Fresh Start Psychological Services is a compassionate trauma specialist service offering private practice with a unique approach.
Fresh Start Psychological Services is a compassionate trauma specialist service offering private practice with a unique approach.
We focus on childhood trauma, PTSD, and trauma-related anxiety disorders and depression. We appreciate that everyone is different and therapy only works when there is a good relationship between the client and the therapist. We aim to create a safe space for all our clients to get what they need from each therapist/session.
We focus on childhood trauma, PTSD, and trauma-related anxiety disorders and depression. We appreciate that everyone is different and therapy only works when there is a good relationship between the client and the therapist. We aim to create a safe space for all our clients to get what they need from each therapist/session.
Our specialities
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
An evidence-based therapeutic approach grounded in NICE guidelines, designed to help clients examine and change unhelpful thought patterns.
Schema Therapy
Is used to treat a variety of psychological disorders and is integrative by design, incorporating multiple therapeutic approaches.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is specifically designed to address trauma memories that have become locked in a frozen or unprocessed state in the brain.
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
Helps develop greater awareness of what is truly important to them. Identifying what matters most and taking deliberate steps aligned with core values.
Compassion-focused Therapy
Is a relatively new trans diagnostic therapy. It is designed for people who experience high levels of shame, self-blame and self-criticism, linked to traumatic early life experiences that include emotional neglect.
Couples Therapy
Focuses on improving communication and resolving conflict while fostering intimacy. The process involves an initial assessment, goal setting, and choosing focus areas, and strengthening emotional connection.
Person-Centred Councelling
Allows individuals to explore their feelings, promoting self-healing and personal growth as they overcome life challenges.
Narrative Exposure Therapy
Is used to address post-traumatic stress resulting from multiple or complex trauma. NET helps individuals to construct a chronological autobiography of their entire life.
Meet our team
Viola (Musungo) Masona
Lead Clinician
Specialities
Trauma & PTSD ⋅ Childhood ⋅ Relationships & family ⋅ Stress ⋅ Depression ⋅ Anxiety
About me
As an authentic and compassionate therapist, I am very passionate about mental health. My aim is to work with individuals struggling with trauma and any other associated psychological difficulties in a way that promotes their personal growth and meaningful recovery.
Angela Chandler
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a person-centered therapist with over 7 years of experience working with addiction, depression, suicide prevention and trauma. I'm qualified in Drugs and Alcohol counselling, (CFD) Counselling for Depression and trained in Couples Therapy for Depression Counselling (CTFD).
Charlotte Dunkel
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a Qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and have over 6 years experience working within NHS IAPT services. I have experience working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD and Social Phobia.
Evelyn Greaves
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a warm and friendly individual who thrives on self-motivation and resilience. I enjoy meeting people, being supportive and assisting others experiencing limiting conditions resulting in difficulties coping with the storms we all face at some point in life’s journey.
Michelle Dadachanji
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I'm really passionate about what I do because I believe that everyone has unlimited potential inside them and it's my job to support you in unlocking this. I'm an experienced integrative International Therapist, Coach, and Supervisor and I create a safe, supportive, nourishing, and empathetic environment.
Alisha Chikuti Sinclair
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a BABCP registered psychotherapist specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy. I offer it to support with a variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, BDD, habit disorders. I am trained to support people with long term physical health problems that may be impacting mental health.
Katherine Higginson
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a qualified cognitive behavioural therapist who has worked in mental health for more than 20 years. During my career, I have worked in various settings in the UK, Australia and New Zealand; in the community, in hospitals and prisons. I specialise in helping people with complex needs.
Angela Marston
Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am Angela, a degree-level qualified Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I have trained in a range of therapeutic models, including person-centered and CBT Techniques; my passion is in EMDR trauma-focused therapy for PTSD and all other related traumas.
Lisa Badman Dunphy
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
Are you looking to explore your motivations, anxieties, depressive moods, and relationships? Do you often feel overwhelmed by the challenges life presents? I believe that through openness and talking therapy, we can search for meaning leading to greater self-awareness, growth, and change.
Rebecca White
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I have over 8 years of experience working as a psychological therapist within NHS Talking Therapies services, and integrated teams that support clients who 'fall between the gaps' of primary and secondary care mental health NHS services. I am qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Meet our team
Viola (Musungo) Masona
Lead Clinician
Specialities
Trauma & PTSD ⋅ Childhood ⋅ Relationships & family ⋅ Stress ⋅ Depression ⋅ Anxiety
About me
As an authentic and compassionate therapist, I am very passionate about mental health. My aim is to work with individuals struggling with trauma and any other associated psychological difficulties in a way that promotes their personal growth and meaningful recovery.
Angela Chandler
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a person-centered therapist with over 7 years of experience working with addiction, depression, suicide prevention and trauma. I'm qualified in Drugs and Alcohol counselling, (CFD) Counselling for Depression and trained in Couples Therapy for Depression Counselling (CTFD).
Charlotte Dunkel
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a Qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and have over 6 years experience working within NHS IAPT services. I have experience working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD and Social Phobia.
Evelyn Greaves
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a warm and friendly individual who thrives on self-motivation and resilience. I enjoy meeting people, being supportive and assisting others experiencing limiting conditions resulting in difficulties coping with the storms we all face at some point in life’s journey.
Michelle Dadachanji
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I'm really passionate about what I do because I believe that everyone has unlimited potential inside them and it's my job to support you in unlocking this. I'm an experienced integrative International Therapist, Coach, and Supervisor and I create a safe, supportive, nourishing, and empathetic environment.
Alisha Chikuti Sinclair
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a BABCP registered psychotherapist specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy. I offer it to support with a variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, BDD, habit disorders. I am trained to support people with long term physical health problems that may be impacting mental health.
Katherine Higginson
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am a qualified cognitive behavioural therapist who has worked in mental health for more than 20 years. During my career, I have worked in various settings in the UK, Australia and New Zealand; in the community, in hospitals and prisons. I specialise in helping people with complex needs.
Angela Marston
Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I am Angela, a degree-level qualified Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. I have trained in a range of therapeutic models, including person-centered and CBT Techniques; my passion is in EMDR trauma-focused therapy for PTSD and all other related traumas.
Lisa Badman Dunphy
Counselling Psychotherapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
Are you looking to explore your motivations, anxieties, depressive moods, and relationships? Do you often feel overwhelmed by the challenges life presents? I believe that through openness and talking therapy, we can search for meaning leading to greater self-awareness, growth, and change.
Rebecca White
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Specialities
Coming soon
About me
I have over 8 years of experience working as a psychological therapist within NHS Talking Therapies services, and integrated teams that support clients who 'fall between the gaps' of primary and secondary care mental health NHS services. I am qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Thoughts from our patients
Ajemiposi
The psychological services of Fresh Start, is truly a personalized service that propels you back to you and your dignity. Priceless and I recommend it to one and all!
Lindsay
I had already had therapy with someone else prior to starting with Viola and honestly, it wasn't for me. Nothing worked and I had convinced myself that therapy was a load of rubbish. Then I met Viola and the experience was completely different. We didn't dive straight in, she got to know me, she shared information about herself which put me at ease and slowly we delved into the many issues I had been left with after a serious trauma.
Chiara
Viola has been my therapist for many years. She is a genuine and kind person who anyone would be lucky to have as their therapist. She’s flexible in her schedule and very accommodating, it is especially wonderful to have somebody from our community providing support to our community.
Louise
Viola’s extensive knowledge and expertise are matched by her intuitive and empathic approach. She is the perfect therapist for me because she explores alongside me and challenges me. The experience has been truly transformative and I feel very grateful to have been led to her. Recommend with all my being!
John
Viola has been amazing. Incredibly supportive and helpful, I would highly recommend her.
Jay-Ann
I’d recommend Viola and Fresh Start Psychological Services every time. I’ve felt safe, supported, listened to, validated, and held accountable, and I’ve seen a huge improvement in my mental health. I met Viola initially through a charity, and I connected with her so well that it only made sense to continue with her services.
Thoughts from our patients
Ajemiposi
The psychological services of Fresh Start, is truly a personalized service that propels you back to you and your dignity. Priceless and I recommend it to one and all!
Lindsay
I had already had therapy with someone else prior to starting with Viola and honestly, it wasn't for me. Nothing worked and I had convinced myself that therapy was a load of rubbish. Then I met Viola and the experience was completely different. We didn't dive straight in, she got to know me, she shared information about herself which put me at ease and slowly we delved into the many issues I had been left with after a serious trauma.
Chiara
Viola has been my therapist for many years. She is a genuine and kind person who anyone would be lucky to have as their therapist. She’s flexible in her schedule and very accommodating, it is especially wonderful to have somebody from our community providing support to our community.
Louise
Viola’s extensive knowledge and expertise are matched by her intuitive and empathic approach. She is the perfect therapist for me because she explores alongside me and challenges me. The experience has been truly transformative and I feel very grateful to have been led to her. Recommend with all my being!
John
Viola has been amazing. Incredibly supportive and helpful, I would highly recommend her.
Jay-Ann
I’d recommend Viola and Fresh Start Psychological Services every time. I’ve felt safe, supported, listened to, validated, and held accountable, and I’ve seen a huge improvement in my mental health. I met Viola initially through a charity, and I connected with her so well that it only made sense to continue with her services.
Get started
Our incredible team is ready to support you on your journey.
Get started
Our incredible team is ready to support you on your journey.
Get in touch
(+44) 7395 814 312
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Find us in Portsmouth
Fresh Start Therapies,
Gatcombe House, Copnor Rd,
Hilsea, Portsmouth
PO3 5EJ
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