Dr-Sarah-Buckly

Dr Sarah Buckley

Senior Clinical Psychologist

Introduction

Dr. Sarah Buckley is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist at MyHealthcare Clinic, with over 10 years of experience spanning the NHS, private organisations, charities, and private practice.

She has worked extensively with individuals facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, complex trauma, post-traumatic stress, depression, low self-esteem, and perfectionism. She has also developed considerable expertise through her work in specialist services for OCD, adult ADHD, and psychosis.

Experience

Dr. Buckley’s professional background includes a variety of significant roles:

  • Senior Clinical Psychologist at Whittington Hospital: Since June 2025, she has been developing and delivering a psychology service for patients and their families in the Critical Care Unit.
  • Senior Clinical Psychologist at Barts Health NHS Trust: From November 2023 to May 2025, she specialised in major trauma care.
  • Senior Clinical Psychologist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust: From October 2020 to November 2023, she worked in Early Intervention Psychosis.
  • Clinical Psychologist at East London NHS Foundation Trust: From April 2018 to April 2021, she worked in both the Recovery CMHT and the Adult ADHD service, where she developed a comprehensive service for ADHD assessments and interventions.

Dr. Buckley’s therapeutic approach is collaborative and person-centred, grounded in compassion and a non-judgmental stance. She believes in working with patients to develop a shared understanding of their struggles.

As an integrative therapist, she skilfully draws upon her training in various psychological models to tailor interventions to each individual’s needs. Her therapeutic toolkit includes:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Education & Qualifications

Dr. Buckley holds a strong academic background, with multiple degrees in psychology:

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology – The University of Edinburgh (2014-2017).
  • Master of Arts in Applied Psychology – University College Cork (2010-2011).
  • Higher Diploma in Psychology – The National University of Ireland, Galway (2008-2010).
  • Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Sociology, & Political Science – The National University of Ireland, Galway (2005-2008).