Dr Nicole Gifford
Clinical Psychologist
Conditions treated
- Anxiety
- Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Phobias
- Stress
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Treatment approaches
Languages spoken
- English
Professional qualifications, accreditations and memberships
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology from Massey University (2017 – 2021)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) Majoring in Psychology, First Class Honours from University of Waikato
- Bachelor of Science Majoring in Psychology from the University of Otago (2013 – 2015)
Professional experience
Nicole is an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with over six years of experience supporting adults and seniors with various mental health difficulties. She has worked with older adult hospital community teams, acute hospital services (both NHS and private), a private practice, and currently works in the Nightingale Hospital OCD inpatient service.
Personal statement
Nicole has extensive experience in assessing and treating a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, panic, OCD, BDD, phobias, grief, health anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD, stress, and emotional dysregulation. She begins by getting to know her clients and understanding the challenges they face.
Nicole’s therapeutic approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Trauma (CBT-T), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills, and mindfulness. She tailors her methods to meet the unique needs and goals of each client.
