Joanna Brook, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director

Joanna qualified as a Clinical Psychologist at the world-renowned Institute of Psychiatry, University of London, in 1992. She has been a Consultant Clinical Psychologist since 1999 having met the standards of an independent assessment panel. She was the Head Psychologist for a specialist service in the NHS in Dorset until 2023 at which time she went on the expand her private practice.

Dr Jen Bateman

Dr Bateman qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009 and has a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, an honours degree in Psychology and is a registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council. Dr Bateman has over 15 years’ experience working with individuals with a range of psychological difficulties in numerous NHS services across London, alongside supporting clients in private practise.

Dr Dominika Kominkova

Dr Dominika Kominkova is an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience across various NHS services. She is warm and compassionate and specialises in supporting individuals who struggle with the impact of trauma, including PTSD. She also specialises in working with addictions, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, emotional and relational difficulties.

Dr Phoebe Alonso

Dr Phoebe Alonso is an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years’ professional experience. She is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), the Division of Counselling Psychology (DCoP) and the Special Group in Coaching Psychology. She is also affiliated with the Qualitative Methods in Psychology Section and the Faculty for People with Intellectual Disabilities.

Jane Fox - Assistant

Jane Fox is our wonderful assistant from Pennine VA working with a small team.  She has over 30 years’ experience in administrative support and also has an extensive background in psychology.  She will be your first point of contact when you call or email and is happy to help you with any queries that you may have. 

She can also assist with referrals, appointment bookings and invoice queries to ensure that everything runs smoothly for you in your therapeutic journey with Nexus Psychological Services.   Her experienced team are also here to assist on the occasions that she may not be available, so there is always someone here to help you.