Dr. Tania Muthen , HCPC

Dr. Tania Muthen is a chartered consultant psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). The HCPC is the UK regulator for health and care professions and the BPS is the professional body for psychologists, reflecting her standing within the profession. With 16 years of experience providing therapeutic and assessment services, she brings a depth of clinical knowledge to both short and longer term work.

She integrates a range of evidence based therapeutic techniques to develop collaborative treatment plans with each person she works with. Her practice predominantly draws on Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Narrative Therapy, applying these approaches to a wide spectrum of mental health difficulties and life challenges.

Alongside private practice, Dr. Muthen has served as a Consultant Psychologist at a private hospital, delivering in-patient mental health rehabilitation services for the past two years. Before that she spent 13 years as Head of Department in a government hospital in South Africa. Her background also includes work in a medical practice supporting people newly diagnosed with medical conditions and several years in an adult oncology unit.

Her areas of expertise include depression, bipolar disorder, stress and anxiety disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, anger, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, adjustment following separation or divorce, guilt and shame, self-compassion and mindfulness, social anxiety and isolation. If someone is feeling overwhelmed and considering therapy, Dr. Muthen offers a contained space to reflect and process challenges, helping people develop insight into how they relate to themselves and others and exploring different, healthier ways of living and relating.

Evidence-based approaches adapted for online care

Dr. Tania Muthen commonly uses Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, stress and panic-related difficulties.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is another core approach she employs, offering strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and improved interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be helpful for intense mood states, anger and difficulties managing strong emotions.

Person-Centred Therapy is used to create a supportive, empathetic space where people can explore identity, self-compassion and relationship concerns. This approach emphasises the client’s own resources and pace in making changes.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Dr. Tania Muthen works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to identify the best fit based on individual needs, goals and preferences, and she adapts methods as therapy progresses.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These formats allow therapists to deliver evidence-based techniques flexibly and to maintain continuity of care between sessions.