About the team

Director of Little Steps Psychology Practice

Clinical Psychologist,

Dr Natalie Cook

Natalie completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oxford in 2016. Subsequently, she has gained further professional qualifications and training experiences across a variety of therapeutic approaches, including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy.

As well as her clinical work, Natalie has experience in research, teaching and training to psychologists, doctors and nurses, and providing supervision. 

Publications:

  • Cook, N., Ayers, S., & Horsch, A. (2018). Maternal posttraumatic stress disorder during the perinatal period and child outcomes: A systematic review. Journal of Affective Disorders, 225, 18-31.

  • Munden, B., Weil, S., & Cook, N. (2024). ‘20-Minute Care Space with Breakfast’–Findings from a pilot staff support programme. Journal of Neonatal Nursing, 30(3), 297-299.

Natalie is a Clinical Psychologist and mum of two, and has always had a passion for working with parents and young families. Her experience of growing up as a mixed-race woman sparked a deep interest in how culture and identity (such as ethnicity, sexuality and class) interact to shape how we see ourselves and others. Using this framework, Natalie supports families by using a systemic, values-led approach that respects each person’s unique story and background.

In her most recent NHS role, Natalie was the Lead Clinical Psychologist on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Evelina London Children’s Hospital. Having also previously worked at the John Radcliffe Hospital NICU in Oxford, and with many years of experience in supporting individuals and families within adult, child, and paediatric services, she is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs. 

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