Nicole Burleigh Integrative Psychotherapist London

Nicole Burleigh Integrative Psychotherapist London: Expertise and Compassionate Care

Nicole Burleigh Integrative Psychotherapist London brings over a decade of professional experience to her clients. She specialises in integrative psychotherapy, focusing on eating disorders and mental health challenges. Nicole’s approach combines evidence-based techniques with a compassionate, holistic understanding of each individual’s unique needs.

Professional Qualifications of Nicole Burleigh Integrative Psychotherapist London

Nicole holds a Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy from Jansen Newman Institute in Sydney. She earned her Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy from the Minster Centre, London. Additionally, Nicole completed a Diploma in Practitioner Skills for Eating Disorders through NCFED, a BPS-approved training. Her academic foundation also includes a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature from De Montfort University. She maintains registration as a full member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Extensive Clinical Experience in Psychotherapy and Eating Disorders

Since 2010, Nicole has actively worked as both an individual and group psychotherapist. Early in her career, she joined a multi-disciplinary team at a psychiatric hospital in Sydney. There, she supported clients struggling with addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, co-dependency, and dual diagnosis. Nicole co-facilitated the Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) program, managed family programs, and led group therapy and psycho-educational groups.

After moving to the UK in 2013, Nicole took on the role of lead eating disorder therapist at LifeWorks, Surrey. She developed the eating disorder program and trained colleagues. Nicole has also worked as a consultant therapist at Start2Stop in London. Since 2016, she has contributed to the Nightingale Hospital team, facilitating inpatient groups and providing individual outpatient psychotherapy. Moreover, Nicole runs a private practice in central London.

Therapeutic Approach by Nicole Burleigh Integrative Psychotherapist London

Nicole’s therapy style roots in humanistic and existential psychology. It also draws on psychodynamic, attachment, and family systems theories. Furthermore, she integrates cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and DBT skills, emphasizing mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion. Nicole offers clients a safe, collaborative space to explore their struggles.

When treating eating disorders, Nicole applies evidence-based treatments such as CBT and the Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA). She customizes therapy to each client’s emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, social, and cultural context. Nicole believes therapy’s true power lies in the therapeutic relationship. She encourages curiosity about how thoughts and feelings shape one’s relationships with self and others.

By fostering insight and self-awareness in the present moment, Nicole supports clients in experimenting with new ways of relating. This process enables them to make conscious choices rather than react impulsively. Ultimately, clients can transfer the insights gained in therapy into their everyday lives and relationships.