Meet the team

Rob is the founder and clinical lead of Innisfree Therapy and has extensive experience of working with addiction, trauma and associated disorders. He founded Innisfree as he is committed to providing a high standard of care to individuals and couples affected by sexual compulsivity and addiction, recognizing that it is important to provide time and space for this process. Alongside an extraordinary team, Rob has developed a model of working in direct response to the very specific needs of individuals and couples presenting with the consequences of this devastating compulsion. Rob is well known and highly regarded in the field, having worked as a therapist and supervisor at a number of addiction treatment centres in the UK. He also delivers compulsive sexual behaviour and substance addiction training to clinicians both in and outside the UK. Innisfree grew from Rob’s fundamental belief in the power of the group dynamic, to reduce shame and facilitate change for those affected by addiction and associated relational disorders. Rob has managed the addictions treatment team at a leading private psychiatric hospital, sat on the Board of ATSAC (Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity) and ran a successful private practice on Harley Street for many years.

Kat is Co-Director of Innisfree Therapy and a skilled and experienced integrative psychotherapist. In addition to assessments and individual 1-1 therapy sessions with those affected by compulsive behaviour, Kat facilitates weekly psychotherapy groups and monthly aftercare groups for those suffering from relational trauma and co-facilitates treatment planning and facilitated disclosure sessions at Innisfree. Kat’s extensive experience in the addiction field includes working in abstinence-based residential addiction treatment centres, community projects and private practice in Berlin, Portugal, Surrey and London for twenty years. In her own development as a practitioner she has integrated and drawn influence from a number of principal theories and practices, notably attachment theory, existential and relational psychotherapy models, cognitive behavioural therapy, family work, mindfulness and breath experience. Kat holds an MA in Integrative Psychotherapy (Minster Centre/Middlesex University) and is a UKCP accredited and BACP registered psychotherapist and counsellor; she has completed training in sex addiction and is a registered member of ATSAC, the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity. Kat is fluent in English, German and Portuguese.

Lisa is a Couple and Individual Psychotherapist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has also been awarded the Master of Science in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy. She trained and practised for many years at the prestigious Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships, both as an Assessor and Couple/Psychosexual therapist and she is an accredited member of the professional bodies, BACP and COSRT. Lisa creates a bespoke programme for each client or couple which makes links with past influences and equally works with the ‘here and now’ dynamics of the therapy room. Sessions aim to address any sense of crisis that has developed in the couple, but they go on to explore how a long-term relationship can be sustained more satisfactorily particularly in the areas of communication and sex. Lisa’s clients, both at Innisfree and in her private practice, have regularly experienced significant levels of positive change and taken away from the work a deeper and more helpful understanding of themselves and their partner, which, it is hoped leads to a greater sense of personal and relational well-being.

Steve is a qualified and accredited addictions counsellor, trauma therapist and positive psychologist with considerable experience of working with problematic substance use and behavioural addictions. Steve’s experience in the field spans over many years, since qualifying with honours from the first addictions counselling specific degree in the UK, he has worked in both private and public settings including in private practice, residential addiction clinics and 3rd sector organisations. He has also acted as a consultant for private treatment facilities in the USA, Asia, and the Middle East. Steve has undertaken additional training in dual diagnosis, compulsive sexual behaviours, positive psychology, coaching and trauma and is a qualified rewind and brain spotting practitioner. Steve is trained to work with individuals and groups, and draws from influences in therapy and beyond in his work with clients. His current practice centres on the treatment of out of control sexual behaviours, particularly the intersection of trauma, technology and sexual compulsion.

Originally qualifying and working as a doctor in the NHS, Kirsty has over 15 years’ clinical experience. Additionally holding a Master’s degree in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, she has worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, addiction clinics and in the private sector. She uses an individualistic approach inspired by relational, existential and psychodynamic thinking, seeking to understand how each client experiences compulsivity within the context of their current life, whilst considering how their past may be contributing. Kirsty has a special interest in trauma and is trained in EMDR, attachment-informed EMDR and Somatic Trauma Therapy. 

Her dual medical and psychotherapeutic qualifications and experience afford her a unique perspective in working with clients towards change. Kirsty leads the Trauma Service at Innisfree Therapy and sees clients on a 1-1 basis as part of the team. She is also currently working on clinically developing our unique team based practice for optimal integration of modalities. 

Magda is a London-based Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with an MSc in Psychology. Magda studied Psychotherapy at Regent’s University and has completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sexology at Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology in Cambridge as well as specialisation in Compulsive Sexual Behaviour. In her work as a GSRD (Gender, Sexuality, Relationship Diversity) affirming and culturally sensitive practitioner, she aims to create a non-judgmental, supportive space where she encourages openness and honesty, embracing diversity and uniqueness of her clients. Magda applies a pluralistic approach, taking into account socio-cultural and psychological factors as well as underlying issues. As anintegrativepsychosexual therapist, she derives from various approaches including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural, narrative, relational, transaction analysis and trauma therapy. Magda primarily works with people struggling with sexual compulsivity (often misunderstood as sex addiction), but also helps couples and individuals with psychosexual and relationship struggles. She adopts a range of diverse, evidence-based and client-focused interventions whilst maintaining centrality of therapeutic alliance.

James graduated with a Masters degree from the University of Edinburgh in 2016. Since then he has managed his own private practice and worked as a specialist counsellor in addiction. James has lived experience of compulsive behaviour and this formed the basis of his Masters dissertation. He has an active interest in men’s issues and in working with clients and families impacted by autism and addiction (both substance and behavioural). James is currently studying for a diploma in CSB. Prior to qualifying as a therapist James worked as journalist, television reporter and producer, and a film director in a media career spanning over 30 years, operating in the UK, Eastern Europe and Africa. Prior to joining Innisfree James worked as a therapist with NHS patients, private health patients and delivered services for third sector organisations. As a broadcaster James worked for Sky News, Yorkshire Television, HTV and Channel One. and TV-am and his documentary “Red for Life” exploring footballer Bobby Charlton’s 50 years at Manchester United was nominated for an RTS award. As a journalist James worked for The Scotsman, The Daily Telegraph and The Daily Mail. He is also a published writer and co-author of “The Official Encyclopaedia of Manchester United”.

Alex is an art psychotherapist (MA) and holds professional training in both individual and group therapy. He has been working in the field of trauma since 2016, starting off in adoption and fostering where he provided comprehensive assessments and treatment for developmental trauma and attachment difficulties. Since then, Alex has worked primarily in acute psychiatric hospitals, overseeing the art therapy department and working as part of the general psychiatric team. Alex has experience providing both individual and group therapy. Alex works with a psychodynamic approach and incorporates DBT and mindfulness skills in his practice. Through experiential work, play and creativity, he supports clients to repair and heal.
Alex is a fully qualified EMDR practitioner

Being a natural born organiser, Kelly started her career in administration, working across various industries, including: fashion, property development and business psychology. Returning to University, she gained a BA (hons) in Business Studies and developed a love for business operations and functions.  As an experienced Operations Manager, Kelly is involved in all areas of the business and finance and especially enjoys being part of the Innisfree team.

Originally graduating in Neuroscience, Lucy’s career began in languages, managing and organising a large portfolio of language training to key Government departments and NGOs. Her role also involved designing and delivering teacher training and CPD. After a career break to raise a family, Lucy returned to her scientific roots and has recently completed a MSc Psychology (Conversion) degree at the University of Surrey. She is currently a mentor to young people as part of the Mindworks programme and is looking forward to starting her Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist training at the end of 2023.