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Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

About me

My name is Sushma Maddison Tweed, I am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over 30 years experience of working in mental health in both the NHS and my private practice. My approach in therapy is warm, open, clear and collaborative as I believe that thinking about having therapy can be a difficult step to take. I can help you take the first step to identify the difficulties and struggles you are experiencing in a calm and caring environment. Therapy is a journey that we will take together to address the issues that are important to you. These may be to help you gain confidence, cope with loss, realise inner strength and resilience, or may be to help you to recover and achieve the goals you felt were lost.

I have been specialising in CBT practice since 2006 and obtained a Master of Science (MSc) in CBT. I have completed training in Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) which is used specifically for multiple/single traumas as well as being a qualified Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing practitioner (EMDR). EMDR is found to be most effective for treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and a large range of mental health conditions including phobias, different anxiety disorders, grief, low self-esteem, complex trauma, chronic pain.
Qualifications/Accreditation:
MSc CBT, BSc (Hons) Health Studies, EMDR Practitioner,
Dip in Drug & Alcohol, BABCP Accredited, RMN

Areas of interest

Whilst I work with people who have a wide range of problems/needs, I do specialize in therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD) and offer Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is proven to be highly effective in people overcoming trauma(s) and a wide range of mental health problems leading to you living a more fulfilled life:

Although not an exhaustive list some of the conditions that are treated using CBT & EMDR are:

- Anxiety disorders including phobias, panic attacks and panic disorder
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Eating disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Body dysmorphic disorder
- Work stress
- Anger problems
- Post-traumatic-stress disorder
- Sexual and relationship problems
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Sleep problems
- Chronic (persistent) pain
- Infertility stress
- Relationship difficulties

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Eating disorders