About me
My name is Annabel, and I’m a CBT therapist and family & systemic psychotherapist working across the lifespan—from adolescents and young people to adults and older people. I specialise in supporting individuals, couples, families and carers experiencing difficulties related to psychosis, bipolar disorder, hearing voices, unusual experiences, and the distress that can come with these. However, I come with a broad range of experience and skills, having worked in CAMHS and adult public mental health services for over 10 years. This means that I am able to provide therapy for a broad range of difficulties and needs- so if you like the sound of my approach, please do get in touch and enquire!
Every person and situation is unique, and we always start with your experiences, your goals, and what matters to you, rather than a narrow focus on symptoms. I believe most people are doing the best they can with what they know, and that therapy can offer new perspectives, tools and ways of relating that help move things forward.
Therapy is active and collaborative. Your strengths, skills and hopes are central, and are considered alongside nationally recommended, evidence‑based psychological therapies such as CBT, family therapy and trauma‑informed approaches. We’re all shaped by visible and invisible differences—our beliefs, cultures, identities, neurodiversity, and lived experiences. Part of my role is to understand how these influence the way you see the world and define what a good life looks like for you and your family. The way we talk about things has to suit you—humour, metaphor, practical exercises and creativity can all have a place.
You will be met with experience, care, and a non‑judgemental space to explore whatever you are facing. I hope to hear from you soon!
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked across child, adolescent and adult mental health services in the NHS for over 10 years, including community teams and inpatient wards. This means I have worked across the full range of severity and understand how difficult, frightening or traumatic hospital admission can be. Over the last 6 years I have worked in specialist psychosis and bipolar services, including at‑risk mental state pathways, providing CBT, family therapy and systemic psychotherapy. I continue to work as a highly specialist psychological therapist in the NHS.
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.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Fees
£30.00 - £150.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I am currently experimenting with whether my practice is sustainable using a radical sliding scale. I am asking each person to choose a fee that feels fair and doable in their circumstances, from between £30-£150, rather than having a fixed session fee (previously £100 online and £120 in person). I am hoping that those with more means will help make therapy accessible for others.
When I work
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Further information
If you are considering therapy, I offer a free 20-minute consultation. This is an opportunity for you to briefly describe what you need help with, ask any questions about my approach and experience, and get a sense of whether we might be a good fit. After the call I will let you know whether I can offer the type of support you need, or suggest alternative referral options if appropriate. You are welcome to take some time to decide.
