Renata Harris

About me

Hello, I’m Renata -a Psychologist, Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapist, BPS Supervisor, and NeuroDirect-verified ADHD professional with over 20 years of clinical experience supporting adults and adolescents with neurodiversity and complex mental health difficulties.



My work is grounded in the belief that neurodivergent people do not need to become “more neurotypical” to heal or thrive , they need understanding, self-acceptance, and support that works with the way their mind and nervous system operate. I offer neurodiversity-affirming, holistic, relational, and trauma-informed therapy tailored to each individual’s unique needs.



Having worked within the NHS for over 15 years as a Psychology Lead in the NHS services, I have extensive experience supporting individuals with ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, eating disorders, obsessive rumination, addiction, low self-esteem, and relational difficulties. I also offer ADHD assessments and CBT-informed support for ADHD and autism.



I am trained across a range of therapeutic approaches including CBT, CBT-ED, MANTRA, SSCM, CAT, The Rewind Therapy, DBT, psychodynamic therapies, and PTSD-focused approaches, allowing me to adapt therapy flexibly and compassionately.



In my work with ADHD clients, I am particularly influenced by Dr. Gabor Maté’s understanding that ADHD is not simply about attention difficulties, but is also shaped by emotional sensitivity, chronic stress, attachment experiences, and the impact of feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed. My approach focuses on helping clients understand themselves more compassionately, regulate emotions more effectively, and move away from shame and burnout towards greater self-trust and resilience.

Training, qualifications & training

Experience

Experience: 



Over the 20 years, both in the NHS and within the voluntary and private sectors, I have gathered experience, expertise, proficiency and efficacy in NICE therapies, including CBT, CAT, DBT, systemic, psychodynamic, schema focused, gestalt, integrative, and trauma focused modalities for PTSD and complex PTSD. I have had substantial experience of working with a range of client groups across the whole life span, and within the context of brief, time limited and long-term therapy provision. I have extensive experience of leadership, management, supervising NHS staff , service evaluation and development, and liasing withotherservices/GPS

Qualifications & Training

Training & Qualifications: 



UKCP accredited Inter-Regional Residential ACAT Psychotherapy Degree-June 2019. CAT Psychotherapist

Post Graduate Diploma In Cognitive Analytic Therapy-Sheffield Hallam University-April 2017. CAT Practitioner

Postgraduate Diploma in the Practice of Counselling Psychology-Roehampton University, June 2007. Chartered Counselling Psychologist

Master of Science Degree in Counselling Psychology-University of Roehampton, July 2006

Bachelor of Science in Psychology-University of East London, 2000



I am highly skilled in complex and specialist mental health and ADHD diagnosistic psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment planning.

Fees

My fee per 60 minute therapy session is £ 130.

My fee for ADHD diagnostsic asssessment with full report is £ 1600.

Availability

I work Monday to Thursday from 9 am till 9 pm