Dr Zheng Zhou

Dr Zheng Zhou is a Clinical Psychologist at Harbor, and she has worked in both NHS and private psychological services.

Born in China and trained in the UK, she works with a wide range of difficulties, including trauma, self-criticism, life stress, grief and relationship problems. Her practice is informed by an interest in culture, philosophy and spirituality.

Dr Zhou works in English and Mandarin. In therapy, she draws on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and systemic and narrative approaches.

Professional Background & Qualifications

Dr Zhou holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Hertfordshire. She also studied at University College London, where she gained an MSc in Clinical Neuroscience and a Postgraduate Diploma in Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Her first degree was a BSc in Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Leicester.

Dr Zhou is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.

She is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), which recognises her university teaching.

Her further training includes a Level 1 certificate in systemic therapy and training in narrative therapy.

Healthcare Leadership & Experience

Dr Zhou is also trained in autism assessment, using the ADOS-2 and ADI-R, two of the standard diagnostic tools.

Alongside her clinical work, she is a Senior Lecturer in the UK, teaching trainees on a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Her teaching, which includes lectures, workshops and seminars, draws directly on her clinical work.

Because she works in Mandarin as well as English, she can see clients who find it easier to talk about their mental health in their first language.

Approach to Care

Dr Zhou works collaboratively and without judgement, and she looks at each person as a whole.

Her work takes account of the many things that shape a person’s identity, including ethnicity, gender, religion, sexuality, spirituality and culture. She explores these with clients alongside the difficulties that brought them to therapy.

At Harbor, she works with clients from many different backgrounds, adapting therapy to their culture and circumstances.