3 Best Psychologists in St Albans, UK

I began seeing Melissa when I was suffering from anxiety. I was not sleeping at the time and struggling to go into work every day with even the smallest task seeming an enormous challenge. I had a series of sessions with Melissa over a period of months in combination with anti-anxiety medication. My sessions were originally CBT, but moved into psychodynamic therapy. Eight months later I am absolutely back to myself; enjoying life, sleeping and without any symptoms of anxiety. Due to my sessions with Melissa, I know the working of my brain much better. I am now able to understand why my anxiety might have started, what the triggers were and how to cope if it returns in the future. Melissa manages to combine the utmost professionalism with the feeling that she really cares about her clients. I recommend her wholeheartedly and think I would not be the person I am again today without her.

As a middle-aged man, the concept of discussing feelings was less than appetising, but Melissa’s calm, friendly and considered approach quickly put me at ease. Her conversational style masked the highly focused, insightful nature of the questions and I was shocked at how quickly and effectively issues were identified and constructively addressed. The results have been life changing and I am very grateful to Melissa for the immediate improvements they garnered.

Her practice is outcomes focused. whether it be returning to work or improving relations with family members.

I was lucky enough to train as a clinical psychologist with Dr Kate Sherratt. In the 14 years since we qualified she has developed her expertise in the field of CBT and supports people suffering with a range of different difficulties. With her knowledge and experience she is well placed to support people to understand themselves and their relationships better and make changes to their lives. She is a warm, empathic, collaborative clinician and dedicated scientist-practitioner. I strongly recommend her as a therapist and colleague.

I’ve known Kate for many years professionally as a colleague. Kate has an impressive range of knowledge and expertise as a psychologist. She is a patient, creative and practical teacher of CBT - as well as being a fantastic human being. She is dedicated, clever and conscientious, using her wealth of experience to do a thoroughly good job. I’m very confident in recommending Kate as a therapist, trainer or supervisor.

I was supervised by Dr Kate Sherratt for several years, and she played a significant role in my development as a clinical psychologist. She consistently demonstrated the core qualities of a highly competent and compassionate clinician psychologist: empathy, insight, professionalism, and a thoughtful, evidence-based approach. Her warm and collaborative style created a safe, reflective space where I felt supported to grow both personally and professionally. Through her supervision, I strengthened my CBT skills and deepened my understanding of how to work effectively with anxiety, low mood, perfectionism, and self-esteem. She also brings a great deal of expertise to areas relevant to dating and relationships, such as communication, recognising unhelpful patterns, and taking practical steps toward change. If you're looking to work with someone who is not only highly skilled but also genuinely invested in your growth and wellbeing, I highly recommend her.