Transformational Breath® Foundation (accredited to GPBA/IBF). His work draws on Conscious Connected Breathing to interrupt negative loops, increase flow and support a more examined, easeful life. He brings 30 years of business leadership and study of yoga, Buddhism, Stoicism and meditation, plus Applied Compassion Training at Stanford, to offer practical, compassionate breathwork for groups and 1:1.
Care is shaped around safety, trust and the person’s wider clinical context.
Ready to discuss whether a specialist assessment may be appropriate?