Dr Nicola Brandaro ClinPsyD, BSc (Hons), CPsychol
Clinical Psychologist | The Wellness Centre
Dr Nicola Brandaro is an experienced HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist based at The Wellness Centre in Castle Quay, St Helier, Jersey.
Nicola has worked exclusively within the field of Clinical Psychology since completing her undergraduate Psychology degree in 2008, where she achieved First Class Honours. She began her career as an Assistant Psychologist before undertaking her Clinical Psychology Doctorate, graduating in 2015.
Following her doctoral studies, Nicola worked for the Government of Jersey before moving fully into private practice, which she has successfully run for more than eight years. Nicola is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is committed to maintaining and developing her clinical knowledge through regular specialist workshops and continuing professional development.
Qualifications & Professional Registration
- ClinPsyD – Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
- BSc (Hons) Psychology – First Class Honours
- Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Areas of Practice
Nicola provides evidence-based psychological assessment and therapy for adults experiencing a wide range of psychological difficulties. Her areas of practice include:
- Anxiety disorders
- Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Worry and social anxiety
- Health anxiety
- Panic and phobias
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Low mood and depression
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Stress and trauma
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Work-related difficulties
- Sleep difficulties, including insomnia
- Anger management
- Bereavement and loss
Neurodevelopmental Specialism
Nicola also specialises in providing psychological therapy to adults who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or who think they may be on the autism spectrum.
Therapeutic Approaches
Nicola is trained in a range of therapeutic approaches and selects the most appropriate approach according to the individual needs of each client.
These include:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Her approach is tailored to the individual, with therapy informed by the client’s circumstances, difficulties and goals.
Professional Background
Nicola completed her undergraduate Psychology degree in 2008 before beginning her career as an Assistant Psychologist.
She subsequently completed her Clinical Psychology Doctorate, graduating in 2015. Following her doctoral training, Nicola worked for the Government of Jersey before moving into private practice.
She has now successfully run her private practice for more than eight years and continues to develop her clinical knowledge through specialist workshops and ongoing professional development.
A Confidential & Individualised Approach
Nicola places great importance on providing a private, confidential and individualised environment in which clients can explore the difficulties they are experiencing.
Her evidence-based approach is tailored to the needs of each individual, with the therapeutic approach selected according to what is most appropriate for the client.
Sessions can be provided either in person or online, offering flexibility according to individual circumstances.
Publications & Academic Work
Nicola has published academic work in the fields of cognitive and neurodevelopmental psychology. Her publications include research relating to:
- Positive attachment behaviours between parents and young babies in adults with Asperger’s syndrome
- Learning disabilities and assertiveness
- Confidence and group interventions
- Laterality effects and expectancy
Her published work includes articles in the International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, Brain and Cognition and publications associated with the British Psychological Society.
Nicola at The Wellness Centre
Dr Nicola Brandaro is an experienced Clinical Psychologist based at The Wellness Centre in Castle Quay, St Helier, Jersey, providing psychological assessment and therapy for adults across a range of difficulties, including anxiety, mood, stress, trauma, sleep difficulties, bereavement and neurodevelopmental concerns. All sessions are strictly private and confidential, and Nicola is able to offer sessions either in person or online.