Dr Anindita Sarkar

I am a consultant clinical psychologist with more than 20 years' clinical experience across the NHS and local authority services, working with children, young people and adults. In my last role, I was Head of Clinical Services at Barnet Council.

I am an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS), a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

I decided to set up Affiniti+ because I feel strongly that mental-health services should be brought into the mainstream. We need to normalise conversations about mental health and neurodiversity. No-one should feel alone in their struggles, so I want to forge positive connections and encourage collaborative thinking.

As a woman of colour with dyslexia, I know what it's like to feel different. I understand the desire to belong and the challenge of fitting in. I am therefore keen to make mental-health support more accessible and relevant to all communities.

I believe strongly in providing a personalised service, listening and responding to what my clients tell me about their needs and the obstacles they've faced.

I recently concluded my three-year term as a board trustee for the mental-health charity Chasing the Stigma, and was previously a trustee for the charity Missing People. I am proud and humbled to provide paid placements at Affiniti+ for aspiring psychologists.

Outside work, I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I love the arts, and enjoy TV murder dramas, travelling, sunshine and crunchy snow. I embrace life with enthusiasm and an open mind.

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