Sometimes life is tough. Sometimes we face challenges on our journey. Sometimes we need somewhere to go and talk about the difficulties or help with sorting things out. Sometimes we need a map or a guide, or just a companion to walk with us through the tough times.
Talking to an experienced, knowledgable Clinical Psychologist can help.
We have more than 30 years experience working with babies, children, young people, young adults and parents. We’re a safe and steady journey companion and can help you find your way.
“Life isn’t always about waiting for the storm to pass. Sometimes it is about learning to dance in the rain”
– Vivian Greene
We are a small practice of experienced, caring, thoughtful Chartered Clinical Psychologists. We have more than 25 years experience working with children and families.
Clinical Psychologists are trained to doctoral level on an NHS training programme. We know our theories, lots about feelings and a bunch of strategies. But more than that, we focus on the quality of relationships we build with young people and families.
Getting young people on board and feeling like they have some control over their feelings and their lives is key to helping them develop strategies to deal with the challenges they face.
We offer therapy for children and young people, parents and families and professional liaison with schools and colleges.
We use a variety of models including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion focused therapy (CFT).
We offer support to parents struggling to manage behaviour and to young people managing anxiety, stress, school pressure, life struggles and low mood. We work with the whole team around a child so will often talk with schools about how to best support young people.
Our main focus is on building positive relationships through which change is possible. Parents and young people who have seen us always rate us really highly – the service we provide matters to us.
Update: December 2025:
We do have a waiting list for therapy which is moving steadily. Whilst we cannot see you immediately for therapy, the wait should not be too long. We only have a very short wait for ASC/ASD assessments.
Please do contact us if you and your family are experiencing challenges and we will support you as soon as we are able. Please also note that we have a location criteria, which requires families to live within 10 miles of our practice for therapy. There is no location criteria for ASD/ASC assessments.
Now and always take care of yourself when you can and know that you don’t have to walk this path alone. Best wishes, Ellie, Holly, Anna, Liz, , Gemma and Carmel.
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Dr Ellie Atkins started Headspace Guildford in 2011 & the practice has grown to be well renowned, offering support, therapy & training.
Do you have any questions about our practice? Would it be helpful to talk to us? Email psychologyheadspaceguildford@gmail.com
Equality for all & care for people & the world are central to our practice values.
Our clinic times are currently:
- Monday morning with Dr Liz Beckingham
- Thursday morning with Dr Ellie Atkins
- Thursday afternoon/early evening with Dr Ellie Atkins
- Friday morning with Dr Ellie Atkins
- ASC assessment times vary depending on clinician and your availability
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