Dr Chris Cartner

Short bio
Chris is a Psychologist specialising in trauma, sexual health, Chemsex and LGBT+ affirmative therapy.
Chris comes from a background in both the NHS and private settings, having worked in sexual health, addictions, general counselling services and dental psychology (maxillofacial trauma and orthognathic psychology). He currently works in the NHS in a sexual health clinic in Kingston and continues to offer private couples and individual psychotherapy both online and in his office in Earl’s Court as well as training and clinical supervision to other therapists.

His research and academic experience explores men’s engagement with Chemsex, with a publication in the role of mentalisation in understanding and working with those engaging in Chemsex, and Doctoral research looking at Chemsex abstainees reflections on sexual experiences.