Desiree

Dr Desiree Scarpellini

Chartered Psychologist

Competent and compassionate psychologist with over 10 years' experience. I offer Online Therapy.

About Me

With over a decade of experience, I offer a compassionate and understanding space where you can explore your concerns. I help individuals navigate life's challenges, drawing on my extensive background to offer tailored support. My online therapy approach provides flexibility, allowing you to access competent guidance conveniently from your own space. This makes therapy accessible to those seeking support from anywhere, fitting into busy lives.

Approach

Sessions move at a steady, practical pace, balancing compassionate listening with concrete steps so you feel understood and able to act. I meet adults and couples in London and remotely in English, shaping each session to fit your time and rhythm. I use focused reflection, short mindfulness practices and clear feedback to untangle worries, improve communication and address sexual concerns, offering brief between-session tasks to test what works. This way of working suits people who want competent, empathetic guidance paired with practical tools.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Philosophy

    A therapeutic approach that uses philosophical inquiry to explore questions of meaning, ethics, identity, and how to live a good life.

  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Chartered Psychologist

    A psychologist who has achieved chartered status from a professional body, confirming advanced training and competence.

Qualifications


London Metropolitan University

Registrations


British Psychological Society Chartered (BPS CPsychol); Associate Fellow of British Psychological Society (AFBPsS); UK Health and Care Professions Council Registered (HCPC Reg.PYL30687); British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy Registered Member (MBACP

BPS Chartered, Division of Counseling Psychologist (CoP Mem. No: 170347); Registrant on the HCPC Register of Practitioner Psychologists (Reg: PYL30687) Registrant on the BACP Register of Counsellors and Therapists (Reg: 379331)

Service Area


DR Desiree Scarpellini Psychology Services

In-person & Online

Kensington

London, Greater London

United Kingdom