About Me
If you have found your way here, it is likely that something in your inner world or your relationships does not feel as it should.

For many of the people I work with, this presents as a persistent sense of dissatisfaction, loneliness, anxiety or emotional strain. At times it may be more acute, such as relationship breakdown, chronic overthinking, or a sense of being stuck in patterns that do not change, despite insight or effort.

These experiences are often not random. They are shaped by deeper relational and developmental patterns that require careful, skilled attention to understand and shift.

Professional Background
I am Dr Madeleine Roantree, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with both the BPS and HCPC, with over 20 years’ experience in mental health.

My clinical background includes extensive work within the NHS, supporting individuals with complex and enduring psychological difficulties. This work has provided a depth of experience in understanding not only distress, but what is required to create meaningful and sustained change.

My training spans multiple evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), Compassionate Focused Therapy (CFT), Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (TF-ACT) and ILF Neurofeedback. I integrate these within a cohesive framework that is tailored to each individual or couple I work with.

Approach and Perspective
My work is grounded in the understanding that many of the difficulties people experience in adulthood are rooted in earlier relational environments and developmental experiences.

This includes patterns relating to attachment, emotional regulation, self-worth and interpersonal dynamics. These patterns often operate outside of conscious awareness, which is why they can feel so difficult to change without structured psychological work.

Therapy with me is both exploratory and direct. It involves identifying these underlying dynamics and working with them in a focused and applied way, so that change is not only understood intellectually but experienced in how you think, feel and relate.

Alongside my clinical training, I bring lived experience of anxiety and depression. This informs a pragmatic, grounded and compassionate approach, combined with a clear focus on progress.

Experience in Relationships and Dating
In addition to my clinical work, I have developed a specialist focus on relationships, intimacy and dating.

I co-founded PassionSmiths in 2013, now part of Maclynn International, a leading global introduction agency. This work provided extensive insight into the realities of modern dating, partner selection and relationship formation.

Combined with my psychological training, this enables me to work at a level that integrates both real-world relational dynamics and deeper psychological processes.

My research background includes work in social intelligence, resilience, and commitment, further informing my understanding of how individuals navigate relationships.

Who I Work With
I work with individuals and couples who are seeking a more considered and in-depth approach to change.

This often includes:

- individuals experiencing anxiety, depression or emotional overwhelm
- those aware of repeating relational patterns they have been unable to shift
professionals seeking meaningful and stable relationships
- individuals navigating significant relationship transitions
- couples working to repair, strengthen or reassess their relationship

This work is not positioned as a quick or superficial intervention. It is designed for those who are ready to engage in a more focused and committed process.

How I Work
My approach is structured, collaborative and tailored to the individual.

I combine psychological depth with practical application, ensuring that insight is translated into meaningful change. The work requires consistency and engagement, and is therefore offered within agreed timeframes rather than on an ad hoc basis.

Clients often describe the process as both containing and challenging, providing clarity, direction and a tangible shift in how they experience themselves and their relationships.

Working Together
Choosing the right psychologist is an important decision.

I offer an initial consultation to explore what has brought you here, what you would like to change, and whether this approach is the right fit for you.

If you are ready to engage in a more considered and committed process, you are invited to get in touch.