Dr Georgina Dobson | Clinical Psychologist
HCPC Registration: PYL048873
Hello, I’m Georgie, an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist offering a warm, thoughtful and person centred approach to therapy.
With over 10 years spent studying psychology and more than five years of NHS experience, I've had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, each with their own experiences, challenges and ways of making sense of the world.
I work with adults and young people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, as well as couples and families wanting to better understand their relationships, navigate challenges and feel more connected. I particularly welcome neurodivergent clients and those who may have felt misunderstood or unsupported by more traditional approaches to therapy.
For me, psychology has never been about fitting people into boxes or assuming that one approach will work for everyone. It's about taking the time to understand you as a whole person, including your experiences, relationships, identity and the things that matter most to you.
Beyond the qualifications
My interest in psychology has never been purely academic. Long before I began my professional training, life had already taught me something about how much of what we carry is invisible to others, and how difficult it can be to find our footing when the world hasn't given us a steady place to stand.
My own life hasn't always been straightforward, and some of the experiences that have shaped me most have also been the most difficult. Whilst my clinical training provides the foundations of my practice, I bring something less easily captured in textbooks or qualifications: a personal understanding of life's difficulties, the ways our experiences shape us, and how hard it can sometimes be to find our way through them. These experiences have deepened my appreciation for just how complicated life can be, and how much it can mean to have someone who genuinely wants to understand.
I don't believe that being a psychologist means having all the answers or being immune to the struggles that bring people to therapy. We're all human, and I think there's something important about remembering that, whichever side of the therapy room we're sitting on.
How I work
My approach is integrative, which means I draw on different evidence-based psychological therapies rather than expecting you to fit into one particular model. I work in a trauma-informed and neuroaffirming way, adapting therapy to your needs, your pace and how you make sense of the world.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative process, but that doesn't mean leaving you to do all the talking or work everything out on your own. My style is warm, curious and compassionate, but I'm also honest and direct when I think it would be helpful. I'll ask questions, offer different perspectives and gently challenge patterns of thinking or behaviour that might be keeping you stuck. I will not shy away from difficult conversations, but neither will I rush you. Together, we will develop a shared understanding of what has brought you to therapy, and what may help things feel better.
Sometimes our work might involve understanding how past experiences have shaped the way you feel about yourself, other people or the world around you. At other times, it might be about finding practical ways to manage what you're going through, developing new skills or making changes in your life. Often, it's a combination of both.
I don't believe that therapy needs to follow a rigid structure or that everyone needs to arrive knowing exactly what they want to change. We can work that out together. What matters to me is that our sessions feel purposeful, that you have a genuine say in the direction of our work and that what we do feels meaningful to you.
Read more about my therapy here.
A little bit more about me
Outside of psychology, I'm a big animal lover and have developed a passion for dog training. I spend a fair amount of my free time with my dog, Hades, who certainly keeps me on my toes! I love spending time outdoors, exploring new places, discovering good food and enjoying the little things in life.
As much as I love psychology, it's only one part of who I am. I value meaningful relationships, good conversation, laughter and spending time with the people I love.
Let’s talk
I know that finding the right psychologist can feel daunting, especially if you've had experiences of not feeling understood or you're unsure what you need from therapy.
You don't need to have everything figured out before getting in touch, and you don't need to find the perfect words to explain what you're going through.
If you think we might be a good fit, I'd love to hear from you. We can have an initial conversation about what's brought you here, what you're hoping for and whether working together feels right.