About

My Experience

Psychotherapy Experience

Psychotherapy
Experience

  • Three-year qualification in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling at the Metanoia Institute in London. This training centred around three primary therapeutic styles, the Person-centred Approach, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis.

  • Professional membership with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).

  • Two-year MSc. in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy at the Metanoia Institute in London. This training is designated a Column C training, the most rigorous, under the new SCoPEd initiative. SCoPEd aims to provide clarity on the scope and education of therapeutic practitioners in the UK.

  • Professional membership with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

I have experience working as a therapist in a variety of settings including: The Metanoia Counselling Service, Faces-in-Focus (18-25 year-olds), St Joseph’s Hospice and The Centre for Better Health.

I work with: Anxiety, Bereavement, Buddhism, Creative Blocks, Cultural issues, Depression, Head Injuries, Health related issues, Life Transitions, Loss, Men, Pain, Relationships, Self-esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Trauma and Young adults (20-25).

I welcome working with adults from all backgrounds, countries, ethnicities, cultures, religions, sexual orientations and genders. Respect is a foundation of my practice.

Coaching and Meditation Experience

Coaching and Meditation
Experience

  • One-year The Mind Illuminated teacher training with author and neuroscientist Dr. John Yeats. The Mind Illuminated is a detailed meditation manual drawing on neuroscience and Buddhist frameworks.

  • Four-year contemplative training with Dr. Mark Miller, emphasising contemporary neuroscience and meditation. Acquired accreditation as a Mind Illuminated teacher with Mark. Mark is a cognitive scientist, philosopher and senior researcher currently affiliated with The University of Toronto, Hokkaido University and Monash University’s Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies. He is also the host of the Contemplative Science Podcast.

  • Three-month course in Trauma sensitive Mindfulness with Trauma expert Dr. David Treleaven.

  • Two-year training in Unified Mindfulness to become a certified trainer and coach. Unified Mindfulness is a neuroscience-informed, coaching and meditation system designed to support people in achieving their full potential.

  • Three-month course in Motivational Interviewing with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Tucker Peck.

  • Ongoing one-on-one study with meditation teacher Kenneth Folk.

My coaching approach involves collaboratively setting goals and creating new behaviours to support achieving them.

Meditation is a powerful tool which in my experience as a practitioner and teacher enhances all learning and can support people no matter what they are experiencing. 

Testimonials

  • "Nicholas Buscall is an exceptional meditation teacher and psychotherapist who masterfully blends scientific understanding with the art of deep contemplative practice. His expertise in these areas, coupled with his compassionate approach, makes him a remarkable guide for humans looking to move from surviving to thriving, providing them with essential tools for resilience and inner peace. Nicholas's teachings are consistently rooted in science. and enriched by his own personal experiences navigating the tangles of the human mind. Nicholas’s genuine care and exceptional skills make him an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their mindfulness practice and improve their overall well-being."

    Dr. Mark Miller, Senior Researcher at Monash University’s Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, Host of the Contenplative Science Podcast

  • “Working with Nick over these past couple of years has been a process of welcoming in and opening to life. Our sessions have included many different elements and practices at different times as Nick is very intuitive and responsive. Grounded in different traditions and perspectives, he is able to see and approach the human experience from many angles, something which gives the work a richness. All in all, Nick is a wonderful companion and support.”

    Roxan (Client)

  • “I've known Nick for several years as a friend, fellow practitioner and trusted counsel. His commitment to contemplative practice and self-growth is unparalleled, and there are few others I have seen blossom so much over the years. His skills in psychotherapy, as well as experience and training in meditation makes him a valuable resource for anyone who wants to train their mind, and lead a generally more happy and fulfilling life.”

    Raphael Buttgieg, Medical Doctor

  • “Nick ran a group session with my team during covid to give them approaches and techniques to improve their mental health during that challenging time. He was extremely open, sharing interesting and relevant examples from his experience, and very knowledgeable about techniques from a wide variety of disciplines that could help. My team not only enjoyed and benefitted from the session but really took to Nick himself. I’d highly recommend working with Nick on a both a one-to-one and group basis.”

    George Olesen, CEO The Ambassador Platform