Dr Emily Thorne: Consultant Clinical Psychologist in London
Dr Emily Thorne is a consultant clinical psychologist in London, working at Feeling To Healing. She offers specialist therapy for adult women recovering from domestic abuse, trauma and emotional abuse, in person at our clinic. She is registered with the HCPC and is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society.
If you have been hurt by someone you trusted, it can be hard to know where to begin. Dr Emily Thorne offers a safe, non-judgemental space where you decide the pace. This page explains who she helps, how her trauma therapy for women works, her qualifications and what to expect when you get in touch.
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On this page
- About Dr Emily Thorne
- Who Dr Thorne helps
- Domestic abuse therapy for women
- Trauma therapy for women: PTSD and complex PTSD
- Emotional abuse and gaslighting recovery
- Self-esteem, boundaries and codependency
- EMDR therapy in London and other approaches
- What to expect in your first sessions
- Qualifications and registrations
- In-person sessions in London
- Staying safe when you contact us
- Before your first visit
- Fees
- Frequently asked questions
About Dr Emily Thorne, Consultant Clinical Psychologist in London
Dr Emily Thorne is a compassionate clinical psychologist dedicated to helping adult women heal from the effects of physical, emotional and psychological abuse. She is known for creating a safe, non-judgemental space where survivors can begin their journey towards recovery.
Dr Thorne understands the complexities of abuse and the deep-seated trauma it can leave behind. She uses an integrative, evidence-based approach, so that each person’s path to healing is as individual as their story.
Profession
Consultant clinical psychologist in London
Registered with
HCPC, and a Chartered Member of the BPS
Who she sees
Adult women, one to one
Where
In person in London, not online
“Healing from abuse is a journey of reclaiming your voice, your safety and your self-worth. It is my privilege to walk alongside women as they transform their pain into power and rediscover the strength that has always been within them.”
Dr Emily Thorne
Who Dr Emily Thorne Helps
Dr Thorne offers specialist therapy for adult women facing:
- Domestic abuse therapy after domestic violence, including physical abuse, emotional abuse and financial control.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD.
- Emotional abuse and recovery from gaslighting.
- Low self-esteem and difficulty setting personal boundaries.
- Codependency and difficulties in relationships.
You do not need a diagnosis, a referral or proof of what happened. If something has left you feeling unsafe, ashamed, numb or on edge, that is reason enough to talk to someone.
Domestic Abuse Therapy for Women
Domestic abuse is much wider than physical violence. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 recognises physical, sexual, threatening, controlling, coercive, economic, psychological and emotional abuse. Many women do not call their experience abuse until years later, particularly when it was never physical.
Domestic abuse therapy gives you room to make sense of what happened without being told what to do. Dr Emily Thorne helps you:
- Understand the patterns of abuse and why they are so hard to see from the inside.
- Feel safer in your body and in your daily life, and plan for your safety where needed.
- Work through fear, shame, guilt and anger at your own pace.
- Rebuild trust in your judgement and in other people.
You do not have to leave a relationship to start therapy, and you will never be pressured to make a decision before you are ready.
Trauma Therapy for Women: PTSD and Complex PTSD
Trauma therapy for women who have lived with abuse often needs to go beyond a single event, and Dr Thorne is experienced in this kind of work. After repeated or long-lasting abuse, many people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): flashbacks, nightmares, being constantly on guard, and avoiding reminders. The NHS describes these symptoms and the treatments available.
Complex PTSD can follow abuse that went on for a long time or that you could not escape. As well as the symptoms of PTSD, it often brings strong swings in emotion, a harsh inner critic, feeling worthless, and difficulty with closeness and trust. These are understandable responses to what you have lived through, and they can ease with the right support.
Treatment usually moves through three broad stages: first feeling safe and stable, then processing traumatic memories, and finally rebuilding your life and relationships. Dr Thorne moves between these stages at your pace rather than following a fixed timetable. She also offers EMDR therapy in London for people whose memories keep intruding. You can also read about our counselling for trauma.
Emotional Abuse and Gaslighting Recovery
Emotional abuse leaves no visible marks, which can make it hard to name and hard for others to believe. It can include constant criticism, humiliation, threats, blaming you for everything, and cutting you off from friends and family.
Gaslighting is a particular pattern in which someone makes you doubt your own memory and judgement. You might be told that things never happened, that you are too sensitive, or that you are imagining it. Over time you may stop trusting yourself at all.
Gaslighting recovery in therapy is about slowly returning to your own reality. Dr Thorne helps you notice and name what happened, separate other people’s version of events from your own, and rebuild a steady sense of what you know to be true.
Self-Esteem, Boundaries and Codependency
Abuse often damages how you see yourself, and trauma therapy for women can help to repair this. Many women say they feel small, to blame, or unable to say no. Therapy for self-esteem and boundaries is a practical part of Dr Thorne’s work. It includes learning to recognise your needs, saying no without guilt, and telling the difference between care and control.
Codependency describes a pattern in which you put other people’s needs and moods ahead of your own, often because it once kept you safe. It can show up in later relationships as people-pleasing, fear of conflict or difficulty leaving situations that hurt. Understanding where the pattern came from is the first step to changing it. Our page on core beliefs and values explains how old beliefs about yourself take root.
EMDR Therapy in London and Other Approaches
Dr Emily Thorne adapts her clinical expertise to the needs of each survivor. She often uses the following approaches, alone or combined. EMDR therapy in London is offered in person only, at our clinic. NICE recommends both EMDR and trauma-focused CBT for adults with PTSD.
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) helps you make sense of traumatic memories and change the thoughts and beliefs they leave behind. See our page on cognitive behavioural therapy.
- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy. EMDR therapy in London with Dr Thorne helps your brain process distressing memories, so that they feel less vivid and less threatening.
- Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) builds kindness towards yourself and eases shame and self-criticism, which are common after abuse.
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills teach practical ways to manage overwhelming emotions. Read more about DBT.
Which approach you use, and when, is agreed with you. Therapy is one to one, and no group work is involved.
What to Expect in Your First Sessions with Dr Thorne
Free consultation
A free 20-minute conversation to see whether you feel comfortable and what you would like help with.
Safety and understanding
Your first sessions are 55 minutes. Dr Thorne asks about your safety and what you need, and you share only what you want to.
A plan that fits
Together you agree goals and an approach, and you review it as you go.
Healing at your pace
You learn to cope, process what happened and rebuild. You can pause or slow down whenever you need to.
You will never be pushed to retell your story before you are ready. Many people find that simply being believed is the first real relief.
Qualifications and Registrations
Dr Emily Thorne is a clinical psychologist in London who holds the highest level of professional qualification in her field, which means you receive expert-level care.
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University College London (UCL).
- MSc in Psychology (Distinction), London School of Economics (LSE).
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You can check the HCPC register yourself.
- Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Visit the BPS website to learn what chartered status means.
In-Person Sessions with a Clinical Psychologist in London
Dr Emily Thorne is available for in-person consultations and sessions in London, at our clinic at 106 Empress Avenue, London E12 5EU. She does not offer online sessions. If you need to be seen by video, our team of qualified therapists offers online sessions for English-speaking adults anywhere in the world; see our telehealth page.
Our general information is on our therapy services in London page.
Staying Safe When You Contact Us
If you are living with abuse, contacting a therapist can feel risky. Some simple steps can help:
- Use a private or incognito browser window, and clear your history afterwards.
- Contact us from a phone or computer that the other person cannot see or check.
- Tell us if it is not safe to leave a voicemail, send a text or email, or call you back, and we will use whatever is safest for you.
- Choose a safe name and time for your appointment reminders.
Other places to get help include Women’s Aid, the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247, your GP, and the police. If you are having thoughts of ending your life, please read our page on suicidal thoughts and call Samaritans on 116 123 at any time.
You Do Not Need to Prepare Anything
You do not need to prepare anything for your first visit. If it helps, think beforehand about what you would like from the first meeting, and write down any questions. You can tell Dr Thorne at any point what would make you more comfortable, and you can pause or stop whenever you need to.
Fees
Your first 20-minute consultation is free. Sessions last 55 minutes, and our session fees are on our fees page. We do not bill insurance companies. You pay us directly and receive a receipt after each session, which you can send to your insurer if your policy covers therapy.
Dr Emily Thorne: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr Emily Thorne see men or couples?
No. Dr Thorne sees adult women only, one to one. If you are a man affected by abuse, or you are looking for couples work, our wider team of qualified therapists can help, and we will point you to the right person. Couples therapy is not usually advised where one partner is being abused, so we assess safety first.
Is Dr Emily Thorne a qualified clinical psychologist in London?
Yes. Dr Thorne holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) from University College London and an MSc in Psychology with distinction from the London School of Economics. She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). You can check any practitioner on the HCPC register.
Can I see Dr Thorne online?
No. Dr Thorne sees clients in person at our London clinic only. If you cannot travel, our team offers video sessions for English-speaking adults anywhere in the world. You can read about them on our telehealth page.
Where are sessions held?
Sessions take place at our clinic at 106 Empress Avenue, London E12 5EU. When you book, we will tell you how to find us and what to expect on arrival.
Do I have to talk about what happened to me?
No. You decide what to share and when. Early sessions focus on feeling safe, understanding what you are experiencing and building ways to cope. Trauma processing only starts when you are ready, and you can slow down or pause at any point.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies. Some people work with Dr Thorne for a few months, while others need longer, particularly after years of abuse or with complex trauma. Together you agree a plan in the first sessions and review it as you go.
What is EMDR therapy in London like, and is it safe?
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy for traumatic memories. You briefly recall a distressing memory while following guided eye movements or taps, which helps the brain process it. NICE recommends EMDR and trauma-focused CBT for adults with PTSD. Dr Thorne prepares you carefully before starting and goes at your pace.
What is gaslighting?
Gaslighting is a form of emotional abuse in which someone makes you doubt your memory, your judgement or your sanity, for example by denying things they said or telling you that you are overreacting. Over time it can wear down your confidence. Therapy helps you rebuild trust in your own perceptions.
Can I come if I am still in the relationship?
Yes. Domestic abuse therapy does not require you to leave, or decide to leave, before you get support. Therapy can help you understand what is happening, plan for your safety and make choices at your own pace.
What if it is not safe for you to contact me?
Tell us how to reach you safely. We can avoid voicemails and text messages if needed. If someone might see your phone or computer, use a private browsing window, clear your history, or contact us from a device or place they cannot access.
Do you work with children or teenagers?
No. Our service is for adults only.
Is everything I say confidential?
Yes. What you tell Dr Thorne is private. There are rare legal limits, for example where someone is at serious risk of harm, and she will explain these in your first session.
How much does it cost?
Your first 20-minute consultation is free. Our session fees are on our fees page. Sessions last 55 minutes. You pay us directly and receive a receipt after each session, which you can use to claim from your insurer if your policy covers therapy.
How do I book with Dr Thorne?
Dr Thorne’s sessions are booked by us directly, not through our online booking system. Call us on +44 203 996 1510, email contact@feelingtohealing.com or send a message through our contact page. Please say that you would like to see Dr Thorne, and ask about the free 20-minute consultation.
Take the First Step
Get in touch to arrange your free 20-minute consultation and talk with us about what you need. It is confidential, and you will be listened to without judgement. Please say that you would like to see Dr Thorne.
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This page is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Last updated October 2026.