Dr Cristina Tabacu

Clinical Psychologist, Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cristina Tabacu is a Clinical Psychologist within the Specialist Therapeutic Outreach Team (STOT) at Forwards Leeds. With a background in adult mental health and a commitment to health inclusion, community psychology and CAT-informed practice, she works alongside teams supporting people experiencing multiple disadvantage. Her role is grounded in trauma-responsive and relational approaches, using psychological formulation to hold complexity, honour lived experience and support thoughtful, collaborative decision-making. Cristina works closely with third-sector partners and statutory services, helping to weave together inter-agency responses that create safer and more accessible pathways for those often absent from mainstream provision. Her focus is on inclusion—on ensuring that individuals who are routinely unseen within system