
Professional statement
Dr Daniel Zahl is a revered consultant clinical psychologist with expertise in delivering evidence-based therapies for a wide range of common mental health conditions. His areas of specialism include generalised anxiety disorder (excessive worry), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), health anxiety, social anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and various mood-related difficulties.
He regularly works with individuals diagnosed with autism and ADHD, and has substantial experience supporting those with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), long COVID, type 1 diabetes, chronic pain, and insomnia. Dr Zahl has also provided long-standing psychological care within the bariatric service at the Manor, offering both pre- and post-operative support.
Renowned for achieving positive outcomes in complex cases that have been resistant to previous psychotherapy, Dr Zahl currently holds consultant roles within the NHS, specifically in specialist diabetes and fatigue services. In addition to therapeutic work, he offers assessment-only services and medico-legal evaluations.
Clinics

Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital, Oxford
Oxford, Beech Rd, Headington,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital, Oxford (present)
Subspecialties
- ADHD
- Autism
Professional memberships
- BABCP
- BPS
Education
- Bachelors degree, Experimental Psychology, Oxford University (1997)
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Oxford University (2005)
Positions in organisations
- Fatigue Service Therapy Lead, OUH Health Psychology
- Bariatric Psychology Lead, OUH Health Psychology
Publications and conferences
- https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Daniel-Zahl
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Dr Zahl was very good at making me feel comfortable and establishing how he could guide me to facilitate changes which would help me and improve my relationships with others. He equipped me with the ability to understand and amend my thought processes and behaviour which has greatly improved my wellbeing. I am very pleased with the outcome and solutions he has helped me achieve. I am so grateful to those who recommended Dr Zahl to me.
- Can highly recommend Daniel Zahl. Significantly helped live with chronic illness.
- I found Dr Zahl to be kind and professional as he listened to my complex history. He gave me a realistic opinion and practical way forwards: exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you!
- Dr. Zahl helped me when I had no where else to go when I was going through the hardest point of my life. I struggled with a lot and he helped me navigate through it all one by one. I wouldn’t have the life I have now and my family and I will forever be grateful for him.
- I have greatly benefitted from my sessions with Dr Zahl. He is thoughtful, patient and compassionate. His advice is always focused and practical. I would definitely recommend his services.
- Dr Zahl has been working with me for some time now and I can only say good things about him and the care he gives. I would recommend him to anyone that requires his treatment.
- My appointments with Dr Zahl have changed my understanding of my pain and of myself for the better. With his help I was able to come off my medication. I was impressed with his application of different approaches, including referral to a respiratory physio which was very positive
- Dr Zahl was able to see me on a face-to-face basis fairly quickly and his help and guidance were very beneficial.