Our adult & child psychologists are able to assist you with a wide range of mental health problems.
Dr. Jenna Vyas-Lee
Clinic Director, Clinical Psychologist
My name is Jenna and I am a clinical psychologist. I completed my undergraduate degree in Chemistry at The University of Birmingham, I then went on to do a conversion course in Psychology. I then moved to London and completed a master’s degree in Mental Health Service and Population Research at The Institute of Psychiatry (part of King’s College London), and after that, I was lucky enough to go on to get my Clinical Doctorate at Salomons.
I grew up in Manchester in a really large, Indian and British family, and when I moved down to London after university I probably had the same idea as lots of other 20-something hopefuls looking for a bit of excitement and a change. I can’t believe I’m still here so many years later – I now live in South East London with my two little boys and my husband, Jordan.
Jordan Vyas-Lee
Clinic Director, CBT and EMDR Therapist
I’m Jordan. I fully enjoy helping people with psychological problems. In early adulthood, after studying for an Engineering degree I struggled with severe anxiety for a number of years, and eventually stepped forward for professional help. I fully understand how hard it feels to open up – unsure of what therapy involves and what exactly needs to be said; Perhaps even doubting that a therapist might be able to provide solutions.
I’ve since dedicated myself to learning how to provide the highest quality psychological therapy. Putting years of academic learning and professional practice into effect, I’m continually motivated by the idea of providing high quality, current and effective therapy. It’s a vision that I carried in mind throughout undergraduate and postgraduate studies at The University of Birmingham, King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), and University College London.
Kesta Desmond
Specialist Adult EMDR Therapist
Kesta is a warm and trusted expert in the field of trauma treatment. With a passion for improving well-being, Kesta specialises in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – a powerful therapy that treats trauma and related conditions at the emotional and subconscious levels; accessing areas of the mind that talk therapy is often unable to reach.
Beyond basic EMDR training, Kesta is further certified in expert EMDR methods – namely in attachment-based EMDR, in which she trained alongside World-leading expert Laurell Purnell. These further methods help with the resolution of difficulties rooted in dysfunctional key relationships in early childhood. Furthermore, the latest emerging breakthroughs in clinical treatment of trauma exist in the integration of ‘Internal Family Systems’ theory within EMDR therapy. This treatment allows the different psychological parts and ego states that exist within us all, to become active parts of a more rounded EMDR treatment. Kesta utilises these latest ideas in her work routinely.
Kesta holds a Psychology degree from the University of Birmingham and professionally trained at King’s College London, earning a postgraduate distinction. Since 2010, Kesta has gained extensive experience in various mental health settings, including the Maudsley Hospital and specialist adult mental health and trauma teams in London. Latterly operating privately and joining Kove in 2022.
Committed to continual improvement, Kesta has completed advanced trainings in both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. Known for a friendly, collaborative, and non-judgemental approach, Kesta ensures clients feel supported and understood, with the goal of helping clients gain new perspectives and make truly meaningful life changes.
Dunya Griffith-Aramesh
Senior CBT & EMDR Therapist
Seeking mental health support can be challenging, but with Dunya, you’re in compassionate and expert hands. With over 10 years of experience across the NHS, voluntary, and private sectors, Dunya specialises in delivering high-quality CBT and EMDR therapies. She’s dedicated to helping individuals overcome Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, various Anxiety disorders, Anger, Adjustment difficulties, and Parental Challenges, including perinatal issues.
Dunya’s holistic approach extends to those managing long-term health conditions like chronic pain, IBS/IBD, and diabetes, offering essential mental health support to navigate these challenges. Her extensive experience in the Perinatal Mental Health Team equips her to handle Birth Trauma, Maternal OCD, Tokophobia, and more with empathy and expertise.
As a BIPOC and Anti-Racist therapist, Dunya ensures her therapy is inclusive and culturally sensitive. She creates a welcoming, safe space for you to explore your past, set meaningful goals, and discover effective, personalised therapeutic strategies. With Dunya, embark on a modern, empathetic journey to well-being.
Felix Boardman
Assistant Psychologist
Meet Felix, a dedicated therapist with a warm, holistic, and modern approach to mental health. Felix’s passion for therapy began in his teenage years, driven by a desire to support loved ones through difficult experiences. This early motivation led him to pursue a first-class honours degree in psychology from the University of Bristol.
Felix’s diverse experience includes working with TellMi, a digital peer support app for young people aged 11–25, serving as a cognitive rehabilitation assistant at Brain Injury Specialist Services (BISS), and teaching sports resilience classes. These roles have underscored the importance of support, whether directly with individuals, through digital platforms, or by raising awareness.
Committed to making a positive impact, Felix combines his extensive knowledge and experience to provide compassionate and effective therapy. He is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their challenges and promoting overall well-being, continually striving to support and empower those he works with.
Robyn Saffer
Adolescent & Adult Specialist EMDR Therapist
Meet Robyn, a dedicated therapist who blends warmth, expertise, and a holistic approach to healing. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Robyn brings a wealth of experience working with individuals aged 11 to 25 and adults in various settings, from mental health services to schools.
Robyn’s therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding the profound impact of childhood experiences on adult life. She is highly trained in both standard EMDR and advanced Attachment Informed EMDR, ensuring a comprehensive and tailored approach to therapy. Her extensive training includes studies at the esteemed Metanoia Institute and the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in Psychological Therapies for children, young people, and families.
Robyn is passionate about creating a safe, trusting environment where clients feel empowered to explore and overcome negative thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. She combines a range of therapeutic techniques to facilitate positive change and personal growth. Additionally, she has received specialised training in Attachment Focused EMDR with Laurel Parnell, a world-renowned expert in developmental trauma.
With Robyn, you can expect a modern, empathetic, and effective therapeutic journey tailored to your unique needs.
Dr Emily Davies
Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist
Meet Dr. Emily Davies, a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to holistic, modern, and effective mental health care. Integral to the Autism, ADHD, and Neurodevelopmental Conditions service at Kove, Dr. Davies excels in understanding children’s unique developmental journeys, life experiences, and emotional well-being. Her warm, detailed conversations ensure a thorough diagnostic process, providing invaluable insights for accurate assessments.
Dr. Davies also offers psychological therapy, creating a safe, non-judgemental space for clients to explore their concerns. She uses an integrated approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, tailored to each individual’s needs.
Trained at the Institute of Neuroscience, Psychiatry, and Psychology, Dr. Davies holds specialist qualifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology. With over 10 years of experience at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, she has worked with diverse populations facing various challenges, from stress and anxiety to trauma and relationship difficulties.
Dr. Davies is committed to culturally sensitive and inclusive therapy, recognising the importance of understanding each client’s unique context and support networks. She believes in empowering clients to leverage their strengths, promoting better mental health and recovery.
Jemma Edmunds
Senior Child & Adolescent CBT Therapist
Meet Jemma, a highly-qualified Child Therapist dedicated to warm, holistic, and modern care. With a Psychology degree and a Master’s in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Jemma’s expertise is further enriched by postgraduate psychotherapy training from the prestigious Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London.
Jemma brings seven years of experience in children’s mental health, having worked on NHS inpatient wards and in community-based child psychology services. Currently, she is a skilled private child therapist at The Vyas-Lee Practice.
As a young clinician, Jemma blends youth with experience, making her relatable and effective in working with young people. She excels in understanding each unique adolescent’s story, maintaining a non-judgemental approach while fostering meaningful change.
Jemma’s positive and practical treatment style, rooted in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, equips children with coping skills and encourages active choices to enhance emotional well-being. Known for her excellence in evidence-based treatment, Jemma continually impacts her young clients’ lives in profound ways.
Dr Elise Draper
Child & Adolescent Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Elise Draper is a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to holistic and compassionate mental health care, centred around the client’s needs.
Working in the Autism, ADHD, and Neurodevelopmental Conditions service at Kove, Elise takes a real interest in understanding client’s unique developmental journeys, life experiences, and emotional well-being. Her warm, detailed conversations ensure a thorough diagnostic process, providing invaluable insights for accurate assessments.
Elise also offers psychological therapy and works in a collaborative and client focused way, understanding the importance of providing a compassionate and containing space for the people she works with. Elise uses an integrated approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, psychodynamic and systemic theories, tailored to each individual’s needs.
Elise completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Univeristy College London and has over ten years experience working in mental health services in the NHS, specialising in working with clients with complex difficulties and working with clients across the life-span.
Elise believes in providing clients with a non-judgemental space to work on the areas of their lives that are proving challenging and to empower clients to draw on their strengths, in order to move their lives forward in the direction that they wish to.
Chris Spanton
Specialist Adult EDMR Therapist
Chris Spanton is a European EMDR Association Accredited Practitioner with over 18 years’ experience treating Complex PTSD and related conditions. He has supported thousands of clients with developmental trauma, recurrent depression, psychosexual trauma, addiction, and relational issues. Chris is also an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (BABCP), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapist (DIT) trained at the Anna Freud Centre, and a CBT supervisor.
With a background in Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, and Psychosexual Health, he works with both the emotional and physical impacts of trauma, including chronic pain and medically unexplained symptoms. Alongside his work at Kove, Chris practices at a national specialist service for trauma-related physical health conditions.
He has held senior leadership roles, including Clinical Lead at Xyla, the UK’s largest provider of public talking therapies, and lectures on a national postgraduate programme training psychological therapists. His academic training includes King’s College London, UCL, the Anna Freud Centre, and the University of Essex.
Sophie Travis
Specialist Adult EMDR Therapist
Sophie is a Senior Psychotherapist and EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, with specialist training in the treatment of complex trauma, PTSD, and the impact of early attachment experiences. She works extensively with clients experiencing relational difficulties, problems with trust and self-esteem, and challenges around hypervigilance, dissociation, and low mood.
Her integrative, evidence-based approach offers a supportive and attuned space to make sense of difficult experiences and move towards greater safety and connection. Alongside her psychotherapy practice, Sophie continues to deepen her knowledge through advanced training in trauma-focused and attachment-informed approaches.
She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Plymouth and a Master’s in Psychotherapy from the University of Nottingham, and is a Senior Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Rebecca Edwards
Assistant Psychologist
Meet Rebecca, an Assistant Psychologist with a compassionate, client-centered approach to mental health. Rebecca’s interest in psychology began early, with a particular passion for working with children. This drive was strengthened throughout her undergraduate studies at Sussex University, where she developed a deep understanding of child development. Rebecca completed her degree in psychology, which laid the foundation for her future work in the mental health field.
Rebecca’s experience includes working as a Trauma Support Worker for Children and a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker, roles that have enhanced her understanding of the unique challenges children face. Her work focuses on providing tailored, evidence-based support to help children and young people navigate emotional difficulties.
Rebecca is committed to providing a safe, empathetic, and supportive space for children and families. She strives to make a positive impact by offering personalised care to help individuals thrive and grow.
Sophie Deuchar
Assistant Psychologist
Meet Sophie, an Assistant Psychologist at Kove Minds, who is passionate about supporting mental health and wellbeing. Sophie graduated with a First-class BSc in Psychology from the University of Nottingham.
Sophie has diverse experience with both children and adults. She was the director of a community garden project in Bulwell, Nottingham, where she worked with children to teach them about healthy eating and mental wellness thought gardening sessions and cooking classes. She also has valuable experience working with adults with brain injuries, focusing on patience, empathy, and a compassionate approach to rehabilitation.
With a solid academic background and practical experience, Sophie is committed to providing person-centred care that helps individuals overcome challenges, build resilience, and improve their wellbeing.
Inbar Sagiv
Specialist Adult EDMR Therapist
Inbar is an Integrative and Holistic Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 20 years of experience supporting adults, children, teenagers, and parents across a wide range of settings. Her approach is relational, collaborative, and trauma- and attachment-informed, creating a safe and supportive space where clients can bring whatever is needed for their healing.
Her work integrates traditional psychotherapy with creative methods, transpersonal perspectives, and body-based approaches. She also draws on advanced interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy, and Transforming Touch®—a safe, gentle, yet powerful touch-based practice. With children and young people, as well as the “child within,” she often incorporates creative and play-based approaches.
Inbar believes that every person holds the key to their own healing. She works closely alongside clients to co-create a therapy plan that feels right for them—adjusting the pace, focus, and methods as needed—while supporting deeper connection to self, others, and the world. She values the integration of body, mind, heart, and soul in therapy, seeing each as an essential part of the healing journey.
Inbar is a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Chris Spanton
Specialist Adult EDMR Therapist
Chris Spanton is a European EMDR Association Accredited Practitioner with over 18 years’ experience treating Complex PTSD and related conditions. He has supported thousands of clients with developmental trauma, recurrent depression, psychosexual trauma, addiction, and relational issues. Chris is also an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (BABCP), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapist (DIT) trained at the Anna Freud Centre, and a CBT supervisor.
With a background in Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, and Psychosexual Health, he works with both the emotional and physical impacts of trauma, including chronic pain and medically unexplained symptoms. Alongside his work at Kove, Chris practices at a national specialist service for trauma-related physical health conditions.
He has held senior leadership roles, including Clinical Lead at Xyla, the UK’s largest provider of public talking therapies, and lectures on a national postgraduate programme training psychological therapists. His academic training includes King’s College London, UCL, the Anna Freud Centre, and the University of Essex.
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