Dr Kim Coulson-Thaker
Adult Clinical Psychologist
BSc MSc DClinPsy
Dr Kim Coulson-Thaker is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist (DClinPsy) registered with the HCPC. She has extensive experience working in NHS, private, and academic settings.
She specialises in supporting adults with Learning Disabilities who present with a range of physical, psychological, behavioural, and social needs. Her experience also spans CAMHS, forensic, adult mental health, stroke rehabilitation, and Deaf mental health services.
Kim is trained and experienced in diagnostic assessments for Learning Disabilities, Autism, and ADHD. She also offers post-diagnostic support to help people understand what their diagnosis means for them. As an integrative practitioner, Dr Coulson-Thaker draws flexibly on a range of evidence-based models to meet each client’s individual needs. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Systemic and Narrative Therapy.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hertfordshire (2020)
- MSc in Research in Clinical Psychology (2015)
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Sheffield (2010)
- Level 3 qualification in British Sign Language
Treatment approaches
- CBT
- ACT
- CFT
- Narrative Therapy
- Integrative Approaches
- ASD Assessments
- Post-diagnostic support (ASD, ADHD)
Specialisms and areas of interest
Dr Kim Coulson-Thaker specialises in working with individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions (Autism, ADHD) and Deaf mental health.
The entire process of getting support through MOAI was superb. I received quick responses after first engagement and was able to have an appointment within the week at a time that worked with my schedule.
The specialist I met with was professional, supportive and was able to break things down for me to comprehend without it being overwhelming. It was really helpful to be able to understand more about the struggles I’d had with my mental health, something of which I hadn’t been able to achieve via the NHS; this has enabled me to better manage my symptoms going forward.
I can’t recommend MAOI enough!
