Hello! Im Dr. Shetra
HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist & Founder of OpenRoots Psychology
"I believe therapy works best when it feels real, human, and collaborative. My style is warm, direct, and down-to-earth. I value honesty, humour, and connection in the therapy room."
With over 12 years of experience working across the NHS and third-sector organisations, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people of all ages from many different backgrounds as they navigate a range of psychological and mental health needs.
My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and honesty. I don’t use jargon or hide behind clinical language. I draw on evidence-based approaches and work integratively and creatively allowing plenty of space for holism, spirituality, culture, and personal meaning in the healing process. I’m particularly interested in how our social and cultural worlds shape who we are and how we relate to others.
At OpenRoots Psychology, my aim is to help you reconnect with your story and your strengths, understand how your experiences have shaped you, and find new ways to grow and thrive. Whether you’re working through trauma or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply, I offer a space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported, just as you are.
Professional Qualifications & Accreditations
To give you complete peace of mind, my practice is fully regulated, and I maintain the highest standards of professional training, ongoing education, and ethical conduct.
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Registered Clinical Psychologist – Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) | Registration No. PYL044343
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Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) – University of Essex
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BSc (Hons) in Psychology – University of Greenwich
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EMDR Europe Trained Practitioner – EMDR Europe
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ADOS-2 Trained Assessment Clinician – Hogrefe
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Foundation Level in Systemic Ideas – Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice (AFT)
How we will work together
Every person is different, so I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.
I weave together different therapeutic tools to fit your specific needs, including:
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing for trauma healing)
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Compassion-Focused Therapy CFT - to help quiet a harsh inner critic
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Trauma-Focused Therapies (TF - CBT & NET - to safely untangle difficult memories)
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Narrative Approaches (Tree of life - to reconnect with your strengths, culture, and history)
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Systemic Approaches (looking at how your relationships and family dynamics shape your world)
Areas I can help you with
While I work with a wide range of human experiences, I have deep expertise and a particular passion for supporting people through:
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Stress, exhaustion, and burnout
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Trauma, including PTSD and Complex PTSD (CPTSD)
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Attachment and relationship trauma
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Low mood and depression
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Navigating identity, racial, and cultural issues