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Cassandra Govender

Clinical Psychology London

Cassandra Govender

2 years of experience

4,353+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Cassandra Govender at a glance

Cassandra Govender is a Clinical Psychology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2023). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Cassandra Govender is a Clinical Psychologist and Lead Therapist for General Psychiatry at Nightingale Hospital in London. She has experience supporting adults, adolescents and families across various clinical settings and currently leads the psychological therapy service within the inpatient unit. Her role involves direct patient care, supervision of team members, strategic planning, service development, and integrating evidence-based interventions into multidisciplinary care.
Before moving to the UK, Cassandra trained and practised in South Africa, working in hospital and community settings. She held the role of Mental Health Supervisor for Médecins Sans Frontières on the Tshwane Migrant Project and worked in private practice and public mental health services. Since joining Nightingale Hospital in 2021, she has worked as a Clinical Psychologist and Deputy Lead Therapist before stepping into her current role. She also has experience delivering psychoeducation and process groups, supervising assistant psychologists, conducting clinical assessments, and implementing trauma-informed care. Her approach draws from psychodynamic therapy, DBT, CBT, CBT-E, compassion-based and mindfulness principles.
Cassandra believes in creating a non-judgemental and empowering space, helping individuals gain insight into their lives and develop practical tools for change. She works collaboratively and is particularly interested in how different identities and life contexts influence psychological wellbeing.
She is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Health Professionals Council of South Africa.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Cassandra Govender

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Clinical Psychology
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Clinical Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-637349 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Clinical Psychology
#EB-A5C5AD29 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,682
Annual physical exam 99395 3,012
Vaccination administration 90471 884
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,291

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Cassandra Govender
HEADSHOT
Cassandra Govender in consultation
IN OFFICE
Cassandra Govender with the team
WITH TEAM
Cassandra Govender at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 88s
Meet Cassandra Govender

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Clinical Psychology across GB
    Cassandra Govender, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9579/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31611516 · cited by 194
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Clinical Psychology
    Cassandra Govender, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5718/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39228642 · cited by 120

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Clinical Psychology European Annual Congress (Clinical Psychology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Clinical Psychology National Society Meeting · London · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Clinical Psychology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Clinical Psychology
  • Awareness When should you see a clinical psychology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · cassandra.govender@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Cassandra Govender's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Cassandra Govender treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Clinical Psychology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Cassandra Govender specialise in?

    Cassandra Govender specialises in Clinical Psychology in London, GB. 14 years of clinical experience.

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    Cassandra Govender speaks English.

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