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Specialises in

• Behaviour Therapy
• Behavioural Activation (BA)
• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)
• Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (CBT-BN)
• Mindfulness based CBT

• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychotherapy
• Trauma focused CBT

Offers

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

About me

Elaine Swift is an experienced Chartered Consultant Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years experience in a senior leadership role and almost 40 years experience within adult mental health . She specialises in the field of adult mental health/wellbeing.

Elaine has a vast array of psychological training and clinical experience, including being a trained Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) accredited practitioner. She holds a Master's degree in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (CBP/CBT). Additionally she is is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT); Structured Clinical Management (SCM) and Mindfulness. Furthermore she is an experienced trainer and an accredited tutor with the Association of Psychological Therapies (APT).

Elaine is always happy to be contacted by phone or email to initially discuss your needs without obligation, prior to proceeding with an assessment/consultation session. From your assessment a clear pathway will be collaboratively agreed including the type of therapy and the number of sessions needed with a clear rationale. Both in person (face to face) sessions as well as virtual sessions are offered to best meet your needs.

Areas of interest

Depression; low self esteem; anxiety disorders including phobia's; obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); panic, and generalised anxiety; post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); occupational stress; relationship difficulties; adult survivors of childhood trauma; eating disorders; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT); Mindfulness; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills, adult mental health/wellbeing; individual psychological therapy.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Eating disorders

• Pain management

• Psychophysiological disorders