Introducing Dr Julieta Esteves,
Optimism Clinical Associate,
Clinical Psychologist.

Military & Service Connections

​I am a veteran informed psychologist with experience working with military and veterans in both private practice and in my work within the charity sector. ​I feel a huge sense of pride when supporting veterans on their journey to recovery, giving something back to those who have given so much for their country. 

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My Qualifications​

BSc Psychology, University College London

MSc Clinical Psychology, Royal Holloway University of London

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience King’s College London

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Additional Clinical Training

Narrative Exposure Therapy, The NET Institute

The Feeling Safe Programme, University of Oxford

Compassion-Focused Therapy, The Association for Psychological Therapies

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My Professional Accreditations​

​HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist

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Additional Information

Enhanced DBS Adults and Child​

Fluent in English and Portuguese

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My Experience

I am a clinical psychologist with over 9 years’ experience working in various mental health settings. Most recently I have worked with military veterans experiencing PTSD and trauma-related difficulties, and I have experience in the NHS working with a diverse range of presentations, including psychosis, OCD, anxiety, and depression. I have experience of working with refugees , with complex trauma backgrounds and in doing so have worked with translators and interpreters. I have also worked across Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

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My main approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), as well as Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) for trauma-focused care. I also draw on third-wave modalities such as Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to meet the unique needs of each individual.​

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My Commitment to You​

Seeking help is not easy and can seem daunting to begin with. I aim to provide my clients with a safe and warm therapeutic space, where we can work together to address your difficulties. I am a firm believer that whilst I have expertise in delivering therapy and treatment, you are the expert in your life and your experiences, and so our work will be collaborative and tailored in a way that is meaningful and right for you.

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Please contact Optimism if you would like a copy of my full Bio.