Dr. Izel is a skilled clinician and respected academic with a longstanding commitment to mental health. She has completed her undergraduate degree in behavioural science and psychology at McGill University, Canada and obtained an MSc. and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at UCL. Over the years, she worked across different child development research labs, private and public health services including Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Tavistock, Anna Freud Centre and various NHS services.
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Her experience in the National Health Service, combined with her teaching at UCL Postgraduate Studies, ensures that she is at the forefront of the field, providing evidence-based care and staying up-to-date on the latest therapeutic developments.
Education
DClinPsy Doctorate in Clinical Psychology University College London (UCL) DClinPsy
MSc. In Developmental Psychology University College London (UCL)
Anna Freud Centre
BA Psychology McGill University
Professional Membership
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
British Psychological Society
Teaching Post
Module Lead in Clinical Skills, University College London (UCL) Brain Sciences Faculty
Additional training in:
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Systemic Family Therapy
Mentalization-Based Family therapy (MBT-F)
Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy (ACT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Specialisms:
Chronic health conditions including chronic pain, cancer, gastrointestinal symptoms, dermatological issues
Anxiety difficulties (generalised anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, phobias)
Low mood/depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Bereavement and grief counselling
Behavioural difficulties in children
Family relationship issues
Attachment/romantic relationship difficulties
Chronic illness
Languages
English
Turkish