About me
Hi my name is Chrissi, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile.
I am a fully accredited CBT therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a Registered Mental Health Nurse. I have over 24 years of experience working within the NHS Mental Health Services and have been working independently in private practice since 2021.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT) is an “evidenced-based” therapy recommended by NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) for a wide range of mental health difficulties, including depression and. anxiety disorders.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, active and tailored to you. Together, we will develop an understanding of how your thoughts, emotions and behaviours interact and identity patterns that may be contributing to or maintaining the difficulties you are experiencing.
I can then support you to develop practical strategies and make meaningful changes that help you feel more confident in managing difficulties both now and in the future..
Some of the difficulties I can help with include:
*Depression and low mood
*Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and excessive worry
*Panic disorder
*Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
*Low self-esteem
*Stress and emotional overwhelm
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly about the difficulties that you are experiencing. My aim is not only to help you feel better, but to help you develop a greater understanding of yourself and practical CBT skills that you can continue to use beyond therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 20 years of experience of working within the NHS, supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Professional Qualifications & Formal Psychological Therapy Training:
- Fully Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the BABCP.
- Diploma in Higher Education in Nursing Studies: Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC registered 2004).
- Degree in Health Professional Studies (Mental Health-2009).
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (2020).
For further details of my Accrediting Bodies visit:
www.babcp.com
www.nmc.org.uk
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Trauma Focussed CBT
- Compassion Focused CBT
- Exposure Response Prevention
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 - £80.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fees are competitively priced and reflect my training and experience.
- £80 per Therapy session - Face to Face
- £70 per Therapy session- Remote (online)
Each therapy session lasts approximately 50 minutes, unless we agree otherwise in advance. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let me know at least 48 hours before your appointment. There will be no charge in this case.
Cancellations made with less that 24 hours notice, or missed sessions without notice, will be charged at the full cost of the missed session.
When I work
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Further information
For clients who prefer face-to face therapy, I offer appointments from a private meeting room at Eastrington Village Hall, near Howden, East Yorkshire, DN14 7PW.
