Dr Esther Cole is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Founder of a multi award-winning company Lifespan Psychology – The Diverse Practice®. Dr. Cole worked in the NHS for 12 years and joined the independent sector in 2017. She is currently on the BPS Division of Clinical Psychology sub-committee for Equality Diversity & Inclusion and the Special Group for Independent Practice (SGIP).

As a third-generation British Jamaican Psychologist, managing long-term conditions whilst being a mother of three, Dr Cole warmly welcome clients from all walks of life. She has a passion for men’s mental health, and for supporting children and adults living alongside mental, physical or neurological difficulties and trauma.

Dr Cole is co-editor of Psychological Therapy for Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury: Innovations for Children, Young People & Families (Jim, J. & Cole, E. 2019. London: Routledge). She is honoured to have received the Early Career Award 2020 from The British Psychological Society’s Division of Clinical Psychology for her role initiating and editing the book.

The team at Lifespan Psychology offer sessions online and in-person in London and Home Counties. Since COVID-19, the team also offer assessment and therapy sessions online nationally and internationally. To ensure face-to-face contact is maintained where possible, they also offer home and school visits for assessment, therapy and behavioural support.

Dr. Cole and Associates are from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds including the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia. They offer a breadth and depth of skills and experience, and use a wide range of psychological therapies with children, young people, adults and older adults.