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Dr Esther Hansen is a consultant clinical psychologist currently practising at London Scar Clinic.

As well as this Dr Hansen also has a NHS practice which is based at the plastic and reconstructive surgery department of the Royal Free Hospital, where she leads a small team of psychologists. Dr Hansen specialises in the areas of reconstructive surgery, chronic health conditions and body image.

Dr Hansen provides patients with psychological treatment for individuals concerned about their appearance (including scars) or experience difficulties related to the event that may have led to an altered appearance, including anxiety, low mood and post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr Hansen also provides psychological evaluation to help other practitioners understand the expectations a person may have of a particular intervention and the psychological benefit they may derive. She also supports and provides treatment to individuals with chronic health conditions.

Dr Hansen sits on the London Cancer skin cancer board and frequently lectures both psychologists and other health professionals. She has also published in these areas.

• Phychological treatment

• Reconstructive surgery,
• Chronic health conditions
• Body image