Dr Lindsey Nicholson

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HCPC Registered and BPS Chartered Clinical Psychologist.
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location_on Stockton on Tees, TS18 3HR
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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 25 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) and Complex 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.

Member organisations

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HCPC
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£100.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Aviva
  • check_circle Axa Health
  • check_circle Cigna

Additional information

Self funded psychological therapy:

Initial assessment session (60 mins): £100

Therapy session (60 mins): £100

All fees to be paid in advance of each session by bank transfer or cash at the beginning of the session. No hidden costs.

When I work

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I can offer some limited evening  appointments.

LevelQ, Sheraton House, 2A Surtees Business Park, Stockton on Tees, TS18 3HR

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Supervision

Online

I hold a British Psychological Society (BPS) Approved Certificate in Supervision.

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