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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 Susie Townsend (she/her) and I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) registered with the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural Cognitive Psychotherapies).

I have worked in mental health services since 2003 including acute, rehabilitation, community and primary care NHS, firstly as an Occupational Therapist then as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.

I have extensive experience working with people aged 18+, who have symptoms of Depression, Low Self Esteem and Anxiety including, Social Anxiety, OCD, Health Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety and Worry, PTSD, Phobias, Panic, Emotional Eating and Long Term Health Conditions.

I have always held an interest in people, their lives, their experiences and how these have shaped
the person they become and their interactions and relationships with themselves and others.

Building a strong therapeutic relationship is at the core of my work. I support individuals to identify
their goals and areas of their life that are limiting them in achieving a more fulfilling experience and to reduce symptoms that are causing distress. I look forward to supporting you on your therapy journey.

Areas of interest

Individuals age 18+; Anxiety (inc. OCD, Phobia's, Health Anxiety, Panic, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety & worry); Depression; Low-self esteem; PTSD/ Trauma; Stress; Life transitions; Physical health difficulties/ Long term health conditions.

CBT; CBT for long term health conditions; Trauma focused CBT.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Cardiac conditions
• Gastrointestinal disorders

• Oncology
• Psychophysiological disorders

• Physical disability