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About me

My name is Andy Stevenson and I am a fully qualified and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist working remotely from my office in Birmingham.

If you are reading this you�re probably feeling quite stuck and frustrated, and I�d like to help. My approach is practical. During our sessions you can share with me your concerns and fears in a safe and confidential space, and I�ll be on your side to get a better understanding of the problem. Next we�ll make a plan to overcome it, implement that plan, and then have a �maintaining progress� or �relapse prevention� plan in place for you so that hopefully you do not need therapy again.

I use the most evidence-based approach (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and plan with you to resolve the problems as efficiently and quickly as possible.

The feedback I consistently get from my clients is that I am down-to-earth, practical and empowering, and I aim for my clients to leave therapy feeling more resilient, in control and �tougher�.

I have worked in the NHS for the last 10 years, and prior to that, I have had extensive psychology training (BSc 1st Class Honours and MSc with Distinction), as well as specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training. I have worked as a supervisor of other CBT practitioners for the past 4 years. I am also trained in EMDR.

My experience has meant that I have worked with a wide range of difficulties, such as Panic, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, relationship problems and Phobias of various kinds. I�ve helped people from the age of 18 to 90+, from a wide range of backgrounds. There is very little I have not heard before, so if you feel nervous or ashamed about sharing your concerns then please be assured I have the utmost discretion and I won�t judge you. My general assumption is that everyone is trying their best to cope in difficult circumstances.

I am an Accredited member of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), which is the governing body for this form of therapy. This means I am bound by a code of professional practice and an ethical framework, similar to a doctor.

If you are interested in learning more about how I work and to book a first appointment, please do get in touch.

Areas of interest

Anger; Claustrophobia; Depression; Generalised Anxiety Disorder; Low Self-esteem; OCD; Panic Disorder; Relationship Problems; Social Anxiety / Phobia; Specific Phobias; Work Related Stress