Dr Lindsey Nicholson

About me

I provide a private psychology practice for members of the public. I am a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Clinical Psychologist and member of the British Psychological Society. I provide safe and effective highly specialised psychological assessment and therapy which is tailored to your specific needs. I am experienced in using a variety of evidence-based psychological therapies for which I have received specialist training.

I have 20 years of healthcare experience working with people experiencing emotional distress and psychological difficulties. I have worked in the NHS since 2002; primarily in adult mental health services.

I specialise in adult mental health and have experience of treating a wide array of psychological difficulties, from day to day worries to complex psychological conditions. Some of the common problems I can help with include:

- Self esteem issues/low self confidence
- Body image issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Phobias
- Relationship difficulties/difficulties making or sustaining relationships
- Abuse and trauma issues
- Stress management/stress related issues
- Chronic pain
- Anger management
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Perfectionism
- Sleep problems
- Eating disorders and self harm (depending on severity)
- Adjustment related issues including: bereavement, separation, leaving home, parenthood, redundancy and retirement.

I offer an empathic, respectful and non-judgmental space in which to help you explore and work on your difficulties.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. My HCPC number is PYL29644. I have also received training in mindfulness and motivational interviewing.

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy) 2012
Behavioural Family Therapy Accredited Training (Meriden) 2017
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Europe Accredited Training 2016
BPS Approved Certificate in Clinical Supervision 2015
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Accredited Intensive Training 2014
Certificate in Working with Survivors of Complex Trauma 2014
Certificate in Assessment of Personality Disorder (IPDE) 2014
Certificate in Assessment of Psychopathic Personality Disorder (PCL-R) 2013
BSc (Hons) Psychology 2000

I have worked in healthcare services for 20 years. This includes 3 years working in the private healthcare sector and 17 years working in NHS services. I have worked in a wide variety of services as a psychologist. I have worked in several community mental health services for people with psychosis, eating disorders, mood disorders and anxiety problems. I have worked in inpatient services for adults with severe and enduring mental health problems. I have also worked in community learning disability services and forensic inpatient services for people with mental health problems and people with learning disabilities. I have experience of providing psychological therapies to people in all of these roles.