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Author profile
Michael Eisen
Dr. Michael Eisen, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist, mindfulness trainer, and tech consultant.
Michael is a Clinical Psychologist, mindfulness trainer, advisor to mental health startups, and Associate Clinical Tutor at UCL.
As a therapist in private practice, Michael draws on a range of methods, especially mindfulness-based therapies.
Work Experience
- 2023-Present: Advisor, Saline Health
- 2022-Present: Associate Clinical Tutor, University College London
- 2022-Present: Content Developer, The Sleep School
- 2019-Present: Founder, Second Arrow Mindful Therapy
- 2023: Advisor, Upheal
- 2022: Clinical Psychologist, Waltham Forest Mood, Anxiety, and Personality Service (NHS)
- 2017-2022: Clinical Associate, City Psychology Group
- 2015-2019: Clinical Psychologist, North London Forensic Service (NHS)
- 2017-2018: Staff Reflective Practice Lead, Mind in the City, Hackney, and Waltham Forest
- 2012-2015: Trainee Clinical Psychologist, University College London
- 2010-2012: Independent Mental Health Advocate, Mind in the City, Hackney, and Waltham Forest
First- and Second-Author Publications
- Sinclair, M. & Eisen, M. (2020). The little depression workbook. Crimson. (Link)
- Sinclair, M., Gil-Rodriguez, E. & Eisen, M. (2021). The little anxiety workbook. Crimson. (Link)
- Eisen, M. (Nov, 2023). Why aren’t you doing deliberate practice? The British Psychological Society.
Education & Degrees
- 2017: Certified as “Ready to Teach” Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy/Stress Reduction, Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, Bangor University, Wales
- 2012-2015: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University College London, UK
- 2010-2012: MSc Psychology, University of East London, UK
- 1999-2002: BA Social and Political Sciences, University of Cambridge, UK
Why Should You Trust What Michael Writes?
Michael is highly experienced as a therapist and, as a Clinical Psychologist, also trained to interpret and evaluate academic research.
Michael’s website, secondarrow.co.uk, provides more information regarding the mindfulness therapy he provides.
A Personal Message From Michael
As a therapist, my work is rooted in mindfulness. As a tech consultant and writer, I am interested in how therapy can be more helpful to more people.
– Michael
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