Dr Alastair Pipkin : Psychology

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Dr Alastair Pipkin

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Overview

Specialises in

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Bupa specialist

Child and Adolescent Mental Health services

Offers

Face-to-face consultations
Video and telephone consultations

About me

I'm Alastair, a registered Clinical Psychologist and fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I can provide in-person psychological assessments (including autism, ADHD and gender dysphoria/incongruence assessments), and therapy from The Court House in the centre of Warwick, or online via Zoom.

My approach is empathetic, focused, analytical and integrative, meaning I focus on your needs and goals, and draw on a range of evidence-based approaches to help you move forwards. I have particular expertise in working with LGBTQ+ people, including trans and non-binary people, and men's mental health.

I provide psychological therapy for a range of issues including depression, all types of anxiety (such as worry, perfectionism, OCD), self-criticism, stress, relationship issues and low self-esteem. I draw on CBT and compassion-focused therapy mainly, though will integrate other approaches as helpful.

I have worked in a range of NHS settings supporting adults with mild to complex difficulties. I have particular expertise and experience working with LGBTQ+ and trans adults and men's mental health, and hold additional accreditations as a Gender Specialist with the Ministry of Justice, and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. I support a lot of neurodivergent people, being knowledgeable in both autism and ADHD. I also offer regular group therapies, as well as training, workshops and support for companies regarding mental health and neurodiversity, see: https://www.unlockpsychology.co.uk

Areas of interest

CBT; Compassion-focused therapy; Adults; Depression; Anxiety; Low self-esteem; Relationships; Autism; ADHD; LGBTQ+; Transgender

Medical secretaries

Unlock Psychology Ltd
Court House Jury Street Warwick CV34 4EW
info@unlockpsychology.co.uk

About me

Research interests

I conduct research on trans, non-binary and LGBTQ+ mental health and outcomes of therapy; sexuality; men's mental health, including emotional difficulties, stigma and self-disclosure; group therapy, including compassion-focused therapy and gender-specific therapy groups; and the impact of trauma.

Publications

I have published 16 academic papers to date and presented at a number of conferences. Here are some of my main publications:

Chesters, M., Pipkin, A. & Brett, C. (2025). A systematic review of interventions with families of trans people. International Journal of Transgender Health (Early View). https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2025.2492614

Pipkin, A. & Rodriguez, L. (2024). Opportunities and challenges facing LGBTQ+ people in employment in rural England post-pandemic: A thematic analysis. Qualitative Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/qrj-12-2023-0195

Kau, F., Lusher, J. & Pipkin, A. (2024). Meaning making in the aftermath of trauma: A narrative review. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 21(1), 1202-1208. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2024.21.1.0114

Pipkin, A. & Clarke, C. (2023). You can’t be too many things: the experiences of gender-affirming care for trans people of color – a thematic analysis. International Journal of Transgender Health (Early View). https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2023.2295380

Davies, M. & Pipkin, A. (2023). The acceptability and feasibility of a cognitive behavioural therapy managing emotions group on a male psychiatric intensive care unit: a mixed methods evaluation. Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care (Early View). https://doi.org/10.20299/jpi.2023.008

Pipkin, A., Ward, L., Cotton, S., & Shearn, C. (2023). The experience of navigating sexuality for transgender and gender non-conforming people: A meta-ethnographic review. International Journal of Transgender Health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2023.2260795

Sessions, L., Pipkin, A., Smith, A., & Shearn, C. (2023). Compassion and Gender Diversity: Evaluation of an Online Compassion-Focused Therapy Group in a Gender Service. Psychology & Sexuality, online. https://doi.org/10.1080/19419899.2023.2181097

Pipkin, A., Smith, A., & Shearn, C. (2022). Transition Needs Compassion: a Thematic Analysis of an Online Compassion-Focused Therapy Group in a Gender Service. Mindfulness, 13(6), 1510–1520. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-022-01893-9

Pipkin, A. (2021). The Psychological Needs of Non-Binary People. Clinical Psychology Forum, 339.

Pipkin, A., Hogg, L. & Armitage, S. (2021). “Someone on my Level”: A Meta-ethnographic Review of Therapeutic Relationships in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy 28(5), 1297-1313. https://doi.org/10.1002/cpp.2578

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

AA809
Psychology session - (>50)
AB440
Neurodiversity Assessment - (5-50)

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