Who is Nandu Menon
Nandu is an Existential Counsellor, High Intensity CBT Therapist, Counsellor for Depression and a CYP (Children & Young People) therapist.
He is a complex care therapist and has over 12 yrs. of mental health experience in various NHS units (IAPT Westminster, IAPT Harrow, IPTT (SLAM, Southwark), IAPT West London, Ealing Psychosis & Bipolar (EIP), Hammersmith & Fulham Bipolar Service, NHS CNWL CAMHS (complex children & adolescents), IAPT compliant MIND set ups (Westminster + Enfield) in London.
At NHS, he has extensive experience with secondary care complex clients as well as offered couples therapy for NHS SLAM IAPT service.
Nandu is also an Executive Coach and has 20 yrs. of experience in supervisory, managerial, leadership capacity in corporate life.
Accreditations
- UKCP: Fully accredited UKCP Member (No: 2011169856).
- BACP: Fully qualified and Registered Member of BACP. (No: 297377)
- In the process of acquiring BACP accreditation. All criteria met, documentation in progress.
- BABCP: Accredited member No: 00001002140
- SEA: Member of Society of Existential Analysts (SEA).
- Coaching: BACP member for Coaching.
- DBS Clearance: Status Enhanced. Online check available. Certificate No.: 001755804864. Certificate issue date: 25/10/2021.
Qualifications
- MSc Enhanced CBT: Child & Adolescent Therapy, Reuben College, Oxford University, Oxford.
- PG Diploma in Enhanced CBT: Psychosis & Bipolar: Oxford University, Oxford.
- PG Certification: Enhanced CBT for Psychological Trauma & Personality Development: Oxford University, Oxford.
- PG Diploma: High Intensity CBT program at Royal Holloway University Egham, UK.
- Kings College: Understanding ADHD (pursuant).
- UCL College trained for VIP (Victim Improvement Package): A project between UCL University & Metropolitan Police for structured CBT therapy to HAVoC (High Aged victims of Crime) with anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
- CfD (Counselling for Depression- Accredited), NICE recommended for Depression: Metanoia, London.
- Understanding Trauma: 1-year Trust Certification program: Tavistock & Portman, London.
- Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy (ADEP): Regents University, Baker Street, London.
- MA Psychotherapy & Counselling Program in Integrative Psychotherapy. Regents University, Baker Street, London.
- 1-year Foundation Program Psychotherapy & Counselling Psychology- Regents University, London.
- MBCT (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy): Oxford Mindfulness Centre. Oxford.
- CBT- Managing Anxiety & Depression: Royal College of Psychiatrists, London. NLP – Licensed practitioner of Neuro- Linguistic Programming from Richard Bandler’s NLP Lifetraining Academy, London.
- Understanding ADHD: Kings College (Pursuant)
Specialisms
Emotional & Mental Health
Anxiety (General, Social, Panic, OCD), Depression & Low Self-Esteem, Trauma & PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD / ADD, Autism Spectrum, Eating Disorders, Substance Use / Addiction, Stress, Burnout & Anger, Grief & Loss, Loneliness
Relationships, Family & Life Stages
Relationship Issues & Couples Therapy, Separation & Divorce, Parenting Support, Family Dynamics & Domestic Abuse, Co-dependency, Life Transitions, Children & Teenagers / Young Adults, Men’s Mental Health, Women’s Mental Health, Older Adults’ Mental Health
Identity, Culture & Personal Growth
Purpose, Meaning & Self-Exploration, Confidence & Resilience, Creativity & Expression, Mindfulness & Meditation, Racial Trauma & Discrimination, Cultural Identity, Immigration & Expat Support
Therapeutic Approaches
CBT, ACT, Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Integrative, Somatic, Mindfulness-Based
