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Specialises in

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

• Mindfulness based CBT
• Motivational Interviewing

• Solution Focused Brief Therapy
• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

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

About me

I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with over 12 years' experience working within NHS mental health services. I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties to better understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and make meaningful, lasting changes.

I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space, alongside a structured and goal-focused approach. Therapy is collaborative and tailored to you, helping it feel both manageable and effective.

I specialise in anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety (GAD), panic, health anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as depression, PTSD and trauma, and work-related stress. I particularly support individuals who feel stuck in cycles of worry, overthinking, or avoidance, and want to regain a sense of control.

Drawing on my extensive NHS experience, I provide evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), working collaboratively to develop a clear understanding of your difficulties and identify practical strategies for change.

My work focuses on helping you to:

Reduce anxiety, worry, and overthinking
Break patterns of avoidance and safety behaviours
Build confidence in facing feared situations
Improve mood and motivation
Develop a more balanced and compassionate relationship with your thoughts

I use a range of CBT techniques, including behavioural activation, graded exposure, and exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD. Where appropriate, I also integrate mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches.

I also have experience supporting individuals living with long-term physical health conditions, including chronic pain, cardiac conditions, gastrointestinal difficulties, and respiratory conditions such as COPD. I understand the strong link between physical and mental health and support clients in managing the emotional impact of these conditions.

Areas of interest

Anxiety; Anxiety disorders; Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD); Panic disorder; Health anxiety; Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); Depression; PTSD; Trauma; Stress; Work-related stress; Burnout; Stress management; Low self-esteem; Perfectionism; Overthinking; Rumination; Behavioural change; Exposure and response prevention (ERP); Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT); Mindfulness-based approaches; Acceptance and commitment approaches; Long-term health conditions; Chronic pain; Adjustment to illness

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Cardiac conditions
• Gastrointestinal disorders

• Gynaecological disorders
• Pain management

• Physical disability

Medical secretaries

• Mia Heseltine
• 01257 448309
• mia@yorway.co.uk