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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)

• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

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

About me

Hello, I'm Helen, a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience working in NHS Mental Health Services. For most of my career I have worked in general adult mental health which means I can support adults facing a wide range of emotional challenges. I am an accredited CBT therapist as well as trained in EMDR and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.

I am trained to work with a range of difficulties which includes:

*Anxiety and depression (including antenatal and postnatal depression)
*Low self esteem
*Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
*Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
*Birth trauma and tokophobia (severe fear of birth)
*Grief and loss
*Emotional issues linked to childhood adversity
Impact of sexual or domestic abuse

Areas of interest

I offer CBT and EMDR to adults experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties. This includes support for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD and issues linked to childhood adversity.

My main area of specialism is working with parents who are experiencing antenatal or postnatal mental health issues.

Since 2022, I've helped establish specialist maternal mental health services in Oxfordshire. A core part of my work has been supporting women and birthing people affected by birth trauma, pregnancy loss, fear of childbirth, and other mental health difficulties related to parenthood. I've seen first hand the difference compassionate, evidence-based therapy can make.