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Dr Nick Zygouris is a private Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Birmingham and online across the UK.
Dr Nick has more than two decades of experience providing psychological therapy to individuals and couples. He maintains a private practice in Birmingham’s Selly Park. He has also worked in the NHS and charity sectors.
Dr Nick qualified as a Doctor of Clinical Psychology in 2012 from the University of Birmingham. He has qualifications in combining the latest psychological research and theories with a variety of psychotherapies, enabling him to tailor interventions to meet individual needs:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
Clinical Experience
Dr Nick is a skilled and experienced psychotherapist who has helped over a thousand individuals and couples with a variety of mental health difficulties. He has helped many people overcome a wide range of mental health difficulties using psychotherapy, such as anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD and complex PTSD, alcohol and drug problems, personality problems, such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar 2 Disorder.
Areas of Specialist Interest
Dr Nick specialises in psychotherapy and counselling for individuals who have previously attempted therapy without success. He has a passion for advocating for mental health and promoting public health awareness.
Leadership & Academic Roles
He has been instrumental in advancing mental health services and cultivating the next cohort of mental health practitioners by heading Psychology Departments in both the National Health Service (NHS) and the private mental health sector.
He has served as the Director of Mental Health for Maximus UK, a global provider of health and employment services. He has also served as a Chief Clinical Officer at Onebright and IPRS Health (Handl Group), where he was responsible for the leadership and clinical standards of a team of therapists delivering thousands of therapy sessions a week.
In 2006, he shaped London South Bank University’s prestigious MSc in Addiction Psychology and Counselling, where he served as a Senior Lecturer for over a decade. He is also known for his collaborations with the University of Birmingham, where he conducts research and mentors the next generation of Clinical Psychologists.
Publications, Media & How to Connect
Making psychology accessible is a top priority for Dr Nick, who regularly contributes to newspapers and magazines. You can read a selection of his articles on his blog. He has also presented his research at conferences and published it in academic journals.
Find out more about Dr Nick and connect on LinkedIn. Follow @StrongerMindsUK on X (formerly Twitter).
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We’ll co-create a plan you can live with. Your goals, my clinical know-how, reviewed together each week.
Coping skills and strategies are beneficial, but sometimes, one needs to deal with the underlying issues to feel better in the long run.
A trusting and honest therapeutic relationship is the foundation of good therapy.
I’m calm, honest, and on your side. Expect compassion, straight answers, and measurable progress.
Therapy should fit real life. We’ll design it around your goals, your week, and your energy, so momentum lasts.
You’re not ‘too much’ or ‘too late’. You’re human, and you’re ready.
Change is easier when you know why you feel the way you do. We’ll figure out together both the ‘why’ and the ‘what next’.
If therapy hasn’t helped before, that’s a signal, not a verdict. Together, we’ll find what was missed and tailor the approach.
What do Dr Nick’s credentials mean?
- DClinPsy (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology)
This three year clinical doctorate is the UK’s most rigorous mental health training as it combines advanced skills in assessment, therapy, clinical research, and NHS placements across all age groups and specialist populations, such as people with ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, physical health conditions and offenders. It develops reflective scientist-practitioners: professionals trained to tailor treatment using psychological theory, evidence, and ongoing self-reflection.
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HCPC-registered (Clinical Psychologist)
“Clinical Psychologist” is a protected title which means only individuals who have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council are by law entitled to use this title.
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Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), BPS
A quality mark from the British Psychological Society recognising advanced postgraduate training, experience, ethical practice and ongoing professional development.
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Associate Fellow of the BPS (AFBPsS)
An honour that recognises senior standing and significant contribution to psychology, such as clinical leadership, supervision, service development, research and teaching.
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Chartered Scientist (CSci)
Awarded via the Science Council. Confirms that Dr Nick applies psychological science rigorously and maintains professional standards through further professional development.
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Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA UK)
Recognition by Advance HE for effective university-level teaching and mentoring, aligned with national professional standards for higher education.
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