Meet Dr Kez Salaheddin,
Experienced Clinical Psychologist in Hertford
My Professional Background
Hello! I’m Dr Kez Salaheddin, a fully qualified Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered), working in the UK. My professional journey has taken me across the NHS and private sector, where I’ve had the privilege to work with a breadth of client groups from all walks of life. I now specialise in supporting adult clients (age 18 and over) seeking to overcome early attachment trauma, improve their interpersonal relationships, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing, through exploration, insight and change.
Having experienced life in diverse cultures myself, I am mindful of the unique background and personal journeys that clients bring to therapy. My approach is rooted in a genuine curiosity to understand you as a whole person that is beyond a clinical diagnosis. I am therefore committed to providing a safe space that is culturally sensitive and a place where you can bring all parts of yourself, without shame or judgement.
If you think I might be able to help, or you have any questions, head over to my FAQs or get in touch for an initial telephone consultation.
My Approach to Therapy
I offer an opportunity where you can untangle thoughts, feelings or experiences that feel distressing, or keep repeating themselves in an unhelpful way. Therapy is a space where you can begin to put words to experiences and move towards a life that feels more fulfilling and connected to those around you.
As a Clinical Psychologist my training enables me to draw upon a range of evidence-based therapies including Mindfulness, Systemic, Schema and Psychodynamic Therapy. However, I have a special interest in attachment-informed therapies, drawing on Psychodynamic and Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) models.
Being reflective, collaborative and establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship is fundamental to my approach as a Clinical Psychologist. I will not claim to be an expert in you, and nor do I offer a quick, superficial solution, to your personal struggles. However, my approach is embedded in providing a thoughtful and reflective space, where together we can work towards developing a deeper understanding of your internal struggles, interpersonal relationships, and how things have come to be for you.
Qualifications, Training & Experience
DClinPsy Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Registered with the Health & Care Professional Council)
BSc. Hons Neuroscience (University of Manchester)
PGDip in Psychology (University of Nottingham)
Practitioner Level Training in Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) from Anna Freud Center, London, along with specialist supervision.
Schema Therapy Training
15 years working in a range of Mental Health Services (Private sector, NHS Community and In-Patient services), with over 10 years working in NHS Secondary Care Adult Mental Health Teams in London and Hertfordshire.
Academic Publication
Identifying barriers to mental health help-seeking among young adults in the UK: a cross-sectional survey (Keziban Salaheddin & Barbara Mason), published in the British Journal of General Practice, (2016). Click Here To Read Article