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Dr Omar Cummins

MA (Oxon); MSc (Brunel); DClinPsy (UCL); PgDip CBT (KCL)

Psychologist

26 years of experience

Harpenden Herts, AL51PU

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3 connections in healthcare

5

/5

(18 reviews)

26 years of experience

Harpenden Herts, AL51PU

(+1 more)

3 connections in healthcare

Areas of expertise

Anxiety Disorder
10
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
7
Relationship Issues
4

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About Dr Omar Cummins

Dr Omar Cummins is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with 26 years’ experience working with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or impacted by difficult life experiences wanting more than short-term symptom relief. He offers in-person therapy in Harpenden and online sessions across the UK, providing a calm, thoughtful space for depth-focused psychological work.

Omar’s private practice, Amwell Spring, is grounded in the idea of helping people move from psychological distress toward greater stability, clarity, and a more fulfilling way of living. His approach is collaborative and formulation-led, helping clients understand the patterns that underpin anxiety, trauma responses, burnout, and long-standing emotional difficulties. This work is particularly suited to individuals who want to develop greater emotional resilience, self-understanding, and a more stable sense of direction in their lives.

Drawing on extensive experience in both the NHS and private practice, Omar integrates EMDR, Schema Therapy, and third-wave cognitive approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy. Therapy is carefully tailored to the individual rather than delivered as a one-size-fits-all model, allowing for both meaningful short-term stabilisation and deeper, longer-term change where appropriate.

Omar holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has undertaken advanced postgraduate training in CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, and Clinical Neuropsychology. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, and is fully accredited with both EMDR UK and the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

Initial Consultation & Funding

Prospective clients are welcome to request a complimentary 20-minute mini consultation via Omar's website: www.amwellspring.co.uk. This brief conversation offers an opportunity to discuss what you are looking for, ask questions, and consider whether his approach is the right fit for your needs.

Omar primarily works with self-funding clients. Inusurance-funded (PMI) work is welcome but limited and subject to availability.


Subspecialties

  • Neuropsychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Practitioner psychology

Areas of expertise

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Anxiety Disorder
10
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
7
Relationship Issues
4
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
4
Low Self-Esteem
3
Occupational Burnout
2
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
2
Schema Therapy
2
Mindfulness Focused Techniques
2
Social Anxiety
2
Low Mood
2
Depression
1
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
1
Phobias
1
Sleep Disorders
1
Psychological Therapies
1
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
1
Grief Therapy
1
Health Anxiety
1
Trauma
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)
Borderline Personality Disorder
Mood Disorders
Video Consultation
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Solution Focused Therapy
Asperger Syndrome
Mindfulness
Bipolar Disorder
Life Coaching
Tiredness (Fatigue)
Anger Management
Binge Eating Disorder
Talk Therapy
Executive Coaching
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Stress Management
Leadership
Adjustment Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Integrative Psychotherapy
Stress
Shame & Self-Worth
Post Natal Depression (PND)
Work Stress
Panic Disorder
Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Work Performance
LGBTQ+ Issues
Counselling
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Registered with

British Psychological Society

No. 130490

EMDR Association UK and Ireland

No. 174734

Health Care and Professional Council

No. PYL04530

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

No. 160308


Education

University of Oxford

Experimental Psychology

Graduated 2000

Brunel University Uxbridge

Applied Psychology

Graduated 2004

University College London, University of London

Clinical Psychology

Graduated 2007

King's College London, University of London

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Graduated 2009

University of Bristol

Clinical Neuropsychology

Graduated 2021


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Self-pay only
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Cigna
  • AXA Health

Fees

  • New appointment

    £135
  • Follow-up appointment

    £135
*May vary on location

Locations

The Southdown Clinic

136a Southdown Road, Harpenden Herts, United Kingdom, AL51PU

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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
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Monday - Friday
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Amwell Spring Psychology

136a Southdown Road, Harpenden, United Kingdom, AL5 1PU

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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
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Video consultation

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
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Sunday

Areas of expertise

Anxiety Disorder
10
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
7
Relationship Issues
4

Contact

Reviews

5
verified patient
24 Sep 2026

Dr Omar was very honest, approachable and friendly. He made visits easy to attend and also gave me some great resources which was an additional help. Couldn’t recommend him highly enough.

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5
verified patient
15 Sep 2026

Over the past four months Dr. Cummins has been an exceptional help across a number of topics related to my personal and professional life. He is always incredibly positive and uplifting, but not afraid to softly challenge and unpack deeper meaning behind near-term feelings and emotions. I found his professional techniques very helpful and explorative and felt like he was able to accurately assess not only where I was running into complications, but more importantly help suggest potential 'next steps' in order to move through them. He is incredbily articulate and a fantastic communicatore. I would highly recommend Dr. Cummins!

5
verified patient
15 Sep 2026

I began working with Dr Omar at the start of the year. Although I was in a high-profile role, beneath the surface I was struggling with anxiety, stress, burnout, feeling disconnected from my family, and a constant sense of low mood. Through our sessions, Dr Omar helped me unpack my experiences and understand that unresolved childhood trauma was holding me back from living fully and being my authentic self. I highly recommend the EMDR course. At first, it felt daunting and uncertain, but after a few sessions it helped me open up, process underlying memories, and gain a clearer sense of direction. Dr Omar is brilliant. He has a calm approach, helps you open up, and is excellent at drawing meaningful conclusions from difficult situations. Dr Omar has genuinely turned my life around, and I will always be grateful. I highly recommend him.

5
verified patient
15 Sep 2026

My sessions with Dr Omar have massively helped me overcome the generalised anxiety disorder I had been suffering from for a number of years. Dr Omar was kind, understanding and empathetic. Through the sessions he suggested a number of coping mechanisms which have really helped me and I am able to use as a tool box to cope with stressful situations in my life. I am now sleeping much better and am more present in my life with my family. I found the EMDR sessions really useful for putting to bed some past experiences that were playing a part in my anxiety and would recommend others to try this technique. Overall I am a much happier, confident, less stressed, less worried person for having worked with Dr Omar. I just wish I had met him sooner!

5
verified patient
17 Aug 2026

Very professional and easy to talk to. Omar helped me through a tough time I was going through and gave me the tools to manage everything. I’m very grateful.

5
verified patient
30 Jul 2026

I came to see Dr Omar after a period of burnout which led to feelings of disconnection and demotivation. Throughout the process Omar has been an excellent listener, offering practical advice and techniques that have helped work through several issues I was having. I feel much calmer at a deep level while having better understanding and compassion for myself, and have a set of techniques I can use in future when needed.

5
verified patient
29 Jul 2026

Dr Cummins was a fantastic help throughout my treatment of post traumatic stress using EMDR. He is very professional and patient-focussed, and I would highly recommend.

5
verified patient
01 Jul 2026

I reached to Omar during an extremely traumatic incident in my life. Over the past 20 sessions, I found someone who is so authentic, caring and sympathetic to my situation. Together we have worked through so many elements of traumatic grief and how to move forward in a kind and empathetic way. He has taught me valuable strategies on how to cope with traumatic grief and has given me hope for the future. I will genuinely miss our sessions as I found them incredibly useful and valuable.

5
verified patient
19 Jun 2026

When I first came to Dr Omar, my health anxiety was having a major impact on my day-to-day life. Through his support, guidance, and EMDR therapy, I was able to process past experiences that were contributing to my anxiety and develop much healthier ways of managing it. The progress I have made has been life-changing, and I now feel far more confident, resilient, and able to move forward with my life. I am incredibly grateful for Dr Omar’s help and support throughout my journey and would encourage anyone struggling with anxiety to take the first step and seek Dr Omar’s support.

5
verified patient
30 Apr 2026

My most recent visit with Dr Cummins was great as usual.

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Dr Omar Cummins's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 18 reviews.

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Dr Omar Cummins speaks English

Where is Dr Omar Cummins located?

Dr Omar Cummins primarily practices at The Southdown Clinic, located at 136a Southdown Road, Harpenden Herts, United Kingdom, AL51PU
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