Dr. Joanne Spoors

Dr. Joanne Spoors pursued her medical education at Guys and St Thomas’ medical school, earning her qualification in 2001. Her journey in psychiatry began with training at Guys, Kings, and St Thomas’, leading to her membership in the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2007. Following this, she gained valuable experience at The Maudsley Hospital and the Winchester Mother and Baby Psychiatric Unit. Her training continued in general adult psychiatry in the North East of England and Hampshire.

Dr. Spoors has developed a specialisation in perinatal psychiatry, accumulating over a decade of experience in both inpatient and outpatient care for perinatal mental health. Her practice focuses on providing consultations for individuals and families at various stages of pregnancy and early parenthood. She is committed to delivering evidence-based care through collaborative assessment processes, working closely with patients to develop personalised treatment plans. Additionally, she offers mental health birth planning services, particularly for those with pre-existing mental health conditions or previous birth trauma.

Since 2018, Dr. Spoors has served as the Clinical Lead of the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Perinatal Service. She holds the position of Lead Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist with the Hampshire, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight, and Farnham Community Perinatal Mental Health Team. She is also actively involved with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Maternal Mental Health Service, specialising in birth trauma support.

In addition to her clinical roles, she is trained as a Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) practitioner and an Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. She has a particular interest in women’s mental health, focusing on the impact of hormones on mood disorders and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).

Dr. Spoors is affiliated with several professional organisations, including the General Medical Council, the Royal College Psychiatrists, and the Association for Video Interaction Guidance UK.