About Dr Alex Law | Clinical Psychologist

MEET DR ALEX LAW

The Nurture Clinic was founded by Dr Alex Law, an HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience across NHS specialist services and private practice. Alongside her private work, Alex is a Clinical Psychologist within an NHS specialist weight management and bariatric psychology service, and co-founder of Neurodiversity in the Workplace, a consultancy delivering neurodiversity training for organisations.

Alex has a particular interest in the overlap between neurodivergence (including ADHD and autism), eating behaviour, emotion regulation and the nervous system, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Compassion Focused Therapy and polyvagal-informed approaches to help people understand why they behave the way they do, rather than simply trying harder to change.

Dr Law is guided by core principles of integrity, safety, and authenticity, striving to build strong, trusting therapeutic relationships that form the foundation for personal growth and change. Her research and clinical publications are credited under her maiden name, Alexandria Phillips (see Publications below).

Our Approach

At The Nurture Clinic, we employ an integrative, evidence-based approach, drawing on techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Compassion Focused Therapy. We are dedicated to helping you find effective, personalised solutions that promote healing and resilience.

We also offer corporate workshops and one-to-one clinics, providing essential support for workplace mental health. Our commitment extends beyond individual therapy to foster wellbeing in communities, creating environments where mental health is prioritised and nurtured.

Embark on your journey to a healthier, more balanced life with The Nurture Clinic. We invite you to explore our range of services and join our community of care. Contact us to learn more or schedule your first session today.

Dr Alex Law
Clinical Psychologist

Publications

Phillips, A., Banting, E., Ashcroft, K. (2024, June 5). The effectiveness of polyvagal theory informed therapy for people living with obesity to improve interoception and emotion regulation: A multiple baseline study. [Oral presentation]. BOMSS, Harrogate, UK. BOMSS 2024 Congress Abstracts. Obesity Surgery, 34 (Suppl 1), 1–45 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-024-07287-1
Pursey, H., Phillips, A., Banting, E., (2024, June). Pilot study- Physical ACTivity group. A short-term behaviour change intervention that enables people with larger bodies to engage in physical activity in the community. [Poster Presentation]. BOMSS, Harrogate, UK. (Awarded best poster)
Ashcroft, K., Phillips, A., Banting, E., (2024, July). The effectiveness of polyvagal theory informed therapy for people living with obesity to improve interoception and emotion regulation: A multiple baseline study. [Oral presentation]. Manchester, UK. https://babcp2024.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BABCP2024-Abstracts.pdf
Phillips, A., Ashcroft, K., Banting, E. (Under review). Is interoceptive reliance the key to emotional eating in obesity? Evidence for the effectiveness of polyvagal theory in therapy for people living with obesity: A multiple baseline study
Phillips, A., Ashcroft, K., Banting, E. (In Prep). Polyvagal theory as a conceptual framework for understanding interoception in people living with obesity: A conceptual review.
Lammas, F*., Phillips, A*., Dopson, S., Joyce, E., Csipke, E., & Wykes, T. (2022). The organisational climate of NHS Early Intervention Services (EIS) for psychosis: A qualitative analysis. BMC Health Services Research, 22(1), 1-11. *Joint first author
Mujcic, A., Linke, S., Hamilton, F., Phillips, A., & Khadjesari, Z. (2020). Engagement with motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy components of a web-based alcohol intervention, elicitation of change talk and sustain talk, and impact on drinking outcomes: Secondary data analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(9), e17285.
Story, G. W., Dalton, F. M., Phillips, A., O’Reilly, J., Caparrotta, L., (2018) Improving the quality of outcome monitoring data at the Camden and Islington Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Service. Poster presented at the Royal College of Psychiatrists Faculty of Medical Psychotherapy Annual Conference. Conference held at Cardiff, Wales.
Phillips, A., Evans, R. Williams, H., Harrington, M., Harris, A., Reuben, A. (2013) Keeping the mind on the game, and the brain in mind: Concussion care in elite rugby. Poster presented at the meeting of 2013 International Neuropsychological Society Mid-Year Meeting. Conference held at Amsterdam, The Netherlands.