Dr Sinem Tekes (DClinPsy, PgDip, MSc, BSc)
Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist
Adult Mental Health, Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Hello my name is Sinem and I am a Clinical Psychologist offer remote/online therapy only. Prior to my training I worked with children with autism and trained in techniques of Applied Behaviour Analysis. I completed my doctoral training at The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London and have also undertaken postgraduate training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist. I offer remote therapy online.
I have over 10 years experience of working within the NHS in a variety of settings including adult and child mental health services, health psychology and neuropsychological services (assessment and rehabilitation).
I am also fluent in Swedish.
My main specialism involves delivering evidence-based cognitive behaviour therapy to a range of difficulties including depression, general anxiety, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, OCD, panic, health anxiety and phobias including emetophobia. In addition to CBT, I use compassion focused therapy to help people develop a kinder approach to their difficulties.
I am passionate about helping people understand what is keeping their difficulties going, learning skills to overcome them and to live a life that is meaningful to them. I believe that working together and forming a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to gaining positive outcomes and reaching therapy goals. I am friendly, warm and laid back and endevaour to help my clients feel supported throughout their therapy journey.
I am fully registered with the Health Care Professional Council as a Registered Clinical Psychologist: PYL35344
Research
My research interest has mainly focused on aspects related to improving access to psychological therapy services. Furthermore my doctoral thesis looked at the impact of activity levels and stigma in a group of young people with unusual experiences.
Hibberd, C., Charman, T., Bhatoa, R. S., Tekes, S., Hedderly, T., Gringras, P., & Robinson, S. (2020). Sleep difficulties in children with Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorders: a systematic review of characteristics and associated factors. Sleep, 43(6), zsz308.
Bellesi, G., Jeraj S., Manley, J., Tekes, S., Basit, H., & McNulty, N. (2020). Why do Black Caribbean women benefit less from talking therapies? A pilot study in an inner London IAPT service. Clinical Psychology Forum, 326.
Yiend, J., Lee, J. S., Tekes, S., Atkins, L., Mathews, A., Vrinten, M., & Shergill, S. (2013). Modifying interpretation in a clinically depressed sample using 'Cognitive Bias Modification-Errors': A double blind randomised controlled trial. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 37, 1-14.
I have over 10 years experience of working within the NHS in a variety of settings including adult and child mental health services, health psychology and neuropsychological services (assessment and rehabilitation).
I am also fluent in Swedish.
My main specialism involves delivering evidence-based cognitive behaviour therapy to a range of difficulties including depression, general anxiety, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, OCD, panic, health anxiety and phobias including emetophobia. In addition to CBT, I use compassion focused therapy to help people develop a kinder approach to their difficulties.
I am passionate about helping people understand what is keeping their difficulties going, learning skills to overcome them and to live a life that is meaningful to them. I believe that working together and forming a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to gaining positive outcomes and reaching therapy goals. I am friendly, warm and laid back and endevaour to help my clients feel supported throughout their therapy journey.
I am fully registered with the Health Care Professional Council as a Registered Clinical Psychologist: PYL35344
Research
My research interest has mainly focused on aspects related to improving access to psychological therapy services. Furthermore my doctoral thesis looked at the impact of activity levels and stigma in a group of young people with unusual experiences.
Hibberd, C., Charman, T., Bhatoa, R. S., Tekes, S., Hedderly, T., Gringras, P., & Robinson, S. (2020). Sleep difficulties in children with Tourette syndrome and chronic tic disorders: a systematic review of characteristics and associated factors. Sleep, 43(6), zsz308.
Bellesi, G., Jeraj S., Manley, J., Tekes, S., Basit, H., & McNulty, N. (2020). Why do Black Caribbean women benefit less from talking therapies? A pilot study in an inner London IAPT service. Clinical Psychology Forum, 326.
Yiend, J., Lee, J. S., Tekes, S., Atkins, L., Mathews, A., Vrinten, M., & Shergill, S. (2013). Modifying interpretation in a clinically depressed sample using 'Cognitive Bias Modification-Errors': A double blind randomised controlled trial. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 37, 1-14.