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I reached out to The Oak Tree Practice in June 2025, when I was at a low point in my life, experiencing burnout and anxiety following a personal loss. The team was very responsive and flexible.

I started seeing Dr Georgia Meisel soon after, and the sessions have been transformative. I wanted to work with someone kind, but also push me towards progress, and I wanted to focus on behavioural patterns that are now holding me back.

In our sessions, she follows my train of thought (which is not an easy task), has an incredible ability to offer insight, and uses the most suitable approach to enable me to make progress.

She's also been a fantastic guide in helping me navigate my newly diagnosed neurodivergence. This in itself was a completely new world to me, which I've only discovered in my adulthood. I am so grateful to have her by my side throughout.

I’ve been working with Ciara since May (7 months now) and cannot speak highly enough of her practice and skill set. Having tried a number of therapists over the years (and always leaning towards CBT and practical mindful approaches) I would say her ability to pick up on the small things, interpret the confusing things, and offer up practical and thoughtful suggestions is unparalleled. I’m also freelance and have really appreciated the flexibility with sessions too.

Laura (Laura Eid) has been helping me in therapy for the past 6-8 weeks now and has honestly changed my life in so many ways. Laura has helped me to find more confidence, build courage when making difficult decisions, whilst having peace and understanding with myself. I can easily say that Laura is the best therapist I have had and I’m looking forward to the progress I make with her in the future.

I've seen Laura Eid for c.8 weeks now - I've found the sessions rewarding and while I'm still very much figuring things out, Laura has made me feel comfortable to express myself. I appreciate that she has a large toolbox of approaches that she uses when appropriate, and that the sessions are also more of a discussion with productive solutions rather than me just talking.

My daughter has been seeing Dr Avery. I really appreciate the work she has been doing with her and she is greatly benefiting from the sessions. My daughter has learnt so much about herself and her mental wellbeing

Laura Eid has been working with my daughter for over a year, and in that time we’ve seen an incredible transformation. She has grown more confident, secure, and genuinely happy. We are so grateful for Laura’s support and guidance

Laura (Dr Laura Eid) has help me so much, she made me feel at ease, she understood things about me that I didnt even acknowledge about myself. As weird as it sounds, I look forward to our session so that I can continue deal with my anxiety and learn more about myself. I wish I had met Laura years ago.

I really enjoyed working with Ilan who offered a really fresh perspective as a therapist, and was able to advise on multiple different issues. I felt he really cut across normal therapy speak by approaching the sessions as real conversations that felt friendly, I felt this actually made it easier to open up than in normal therapy sessions where the slightly stilted atmosphere can make it difficult to feel open / that your therapist is approachable.

Dr Erlend Slettevold is wise and patient. He is compassionate, careful in his approach. I made enormous progress in my life, supported by Erlend. Thank you.

Laura Eid is a great therapist. She is true asset to the practice. Highly recommended.

It was difficult to decide where to go when I was looking for a therapist (not to mention nerve-wracking to actually turn up for the first time) so I’m really happy I ended up with Ilan. I felt comfortable with him straight away. That was important, because we covered more ground than I had anticipated and a lot of it was pretty challenging.

Our sessions were informal enough to make me feel relaxed, safe and able to just be myself – all useful when you’re trying to articulate difficult things for the first time to someone you barely know. Even when it was hard for me, we always managed to have a laugh about something. But there was also always enough structure and focus to ensure we made progress. Ilan’s kindness and professionalism helped me work through some long-standing issues and start to navigate a path through a difficult phase of life, and I’m very glad I did this work with him.

The effort it takes to find a new psychologist can be daunting and overwhelming, but the Oak Tree practice has been so wonderful to work with from start to finish. I even ran into a slight hiccup when I was first getting started and the lead clinical psychologist of the practice reached out to me, personally, to help me have it sorted as quickly as possible. A very human touch that I really appreciated. Also special shout out to Dr. Erin, who is simply incredible. I've been looking for what feels like a really long time for the "right" therapist and I owe a lot to the Oak Tree Practice for helping me finally get there. Have already recommended them to friends and loved ones who are also on their journey.

I have been seeing Erin Vignali for therapy sessions, on and off, for a few years now, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am for her ongoing support and guidance. Erin is an exceptional therapist who truly listens and understands her clients. Her empathetic nature and professional expertise create a safe and welcoming environment where I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings.

Erin has a remarkable ability to provide insightful perspectives and practical strategies that have helped me navigate through some really challenging times. Her approach is both compassionate and empowering, allowing me to gain confidence and clarity in my personal journey. She is genuinely invested in her clients' well-being and goes above and beyond to ensure that I feel supported every step of the way.

I highly recommend Erin Vignali to anyone seeking a therapist who is not only skilled but also deeply caring and committed to empowering her clients to grow and heal. Her positive impact on my life has been genuinely transformative, and I am incredibly thankful for her guidance.

For over a year now, Dr Jonathan O'Keeffe has been, by leaps and bounds, the best therapist I've had (I've probably spoken with about 6/7 in total throughout my life, with varying styles and lengths of time). I really appreciate all his guidance and patience, along with a fun sense of humour to help bring some extra smiles into sessions where possible. I feel very lucky to have been able to speak with someone who understands me and helps me feel validated. Jonathan recognises not every method works for every person, and takes the time to find/share and talk through alternative ideas that may work. It's very helpful to have a summary email after the session as a reminder of what we've spoken about too (with any resources that may be useful attached). His understanding of neurodivergent people has also been extremely beneficial.

Thank you for being a brilliant person and therapist, Jonathan.

The Oak Tree Practice team have always been polite, supportive, and informative, making the entire process of starting to work with them very easy. I've been working with Jonathan, who has always been supportive and open to anything that I've needed to explore. I really appreciate that he also provides additional resources for me to explore in my own time, which have always been relevant and insightful. I can't recommend the practice enough, great work team.

I can highly recommend the team at OTP, who have always been quick, polite and easy to speak to. When I reached out for help, Jonathan O’Keeffe was recommended and he has been a supportive, patient and encouraging therapist. We have been working with ACT instead of CBT and it has been a game changer. There are weeks when I would have really struggled, but working with him has helped me to stay present, deal with my anxiety and keep me safe. Working on my values and seeing the future of who I want to be and why I’m trying to do it has been grounding. I especially like the additional resources that he shares with me after our sessions, since they help me to continue keeping my new habits in place. Thank you for all of your support!

Sasha has been helping my child for more than three years with challenges including anxiety, depression, an eating disorder and school struggles.
With a deep understanding, Sasha's approach is always warm and kind and she's able to offer excellent advice. I would strongly recommend her services.

Oak tree is a great practice - super organised, great service and offices. We have seen Sasha and she has been amazing - great with all the family, fully understanding of the issues we have been experiencing, experienced and informative whilst being down to earth, approachable and providing constructive ways for us to alleviate problems we have identified. We feel in excellent hands with her as a family and I couldn’t speak more highly of her and how she has helped and supported us.

I highly recommend the professionals.

Dr Georgia Smith has been really helpful. She is great listener and I can feel big support she has putting in each sessions. I would really recommend her to anyone who is looking for Therapist.