Dr Ravi Sankar is an HCPC-registered Chartered Clinical Psychologist and BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), with over 18 years’ experience across NHS and independent psychological services. He qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2015 and offers private psychological therapy for adults aged 18 and over, with online and in-person appointments subject to availability.
Ravi specialises in helping people experiencing anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, low self-esteem, work-related stress and other emotional difficulties. He also has extensive experience supporting people with complex and longstanding mental health difficulties, including trauma and psychosis.
Ravi helps clients understand the patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that may be keeping them stuck, and develop practical ways of moving forward. His approach is calm, collaborative and non-judgemental, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Ravi offers psychological therapy for adults experiencing:
Ravi has specialist NHS experience working with psychosis and complex mental health difficulties. The suitability of private therapy for these presentations is considered individually, taking account of any existing support and clinical needs.
You may be struggling with a specific difficulty or finding yourself repeatedly responding to situations in ways that leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
Ravi works with you to understand what may be contributing to these difficulties and identify changes that are meaningful and achievable for you.
Ravi believes that developing an understanding of our thoughts, emotions, behaviours and experiences can help us recognise patterns that may be maintaining psychological difficulties.
He places particular importance on self-reflection, developing psychological flexibility and finding practical strategies that people can use in everyday life.
His approach is collaborative and individually tailored, combining psychological understanding with practical strategies.
Ravi is an accredited CBT therapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
CBT helps people understand the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and develop strategies for changing patterns that may be contributing to anxiety, depression and other psychological difficulties.
Ravi has completed specialist postgraduate training in CBT for anxiety disorders and psychosis.
EMDR is a psychological therapy used to help people process traumatic memories and distressing experiences.
Ravi has completed specialist EMDR training and may recommend this approach where appropriate.
ACT can help people develop greater psychological flexibility, respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, and take steps towards what is important to them.
Ravi has also used ACT approaches to support people experiencing performance-related pressure.
CFT can be particularly helpful for people experiencing shame, self-criticism, low self-worth and difficulties showing compassion towards themselves.
Ravi may integrate elements of these approaches depending on your circumstances, preferences and therapeutic goals.
Therapy begins with an assessment of your current difficulties, relevant experiences and what you would like to change.
Ravi works with you to develop a shared understanding of how your difficulties may have developed and what may be keeping them going.
Together, you can agree appropriate goals and a plan for therapy.
Sessions may involve exploring emotional experiences, identifying patterns of thinking and behaving, developing practical strategies or addressing difficult memories where appropriate.
Ravi aims to create a confidential, respectful and supportive environment where you can discuss your experiences openly and work towards meaningful changes.
Ravi has extensive experience working within specialist NHS psychological services, including senior clinical and leadership responsibilities. As of November 2026, he continues to work part-time within the NHS as a Deputy Clinical Lead Psychologist, alongside his private clinical practice.
His background includes specialist work within Early Intervention in Psychosis services, providing psychological assessments, clinical formulation and evidence-based therapy for people experiencing psychosis and other complex mental health difficulties.
His NHS responsibilities have also included clinical supervision, multidisciplinary working, reflective practice, service development and supporting other psychological professionals.
Alongside his clinical work, Ravi has delivered training and consultation to healthcare professionals and organisations on subjects including psychological wellbeing, trauma-informed practice, workplace stress, resilience and supporting teams working in demanding environments.
Ravi has contributed to psychological research examining how people respond to uncertainty and how this relates to anxiety and everyday behaviour.
He co-authored a 2017 article published in Clinical Psychology Forum, examining how difficulty tolerating uncertainty can influence behaviour in everyday life.
Published research article
Sankar, R., Robinson, L., Honey, E. & Freeston, M. (2017).
Clinical Psychology Forum, 296, 10–15.
Ravi has also previously served on the research committee for the Oxford clinical psychology doctoral training programme.
Ravi offers clinical supervision for psychologists and psychological therapists.
He has substantial experience supervising clinical psychologists, CBT therapists, trainee psychologists and other professionals working within psychological and mental health services.
His approach draws on his clinical experience, specialist therapeutic training and background in multidisciplinary NHS services.
Supervision can provide opportunities to reflect on complex clinical work, develop psychological formulation, consider therapeutic approaches and support professional development.
Please use the enquiry form below to ask about current supervision availability, fees and arrangements.
Dr Ravi Sankar, BSc, MRes, DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, PG Cert in CBTp
Dr Ravi Sankar provides private psychological therapy for adults aged 18 and over through National Clinical Psychology Service.
Individual psychological therapy: £120 per 50 minute appointment.
Both online and in-person appointments are offered, subject to availability at the time of your enquiry. Please contact us to check current appointment options and, for in-person therapy. Dr Ravi Sankar’s Psychology clinic is in Milton Keynes.
Dr Ravi Sankar also offers clinical supervision for psychologists and psychological therapists. Please enquire about supervision fees and availability.
If you are experiencing anxiety, trauma-related difficulties, depression, work-related stress or other psychological concerns, Ravi’s experience and therapeutic approach may be relevant to your needs. You do not need to know which psychological therapy would be most suitable before making an enquiry.
Please complete the enquiry form to ask about Dr Ravi Sankar’s current availability, for online or in-person appointments.
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