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Specialises in
- Applied Relaxation
- Behavioural Activation (BA)
- CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Trauma focused CBT
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
I am registered as an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP) and I am also registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. I have a degree in Mental Health Nursing and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Severe and enduring Mental Health problems. I have attended numerous additional clinical training workshops in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassionate Focused therapy, Emotion focused Therapy and Mindfulness. I am also trained as a Couples Therapist. I provide evidence based treatments as recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
I have worked in a range of mental health settings in the NHS for over 25 years, including .
working as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in the Psychological Therapies department in Secondary care in hospital and community settings for people with a range of complex psychological difficulties.
I have also worked for a local NHS Psychological Service as a Senior Psychotherapist providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for a range of anxiety and depression disorders. I worked there for ten years and regularly supervised other CBT therapists on a regular basis, as well as having a clinical caseload .
Areas of interest
Ages 16 and upwards;
Anger Issues; Anxiety/Panic; Body image problems; Binge eating:Depression;Generalised Anxiety Disorder;Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Perfectionism;Social Anxiety; Sleep problems;Stress Management;
Health Anxiety;Habit disorders; Phobias;
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder;Low Self Esteem;Sexual Abuse.
Approaches used: Compassion Focused Therapy; Behavioural Activation,Trauma Focused therapy, Mindfulness,Emotion focused therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Pain management
- Psychophysiological disorders
- Physical disability
- Rheumatological conditions
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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AA387
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) session - (>50)