Dr Natalie Kanakam

Dr. Natalie Kanakam is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with a unique career trajectory that began in management consulting before transitioning into clinical practice. She holds a first-class honours degree in Psychology and earned her PhD in the neuropsychology of eating disorders from the prestigious Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. Over the course of her 15-year career, Dr. Kanakam has held senior clinical and managerial positions within the NHS, notably serving as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Her clinical foundation was built at world-renowned institutions, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Maudsley Hospital.

In her therapeutic work, Natalie is known for a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach. She utilises an integrative framework, expertly drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to meet the specific needs of each client. Her practice is deeply collaborative, focusing on helping both adults and young people achieve meaningful, lasting change and enhanced psychological well-being.

Dr. Kanakam’s clinical expertise is broad, working across all ages. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, panic, and stress, as well as complex presentations such as emotional or relationship difficulties, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder. She also provides dedicated support for issues surrounding gender and sexuality. Beyond mental health, she has significant experience supporting those with physical health challenges, including chronic pain, cancer, and auto-immune conditions. Furthermore, she is highly skilled in diagnosing and supporting neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Kanakam is a respected academic and contributor to the field. She has held academic roles at UCL and King’s College London and is a published author of several research papers, book chapters, and articles. She also shares her expertise with the wider public through various media publications.

Qualifications

· University of East London, London, U.K. Clinical Psychology Doctorate (NHS funded course) 2020

· King’s College London, London, U.K., PhD in Eating disorders and Neuropsychology (Medical Research Council Scholarship), 2012

· Brunel University, Uxbridge, U.K., BSc in Psychology (First Class Honours), 2007