About me
Hi, thanks for viewing my profile and considering therapy together.
My Qualifications and experience
I have worked in the therapeutic field for ten years, primarily with anxiety and depression difficulties in the NHS.
My main therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in which I am a fully qualified and accredited member of the BABCP (www.cbtregisteruk.com). On top of this, I have three years of training in Integrative Counselling skills.
I am also qualified in delivering EMDR therapy for those interested. EMDR is particularly good at working with past memories that are still having an impact in the present, for more information have a read of this link ( https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/emdr/) and please do ask if you have any questions.
I have expanded my therapeutic practice into providing support for staff in corporations and charities by providing 1:1 therapy sessions alongside running reflective spaces for staff teams. This experience has allowed me the opportunity to understand the impact work can have on us and the type of therapeutic space needed for those who are seeking my support.
How therapy can help
My experience and extensive training has given me confidence in making sense of personal distress and the knowledge to know what is needed to alleviate it. I specialise in working with anxiety difficulties such as social anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, OCD, PTSD, phobias, low self-esteem, perfectionism and imposter syndrome. CBT is the NICE recommended treatment for these difficulties so entering therapy with myself you can be assured that the treatment is effective and ethical.
What to expect from me and our sessions
My therapy style is to create a safe environment for you so we can work collaboratively by making sense of the difficulty and then looking at ways to change. I enjoy an active approach to therapy by trying new things out in the session which you can take out to the real world and hopefully see a positive impact on your life.
A lovely compliment I have had from a client is that I am 'down to earth and affable' and for me this is a really important aspect of my personality that I try to bring to my therapy sessions. Therapy can be such a daunting process so I try my best to make the process as easy and safe as possible and for me being human and relatable is crucial to that.
What to expect in our first session
Our first appointment together will allow us the opportunity to explore your difficulties further and provide space to get to know each other and for you to ask any questions you have for me.
Well done on making the first step in looking for support and please do get in touch for a free initial consultation to see how we can work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- EMDR Europe certificate
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy- Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience
- Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence-based Psychology Treatments-
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice
- Level two and three certificate in Integrative Counselling practice
- Psychology and Criminology degree (BA Hons)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£70.00 - £90.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£90 for 50-60 minute in-person therapy- I can offer appointments in Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and St Albans. My Hatfield location is at the lovely Oak house- https://www.theoak-house.co.uk/
£70 for 50-60 minute video therapy session
When I work
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Further information
Feedback from previous clients I have worked with:
My therapist was excellent - Andrew really helped me to make sense of what had happened and how to move forward. I am eternally grateful to him for being so caring and considerate. At every level i was listened to and respected. The team provided genuine support and life long help and techniques for dealing with the trauma of a particular event.
My experience was excellent at every level - especially with regards to care for my wellbeing.
My therapist Andrew was amazing. He made me feel comfortable from the very beginning. He was so receptive to what I was saying and took it onboard every single time. Through our sessions I was validated, listened to, and encouraged. He gave me the tools to understand myself and my anxiety and he phrased/introduced/moulded them into ways where they were helpful to me. An important aspect to the positive experience I had was that Andrew spoke to me with a level of vulnerability which made the sessions feel like we were in this together. He did not pretend to know everything or have all the answers. He explored topics with me and encouraged me when I needed a gentle push which made the experience so unique and helpful. I would not be in this positive trajectory without this amazing service, and I am very grateful for that. Otherwise, I would just like to say thank you for this service.
