Looking after your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. Whether you are going through a difficult time, wish to overcome a hardship, support your child or simply better understand what you are experiencing, the Dispensaire Français provides a team of French-speaking psychologists with complementary backgrounds and specialisations.

Our consultations last one hour and are aimed at adults, adolescents, children, couples and families, depending on each psychologist's areas of expertise.

Anxiety, depression, burnout, bereavement, relationship difficulties, parenting, childhood or adolescent disorders, support with expatriation… Each professional offers an approach tailored to your situation. Below, you can find out about their background, specialities and areas of focus, so you can choose the practitioner best suited to you.

Our team of volunteer psychologists

Vanessa Berdugo
Clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, a graduate of Université Paris Nord (Master II in child and adolescent psychology). She practises in London and Paris (Institut Mutualiste Montsouris). Trained in systemic family therapy, couples therapy, EMDR and medical hypnosis, she takes an integrative approach tailored to each patient.

Anne Bizot-Burgess
Psychoanalytic psychotherapist for individuals and couples, accredited by the BACP and the British Psychoanalytical Council. Trained at the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships, she has over 20 years' experience in France and the United Kingdom. She consults in French and English, specialising in anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.

Cindy Caraguel, clinical psychologist
Clinical psychologist and psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Registered on the ADELI directory and a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). A volunteer at the Dispensaire Français for several years, recognised by the main private insurers (AXA PPP, Vitality, Aviva, Cigna).

Corine de Hemptine
Psychologist and certified coach, with dual training in clinical practice and personal development. Her integrative approach draws on cognitive therapies, mindfulness and the Reframe method to support adults and professionals through their life transitions and personal fulfilment.

Fanny Gapenne
A volunteer psychologist at the Dispensaire Français, she supports French-speaking patients through their psychological and emotional difficulties.

Béatrice Granger
Clinical psychologist offering follow-up care and psychotherapy in French for adults and adolescents in London. She provides sessions tailored to each person's pace and means, with reduced rates for students and people on low incomes.

Camille Lheureux, clinical psychologist
Psychologist specialising in neuropsychology, recognised as a Clinical Psychologist (HCPC registered) in the United Kingdom. She works within the Hounslow Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team (NHS) alongside her private practice. She works with children, adolescents and adults, and is building a close network with French-speaking practitioners and schools in London.

Julien Quertainmont
A qualified psychologist since 2015, with experience in research (Montreal), disability support and public-sector psychology. His approach is integrative and tailored to each issue: anxiety, depression, burnout, adolescents. He offers both in-person and remote consultations.

Salima Schreiter, Head of the Psychology Committee
A doctor of psychology (GradMBPsS), she coordinates the Psychology Committee of the Dispensaire Français and ensures the quality of the psychological care offered to French-speaking patients.

Vahiria Janbon-Verdet
A psychotherapist for children and adolescents for over 15 years, MBACP member. Her integrative, humanistic approach draws on art therapy, attachment theory and mindfulness. She also offers parental guidance sessions and meditation groups in French for adults and children.

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