Dr Richard Doherty

Dr Richard Doherty is a highly specialist Clinical Psychologist, experienced in delivering CBT, ACT and Mindfulness therapy for a range of physical and psychological difficulties. In his NHS role he works at UCLH, and privately he is the clinical director for 'Dr Richard Doherty & Associates', 'The Sleep Therapist' and 'A Quiet Space: anxiety and stress clinic'.

Dr Doherty Completed his Honours Degree (first class) in Psychology from the University of London. He then went on to obtain a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and a further Diploma in CBT Therapy, awarded with Distinction. He works with a wide range of issues, including treating all types of sleep conditions, anxiety, work-related stress, depression, and physical health conditions including chronic pain and migraine. Prior to founding 'The Sleep Therapist' in 2017, he was the lead psychologist for the complex sleep service at Guy's Hospital.

As well as his NHS and private work, he currently teaches on the Oxford University Clinical Doctorate course on 'CBT and advanced interventions', and the Royal Holloway CBT course.

• Work-related stress, personal relationship stress, insomnia, ibs, tinnitus, pain, migraine, anxiety and depression treated using
• A) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• B) Acceptance and commitment Therapy (ACT)
• C) Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR)
• D) Stress and threat reduction therapy (STRT)

Insomnia (and other sleep conditions)

Work-Related stress

Migraine 

Pain

Anxiety (Health, social, general)

PTSD

OCD

Panic

Relationship difficulties

Problems with decision making

Depression

Trauma