About Dr Joel Sheridan
London Psychologist · HCPC REGISTERED
15+ Years of Experience
Specialist in anxiety, overthinking, burnout and low self-esteem
I’m Dr Joel Sheridan, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and the founder of Therapy Cove. As a London psychologist, I often work with successful adults who appear capable and composed on the outside yet privately feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. My work blends psychological depth with human warmth, offering a calm, reflective space for meaningful change.
Many of the people I work with are early- to mid-career professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders — smart, high-functioning adults — navigating pressure, expectations and emotional strain. Therapy offers a quiet space to slow down, understand your inner world more deeply and reconnect with what genuinely matters to you.
“Joel’s kind and professional approach helped me gain clearer insight and find better ways of dealing with challenges.”
— Jose, Lawyer
A Calm, Reflective Approach to Therapy
I created Therapy Cove as a place where psychological science meets genuine connection. Good therapy is more than techniques — it’s built upon the foundation of feeling understood. Therapy works best in the context of a strong, professional relationship that gives you space to reflect and explore what has been shaping your internal world.
People often arrive feeling fraught, caught in cycles of worry, self-pressure or overthinking. It makes sense that when life feels relentless, your internal world becomes harder to navigate. Therapy provides clarity, containment and structure — along with the tools to move through emotional stuckness and create lasting change.
Clients often describe me as calm and compassionate as well as pragmatic— someone who helps them feel understood while gently guiding them toward deeper insight and practical steps forward.
Professional Background
My training includes:
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (University College London)
Postgraduate Diploma in CBT (Kings College London)
EMDR Practitioner Training (EMDR Academy)
Finalist, West London NHS Trust Excellence Awards
15+ years’ clinical experience across the NHS and private practice
These experiences allow me to work flexibly, drawing from a range of evidence-based approaches tailored to your individual needs.
Who I Work With
I support adults experiencing:
Anxiety, chronic worry or overthinking
Burnout or emotional overload
Low self-esteem or persistent self-criticism
Trauma (recent or longstanding)
Perfectionism or high internal pressure
Relationship or attachment patterns
Feeling stuck, lost or disconnected
Major life transitions or change
Internal conflict or difficulty switching off
What Clients Appreciate
A warm, grounded therapeutic relationship that feels supportive while remaining appropriately challenging
Clear psychological explanations that make sense of complex emotions and offer new perspectives
Evidence-based strategies that support meaningful change
A calm, containing space to think, feel and understand
Therapy offered in a Harley Street setting or securely online
Your Next Step
Book a Consultation
A free 15-minute introductory call to talk through what you’re experiencing and whether working together would be a good fit.
Download Stress Reset
A free practical guide with evidence-based tools to steady your nervous system and ease feelings of overwhelm.
Join Resilience Notes
A biweekly newsletter offering psychological perspectives on resilience and pressure in professional life — particularly for leaders and professionals.