Dr. Nikki Scheiner

D.Psych, Ph.D, Clinic Director & Consultant Psychologist

Education:

DPsych, Counselling Psychology – City University, London (2008)

MSc, Counselling Psychology – City University, London (2007)

BSc Hons Class I, Psychology – Open University (1999)

Doctorate in Spanish History and Literature – University of London (prior career)

Licenses and Certifications:

Accredited EMDR Practitioner

CAT Practitioner

Doctoral Research Supervisor

Certificates of Competence in Occupational Testing (Level A, Level B Intermediate) – BPS accredited

Expertise:

Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Functional Neurological and Somatic Conditions

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

Dr. Nikki Scheiner, D.Psych, Ph.D, is a Consultant Psychologist and founder of The Functional Symptoms Recovery Clinic on London’s Harley Street. She specializes in mood disorders (anxiety and depression), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and functional neurological and somatic conditions – persistent symptoms that lack an organic or structural explanation but are extremely disabling for sufferers.

Before retraining as a psychologist, Dr. Scheiner completed a doctorate in Spanish history and literature and taught at the University of London and the University of South Bank. She went on to treat survivors of war from conflict zones including Bosnia, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, and Northern Ireland at the Traumatic Stress Service at St George’s Hospital, London.

Dr. Scheiner is a popular presenter and lecturer at national and international conferences. She is listed on Top Doctors UK, Doctify, and Bupa Finder, and serves as an expert witness registered with the National Expert Witness Agency and Your Expert Witness.

Education

Dr. Scheiner completed her BSc Hons Class I in Psychology at the Open University in 1999, followed by an MSc in Counselling Psychology at City University, London in 2007. She earned her DPsych in Counselling Psychology from City University, London in 2008. She is trained in CBT, CAT, ACT, Meta-Cognitive Therapy (MCT), EMDR, and sensorimotor psychotherapy. Prior to her psychology career, she held a doctorate in Spanish history and literature from the University of London.

Professional Accomplishments

Current Role: Founder and Clinic Director of The Functional Symptoms Recovery Clinic, 10 Harley Street, Marylebone, London.

Expert Witness: Registered with the National Expert Witness Agency and Your Expert Witness for medico-legal work.

Clinical Expertise: Specializes in functional neurological and somatic conditions, mood disorders, PTSD, and OCD. Trained in CBT, CAT, ACT, MCT, EMDR, and sensorimotor psychotherapy.

Previous Roles: Treated war survivors from conflict zones (Bosnia, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Northern Ireland) at St George’s Hospital Traumatic Stress Service. Taught at University of London and University of South Bank.

Professional Listings: Top Doctors UK, Doctify, Bupa Finder, Lockdown University faculty.

Published Articles

Dr. Scheiner has authored 6 medical articles featured on Top Doctors UK covering self-esteem, self-image in the digital age, and psychological wellbeing.

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