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Specialises in
- Applied Relaxation
- Behavioural Activation (BA)
- Behavioural Couples Therapy
- CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Counselling
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma focused CBT
About me
I am an experienced psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer, and have over 20 years of experience in treating a wide range of problems and mental health issues. I am an accredited psychotherapist with the following organisations:
British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP)
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
EMDR Europe Approved Accredited Practitioner/Consultant (EMDR)
United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists (UKCP)
I have undertaken various clinical training programmes and have worked in various settings such as: the National Health Service (NHS); Private Health Care; Local Authorities; Fire Services; Police Services; and Training/Education Services.
I offer evidence-based psychological therapies for a wide range of emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties. I work on a free-lance basis within various NHS Trusts as a EMDR & CBT Supervisor/consultant to NHS staff.
These are the types services and therapies I provide:
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBT)
Third Wave CBT Psychotherapies (ACT, CFT, BA)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Schema Therapy
Counselling
Couples Therapy
Therapy and training Services to businesses and organisations
Facilitation of groups
Training
Trauma support (group or individual)
Supervision (Individual or group supervision)
Areas of interest
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD);Complex Trauma; Depression; Anxiety /Stress; Social Anxiety; Health Anxiety; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Disorder (GAD); Phobias; Anger Management; Relationship Issues / Couples Counselling; Work Related Problems; Low Self-esteem; Bereavement; Complex Grief Reactions; Childhood Issues; Sexual / Physical and Mental Abuse
About me
Current NHS consultant posts held
Freelance EMDR & CBT Supervisor
North Staffs, Cheshire & Wirral, Midlands Partnership NHS Trust, Pennine Care NHS Trust
Research interests
PTSD, Complex Trauma
Personal interests
Theatre, Travel and Walking
About my work
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My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- Postgradualte Certificate in Supervision
The University of Manchester 2004
- Certificate in Couples Counselling
Rusland College 2004
- M.A. in Counselling/Psychotherapy
The University of Manchester 2001
- Advanced Diploma in Counselling
The University of London 1997
- Postgraduate Diploma in CBT
The University of Manchester 2006
Additional training
- Postgraduate Diploma in EMDR
University of Worcester 2016
- Schema Therapy
International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) 2013
- ACT Therapy
Contextual Consulting 2012
- Compassionate Mind Therapy
Compassionate Mind Institute 2007
- EMDR Training
EMDR UK and Ireland 2010
Affiliations / memberships
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) - Accredited member.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). - Accredited member
United Kingdom Registered Independent Counsellor (UKRC).
United Kingdom of Counselling and Psychotherapy (UKCP).
(EMDR) EMDR Europe - Accredited member
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- 18 Taylor Road, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8GJ
- Monday
- 09:00
- 19:00
- 07883 084041
- 18 Taylor Road, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8GJ
- Tuesday
- 09:00
- 19:00
- 07883 084041
- 18 Taylor Road, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8GJ
- Wednesday
- 09:00
- 19:00
- 07883 084041
- 18 Taylor Road, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8GJ
- Thursday
- 09:00
- 19:00
- 07883 084041
- 18 Taylor Road, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8GJ
- Friday
- 09:00
- 18:30
- 07883 084041
- 18 Taylor Road, Wistaston, Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8GJ
- Saturday
- 09:30
- 12:00
- 07883 084041
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs
in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies
guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the
following contact details
Valerie Grattage-Rushton
Tel: 07883 084041
Other ways of contacting me
I can be contacted directly using Skype. My
Skype ID is: valerie.grattage.rushton