Dr Nick Lake
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Welcome
If you’re looking for a warm, experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist, I welcome you to explore what I offer. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to know more or discuss how I could support you.
About me
With over 30 years of experience in senior NHS and private practice roles, I provide a clear and supportive way forward. Our work begins with a specialist psychological assessment, followed by evidence-based therapy - typically 8 to 12 sessions - focused on helping you make real and lasting progress.
How I work
Through a detailed assessment, you will gain a clearer understanding of the issues affecting you, and together we can shape a therapeutic plan that best fits your needs. I draw on extensive specialist training in Trauma, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Couples Therapy, CBT, Short-Term Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness. As a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, I am fully registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), ensuring the highest professional standards of care.
I bring a warm and friendly approach to therapy, while also being focused and proactive. This means we’ll work together in a purposeful way to address your difficulties within the timescale we agree.
Specialism
My specialist areas of work include:
• Trauma & anxiety
• Veterans’ mental healthcare
• Helping individuals and couples struggling with their relationships and intimacy
• Helping people who are depressed or feel overwhelmed by life’s demands
• Enabling people to better manage their emotions
• Helping people who are suffering with a lack of meaning or purpose in life
My Experience
I have spent over 30 years working in both the NHS and private practice as a clinician, clinical leader, trainer, and researcher. Over this time, I’ve had the privilege of supporting many people to better understand themselves, work through their difficulties, and make meaningful changes in their lives through talking therapies.
My career has taken me through a variety of senior roles, including Chief Psychological Professions Officer at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Senior Clinical Director for Adult Mental Health Services, Lead for Veteran Mental Health Services in Sussex, and Lead Psychologist at the Priory Hospital in Hove. Alongside my clinical work, I’ve trained, supervised, and provided professional leadership for over a thousand colleagues in the psychological professions.
I’ve also contributed to the wider field as co-editor of the book Clinical Psychology, helping to shape best practice in therapy and psychological strategy.
Scheduling an appointment
Since retiring from the NHS and relocating, I now offer only a small number of therapy slots. I invite everyone to start with a free 15-minute call before beginning therapy. To arrange this, please contact me directly by email nick@lakepsychology.co.uk or phone on 07881 941960. (Please don’t use the contact form or online booking on this website). My fee is £120 per session, and I work with clients on a self-funded basis. Please do get in touch if you have any questions or would like to find out more. I look forward to hearing from you.