Nina Gough-Cooper

My approach

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I work collaboratively and begin by helping you make sense of the experiences and beliefs that may be shaping how you feel today. Rather than jumping straight into techniques, we first build a shared understanding of what is keeping you stuck. From there, I use practical CBT strategies, alongside compassion- and acceptance-based approaches, to help you build confidence, respond differently and create lasting change. 

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My qualifications and experience

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I trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at Royal Holloway, University of London, and also hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Analytical Psychology and Healing Practice.

Alongside extensive individual therapy work, I have considerable experience facilitating therapeutic and psychoeducational groups, including an ACT-based group for cardiac patients. I have also delivered training to psychological and non-psychological clinicians, and taught on a summer school for young people interested in the psychological professions.

Working with both individuals and groups has strengthened my ability to communicate psychological ideas in a way that is clear, engaging and easy to apply. This is something I bring into every therapy session, helping clients understand themselves without the need for psychological jargon.

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My philosophy

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I believe people’s difficulties make sense in the context of their experiences. Rather than asking, “What’s wrong with you?”, I’m more interested in what happened, what you learned about yourself, and how those beliefs continue to shape your life today. Understanding yourself with greater compassion can change the way you relate to yourself, other people and the choices you make.