Dr Nikita Duncan

About Nikita

I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, young people and adults across the lifespan. Most of my experience has been with children and young people, including my current NHS role as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in a CAMHS team.

Within young people’s services, I have supported a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, obsessive-compulsive difficulties, trauma, and relational and attachment difficulties. I have also worked with adults experiencing a variety of psychological difficulties.

My experience spans community and inpatient services, including forensic settings, within both the NHS and private healthcare. I have worked with neurodivergent people and recognise the importance of understanding how this may shape someone’s experience of mental health difficulties, and what adaptations may help.

I particularly enjoy working with adults who are experiencing relationship difficulties, questions around identity, anxiety or trauma, whether this relates to a single event or a longer history of difficult experiences. In my work with children and young people, my particular interests are anxiety, social difficulties and relationships.

My approach is explorative, curious and integrative. I want to understand what is going on for you and how you have made sense of it. I draw on different approaches to guide and support self-discovery, working collaboratively to tailor our sessions to you and the goals you want to move towards.

Openness, honesty and warmth are important to me. I hope you feel a sense of connectedness in our sessions and that you are held in mind by someone who wants to understand.

I want your thoughts, feelings and symptoms to feel heard and taken seriously. Together, we can begin to untangle your story and make sense of it. My hope is that you develop trust in me and in the space we create—a space that feels non-judgemental, safe and secure.