About us

We are clinical psychologists with over 35 years’ combined experience in mental health care. We both worked in the NHS for many years before establishing independent practices. This has given us the freedom to pursue the work we are most passionate about. For Mia this is championing the wellbeing benefits of knitting, and for Paula preventing burnout and work-related trauma. We’re really excited to weave together our passion and skills through Creative Restoration.

Dr Mia Hobbs

Dr Mia Hobbs

Mia is a Clinical Psychologist with a background in child and adolescent mental health. She has her own psychology practice working with young people and families in West London.

She loves knitting and is passionate about letting more people know about its therapeutic benefits. She has developed therapeutic knitting groups for teenagers and healthcare professionals and hosts the ‘Why I Knit‘ podcast. You can read more about how Mia has used knitting to benefit her own mental well-being throughout her career here.

Dr Paula Redmond

Dr Paula Redmond

Paula is a Clinical Psychologist who worked in older adult mental health services before setting up an independent practice to focus on preventing burnout and vicarious trauma.

She is passionate about supporting those who sacrifice so much of themselves to care for others. She believes that key to this are compassion, connection and creativity.

She also hosts the ‘When Work Hurts‘ podcast – interviewing clinicians and thought leaders in healthcare about the mental health crisis facing health professionals.

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