About Neil
Neil is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working in a range of therapeutic settings, including both individual and group work. He has supported clients with a wide variety of psychological and emotional difficulties.
Alongside his private practice, Neil provides clinical supervision to other practitioners and is involved in training as a lecturer and research supervisor on doctoral programmes.
Neil also works with major healthcare providers, offering therapy within corporate organisations and providing on-site psychological support following workplace emergencies and critical incidents. He has specialist experience as an oncology therapist, supporting individuals affected by a cancer diagnosis.
His clinical work has included facilitating therapeutic groups for people experiencing challenges related to sex and substance addiction, as well as several years working within a leading charity supporting individuals affected by HIV, sexuality, and identity-related issues.
Neil has a particular interest in complex trauma and has worked within specialist services offering intensive therapy for adult survivors of childhood abuse.
Before training as a counselling psychologist, Neil worked in global corporate management, focusing on organisational and systemic change. This experience gives him a strong understanding of the pressures of working life and the challenges of maintaining balance between professional and personal demands.
Publications
Ebbini, P., & Lamont, N. (2021).
Taking HIV out of the equation? A phenomenological exploration of a small group of gay men’s meaning-making around sexuality whilst on PrEP.
Existential Analysis: Journal of the Society for Existential Analysis, 32(2), p. 217.
Lamont, N. (Guest Editor) (2019).
Self & Society: International Journal for Humanistic Psychology, 47(1), Spring issue.
Lamont, N. (2019).
Time for another? Experiential accounts of existential time-limited therapy at an HIV counselling service.
Self & Society: International Journal for Humanistic Psychology, 47(1).
Lamont, N., & Arnold-Baker, C. (2019).
Philosophical and political challenges to existential-phenomenological therapy.
In The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy (Wiley-Blackwell).
Arnold-Baker, C., & Lamont, N. (Eds.) (2019).
Challenges and new developments in existential-phenomenological therapy.
In The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy (Wiley-Blackwell).
Lamont, N. (2012).
The end in sight: Engaging with an existential understanding of time when working in time-limited practice.
Journal of Existential Analysis, 23(1).

Professional Registrations
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- British Psychological Society (BPS), Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol)
- Member of the Division of Counselling Psychology, BPS (DCoP)
- Registered European Psychologist - EuroPsy (https://europsy-register.efpa.eu/)
- Accredited Member, General Psychotherapy Council (GPsyC)
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II)
- Registered Applied Psychology Practice Supervisor (RAPPS), BPS
As a member of these professional bodies, I adhere to their ethical frameworks and standards of practice.
Previous Professional Roles
- Programme Lead, Doctorate in Existential Psychotherapy (DProf), NSPC Ltd / Middlesex University (2015–2018)
- Programme Lead, Professional Certificate in Existential Coaching, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Existential Academy, London (2015–2018)
- Member, International Committee, UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) (2016–2019)
- External Examiner, Birmingham City University (2016–2023)
Media and Conferences
- The Independent (2019): Featured commentary on the impact of Brexit on mental health
- Huffington Post (2019): Contribution on anxiety, stress, and uncertainty related to Brexit
- Stylist (2017): “Don’t be afraid to say you’re scared” – responding to anxiety
- Vice (2017): Contribution to article on relationships and emotional dynamics
- New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling 20th Anniversary Conference, British Library (July 2016) – Invited Speaker