Nathan Faulkner

Dr Nathan Faulkner serves as Assistant Professor and Programme Director of the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych) at Regent's University London, validated by The Open University. He holds dual clinical-academic roles as an HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist, BPS Chartered Counselling Psychologist, and UKCP registered Integrative Psychotherapist with 17+ years of NHS experience across Homerton University NHS Trust and South London and Maudsley services.

His educational qualifications include:

• DPsych in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy by Professional Studies (Metanoia Institute)
• Certificate in Counselling Skills
• BSc Psychology, First Class (University of Greenwich)
• Introduction to Social Science (Open University)

Faulkner's research centers on psychology's integration within medical settings and chronic health condition management, with specialized focus on post-surgical transitions and life-altering illnesses. His clinical work emphasizes integrative psychotherapy approaches within multidisciplinary healthcare frameworks, particularly in bariatric and aesthetic surgery pathways where he serves as psychological lead.

Publication analysis reveals consistent expertise across health psychology domains including oncology psychology, addiction treatment mechanisms, and developmental psychopathology, with strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and service integration in medical contexts.

As Doctoral Research Supervisor and Viva Examiner at Regent's, he oversees DPsych candidates while teaching advanced modules including Cognitive Behavioural Approaches and Pluralistic Clinical Practice. His private practice complements academic work through direct client care for chronic illness and surgical transition cases.

Faulkner has developed integrated psychological pathways within bariatric surgery teams at KIMS Hospital and The Bariatric Consultancy, demonstrating applied expertise in embedding psychological services within surgical care frameworks through multidisciplinary collaboration.