Dr. Dan White

Training & Accreditation: A Foundation in Excellence

My practice is built on two decades of experience in mental health, beginning with the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in 2003. My specialist CBT training was undertaken at the prestigious University of Oxford, where I completed my initial qualifications, an MSc, and finally a DPhil (Doctorate) in CBT.

I am fully accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), the UK's leading body for CBT.

• What this means for you: My practice is independently checked against a national standard, regularly supervised, and bound by a published code of conduct. My research training also means I read the evidence for what works directly, rather than taking it second hand. 

I have also completed standard EMDR training accredited by EMDR Europe and I am a member of EMDR UK.

• What this means for you: If a specific memory or experience turns out to be driving what you are struggling with, I can treat it directly rather than referring you on to someone else. EMDR is recommended by NICE for post-traumatic stress disorder, and it does not require you to give a detailed account of what happened, which many people find a considerable relief. 

Finally, I have completed IFS Institute Level 1 training - the foundational programme of the IFS Institute, the body established by Dr Richard Schwartz, the originator of the IFS model. 

• What this means for you: IFS offers a different way in when a difficulty has not shifted through thinking and behaviour alone, and it is particularly useful where self-criticism runs deep. 

Clinical Experience: Helping People Like You

Since 2012, I have helped hundreds of people in both the NHS and private practice find a path through their most difficult challenges. This has given me extensive experience in treating a wide range of conditions, including:

• Complex anxiety disorders such as OCD, health anxiety, and panic attacks.

• The profound impact of PTSD and trauma.

• Persistent depression, low self-esteem, and overwhelming self-criticism.

My recent role within Professor Paul Salkovskis’ highly specialised team at the Oxford Health Specialist Psychological Intervention Centre (SPIC) involves working with some of the most complex cases, ensuring my skills are continually honed at the highest level.

Specialist Expertise: Pioneering New Treatments

Alongside helping people with common mental health problems, I am passionate about advancing the field of CBT. I am part of a small team of clinical experts, alongside Dr. Tom Graham and led by Dr. Jane Gregory, who are pioneering the effective use of CBT for Misophonia.

• What this means for you: My involvement in specialist treatment development means I can bring a creative, in-depth, and expert perspective to your unique situation, even with less common or poorly understood difficulties.