Dr Nadia Balmain
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About me
Hi, I’m Dr Nadia Balmain. Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an accredited EMDR Practitioner. I have provided psychotherapy for over ten years both in the NHS and in private practice. I offer therapy for many different problems, but I have a special interest in providing therapy for PTSD, complex Trauma, Anxiety and Depression. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is the gold standard treatment for PTSD and is recommended by NICE guidelines. EMDR helps clients to process traumatic and distressing experiences which are causing the present-day symptoms.
These symptoms could be flashbacks, disturbed sleep, anxiety, panic attacks and low mood amongst other symptoms. EMDR also has robust evidence as a treatment for anxiety and panic attacks. The research has identified that anxiety is often caused by distressing or sometimes overwhelming experiences that have impacted and set in motion anxiety symptoms.
Processing these experiences can treat the cause of these symptoms. It can be helpful to talk to someone outside of your family, friendship group or work. I believe it is important to provide a space where people feel accepted and understood. If you are interested in sessions with myself then get in contact today and we can have a chat.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have provided support for people struggling with their mental health for over 20 years. I have extensive training in a variety of therapies and am qualified as a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR accredited practitioner.
I have held a number of posts in the NHS as a Clinical Psychologist working with complex mental health problems both in community mental health teams and in IAPT services.
I have worked in private practice for over five years helping people with a wide range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression and PTSD.
I keep up to date with training and accreditation requirements to make sure that I provide the best possible treatment for my clients.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
Additional information
I offer a sliding scale to clients and also work with insurance companies too. I accept the following insurance payments:
AXA, Bupa, Aviva, WPA, The Exeter.
If I have not listed your insurer do get in contact as I may be able to accept your insurance provider still.
Further information
If you are interested in my service then please get in contact. I also offer a free 15 minute phone consultation if you would like to have a chat to see if I am a good fit for you too.
