Dr Sara Tookey

Ph.D., DClinPsy, MA, BA, C.Psychol. (BPS), AFBPS, Registered Clinical Psychologist (HCPC), AFHE

Dr. Sara Tookey is the founder & director of True North Psychology, bringing 20 years of psychology experience across NHS, charity, academia and private sectors in the UK, USA, and India. She combines clinical practice with research, teaching, and organisational consultation.

Therapeutic Approach:

As an integrative therapist, Sara works across multiple evidence-based and modalities including CBT, CFT, EMDR, Existential Therapy, ACT, attachment-informed, and systemic approaches. Her style is open, collaborative, and deeply rooted in compassion.​

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Specialisms:

• "High-functioning" / High-masking neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism). Including neurodiversity-affirming assessment and tailored therapy for late-diagnosed and self-identifying adults with ADHD)

• Gender, sex and relationship diversity (incl. couples/relationship therapy for people in non-traditional relationship structures)

• Existential crises and life-transitions

• Anxiety and depression

• Bereavement, grief and loss

• Integration therapy for non-ordinary states of consciousness (incl. psychedelic integration).

• Physical health & illness (including cancer and palliative care)

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Current Employment:

• Founder & Director, True North Psychology Ltd.

• Head of Clinical Training, Online Therapy Platform (Embrace, India)

• Clinical Board Member, Albert Labs

• Honorary Therapist of Psychedelic Clinical Research Trials, King's College London IoPPN

• Clinical Supervisor and Organisational Consultant​

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Qualifications:
2020 Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University College London

2014 Ph.D. Psychology, University of Birmingham

2014 PGCert Higher Education Teaching, AFHEA

2011 MA Existential Phenomenological Psychotherapy, Seattle University

2007 BA Psychology, Western Washington University

[Additional relevant trainings in ADHD diagnostic assessment, Systemic therapy, GSRD and EMDR]​

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Memberships & Registrations:​

• British Psychological Society (BPS) - Chartered Clinical & Research Psychologist (CPsychol.)

• Associate Fellow of British Psychological Society (AFBPS)

• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) - Registered Practitioner Psychologist

• Association for Clinical Psychologists (ACP) UK - Full Membership & Network for Leadership

• Institute of Psychedelic Therapy - Professional Member 

• American Psychological Association (APA) - Affiliate

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