Psychotherapy Section

Professor Ho Law is an internationally renowned consultant in counselling and coaching psychology, psychotherapy, research & development with over 35 years’ experience. Ho has conducted 100s of training workshops in the UK and abroad (the East and West), in over 15 countries and 50 cities. He was one of the first equality advisors to the Assistant Permanent Under Secretary of State as a senior scientist in the UK Home Office (1988-2003), then senior lecturer at the University of East London (2009-2015) and Programme Advisor to Coaching at the University of Cambridge (2015-2016).

Ho is a Chartered Psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council, a Registered Applied Psychology Practice Supervisor, Research Lead for the BPS Counselling Psychology Division (2018-2021), Founding Chair (2016-17) of the BPS East of England Branch; Chair (2014-15) of the  BPS Psychotherapy Section; Founding Member & Chair (2010-11) of the BPS Special Group in Coaching Psychology; Founding Director of the International Society for Coaching Psychology (ISfCP) and Empsy® Cambridge Coaching Psychology Group, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy; ISfCP; Associate Fellow of British Psychological Society (BPS) & Life Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine; Founding Director of the International Society for Coaching Psychology and Empsy® (Empowerment Psychology) Cambridge Coaching Psychology Group; Chair & Convenor of Mindfulness & Psychotherapy Workshops, which run quarterly each year in London.

Ho values diversity in people, respects their cultures and believes in equal opportunities for all. Ho is passionate about empowering people to develop their talents and achieve their full potential through psychological approaches. As a chartered and registered psychologist, he works in accordance to the professional code to uphold the standards of conduct, performance and ethics of the profession.

Dr. Zenobia Nadirshaw is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 44 years of clinical and management NHS experience of Health and Social Care Services in Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Care. She was recognised and given the MBE by Prince William in June 2019 at Buckingham Palace. Zenobia is also the Chair of several BPS Committees as well as treasurer of 2 other committees. She has worked in a variety of Health and Social Services settings – including projects/initiatives with a commitment to continuous improvements in psychological health care for clients and positive outcomes for their carers.

Zenobia has chaired several health and social services groups/committees providing advice to Health Authority Commissioners. She has also directed and led substantial organisational change at local and national levels within the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and also in the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Division of Clinical Psychology (DCP) - influencing service delivery issues and impacting on the profession of Clinical Psychology and psychologist’s training and development of competencies to work effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic British context.

Angela Shengxi Miao joined the Psychotherapy Section in November 2021, with the invitation from the Section’s past Chair, Dr. Philip Cox, to support the vision of bringing in the perspective of Chinese mental health professionals and encouraging quality professional communication across cultures.

She has a BA in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, an MSc in Theoretical Psychoanalytic Studies from University College London, and now undertaking another MSc in Applied Neuroscience at King’s College London.

She worked as a research assistant in Cognitive Neuroscience, Social Psychology, and Quantitative method, with her interests in Depth and Transpersonal Psychology to investigate a holistic understanding of the human mind and soul.

Her recent work focuses on personal experiences while engaging in virtual reality from the lens of psychoanalytic theories and the cultural and political implications of ethical clinical boundaries in the digital world. She feels excited to support the Section as its secretary and continuing her Newsletter Editor role.

Gevorg Gharibyan CPsychol, MPsych, APA associate is a dynamic millennial psychologist with a progressive approach to mental health care, rooted in contemporary psychological theory and practice. As part of a generation that is reshaping the mental health landscape, Mr Gharibyan combines traditional therapeutic techniques with innovative solutions that address the unique challenges facing today’s society. 

He recently completed an MSc (Hons) in Mental Health Psychological Therapist from Queen Mary University of London, and holds Master of Psychology ( Hons) in Social and Political Psychology from International Scientific Educational Center of National Academy of Sciences of Republic of Armenia.

A chartered member of the British Psychological Society(BPS) and Psychotherapy Section treasurer, Gevorg  is committed to advancing psychology and psychotherapy standards and contributing to the ongoing evolution of mental health practices. His work within the BPS underscores his dedication to evidence-based practice, reflective thinking, and continuous professional development.

As a professional who identifies with the millennial generation, Gevorg brings a unique perspective to his practice. Currently working with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), Mr Gharibyan has years of experience providing, psychological therapies and emotional support to diverse populations impacted by adversity.

In addition to his clinical work, Mr Gharibyan is an advocate for mental health awareness in Armenia, actively working with the Mental Health Awareness Initiative NGO to reduce stigma and promote mental health literacy. His efforts have contributed to expanding access to care and shifting public perceptions around mental health issues. His role as a millennial psychologist and BPS member positions him as a forward-thinking leader in the field, committed to making mental health care more accessible and relevant in today’s rapidly changing world.

Isabel Clarke is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, who trained in mid-life with the intention of effecting change in mental health services.

She has worked within the UK National Health Service for over 30 years, where she has developed the radical, trans-diagnostic model, ‘Comprehend, Cope and Connect’.

The approach integrates various third wave CBT approaches to create a trauma informed, mindfulness based, model that has been widely adopted and evaluated within Acute (hospital and community) services.

The approach, having proved flexible, has been adapted for primary care services, and also, in a research project, for diverse ethnicities.