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Specialises in

• Behavioural Activation (BA)
• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Psychotherapy
• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I am also qualified in EMDR (eye movement desensitisation & reprocessing) therapy.

Being human means we naturally experience a range of emotions (sadness, anger, worry, fear, stress) and at times these can become 'too much' - I help people who are finding the emotions they are experiencing are getting in the way of day to day life. Together we figure out what the problem is and look at ways to challenge and make changes - sometimes the smallest of changes can make the biggest difference. I can also work with people experiencing symptoms of trauma (such as intrusive memories, sleep disturbance, hypervigilance, avoidance).

I aim to work in a way where it feels like you have me standing beside you, supporting, encouraging and cheering you on in your journey. We work collaboratively together - combining our knowledge and experiences and work out a plan specific to you.

My approach is supportive, compassionate and solution focused - I work with you to help you achieve the outcomes you desire, learn strategies to manage your difficulties, enabling you to 'become your own therapist'.

Sessions would ideally be weekly (or if this isn't possible, fortnightly). Appointments can be scheduled to be the same day / time each week, or alternatively be booked on a week-to-week basis to offer flexibility around other commitments. I am available for appointments Mon - Thurs 9am - 7pm on a first come first served basis.

I am based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. My clients have a choice of either seeing me in person at my office, via videocall or telephone call (or a combination of all three). I am currently taking on new clients.

I qualified and began practising as a psychotherapist in 2015 and I am fully accredited by the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Prior to this I qualified as a mental health nurse in 1995, and have worked in a range of roles including nurse, trainer and manager. I am still registered as a mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). I adhere to the Codes of Practice for both professional bodies.

If you have BUPA cover, would like to work with me but aren't sure where to begin, please contact me and I can advise:
Phone: 01723 261265 / 07564 668745
Text / Signal / whatsapp: 07564 668745
Linkedin: Sarah Batty
Facebook: Mind Goals Psychotherapy
Instagram: Mind_Goals_est2022

Areas of interest

Adults; Avoidance; Overwhelm; Anxiety; Panic; Overthinking; Sleep Disturbance (related to anxiety / trauma); Motivation Difficulties; Low Self Esteem /Self Confidence; Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD); Depression; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Panic Disorder; Health Anxiety; Social Anxiety; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Phobias