My name is Dr. Kumar Birch and I am a clinical psychologist licensed in the UK (PYL37804).  I have over 15 years of experience in Mental Health and have worked across the human life-span in:

• Acute adult inpatient services
• Adult community based services
• Early intervention services
• Forensic Services
• Child and adolescent services
• Chronic pain services
• Services for Elders
• Clinical research   

I am experienced at working with individuals, family units, systems and consulting with professionals groups.  I possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Social Anthropology from Brunel University London, a Post graduate Dipoloma in Mental Health Practice from Middlesex University London and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of East London.

As a clinical psychologist I am trained and proficient in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy and Solutions Based Therapy. All of which are undergirded by Trauma Informed Systemic approaches that are useful in working with:

• Anxiety
• Anger
• Bereavement
• Behavioural and Emotional changes in children and young people 
• Difficulty in building and sustaining relationships
• Cultural disconnect
• Experiences of discrimination and marginalisation
• Identity Exploration
• Issues with self-esteem
• Low mood
• Trauma and Loss

My Practice is regulated by The Health and Care Professions Council and I am a member of the British Psychological Society.

Availability: 
Feel free to submit a booking using the online calander. Please note that I am able to offer limited evening and weekend sessions. For further information please submit your enquiries about using the contact form.
  
The initial 25 mins consultation is free.