Dr Jill Neilson: Consultant Psychologist, Harley Street, London

Dr Jill Neilson is a British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), also having dual chartering as a Counselling and Health Psychologist. In addition to working in the NHS, she has developed her private practice, DJN Consultants Ltd, based in Harley Street, London and Pinehill Hospital, Hitchin to offer a bespoke psychological service. 

All assessment and treatment is carried out by Dr Neilson and is never contracted out, therefore you can be assured you will be seen by her for the duration of your care.  Dr Neilson offers a seamless service and personally oversees all aspects from referral to discharge. She oversees scheduling appointments and liaises with referrers around referral needs and treatment plans as required, whilst always assuring your confidentiality.

Highly experienced private psychologist in Harley Street, London

Dr Neilson has experience within the NHS and private practice, working with sensitive and complex cases. She offers a premium and discrete service. Dr Neilson has a number of years experience of working with clients from a variety of different sectors including: financial and banking, IT, civil service, pharmaceutical, media, management consultancy, transport and public sector.

Psychological services offered by Dr Neilson

Dr Neilson offers a range of psychological services including:

• Psychological Services for Mental and Physical Health Problems

This is not an exhaustive list and Dr Neilson is able to offer assessment and treatment for other difficulties.

• Personal Development and Stress Management
  Enabling the development of self awareness and identity as well as the development of individual talent and potential.
  

• Business Coaching
  For many the main goal of Business Coaching is to improve their business performance and operational effectiveness. Other goals can be to take an overview of career development. The business coaching process enables people to reach their potential in the areas that they identify. Through the process the individual develops a greater awareness of their attitudes, aptitudes as well as the blocks that influence their behaviour. In this area Dr Neilson draws on Cognitive-Behavioural and Systemic Approaches as well as Positive Psychology.
  

• Psychological Consultation and Training for Staff Groups and Teams
  Psychological Consultation is a process that facilitates problem solving for individuals, groups, and organizations, focusing on the interactional and contextual factors in the organisation and its environment.  It may lead to identifying a need for further training and development.
  

• Psychological Health in the Workplace (Occupational Health) Reports
  Assessment of current psychological state and level of functioning. If required the report may focus on abilities to carry out occupational duties.  Areas covered include: Personal and Family History, Treatment History, History of Present Problems as recalled by individual, Employment History, Current Symptoms, Psychological Formulation and Opinion , Prognosis and Treatment Recommendations.
  
  Instructions are taken from Insurance Companies or requested by Occupational Health professionals.
  

• Medico-Legal Reports
  The consultation involves a comprehensive assessment of  the  person. Depending on the instruction psychological testing may also be part of the assessment process. Information is drawn from other sources e.g. GP medical notes and previous reports. If the individual agrees it can be helpful to talk with a relative or friend. The information gathered is used to complete the report.
  

Dr Neilson is listed in the BPS Directory of Expert Witnesses. 

Psychology treatment approaches

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Systemic and Family Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) 

Dr Neilson's professional training and qualifications

Dr Neilson completed her professional training (DPsych) at City University, London. Prior to this she had completed a MSc In Psychology applied to Medicine at Stirling University.  Further professional qualifications include a MSc in Systemic Therapy and Consultant Level EMDR training. 

• DPsych
• MSc Counselling Psychology
• MSc Psychology Applied to Medicine
• MSc Systemic and Family Therapy
• BSc (Hons) Psychology
• Consultant Level EMDR Training

As part of her ongoing professional development she attends professional trainings and conferences.

Professional memberships and accreditation bodies 

• The British Psychological Society (BPS)

• The Health Professions Council (HPC)

• The United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP)

• The British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

• EMDR Association UK and Ireland

• The Royal Society of Medicine

Where can I get treatment with private psychologist, Dr Neilson?

Clinic locations and contact details