Nicole Burleigh

Nicole Burleigh is an integrative psychotherapist at Nightingale Hospital in London, specialising in the treatment of eating disorders, addictions, and a range of mental health conditions. She has been working as an individual and group psychotherapist since 2010, providing therapy for individuals experiencing obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and mood disorders, among other concerns.

Nicole began her career in Australia after completing her studies and worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team at a psychiatric hospital in Sydney. There, she supported clients struggling with addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, co-dependency issues, and dual diagnosis. Her role included co-facilitating Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) programs, managing family therapy sessions, and leading psychoeducational groups.

After returning to the UK in 2013, Nicole became the lead eating disorder therapist at LifeWorks, a private treatment centre in Surrey. In this role, she was responsible for developing the eating disorder programme and providing training to colleagues. She later worked as a consultant eating disorder therapist at Start2Stop in London before joining Nightingale Hospital in 2016. At Nightingale, she facilitates inpatient therapy groups and provides individual psychotherapy to outpatients. She also runs her own private practice in central London.

Nicole’s therapeutic approach integrates humanistic and existential psychology with psychodynamic, attachment, and family systems theories. She incorporates cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy techniques, with a strong focus on mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion. When treating eating disorders, she utilises evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and the Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA).

Central to Nicole’s practice is the belief that the strength of therapy lies in the quality of the therapeutic relationship. She provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences and develop greater self-awareness. Through insight and therapeutic exploration, she helps clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and relationships influence their well-being. Her approach is holistic, addressing the emotional, mental, physical, social, and cultural aspects of each individual’s experience.