Dr Bisi Laniyan is a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with a doctorate degree from the University of Edinburgh. Bisi has 10 years’ experience working in a variety of mental health settings including NHS, private sectors, international nongovernmental organisations, and charity organisations. Bisi has a special interest in how mental health difficulties present in different cultures and ethnic groups, in pursuit of this interest she obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in Global Mental Health from the Institute of Psychiatry (Kings College London) and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Bisi is trained and experienced in working with adults and young people with various mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, OCD, personality disorders, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and trauma. She is also trained in administering neuropsychological assessments.
Bisi’s approach to therapy is person centred and collaborative. Her therapeutic work is informed by a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Systemic and trauma informed approaches. Using evidence-based interventions she is committed to supporting her clients to achieve their therapeutic goals, independently maintain gains from therapy and achieve an overall improved quality of life.