About

My approach

Hello and welcome.

My name is Charlotte Vaughan and I offer both an integrative psychotherapy service and an ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis service, online and in person in Haslemere and Farnham, Surrey. I have worked in the field of mental health for twenty years, and as a qualified Counselling Psychologist since 2019.

Psychotherapy:
I have particular expertise in helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, fertility and IVF journeys and difficulties with work and study. I am particularly interested in helping people with low self esteem who have suffered/are suffering from narcissistic abuse within their family/intimate relationships.

My training has equipped me with skills and expertise in cognitive behavioural therapy (understanding the link between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours) and psychodynamic therapy (working with the past and unconscious processes affecting your present life).

My approach is underpinned by a humanistic philosophy - I strongly believe in the potential for change and growth, and take into account your unique story and experience, embracing difference and diversity.

Therapy is the opportunity for you to explore your difficulties as well as your hopes for the future in a safe and confidential space. It is a chance for you to reflect on your life and your experiences, to gain insights and make changes. I work without judgement, taking a warm and empathic stance towards you and your experiences. I use the therapeutic relationship as a vehicle to help us make sense of your ways of relating with others.

ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis:

I worked for 12 years at University College London as a mental health and study mentor for students experiencing a range of mental health issues as well as SpLD and neurodevelopmental disorders such as dyslexia, autism and ADHD. This experience led to my passion and interest for supporting adults with ADHD, and it felt like a natural progression to begin offering ADHD assessment and diagnosis as part of my clinical practice. I have completed training with UKAAN (UK Adult ADHD Network) on ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis and undertake supervision with a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in ADHD.

I follow NICE guidelines and the DSM-V Criteria throughout the assessment, utilising NICE approved diagnostic tools. This can ensure a rigorous and ethical assessment process. As a psychologist undertaking the assessment I can offer a uniquely compassionate and therapeutic experience, so while there are of course checklists to be completed you will also have the space to reflect on your symptoms and experiences and to make sense of the ways in which the ADHD has both impaired and added to your life and your identity.

If at the end of the assessment process you receive a diagnosis of ADHD and wish to explore medication options you will be referred to a Consultant Psychiatrist who will be able to conduct a medication consultation and prescribe on the basis of my report. If you wish to set up a shared care agreement with your GP under the NHS right to choose scheme regarding continued prescribing this can be discussed with the Psychiatrist. If you wish to undertake ADHD coaching I can refer you onwards to experienced practitioners.

About me

My experience and qualifications

Health and Caring Professions (HCPC) Accredited Counselling Psychologist PYL38039
Registered Member MBACP (373233)
Completed the Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at University of East London
Completed UKAAN Assessment and Diagnosis of ADHD training in 2025
MBPsS Graduate member of British Psychological Society
MSc in Occupational Psychology (UEL)
Postgraduate Certificate in Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health & Substance Misuse)
BA in Psychology & Criminology

Twenty years experience working in mental health
Twelve years working as a mentor for students with ADHD and mental health issues as University College London
Clinical experience of providing cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy and integrative counselling
Experience working in NHS IAPT and Secondary Care services
Previous roles include mental health coordinator at University College London and mental health hospitals inspector for the Care Quality Commission

Ethics

"Moral principles that govern a person's behaviour or the conducting of an activity" (Oxford English Dictionary, 2019).

I strongly adhere to an ethical approach to my work. I work in line with the following ethical codes:

British Psychological Society Code of Ethics and Conduct (2009)
British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Ethical Framework (2016)
Health and Caring Professions Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics (2016)

Research

I recently completed my doctoral thesis on counselling psychology leadership - I am particularly interested in the role of values and their impact on leadership potential.

Mentoring

I am currently working as a mentor for students with mental health issues at the disability service at a London (Russell group) University. This involves supporting students to recognise and overcome barriers to their learning and providing psychological strategies as well as advice and guidance from my own personal experience. I offer private mentoring sessions as well as psychotherapy - please contact me for further details.