Dr Imogen Kearns – Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Imogen Kearns – Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Imogen Kearns – Clinical Psychologist – London leads Harwood Child Psychology’s specialist services for parents and families. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of East London after completing an MSc in Developmental Psychology. Moreover, she brings over fifteen years of clinical experience across NHS, third‑sector, and research settings. Consequently, she grounds every session in developmental psychology, which helps families understand emotional and behavioural difficulties through the lens of a child’s temperament and stage of growth. Furthermore, Imogen applies a non‑blaming, compassionate stance that draws on her own experience as a parent and step‑parent. As a result, clients find both warmth and authenticity in her approach.

Dr Kearns integrates diverse therapeutic models to transform family interactions and to address patterns of conflict or “stuckness.” Additionally, she has specialist training in EMDR, which she uses to help adults process distressing memories, attachment trauma, and phobias. She also excels in supporting parents of children with neurodevelopmental conditions—including Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD—and in guiding families through physical or learning disabilities from infancy onward. Meanwhile, Imogen serves as a service lead in an NHS Women’s Health and Perinatal team, where she supports new parents facing a wide range of mental health challenges. Consequently, she translates best practices from public services directly into her private practice at Harwood.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr Kearns shares her expertise through teaching. She lectures on the Developmental Psychology and Clinical Practice MSc at the Anna Freud Centre and on Clinical Psychology Doctorate programmes. Therefore, she remains at the cutting edge of research while valuing input from the families she serves.

Services

• Parenting Support & Consultation
  Guides caregivers through challenges around boundaries, emotional regulation, and relationship dynamics via tailored coaching sessions.

• Neurodevelopmental Parent Workshops
  Delivers group workshops that equip parents to understand and manage Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD in the family context.

• EMDR for Trauma & Attachment
  Applies Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing to help adults process traumatic memories related to perinatal experiences or earlier life events.

• Family Interaction Therapy
  Integrates systemic and narrative techniques to transform communication patterns and reduce conflict in family units.

• Perinatal Mental Health Support
  Offers evidence‑based interventions for mothers and partners experiencing anxiety, depression, or adjustment difficulties in early parenting.

• Developmental Formulation & Planning
  Conducts comprehensive assessments to map a child’s developmental profile and to recommend personalized support strategies.

• Secure Remote Consultations
  Provides flexible online sessions via an encrypted video platform to accommodate busy family schedules.

• Clinical Supervision & Training
  Supervises trainee psychologists and delivers bespoke workshops on developmental and trauma‑informed practices.

Additional Information

Harwood Child Psychology operates four London clinics—in Hampstead Garden Suburb, Harley Street, Chiswick, and King’s Cross—and offers secure remote consultations for maximum accessibility. Moreover, the practice employs a protected online portal where families complete pre‑session questionnaires and maintain digital symptom diaries. Consequently, clinicians focus appointment time entirely on therapeutic work rather than paperwork.

Furthermore, Imogen and her colleagues convene weekly multidisciplinary case‑review meetings, which bring together psychologists, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. As a result, each care plan benefits from diverse expertise and the latest evidence‑based guidance. In addition, Harwood hosts periodic community workshops on topics such as positive behaviour support and emotional regulation. Therefore, caregivers gain practical tools and build supportive peer networks beyond clinic walls.

Ultimately, we invite you to book an initial consultation with Dr Imogen Kearns – Clinical Psychologist – London at Harwood Child Psychology. Let her specialist experience in neurodevelopmental parent support and family therapy guide your journey toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well‑being. Take the first step today by arranging your personalised support pathway.