Dr Sarah Oliver – Senior Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Sarah Oliver – Senior Clinical Psychologist – London

Dr Sarah Oliver – Senior Clinical Psychologist – London combines extensive NHS leadership with private practice expertise at Harwood Child Psychology. She earned her BA in Psychology at the University of Sussex before completing an MSc in Applied Child Psychology at Kingston University. Subsequently, she achieved her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hertfordshire in 2015. During her NHS tenure, she led both inpatient and outpatient CAMHS teams, where she designed and evaluated programmes for anxiety, obsessive‑compulsive disorder, and trauma. Consequently, she brings a robust blend of clinical precision and compassionate care to every family she supports.

Furthermore, Dr Oliver specialises in adapting evidence‑based therapies—such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy for Adolescents (IPT‑A), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)—to meet the needs of neurodiverse young people. Moreover, she integrates digital outcome‑tracking tools to monitor progress in real time, which ensures that interventions remain responsive and effective. As a result, clients experience clear feedback and sustained support throughout their therapeutic journey.

In addition to her clinical roles, Sarah contributes to the profession through teaching and supervision. She regularly lectures on the Clinical Psychology Doctorate programme at her alma mater and supervises trainee psychologists within her NHS trust. Therefore, her practice at Harwood benefits from cutting‑edge research and a commitment to nurturing the next generation of clinicians.

Services

• Anxiety Treatment
  Provides targeted CBT and ACT sessions that equip children and adolescents with coping strategies and resilience skills.

• OCD & Trauma Therapy
  Delivers Exposure and Response Prevention alongside trauma‑focused interventions to reduce compulsions and process adverse experiences.

• Depression & Low Mood Support
  Utilises Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and CBT approaches to foster self‑compassion and restore emotional balance.

• Family & Systemic Consultation
  Applies IPT‑A and systemic frameworks to strengthen family relationships and improve communication patterns.

• Neurodiverse Support
  Adapts therapy for autistic and ADHD presentations with personalised engagement strategies and sensory‑aware techniques.

• School Refusal & Transition Support
  Designs graded re‑engagement plans and liaises with educators to ensure a smooth return to school environments.

• Anger Management
  Teaches DBT‑informed emotion‑regulation skills to help young people manage frustration and enhance interpersonal functioning.

• Sleep & Daily Routine Interventions
  Integrates behavioural strategies to establish healthy sleep hygiene and daily scheduling for improved well‑being.

• Selective Mutism Support
  Implements graded exposure with narrative methods to rebuild verbal confidence in social and academic settings.

• Life Change & Bereavement Counseling
  Offers compassionate support for families navigating bereavement, separation, or major life transitions.

Additional Information

Harwood Child Psychology hosts weekly multidisciplinary case‑review meetings, where psychologists, psychiatrists, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists share insights. Consequently, each care plan benefits from collective expertise and the very latest evidence‑based guidance.

Moreover, the practice operates four London clinics—Hampstead Garden Suburb, Harley Street, Chiswick, and King’s Cross—and offers secure remote consultations via an encrypted online portal. Families complete pre‑consultation questionnaires and digital symptom diaries in advance. Therefore, Dr Oliver focuses each appointment on core clinical work rather than administration.

In addition, interactive therapy rooms feature calming décor and sensory resources, which help young clients engage comfortably. The clinic also hosts community workshops on emotional regulation, positive behaviour support, and school transitions. These events empower caregivers with practical strategies and foster supportive peer networks beyond clinic walls.

We invite you to book an initial consultation with Dr Sarah Oliver – Senior Clinical Psychologist – London at Harwood Child Psychology. Let her specialist expertise guide your family toward clarity, confidence, and lasting well‑being. Take the first step today by arranging your personalised assessment and therapy pathway.