Finder

Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Bupa specialist

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health services

About me

I have been counselling individuals and groups since 2007 and count it a privilege to have been in a position to observe people move from a place of distress or anxiety to a place where they are fulfilling their potential in life.

In 2009 I qualified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and now use this approach mainly. CBT is a type of 'talking' psychotherapy that research has continued to show to be effective in the treatment of a wide range of difficulties. In fact, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (2011) recommends it as the first choice of treatment for Depression and Anxiety.

CBT is based on the idea that the way we feel is affected by our thoughts and beliefs and how we behave. Individuals sometimes feel 'stuck' in a particular way of thinking or behaving and it can feel impossible to change. In sessions we aim to identify and change these unhelpful, self defeating patterns of behaviour and thinking. I work with my clients in a structured, solution focussed way to achieve agreed therapy goals. There are a variety of proven strategies and interventions within the therapy that can help with a range of emotional or mental difficulties.

Anyone can benefit from CBT. It is also a collaborative type of therapy where sessions are enhanced by exercises and strategies the client can learn and use daily to help combat dysfunctional thinking leading to low mood and anxiety. Essentially, you can learn to become your own 'therapist'. The more a client can practise the strategies, the greater the long term success of the therapy. Clients often feedback that they enjoy feeling 'in control' again and this type of counselling facilitates that sense of being able to 'cope' and problem solve effectively.

Areas of interest

I have had extensive experience treating Low Self Esteem, Depression, Anxiety, OCD (including Rumination or 'Pure O' OCD), Social Anxiety, Phobias, PTSD and Eating Disorders.

Medical secretaries

• Bronagh Webb
• 07886 411847
• bronaghwebb@gmail.com