Dr Nicola Gawn CPsychol AFBPsS
HCPC Registered & Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Uckfield, East Sussex
nicolathepsychologist@gmail.com
www.nicolathepsychologist.com
07517 273515
I am a chartered Clinical Psychologist with experience working with people with a broad range of mental health difficulties, physical health problems, and neuro-psychological presentations; I also work with people who wish to manage issues of general well-being or consider personal development. Whatever my role, I am patient, collaborative and empathic in my style.
I am integrative, drawing from a range of evidence-based models including cognitive, behavioural, systemic, psychodynamic and positive approaches to tailor an approach to suit the circumstances. I undertake therapy with individuals, couples, families and groups; and specialist assessments (on request).I also offer consultation and supervision.
I believe in equality, and I treat everybody with respect and dignity.
Areas of special interest
Wellbeing (including managing difficulties with stress and sleep)
Personal development
All aspects of mental health
Physical health (including medically unexplained physical symptoms)
Supervision and consultation
Team development
Education and Training
Academic
2010 - Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Canterbury Christchurch University)
2002 - BSc Psychology & Counselling (Single Hons) 2:1 (Surrey, Roehampton)
Post-Qualification
2021 - Mindfulness & Acceptance for Self-Esteem (Think Psychology & Contextual Consulting)
2020 - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT): 100 Key Points & Techniques (Think Psychology & Contextual Consulting)
2019 - NHS Leadership Academy Award in Healthcare Leadership Foundations (Edward Jenner Programme)
2014 – Mentalization Based Therapy for Families (MBT-F) (Anna Freud Centre)
2013 – Positive Psychotherapy (WELLFOCUS, Institute of Psychiatry)
2012 – Coaching training (SLaM Partners)
2012 – Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) (Meridan)
2011 - CBT for Psychosis Summer School (Institute of Psychiatry)
2011 – Clinical Psychology Supervisor Training + Advanced Supervisor Training (Salomons, Canterbury Christchurch University)
Regularly updated training
In broad areas inc.: CBT update training (IoPPN), Basic Life Support, Mental Health Act Legislation, Smoking Cessation Support, Equality and Diversity, etc.
Work History
Feb 2021 - Present Lead Clinical Psychologist
Brighton & Hove Substance Misuse Service & Street Outreach Service; Change, Grow, Live
April 2015 - Present Private Practice
July 2016 – Feb 2021 Senior Clinical Psychologist
Older people’s services, Kent and Medway Partnership Trust
Community mental health team for older people/Continuing care inpatient
Nov 2016 – Oct 2018 Committee member, focused on needs of older people
Psychosis & Complex Mental Health Faculty, The British Psychological Society
Dec 2014 – Dec 2015 Senior Clinical Psychologist,
Ebola Psychological Support Service, SLaM NHS Foundation Trust
Sept 2014 – Nov 2016 Co-Chair Rehabilitation and Recovery Network
Psychosis & Complex Mental Health Faculty; The British Psychological Society
Feb 2012 – June 2016 Senior Clinical Psychologist
Croydon Inpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation; SLaM NHS Foundation Trust
Nov 2013 - May 2014 Senior Clinical Psychologist
Croydon Community Forensic Services; SLaM NHS Foundation Trust
Jan 2013 - Aug 2013 Senior Clinical Psychologist
Croydon Psychological Therapy Services; SLaM NHS Foundation Trust
Jan 2012 - Aug 2012 Specialist Clinical Psychologist
Bexley Crisis and Home Treatment Team; Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oct 2011 - Jan 2012 Specialist Clinical Psychologist
Older Adult Services (community mental health, liaison psychiatry (acute physical health), inpatient, day hospital and memory clinic services); Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
March 2010 - Sept 2011 Specialist Clinical Psychologist
Bexley Community Mental Health Team; Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust