Kristin McCarthy

Kristin McCarthy is an experienced private Integrative Psychotherapist offering individual therapy for adults at Schoen Clinic Chelsea. She supports patients with a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety and mood disorders, loss, parenting and relationship challenges, and more specialised concerns such as infertility and pregnancy.

Kristin draws on extensive training in psychodynamic, person-centred, transpersonal, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). As an integrative therapist, she tailors her approach to each individual, offering a safe, non-judgemental space to explore personal challenges and develop insight into patterns of thinking, feeling and relating.

Her therapeutic style is relational and collaborative, supporting patients with compassion but also offering challenge when it helps bring clarity and positive change.

At Schoen Clinic Chelsea, Kristin offers both individual therapy and group therapy. She facilitates the Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Skills Group at Schoen Clinic Chelsea every Wednesday. This skills-based group introduces practical techniques to help patients manage intense emotions, improve relationships and increase distress tolerance.

Kristin is experienced in both short- and long-term therapy and welcomes patients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. She sees self-funding and insured patients and can offer fast access to private appointments.

Her academic and professional background includes:

• Professional Diploma in Integrative Counselling Skills

• Diploma (Distinction) in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Diploma (Merit) in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

• MA in Medical Law and Ethics, King’s College London

• BA, Boston University, USA

Kristin has also worked in a variety of settings, including the Tavistock and Portland NHS Trust, the Parent and Carers Counselling Service (London Borough of Camden), and City Pregnancy Counselling and Psychotherapy. Alongside her role at Schoen Clinic Chelsea, she is a preferred therapist for staff at Great Ormond Street Charity.

Originally from Boston, Kristin has lived and worked in London for over 30 years.

New self-funding initial appointment - £230

Kristin welcomes self-funding and insured patients to her Schoen Clinic Chelsea practice.