Desmond Shortt
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About me
Hello -
my name is Des Shortt and currently I am in training with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing).
EMDR is a treatment that is suitable for trauma and is approved of by NICE.
I work as an accredited CBT therapist (BABCP) with DBS enhanced clearance, and am insured.
I have over 10 years of NHS and agency experience. I am looking to work with people with mild to moderate trauma e.g. road traffic accidents, bullying, panic, single trauma, etc. It would not be suitable for complex trauma.
Sessions can be done using a video link. ideally, or in person.
Further information about me can be found at:
https://walkingtalkingtherapy.com/
If you are interested,
sessions would last approximately 1 hour and cost is at £35.
thanks
Des
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a MSc in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and I continuously update my skills with further courses. I also have worked for over 10 years as a CBT therapist in various NHS Hospital Trusts.
Member organisations
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
Fees
£90.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Sessions cost £80 for up to 1 hour.
When I work
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Appointments can be weekly and flexible to suit the availability of the client.
Further information
After an initial assessment, the goals of therapy are established with the client.
The goals are based on making change for the client and each week we look at unhelpful thinking and behaviour - which may be causing the person to get stuck.
Unravelling unhelpful practices and replacing them with helpful and practical ones.
Each week the person would be given tasks to do and to challenge their unhelpful behaviours, and to leave these in the past.
This is not only just talking but making lasting changes.
