I am a Chartered clinical psychologist registered with the Health Care Professionals Council. Since completing my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Leeds University, I have worked in the NHS child and adult mental health services. As well as my part-time CCPS work, I currently work as the Lead Psychologist for Cambridgeshire Office of Children and Young People where I manage and supervise clinical psychologists and also hold a clinical caseload. My clinical work involves highly complex assessments, the development of formulations and individual therapy in a variety of approaches. I also offer consultations to other professionals as well as teaching, training and supervision. ​

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I have worked with adults and children for many years in a range of settings and presenting with a variety of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety (generalised and specific), PTSD, anger, self harm and eating issues. I have worked with individuals, couples, families and schools/ institutions. I predominately employ a cognitive behavioural approach and have undergone further post-doctoral training. However, I also have a particular interest in attachment, trauma (and am fully qualified and competent to deliver all NICE guidance approved interventions including trauma-focussed cognitive therapy and EMDR for adults or children) and have co-authored a book about parenting children with challenging behaviour.

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I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Since completing my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I have worked in both Cambridge University Hospitals as a Paediatric Clinical Psychologist as well as Lead Clinical Psychologist within Paediatric Liaison services in Bedford Child and Adolescent Mental Health service (CAMHS). I currently work as Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist for the East Midlands Neonatal Network. Following completion of my doctorate degree, I have completed further training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Narrative therapy, Systemic Family therapy and Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (a gold-standard behavioural intervention for the treatment of Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome).

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Within my role, I have worked with children and young people experiencing difficulties around anxiety (including phobias, generalised anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder), low mood, trauma, anger and low self-esteem. I have also worked jointly with my medical colleagues to provide treatment for a number of health symptoms including headaches, medically unexplained pain and Tic Disorders. I am keen to utilise research evidence to provide the best possible interventions for the children and young people that I see and have published and presented my work in a number of academic journals and at medical conferences.

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I am a fully qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC).  I am able to provide high-quality, experienced, evidence-based assessments and interventions to support people of all ages, for a range of presenting difficulties.

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I qualified from the University of Essex-Tavistock Clinical Psychology Doctorate in 2013 and have over a decade of clinical experience working with children, adults, families and organisations across East Anglia and London. Alongside my private practice, I currently work as the Principal Clinical Psychologist within the NHS, working with young adults aged between 16 and 25 years old.  Prior to this, I worked within children and young people’s services for over 8 years.

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I have worked within a range of settings including the NHS, Local Authority, and the private sector. My experience has included working with people who experience a range of emotional difficulties such as low mood, anxiety (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and generalised anxiety), post-traumatic stress, low self-esteem, personality disorder, anger difficulties, and those that experience attachment and complex trauma difficulties. I also have specific experience working with looked after children and in both adult and youth forensic settings. 

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I am able to work within a number of therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma Informed approaches, Systemic informed approaches, and Mentalization-based approaches.  I am also experienced in providing neuropsychological assessments, risk assessments, and capacity assessments.  In addition, I have significant experience in providing expert witness assessments within the Family Law arena, as well as providing consultation, training, and clinical supervision to a range of professions.

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I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. I obtained a BA Hons degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford and gained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Salomons Centre for Applied Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University. Since 2003, I have worked for NHS services in London, Oxfordshire and Kent, with clients across the age spectrum with a variety of difficulties. My post-qualification work has been in older adult services in the NHS and I have considerable experience in neuropsychological assessment, pre-diagnostic work and post-diagnostic therapy. I have offered individual/couples therapy for people experiencing depression, generalised anxiety, panic disorder, eating disorders, and difficulties adjusting to changed life circumstances, including illness.

 

I work using mainly mindfulness-based approaches, having done additional post-qualification training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and draw on a number of other models including cognitive behavioural, systemic, narrative, and psychodynamic models. I have provided supervision to assistant psychologists, trainee clinical psychologists, qualified clinical psychologists and other mental health professionals. I have also provided consultation and training to other professionals, including mental health and care home staff.

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I am a clinical psychologist registered with the Health Care Professions Council. I completed my clinical doctorate at the University of East Anglia in 2015. Since fully qualifying, I have worked in the paediatric psychological medicine service at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. I have predominantly worked with children, young people and families with chronic respiratory health conditions, though have also had opportunity to work with other physical health presentations including cardiac conditions, those experiencing persistent physical symptoms and in the acute inpatient medical setting. Prior to completing training in Clinical Psychology, I completed a PhD in applied developmental psychology looking at the cognitive, behavioural and psychosocial profile of children with a diagnosis of Russell Silver Syndrome.

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I have experience working with people who experience a range of emotional difficulties. These have included, but are not limited to, anxiety, OCD, eating disorder, low mood, trauma and low self esteem. I have delivered direct one to one therapy with children, young people and with parents, as well as working more systemically with the both families and professionals to achieve optimum care for the young person who is being supported.

I am experienced in using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), have completed additional training in CBT for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and regularly offer input utilising these skills to clients accessing input. I used an integrative approach to treatment incorporating systemic and narrative approaches into the treatments that I deliver. I also have experience in delivering neuropsychological assessments and make use of standardised measures to inform assessment and formulation.

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I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience of working in the NHS and privately. I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Oxford University in 2008 and then worked in the NHS with a specialism in working with people experiencing psychological difficulties associated with physical health conditions, illness or disability. I have a current particular interest in helping people to overcome the impact of traumatic experiences that continue to have an impact on their lives. 

 

Working with me may be right for you if you are and adult who is;

·     finding it hard to manage stress or anxiety 

·     struggling after a traumatic experience, or experiences

·     finding it hard to cope or adjust to changes in your health or life circumstances

·     experiencing depression or low mood

·     finding that certain patterns in your relationships, or other areas of your life, are causing you distress

 

I can draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches to help you to address your goals, and have undertaken additional training to enhance my practice. In particular, I may recommend Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) to help you to understand and respond more effectively to your current difficulties, or trauma-focused therapy such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Therapy will often include aspects of developing self-compassion and mindfulness techniques as well as drawing upon models of coping and adjustment.

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I am registered with the healthcare professionals’ council (HCPC) and British Psychological Society and engage in regular continuing professional development. 

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I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HCPC. Alongside working at the CCPS practice, I work part-time within the NHS as Principal Clinical Psychologist of an inpatient unit for young people with complex mental health issues. This role involves me overseeing the work of the psychology team, offering psychological assessment and therapy, and providing supervision, training and consultation to other professionals. Although I have worked with children, young people and families for the past 10 years, prior to this I gained experience working with adults with a range of presenting issues, in community, inpatient and forensic settings.

 

My therapeutic work tends to follow a Cognitive Behavioural or Cognitive Analytic approach and I try to work collaboratively with those I am seeing to find an approach that fits with their goals and what is most likely to make a difference to them. Since completing my doctorate in clinical psychology in 2013, I have undertaken additional training in areas of interest to enhance my skills and clinical work, such as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and clinical supervision. I have also completed training in assessment for neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Condition, and have offered psycho-educational groups and support to individuals and families as part of a previous role within an autism assessment clinic. 

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BSc (Hons) in Psychology (University of Leeds), DClinPsy (University of East Anglia).
I'm Nicola, a chartered clinical psychologist registered with the HCPC. I've been practising in the NHS as a clinical psychologist since I qualified in 2014, but have been working in mental health services for over 20 years. My career has led me to work within CAMHS and an Early Intervention in Psychosis team working with 14-35 year olds. I hold postdoctoral level training qualifications in 2 distinct modalities of therapy; CBT and systemic therapy.

 

Within my posts in the NHS, I have also accessed further training in trauma-focussed CBT, CBT for psychosis, DBT, ACT, mindfulness and sensory integration therapies. I have assessed and treated children, adults and adolescents with a range of complex presentations including; psychosis, personality disorders, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD and ADHD) and PTSD. I am a clinical advisor to several local, national and international research studies and have published in peer reviewed journals. As well as my clinical and research work, I also provide highly specialist consultation and training to a wide range of professional groups throughout the East Anglian region.

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I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with over 23 years of experience in Adult and Paediatric psychological services. I completed my clinical doctorate at the University of Pune, India, in 2007. I have since had the privilege of working across a range of settings, from establishing mental health centres in India to collaborating with the Indian Navy and serving in private hospitals.

Throughout my career, I’ve cultivated a deep interest in working with children and their families, with extensive experience in infant mental health. Since relocating to Cambridge, UK, in 2022, I have continued my work in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) and Paediatric Oncology/Hematology through the NHS. My dedication to supporting parents and families has led me to focus on trauma and trauma-informed care.

I am passionate about helping individuals navigate emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. My therapeutic approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Art-Based Therapy. Additionally, I am trained in Newborn Behavioural Observation (Brazelton) and Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education (FINE levels 1 & 2). I also provide neuropsychological assessments and use standardised measures like the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development (Fourth Edition) to inform my work. 
I am here to support you on your journey towards mental well-being.

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I am a Clinical Psychologist and I am a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (University of East Anglia), an MSc in Psychoanalytic Developmental Psychology (Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families/ UCL) and first degree in Psychology (hons). Alongside my private practice, I have worked in the NHS for about 7 years in a range of mental health settings. As part of my role, I have provided psychological support to children and young people with physical health conditions and emotional difficulties, and their families. I have used individually tailored, person-centred, and integrative approach informed by Cognitive Behavioural, and Acceptance and Commitment models. I am currently in EMDR training for adults. I am dedicated to supporting people in understanding their experiences and exploring their difficulties in a judgment free and safe space. I believe that therapeutic relationship is pivotal to assist people in achieving their goals, overcoming and managing difficulties, and making positive changes.

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I am a Clinical Psychologist, having completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) at the University of East Anglia, and subsequently registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).  Alongside working at CCPS, I work in the NHS at the Cambridge Adult Locality Team where I support clients with affective mental health difficulties, and I take a role in supervising other mental health professionals such as Trainee Clinical Psychologists, Clinical Associates in Psychology, and Assistant Psychologists. I have also provided consultation and training to other mental health professionals. Post qualification, I have pursued further training specifically in the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance recommended treatment options for PTSD and have accessed training in complex trauma and dissociation. Additionally, I am a qualified Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, having trained with EMDR Academy. I have experience working with clients across different age groups, whether they be children and young people, adults, parents, and continue to facilitate group interventions. I have published work particularly in the area of dissociation in the context of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and adults.

 

My current practice involves working with adults facing mental health difficulties such as: low mood, anxiety (including phobias), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), long-term health conditions, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress. I also work with other challenges such as perfectionism, low self esteem, and adjustment in roles. My approach is person-centred, which means I look to help individuals by focusing on their specific needs. This involves an assessment of the particular challenges faced by an individual, formulating (mapping out) and better understanding the challenges that are faced, and then helping to support the implementation of strategies and facilitate long lasting positive change. In my work I use psychological models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), and the Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA). My clinical practice is evidence-based to ensure the delivery of a high standard of care and efficacy.

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I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society. Since gaining my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, I have completed the Post Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice. I have also completed further specialist training in areas such as Mentalization-Based Treatment, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and working with people who have experienced trauma. 

I have worked within a range of settings including the NHS, Local Authority, charity and private sector with children and adolescents, families and adults. I have worked as a Clinical Lead and Principal Clinical Psychologist of a team of clinical psychologists within a Local Authority. My experience has included working with people who experience a range of emotional difficulties such as low mood, anxiety (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias and generalised anxiety), low self-esteem, and those that experience attachment and trauma difficulties. I work with individuals, parents/carers, families and professionals to reduce psychological distress and improve psychological wellbeing. 

I am experienced in using CBT, mentalization-based approaches and systemically informed approaches as well as administering neuropsychological assessments. In addition to direct clinical work, I have extensive experience of providing consultation, training and clinical supervision to a variety of professional groups and I am an honorary lecturer on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Course at the University of East Anglia.

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I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). In addition to obtaining a BSc and a MSc, I trained in Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and completed a Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (ClinPsyD) at the University of East Anglia. More recently, I have undertaken further specialist postgraduate CBT training for psychosis and bipolar disorder at the University College London.

I have worked in the NHS for almost 10 years with a wide range of clinical presentations, including common mental health problems, severe and enduring mental health difficulties, learning disability, child and adolescent mental health and older adult services. Currently, I work with clients with chronic and complex mental health problems, such as longstanding depression, treatment-resistant psychosis, bipolar disorder, severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), complex trauma and personality difficulties. I am particularly passionate about using group Compassion Focussed Therapy as a transdiagnostic approach for severe and enduring mental health challenges.

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Alongside my clinical roles, I am also a Clinical Lecturer on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Programme (ClinPsyD) at the University of East Anglia. I have published research in the area of complex mental health problems, such psychosis and bipolar disorder. My research has also focused on evaluating the effectiveness of Compassion-Focussed Therapy, staff wellbeing, as well as burnout and resilience in psychological therapists.

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Clinically, I specialise in treating depression, anxiety-related difficulties, phobias, OCD, trauma, psychosis and bipolar disorder. I also work with people experiencing long-term health conditions, both to support them to implement meaningful and long-lasting change, and to enhance psychological flexibility and acceptance. Any of these conditions might include underlying tendencies such as low self-esteem, perfectionism, self-criticism, shame-related cognitions and adjustment issues, which I address adopting a person-centred approach, tailored to the individual needs of my clients. While my main therapeutic approach relies on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy frameworks, I also use Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Systemic and Family interventions in my clinical practice, striving to offer evidence-based treatments to ensure high standards of clinical care and effectiveness.

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I am a qualified Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. I have a psychology PhD from Cambridge University. Over the past 10 years, I have worked intermittently as a CBT therapist in a hospital setting (Broomfield Hospital) and in private practice. My clinical work has been with adults focusing on anxiety (including worrying and panic), depression, OCD, and chronic pain.

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In addition to CBT, I have some training and experience in mindfulness-based approaches, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy. I have also run parenting classes for helping with children’s emotional development (Wisbech Family Centre), and advised carers’ groups (Cambridgeshire Adult Eating Disorders Service) on emotional communication and emotion coping skills. I have had experience as part of the pain management team at Broomfield Hospital, offering both individual and group therapy for chronic pain.

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I also work as an Associate Professor in Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University. My research focuses on emotional awareness and emotion coping skills and I have published many papers on these topics. I also authored an award-winning set of books and toys called My First Emotions, based on my research, which focuses on training parents in emotional validation skills in order to help with their children’s emotional awareness and emotion coping skills.

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I am on the editorial board of the journals Psychology, Health, and Medicine, and Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies.

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I have worked in an NHS Adult Eating Disorder Service and private practice since 2004. 

I'm an integrative therapist drawing on person-centred counselling, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Cognitive Analytic Therapy. I'm passionate about the therapy relationship and instilling hope that recovery is possible for everyone. I also train therapists in eating disorders and body image.
 

I am also host of the eating disorder podcast - The Eating Disorder Therapist  (one million plus downloads) and create content on Instagram @theeatingdisordertherapist_ . 

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I have over 20 years experience of providing administrative support in a number of settings including educational and clinical.

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I am currently engaged in managing the practice, teaching and clinical research (until September, 2025) and not taking any new referrals for this period. I will restore my bio on resumption of additional clinical work.