We are a team of experienced and highly trained mental health professionals specialising in adult, child and family mental health. We offer a multi-disciplinary approach to our clients which means we work within a number of different disciplines and can offer a range of interventions.
Meet the Team
Dr. Alison Bates
is a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director and founder of Sundance House. Alison has over 20 years experience working in a variety of NHS and private mental health settings with adults, children, adolescents and families. Alison has a specialism in the assessment and support of neurodevelopmental conditions, adolescent development, child behaviours of concern and parenting support. Alison believes that the therapeutic relationship is pivotal to engagement and offers a nurturing space for clients to work within. Alison is clinical lead for the Neurodevelopmental Pathway at Sundance House.
Dr. Sally Duncombe
is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in child and adolescent mental health. Sal is a specialist in neuropsychology and enjoys working with parents of younger children who are seeking support for developmental issues. Sal contributes to the Neurodevelopmental Pathway at Sundance House.
Dr. Nathalie Pearce is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years' experience working in NHS CAMHS. Nathalie has a specialist interest in working with autistic spectrum disorders, OCD and other anxiety disorders, and utilises ideas from CBT, Systemic Practice and ACT to support young people, parents and families. Nathalie also offers high quality clinical supervision and is experienced in delivering training and facilitating reflective spaces. Nathalie contributes to the Neurodevelopmental Pathway at Sundance House.
Dr. Kate Butt
is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist offering a range of therapeutic interventions to adults at Sundance House. [more]
Dr. Liam Grisley is a Clinical Psychologist and offers online appointments at Sundance House. Liam has extensive experience working across the lifespan, supporting individuals with a wide range of mental health difficulties. His approach is holistic, acknowledging the complex interplay of trauma, environmental stresses, and life transitions on mental health. He currently works privately and also for the NHS. Liam uses a range of evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy, EMDR, Compassion Focused Therapy as well as systemic approaches.
Eileen Sullivan
is an Integrative Therapist specialising in Child and Adolescent mental health and emotional disorders. Eileen has over 25 years experience working in the NHS and in a variety of mental health settings. Eileen has a specialist interest in trauma and is a trained Brainspotting Practitioner.
Helen Potter
is a Play Therapist and Systemic Practitioner. [more]
Lucy Morter
is a Family Practitioner offering family support sessions to explore ways of managing mental health difficulties and worries in the family. This can include individual, couple and group sessions both face to face or online. Lucy has experience working in a variety of mental health settings in the NHS and within social services. Lucy is also a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner with an interest in Autism and ADHD and she contributes to the Neurodevelopmental Pathway at Sundance House.
Claire Hedman
is a Counselling Psychotherapist who specialises in working with both adults and young people. In her work with children, she also provides support to parents and caregivers, helping them understand their crucial role in aiding their child's development of improved emotional regulation. When assisting adults, Claire employs a trauma-focused approach, incorporating somatic awareness and CBT to help them reconstruct their sense of self in the aftermath of a traumatic event.
Charlotte Flowers
is an advanced Clinical Practitioner specialising in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD (Adults). Her background experience incudes working in a range of community and inpatient NHS mental health settings. Charlotte is interested in providing holistic support to people with neurodevelopmental disorders and their associated comorbidities. Charlotte will be contributing to our Neurodevelopmental Pathway at Sundance House.
Rachel Joseph
is a highly qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist. Rachel runs her own successful practice, working closely with her clients and their families, local authorities and educational providers. Rachel contributes to the Neurodevelopmental Pathway at Sundance House.
Dr. Nermin Murat is a Clinical Psychologist offering a flexible approach tailored to everyone she works with, whether that is individuals, couples, friends, families, or teams. Nermin has extensive specialist experience in working with a range of life difficulties and mental health diagnoses, both in the NHS and Private Health Provider settings. Nermin works with several evidence-based models and keep clients informed on how these can be implemented. Nermin's commitment is to be alongside everyone she works with, providing a safe, confidential space that is non-judgemental. Nermin offer's on-line assessments and therapeutic interventions. [Nermin is currently on leave].
Dr. Amanda Furness
is an experienced Educational and Child Psychologist who has a specialist interest in social, emotional and mental health. She is experienced in working with a wide range of special educational needs and works with Local Authorities and educators together with independent practice completing statutory and pre-statutory assessments, training, consultation and intervention.
Dr. Manas Sarkar
is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and supports Sundance House with diagnostics for neurodevelopmental presentations (ASD/ADHD) following the thorough assessment process.
Dr. Sarkar is a Child and Adolescent Consultant in the NHS CAMHS and has a private clinic at The Priory, Chelmsford. For private referrals for Psychiatry and medication enquiries, please contact his secretary Claire Sims at claire.sims3@nhs.net - 01245 867800.
Rosie Bates
is our Clinic Secretary and has recently qualified as a Mental Health Counsellor. Rosie is available to answer any queries you may have, advise you of the different pathways and their processes, and will be delighted to welcome you to Sundance House.
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All our clinicians have current Professional Registrations, Enhanced DBS certificates and ICO status (GDPR)
