Monica Badejo

Monica Badejo is a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist at Nightingale Hospital in London. She has extensive experience supporting individuals with a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorders, interpersonal difficulties, phobias, panic attacks, postnatal depression, personality disorders, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder (BED), anger problems, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and work-related stress.

She holds a BSc, an MA, and an MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and is a BABCP-accredited therapist. Monica has also trained in dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and currently lectures on the MSc CBT programme at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Monica has worked across primary and secondary care NHS services, as well as within the charity sector. Her previous roles include Consultant Nurse at East London NHS Foundation Trust and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, CBT/DBT therapist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and Senior CBT Lead at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. She also served as Operational and CBT Team Lead at Total Wellbeing Luton and was previously IAPT Screening Manager at Whittington Health.

In addition to her clinical roles, Monica is a Mental Health Specialist (Cultural Competency) at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, where she facilitates culturally reflective practice and training. She has also worked as a lecturer and assessor on postgraduate CBT programmes and provided clinical supervision and leadership at multiple NHS trusts and academic institutions.

Throughout her career, Monica has worked with individuals from a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including refugees, BAME, and LGBTQ+ groups. She tailors therapy to each individual and is committed to providing inclusive, flexible interventions rooted in cognitive and behavioural principles. Her approach is grounded in science, humanism, and compassion, with a strong focus on helping clients build the tools to manage emotions and navigate life’s challenges independently.