Dr. Sara Chaudry

Dr. Sara Chaudry is a highly experienced Consultant Counselling Psychologist and an accomplished academic, holding dual roles as the Practice Development and Clinical Standards Lead and Programme Director at City, University of London. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society, bringing extensive expertise in clinical practice, supervision, consulting, and coaching. Her diverse psychological interests span across NHS, corporate, private, educational, and charitable sectors, allowing her to work with a wide range of clients, including adults, couples, adolescents, and teams.

Dr. Chaudry’s approach to therapy is both integrative and tailored, recognising the uniqueness of each client’s psychological needs. She addresses a wide array of mental health issues, from brief, solution-focused interventions to more complex, in-depth treatments that require long-term psychological support. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), incorporating mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion-focused approaches. Additionally, she draws from psychodynamic and schema therapy models to provide a holistic, personalised treatment plan for each client.

Sara’s work extends to consulting with individuals and teams in corporate environments, as well as supporting adolescents and young people in educational settings. She has extensive experience working with creative individuals, having supported dancers at the Royal Ballet School and launched a dedicated therapy service at Istituto Marangoni, a renowned global school for fashion, art, and design. Her ability to connect with creative minds and address their unique challenges has made her a sought-after expert in the field.

In her work on appearance-related issues, Dr. Chaudry collaborates with leading surgeons to provide specialist psychological assessments for patients considering surgical treatments. These assessments offer patients a valuable opportunity to discuss pre-surgery concerns, ensuring they are fully supported throughout their journey.

As Programme Director for the Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Psychology at City, University of London, she plays a vital role in shaping future psychologists. She also serves as a Research Supervisor for doctoral students, overseeing a broad range of qualitative research studies. 

With a compassionate, client-centred approach and a deep commitment to both clinical practice and academic advancement, Dr. Sara Chaudry remains at the forefront of psychological practice, offering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of her clients and advancing the field of counselling psychology through her teaching and research.