Dr Nicola Meynen

About

I am a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience of working in the NHS in a variety of clinical settings. For much of that time I have worked in primary care, offering evidence-based psychological therapy and therapist supervision for a wide range of emotional difficulties and common mental health issues.

My Experience and Interests

As well as being a clinical psychologist, I am also a BABCP accredited cognitive behaviour therapist and have specialist experience delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to treat:

• Depression
• Low mood
• Stress
• Adjustment to life events
• Bereavement
• Low self-confidence
• Anxiety disorders including PTSD, OCD, Social phobia, Body dysmorphic disorder, Panic, and Generalised anxiety disorder

I have a special interest in depression, emotional reactions to life events and difficulties experienced during the perinatal period.

How I Like to Work

I work in a collaborative, open and empathic way with my clients. I value the importance of creating a safe and confidential space to talk. I have experience in using CBT, not only for symptom reduction and distress relief, but also to achieve longer lasting changes that genuinely improve everyday life. I work to empower my clients to get back on track, using their own strengths and resilience.

The Therapy Approaches I Use

My principal approach is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Other evidence-based approaches related to CBT inform my therapy, including:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Schema Focused Therapy

My Credentials and Registration

I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London (2002). I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I also hold a Post Graduate Diploma in CBT and am an Accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).