About me
Hi, I’m Nik, a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist with over 16 years’ experience working in mental health services, including extensive NHS experience (Adults and Children) and more than six years working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, trauma, low self-esteem, social anxiety, stress and difficulties related to neurodivergence. I have particular experience supporting people who feel overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, and are unsure of how to move forward despite having tried to manage things on their own.
My approach is warm, collaborative and practical and I aim to give you the skills you need to move forward. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re experiencing, understand the patterns that may be keeping the difficulties going, and develop strategies that are realistic for your life.
My main approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and I also draw on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Trauma-focused CBT where appropriate. I adapt the way I work according to your needs.
I have specialist experience working with low mood and anxiety, including exposure-based approaches, as well as trauma and post-traumatic difficulties. I also have significant experience working with autistic and ADHD clients and aim to provide a neuro-affirming approach that recognises individual differences in communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation and how difficulties can present.
Having worked across NHS and specialist mental health settings, I understand that reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. You don’t need to have everything figured out before we start. My role is to provide a supportive space where we can understand what is happening and work towards meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable.
I also provide CBT supervision and have experience supporting other professionals in developing their therapeutic skills.
I currently offer online therapy, including evening appointments, and work with both adults and adolescents.
If you’re considering therapy and would like to find out whether I might be a good fit for you, please do get in touch for an initial chat.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BABCP accredited CBT Therapist
- PG Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - King's College London (2018)
- PG Certificate Children and Young Person's CBT Supervision - King's College London (2024)
- 16 years working in mental health services
- 10 years in both primary and secondary NHS care (with both adults and children).
- 6+ years in CAMHS including part of a specialist trauma service, both delivering and supervising CBT.
- Specialist experience with depression, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, phobias, general anxiety, panic and emotion regulation difficulties.
- Experience with adults/young people who are autistic and/or ADHD using a neuro-affirming approach, ensuring appropriate adaptations are considered to make the therapy person-centred and meaningful.
- Additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) including ACT for Trauma, ACT for Adolescents and Enhanced Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills.
- Completed the National Autism Trainer Programme (NATP).
- CBT Supervision experience
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 per session
Additional information
Sessions are 1 hour
Introductory phone/video calls are free of charge
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