Dr Alexandra Nielson - Clinical Psychologist at Shore Psychology

Dr Alexandra Nielsen

Clinical Psychologist

I have 10 years of experience working across the lifespan, supporting both adults and young people with a wide range of mental health challenges. My work with adults has focused on severe and enduring mental illness in both in-patient and community settings within the NHS. Alongside this, I have experience working with children and young people, supporting those with cognitive difficulties, neurodiversity-related needs, neurodevelopmental assessments, and functional neurological disorders, as well as general mental health concerns like anxiety and depression.

I have also worked in a specialist service for fostered and adopted children, providing attachment-focused therapy to help them build security and trust in relationships. I am passionate about tailoring therapy to each person’s unique experiences, whether through structured assessments or more creative, expressive approaches.

I can offer therapy in English, Swedish and Danish.

Clinical Experience

Conditions I work with

  • Neurodivergence-related emotional/psychological/relational difficulties
  • Relationship issues
  • Anxiety (including Generalised Anxiety Disorder, social anxiety and panic)
  • Depression and low self-esteem
  • Stress and burnout

Therapies I offer

  • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
  • Narrative Therapy (NT)
  • Integrative cognitive-behavioural therapy incorporating techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT).
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Qualifications and Training

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) – Canterbury Christ Church University (2018–2021)
  • MSc. Research Methods in Psychological Sciences – University of Glasgow (2014)
  • BSc. Psychology – University of Aberdeen (2012)
  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2nd edition
    (ADOS-2) (2022)
  • Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the
    Autism Spectrum, 2nd Edition (MIGDAS-2) (2024)
  • Autism Diagnostic Interview- Revised (ADI-R) (2024)

Professional Membership and Registrations

I am a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)Registration No: PYL040718
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist member with the British Psychological Society (BPS) 764695

Insurance providers I work with

Aviva, BUPA