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Isabelle Mercer
Clinical Psychologist at Schoen Clinic Chelsea offering in-person and online therapy for children (6+), teens and adults, specialising in anxiety, trauma, depression, chronic pain and relational work.
London, United Kingdom 
Overview
Isabelle Mercer is a Clinical Psychologist practising at Schoen Clinic Chelsea. The clinic profile describes her as an experienced clinician who works with children (aged 6+), teenagers and adults across a broad range of mental health concerns. Her work emphasises creating a safe, respectful and gently challenging therapeutic space tailored to each person’s needs.
The practice highlights Dr Mercer’s particular expertise in anxiety, trauma, depression, chronic pain and relational issues. She brings experience from both NHS and private settings and aims to support clients from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds, offering inclusive and affirming care.
Best for
This clinician is best suited for individuals and families seeking evidence-based psychological therapy for mood, anxiety and trauma-related problems, as well as support for chronic health-related psychological challenges and relationship difficulties.
- Children (6+), adolescents and adults
- Individuals, couples and families
- People seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD and chronic pain-related distress
Approach
Dr Mercer draws on a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic models and adapts her approach to each client. She integrates therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, IFS and psychodynamic methods to tailor interventions to presenting needs.
Treatment typically involves collaborative formulation, skill-building and addressing unhelpful behavioural and emotional patterns (for example perfectionism, people-pleasing or chronic overthinking). Therapy is described as aiming to develop emotional insight, resilience and sustainable change.
She offers developmentally appropriate work with children and adolescents including play-based and parent–child interaction approaches, alongside individual therapy for adults and family or couple-based work where indicated.
Education and Training
Dr Mercer holds a PhD and is registered with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist (Clin. Psych). Her training and background include work within NHS and private services and additional training across multiple therapeutic modalities referenced on the clinic site.
Support
Clients are supported through structured assessment, formulation and personalised treatment planning. The clinic emphasizes safety, confidentiality and an inclusive approach, with clinicians experienced in working with LGBTQ+ clients and people with long-term health conditions.
Preparation and integration support are part of the therapeutic offer where relevant, and the service aims to tailor pace and goals to individual needs while maintaining clear professional boundaries and ethical practice standards.
Practical details
Dr Mercer offers in-person appointments at Schoen Clinic Chelsea and also provides online sessions. Appointments are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Appointments and referrals can be arranged via the clinic’s registration and referral process.
This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.
