Meet the Team
Dr James Cullingford
Registered Clinical Psychologist | Director, Profound Psychology
Dr James Cullingford is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director of Profound Psychology, providing specialist psychological therapy and neurodevelopmental assessments in Lincoln and online across the UK.
Dr Cullingford has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, offering psychological assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of common difficulties, including depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive–compulsive difficulties, relationship difficulties, and trauma.
He draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dr Cullingford works collaboratively with clients to tailor therapy to their individual needs, integrating psychological research with a compassionate and personalised approach.
In addition to working with people with a wide range of needs and backgrounds, Dr Cullingford has a specialist interest in Autism and ADHD. His work in this area includes Autism and ADHD assessments, post-diagnostic support, and adapting psychological therapies to meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals.
Alongside his private practice work, Dr Cullingford has worked in the NHS for over eight years, including roles within adult mental health services and an Autism diagnostic service, where he currently works as the Clinical Lead.
Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy), University of Lincoln.
Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology.
Professional Registrations & Memberships
Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC): PYL041348.
Specialisms
Child/Adolescent Psychology.
Adult Psychology.
Autism assessment.
ADHD assessment.
Adapting psychological therapies for Neurodiverse people.
Supporting individuals and family/carers to understand autism and ADHD.
Cognitive Assessment.
Main Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
“I understand that reaching out for psychological support can feel like a significant step. Many people come to therapy feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. My aim is to provide a safe, thoughtful, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences at your own pace.
I take a collaborative and compassionate approach, working with you to understand the difficulties you are facing and to develop practical ways forward. Whether through therapy or a neurodevelopmental assessment, my goal is to help you gain greater clarity, self-understanding, and confidence in navigating life’s challenges.”