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Taya Coates

TAYA COATES (She/Her)

MClinPsych, Member of AAPi, Clinical Psychologist
Clients 18+

Taya is a clinical psychologist who takes a gentle, thoughtful and collaborative approach to therapy. She is deeply committed to creating a space where her clients feel understood, attuned to, and supported. She values the importance of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, where clients can explore their experiences and feel met with compassion and curiosity.

Taya has over 10 years’ experience supporting adults across private practice and hospital settings. Her areas of interest include treating trauma, eating disorders, and the connections between emotions, bodily experiences and overall wellbeing. She draws on her training in CBT-E, EMDR, parts work, mindfulness, somatic and expressive therapies, and lifestyle medicine to tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs, strengths, temperament, and values.

Outside of work Taya enjoys spending time with her partner, children and pets. She values creativity and practices that support authentic connection with ourselves and the world around us.

Areas of special interest and expertise

  • Trauma and complex trauma

  • Eating disorders and body image

  • Lifestyle Medicine

  • Mindfulness, somatic approaches, and mind-body wellbeing

  • Expressive arts therapies

  • Anxiety

  • Neurodiversity