Dr Raisa Kumaga
Professional statement
Dr Raisa Kumaga is a leading counselling psychologist based in London. Her areas of expertise include work stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and bipolar disorder. She is the founder of the renowned The Fern Psychology and also consults privately at Change of Harley Street.
Dr Kumaga commenced her professional career as a social worker in the Netherlands before relocating to the UK and qualifying as a chartered psychologist. She has extensive experience in child, adolescent, and adult mental health services, alongside third-sector organisations, and is a senior counselling psychologist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Kumaga holds a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology from the University of East London, as well as postgraduate certification in eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Additionally, she also holds a Master of Philosophy and Education from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor of social work with Summa Cum Laude from The Hague University of Applied Services.
As an integrated practitioner, Dr Kumaga employs a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet and support the needs of her patients. Her approach is rooted in compassion and a commitment to personal growth, drawing from psychodynamic, attachment-based, cognitive-behavioural, acceptance and commitment, as well as dialectical behaviour, compassion-focused, and EMDR therapies to achieve greater wellbeing.
HCPC Number: PYL042189
Clinics
The Fern Psychology
W1G Marylebone London, Harley Street,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 12 years of experience
- Director, The Fern Psychology (present)
Subspecialties
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Grief and loss
Education
- Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, University of East London (2023)
- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist, EMDR Association UK (2023)
Teaching posts
- Associate Lecturer, University of Essex (2019 - 2021)
Publications and conferences
- Dr Kumaga’s publications are available on her PubMed profile
- Dr Kumaga’s publications are available on GoogleScholar
Prizes and awards
- VSB fonds (2015)
- Rob de Rijcke Award, The Hague University (2014)
Languages spoken
- English
- Dutch
Reviews
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- Personally it has been a very rewarding journey for me!
- I just want to thank you for helping me! I have really appreciated your support and wouldn't have wanted any other psychologist to help me. Good luck for your future and I wish you well
- Thank you for all your help with counselling. I would have never been able to do it without you. You are great
- The atmosphere was relaxed and created a safe and comfortable environment for us to freely discuss our experiences and thoughts, which we don't often get the opportunity to do with our colleagues. We are deeply grateful for the dedication and effort put forth by Fern Psychology.
- I learned to be happy with who I am.I am so thankful, I can't really describe it.You have reminded me of who I was, given me a sense of who I am now & opened my eyes to who I can become. Your dedication, harnessing of skills & reflection stand out.Your imprint will never leave me
- 'The therapists at Fern Psychology established a safe and open environment for me to explore the underlying causes of my struggles, and to develop strategies for growth and progress in life. This therapy has had a positive impact on my creative career.