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Specialises in

• Applied Relaxation
• Behaviour Therapy
• Behavioural Activation (BA)

• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness based CBT

• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

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

About me

I am a fully accredited CBT Therapist with over 25 years of experience working in the NHS as a Specialist Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist in NHS Talking therapy services. I specialise in providing treatment for all forms of anxiety disorders and experiences of depressive symptoms. I provide guidance to individuals to understand their problems, identify their thoughts and behaviours that that may be making them vulnerable to distressing emotions. I respect client's personal experiences and listen compassionately to their views and perspectives. I believe in working collaboratively to explore solutions that would work best for the individual. I recognise the value of empathy and a warm style of delivering treatment which encourages individuals to proactively take necessary steps towards their wellbeing and making desirable changes in their lives.

Other background experiences:
I have held senior clinical Lead role in mental health crisis services for over 25 years and have been sharing expert knowledge and provided critical intervention to individuals who experience crises. I believe in applying problem solving approach and crisis management interventions to help individuals manage their difficulties. I have completed a course in non-medical prescribing which helps me understand medicines management better and evaluate when they are indicated in treatment together with talking therapy.
I receive regular supervision and undertake regular CPD training to maintain my professional registration.

Areas of interest

I provide CBT treatment for a wide range of psychological difficulties:
Anxiety conditions: including Specific Phobias; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Worry; Social Anxiety; Panic attack symptoms; Body Dysmorphic Disorder; Trichotillomania; Health Anxiety
Depression
Stress management
Anger Management
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Procrastination
Low Self-Esteem / Confidence Difficulties