About Us

At Shiel Psychological Services, we believe that every person’s story is unique and deserves to be heard with compassion, respect, and understanding. Our practice is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming space where people from all walks of life can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a supportive environment.

We recognize that each client brings their own cultural background, identity, and lived experience to therapy. We are committed to culturally sensitive care that respects and honours the diverse perspectives and traditions of our clients.

Our approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centred. We recognize that you are the expert on your own life. Our goal is to work with you to make meaningful changes, find clarity, and achieve personal growth. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or simply seeking greater self-understanding, we are here to support you every step of the way.

We integrate a variety of evidence-based models to create a customized plan that aligns with your goals and values. Our approach is flexible and adaptive, ensuring that you feel heard, validated, and respected at every stage of your journey. The therapy models we offer include:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Compassion focused therapy
Narrative Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Systemic Therapy
Mindfulness practices

At Shiel Psychological Services, we believe in building strong, trusting relationships with our clients and fostering a sense of connection and belonging. We are here to listen without judgment, to offer guidance with empathy, and to help you find the strength within yourself to navigate life’s challenges.

We invite you to reach out and start a conversation with us. Together, we can explore your concerns, celebrate your strengths, and create a path toward healing and growth.

The Team

The team

Dr Lisha Shiel (she/her)

Dr Shiel is a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years experience of working in the NHS. She is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and holds practitioner memberships with the Association of Clinical Psychologists- UK. Dr Shiel has a keen interest in the health of people of the Global majority and takes into account the how an individual's different identities (e.g. race, culture, sexuality) can influence people's experience of the world and relationships. She is a practitioner member with the Black, African and Asian Therapists Network.

Dr Shiel specialises in working with people who are experiencing psychological distress and/or relational difficulties that get in the way of living their preferred lives. These difficulties may be linked to traumatic experiences, difficult childhoods or more recent significant life events. She is trained in offering both brief and long term therapy to individuals and couples. Dr Shiel holds the assumption that people are the experts of their own lives and believes in taking a collaborative approach to address mental health difficulties.

Dr Shiel is experienced in working with:

Depression, low mood
Low self esteem
Shame
Generational trauma
Interpersonal difficulties
Social Phobia
Anxiety and panic attack
Complex Trauma
Post traumatic Stress
Stress and burnout

Dr Shiel is based in Plumstead, South London, UK, and offers in person and online sessions nationally and internationally. She is fluent in English and Malayalam and offers therapy in both languages.

Dr Shiel believes that having a safe and non judgemental space to understand your distress can help increase the sense of control and choice you have in life. You are welcome to contact her by email or using the contact form below for a free consultation.

Dr Tiffany Lau (she/her)

Dr Tiffany Lau is a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from University College London. She currently works in the NHS supporting adults with long-term health issues, including people with progressive and incurable conditions.

Dr Lau is passionate about helping people within their unique contexts, to deepen their understanding of their experiences and difficulties. She understands the importance of relationships and will work with her clients to improve their relationship with themselves and others, and work towards what matters to them in their lives.

Dr Lau uses an integrative and person-centred approach, and draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) in her therapeutic work.

Dr Lau is experienced working with a wide range of difficulties, including:

Depression
Anxiety
Low self-esteem
Existential distress
Supporting people with behavioural changes

Dr Lau offers remote individual therapy for adults aged 18 and over. She is fluent in English and Cantonese and offers therapy in both languages.

Dr Lau endeavours to meet people where they are, and provide support and guidance towards achieving their desired changes. She is committed to providing a safe and nurturing therapeutic space, and helping people transfer gains from this experience to other areas and relationships in their lives. You are welcome to contact her by email or using the contact form below for a free consultation.

Services

Assessment and Therapy

Supervision

Services

You are entitled to a free 30 minute consultation about your expectations for therapy. We can then arrange an initial meeting to discuss your needs and how therapy can help.

If you are a professional seeking a supervision then do get in touch to arrange a 30 minute call to discuss your hopes and expectations.