About Us | Sandra Mtandabari
Sandra Mtandabari
I am member of the British Psychological Society and a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professionals Council. I bring more that 25 years of experience in the field of mental health, working across the life span with children and families, couples, adolescents and adults and groups.
I have clinical experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds in the National Health Service (NHS), Ministry of Defence (MOD), Police Forces, Non-Government Organisations (NGO) and Charites such as Save the Children, Voluntary Sector and in Private Practice.
I have a particular interest in trauma work, and was involved with the response team supporting the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire in London in 2018. I have also volunteered with Victim Support and worked with Vulnerable children in Africa. I also offer expert witness services.
I have an interest in the effects of the diaspora experience, and facilitate ‘Stranger in a Strange Land’ workshops exploring the effects of migration on psyche and spirit to promote wellbeing. I work with a holistic approach incorporating spirituality in therapy. I work with Christian organizations, to promote an holistic approach to the lived experience.
My approach to therapeutic practice is integrative, informed by cognitive behavioural, schema and existential models, also incorporating systemic principles & motivational interviewing techniques. As an integrative practitioner, I endeavour to work with a holistic approach, to ensure all the existential dimensions (psychological, physical, social & spiritual) are addressed at the assessment and treatment of clients.
Qualifications & Training
Post Masters Diploma in Existential Counselling Psychology,
Regent's School of Psychotherapy & Psychology (Regents University)
Masters in Counselling Psychology,
Regent's School of Psychotherapy & Psychology (Regents University)
BSc Hons Psychology University of East London
Foundations in CBT, Hertfordshire University
Certificate CPT- Trauma
Professional Credentials
Chartered with and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society
Division of Counselling Psychology
Member of the Crisis Disaster & Trauma Section
Member of the Black & Asian Counselling Psychology Group