Dr Tracy King

Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Dr Tracy King

Chartered Clinical Psychologist

BSc.(Hons), MSc., PsychD. C Psychol
HCPC

I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with twenty-six years of work across the NHS, prison services, hospitals, and private practice. I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council and I am an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Over the course of my career, I have worked as a Senior Psychologist in forensic settings, a Principal Psychologist in neuro rehabilitation, and a Consultant Psychologist within developmental conditions including Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well as within Eating Disorder Services. I am trained in psychometric and neuropsychological assessment to support accurate formulation and treatment planning.

I now work in private practice and my therapeutic work focuses primarily on women and couples. Although my background is broad, my clinical specialism is in women’s mental health and women’s health across the lifespan. This includes fertility and conception stress, perinatal concerns, pregnancy loss, menopause, hormonal transitions, chronic health conditions, trauma, and the emotional impact of caregiving and life transitions. I also work with relational trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, depression, addiction, and identity loss. A significant part of my practice supports women recovering from narcissistic abuse, coercive control, relationship instability, betrayal, and long-standing patterns of emotional disconnection.

I offer couples therapy where trauma, neurodivergence, poor communication, intimacy difficulties, or complex relational patterns are part of the emotional landscape. I work with couples who want to understand themselves and each other more deeply, repair trust, and establish clearer patterns of communication.

My therapeutic approach is integrative and always tailored to the individual or couple I am working with. I have training in and draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Emotional Freedom Technique, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Transactional Analysis, and Mindfulness based approaches. I am also a 500-hour experienced Yoga Alliance registered Yoga and Meditation Teacher and Tantric Practitioner, and Ayurvedic Practitioner and I incorporate somatic and body-based practices when appropriate. This allows me to work not only with thoughts and behaviours but with the nervous system, embodiment, and emotional memory.

Alongside psychological therapy, I offer Jungian-based Life Coaching for women who want to understand repeating patterns, reconnect with their purpose, and explore unconscious themes, including dream analysis that influence relationships and life choices. I also work as a Spiritual Emergence Coach for people who understand their experiences in spiritual or transpersonal terms and feel they may be navigating a spiritual crisis or awakening

I specialise in supporting women and couples with the following concerns:

• Complex trauma

• Post traumatic stress and complex PTSD

• Relational trauma and attachment wounds

• Narcissistic abuse and coercive control

• Relationship difficulties including infidelity, betrayal, disconnection, and communication issues

• Couples therapy with a focus on trauma, neurodivergence, and emotional patterns

• ADHD and Autism in women

• Anxiety in all forms including panic, health anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias

• Depression including low mood and major depressive episodes

• Perinatal anxiety and depression

• Pregnancy loss and miscarriage

• Fertility challenges and conception stress

• Perimenopause/Menopause related emotional and cognitive changes

• Psychosexual issues

• Body image difficulties and emotional eating

• Addictions including substance use, gambling, gaming, pornography, and sex

• Self-harm and emotional regulation difficulties

• Chronic stress and burnout

• Low self-esteem and identity loss

• Family and parenting challenges, particularly in neurodivergent families

• Grief and bereavement

• Spiritual crisis and spiritual emergence

• Work-related stress, bullying, redundancy, and career transitions

• Life purpose, meaning, and direction

I am also highly experienced & trained in the treatment of the following problems:

• Addictions - Substance

• Addictions - Pornography / Sex

• Addictions - Gaming / Gambling / Other

• Anger

• Anxiety - Stress

• Anxiety - Agoraphobia

• Anxiety - Generalised (GAD)

• Anxiety - Health

• Panic / Panic Attacks

• Anxiety - Performance

• Anxiety - Separation

• Anxiety - Fears of abandonment

• Anxiety - Social

• Anxiety - Phobias

• Emetophobia (Specific Fear of Vomit)

• Bi-Polar Disorder

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

• Body Image Problems

• Depression - Low Mood

• Depression - Major

• Perinatal Anxiety

• Perinatal Depression

• Self Harm

• Emotional Regulation

• Family Issues - Adoption

• Family Issues - Blended families

• Family Issues - Conflict

• Gender Identity Issues / Gender Dysphoria

• Grief / Bereavement / Loss

• Hoarding

• Infertility

• LGBTQI+ Related Issues

• Low Self-Esteem

• Miscarriage

• Narcissistic personality disorder

• Pain management

• Parenting Issues

• Perfectionism

• Personality Disorders

• Health conditions - Acute / Long Term

• Pregnancy & Birth

• Relationship - Attachment issues

• Relationship - Codependency

• Relationship - Communication difficulties

• Relationship - Doubt in relationship

• Relationship - Infidelity, affairs & betrayals

• Relationship - Intimacy

• Relationship - Separation & Divorce

• Sexual dysfunction

• Skin/Hair picking (tricotillomania / dermatillomania)

• Sleep - Problems

• Sleep - Insomnia

• Tinnitus

• Trauma - Childhood Trauma

• Trauma - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Trauma - Complex PTSD

• Trauma - Road Traffic Accidents

• Career Coaching

• Life Purpose search for Meaning

• Spiritual Crisis/Emergence

• Work - General

• Work - Bullying

• Work - Redundancy

• Work - Stress

Models and approaches Tracy is trained to use:

• Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Clinical Hypnotherapy

• Meditation Teaching 

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

• Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)

• Schema Focused Therapy

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Internal Family Systems

• Systemic Therapy

• Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy

• Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner

• Clinical Hypnotherapy,

• Jungian Life Coach

• Transactional Analysis

• `Body Work (Yoga & Meditation Teacher (500 hours)

• Tantric Practitioner

• Yoga Alliance registered Yoga and Meditation Teacher

• Ayurvedic Practitioner

• Somatic and body-based practices

• Jungian-based Life Coaching

• Spiritual Emergence Coach

Tracy works with:

• Children (Under 10 Years)

• Adolescents (10 - 18 Years)

• All adults, across the whole age range from 18 years + 

My Approach

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in a deep understanding of both psychology and the nervous system. I work at a pace that feels safe and manageable, helping women understand the origins of their patterns and supporting them to create sustained change. For couples, I support both partners in developing relational clarity, emotional safety, and communication that supports connection rather than conflict.

I welcome you to contact me if you would like to explore working together. We can arrange an initial discussion to think about what you need and whether I am the right therapist for you. You do not need to have clear answers when you reach out. We can begin wherever you are.

Feedback about therapy with Tracy

Dr. Tracy King: A Compassionate and Insightful Guide to Understanding Your Emotions

“Tracy made me feel at ease instantly. Tracy is friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable. When I would struggle to explain how I was feeling, Tracy was always able to put it into words for me, which gave me such a sense of relief and made me feel so understood. I can't recommend Tracy enough. By far she is the best therapist I have ever had.” Nicola

Dr. Tracy King: Empowering Clients with Tools for Lasting Change

“Tracy was brilliant, would recommend her to any of my friends / family. She has pulled me out from of a dark place where I was nearly being kicked out of the house, to a point where I am in control of my issues and if not, now have the tools to deal with them.” CB

Transformative Support for Couples Navigating Neurodiversity with Dr. Tracy

“Dr Tracy is an excellent therapist. We chose her as she has experience with conditions such as autism, CPTSD and ADHD and how they interact. Our goal in seeing Tracy was to better be able to support one another as a couple within the context of our different conditions. To this end, Tracy has been invaluable in both her abilities, kindness and patience.” Matthew & Partner

Tailored and Efficient Therapy: Dr. Tracy King's Professionalism and Empathy Fostered My Renewed Well-being

“I could not recommend Dr Tracy highly enough. She very quickly understood my personality and the speed at which I liked to operate - never spending too much time on topics that I had processed and could move on with but sufficient time on topics that needed a bit more support. I had a concern that there may never be an 'end' to my therapy journey before beginning but with Tracy I always felt that she was not in the business of dragging things out for the sake of it. Super professional, knowledgeable and empathetic with the ability to use humour when required. A perfect therapy professional for me. Most importantly I feel great once more!” DG

Guiding Through Darkness: Tracy's Support Transforms Life Post-Divorce, Instilling Skills for Everyday Challenges

“I cannot thank Tracy enough for her support and guidance in helping me navigate through a particularly horrendous period of my life.  Tracy got me through when I could not see a way and thanks to Tracy I am now living my lovely life and I have skills now to approach the general everyday challenges that life can sometimes bring.” Lorraine (adult female in forties seen for depression and anxiety in context of a divorce). 

Adaptable and Calming: Dr. Tracy King's Intuitive Approach Unveils Core Issues, Paving the Path to Healing

“Dr Tracy helped me work through many complicated issues and I have found her approach to be very adaptable and calming.  She is also quite intuitive which coupled with an extensive therapeutic skill set has finally helped me to get to the core of my problems and start the path to healing.” Trudy (adult female in forties seen due to complex childhood trauma and chronic pain issues).

Empowering Adolescents: Tracy's Recognition of Uniqueness Boosts Confidence and Family Harmony

“I can’t tell you how much of a relief it was to feel like Rachel was finally seen for who she is and not a problem in a system she does not fit in. She now sees how unique she is and recognises her many talents” Parent of an adolescent seen with ADHD 

Siblings Harmony Restored: Tracy's Support Equips Cassie to Understand and Accept Her Sister's Autism

“I wanted to thank you for the difference that you have made with Cassie and how she is now getting on so much better with her sister and the rest of the family. She now understands her sister’s autism and is able to be more accepting of how she is.  We are all much happier.” Parent of adolescent seen due to anxiety and OCD

From Hospitalisation to Recovery: Tracy's Caring Guidance Leads Young Adult with Anorexia to Return to University

“Thank you for ensuring I was admitted to hospital as the first stage of my recovery.  I did not realise how bad things were.  I appreciate that you cared for me when I was not able to.  I can’t believe I am already now returning to university in the next few months when I didn’t even want to be here at the beginning of the year.” Young adult seen with Anorexia

Breaking Free - Tracy's Support Empowers Individual in Abusive Relationship to Leave and Reclaim Strength

“Tracy helped me work through understanding how the relationship I was in was not healthy for me. She took things at my pace and did not judge me.  She empowered me to be strong and leave a situation that I did not deserve to be in”. SF (adult in an abusive relationship

Trauma Unveiled -Tracy's Guidance Helps Navigate Early Childhood Trauma and Court Cases

“I saw Tracy due to a road traffic accident but this triggered issues off early childhood trauma.  Not only did she help me to process my traumatic experiences but she also gave e me a high level of support through pending court cases related to both.  I could not have done this without her input." HD (adult female)

Safe Birth After Trauma - Dr. King's Support Prepares Expectant Mother for a Calmer Experience"

“Tracy helped me prepare for my forthcoming birth when I had experienced such a traumatic time with my first child.  She contained my emotions and gave me skills to calm down my nervous system.  Keeping me and my baby safe.” DM (adult female)

Unveiling Hidden Grief - Tracy's Compassion Connects Patient with Lost Child, Opening New Avenues in Life

“I had not realised the full impact of losing a baby as a young adult as I had suppressed this.  With Tracy’s help we connected with my lost child and said goodbye to her.  I could then see how this opened up my life so much more as I had held such guilt about this loss blaming myself for situations out of my control” RW (adult female)

Understanding Depressio - Dr. King's Normalising and Validating Approach Brings Relief to a Stressed Corporate World

“When I went to see Dr King I had not even realised that I was depressed.  I did not know why I felt the way I did or why I should.  I was critical of myself and ashamed of not coping.  She normalised my experience and validated how I was feeling in addition to giving me skills and strategies to manage my stress levels in a busy corporate world” SC (adult male)

Tracy’s training & credentials

• BSC Psychology 

• MSC Forensic Psychology 

• Psych D Clinical Psychology 

• Diploma Clinical Hypnotherapy 

• Registered Health Care and Professions Council (PYL 16996)

• Registered British Psychological Society (41645)

• Registered International Coaching Federation 

• International Jungian Coaching Association 

• International Certified Spiritual Emergence Coach® Directory 

• Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher  (RYT 500: 359590)

  Further training in:

• Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing

• Clinical Hypnotherapy

• Meditation Teaching

• Compassion Focussed Therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

• Cognitive Analytic Therapy

• Schema Focused Therapy

• Transactional Analysis Psycotherapy