Name: Eve McIntyre
Price range: £90.00 - £110.00

About me

Introduction

Welcome! My name is Eve McIntyre (BSc, PGCert, PGDip) I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Supervisor with the BABCP and EMDR Practitioner. Alongside the therapeutic work I deliver I am a CBT Clinical Supervisor with the University of Reading. I have over 12 years of experience supporting individuals with their mental health including Depression, Anxiety and Trauma. I am passionate about the therapeutic work I deliver and would be honoured to work alongside you.

If you are experiencing difficulties with: Agoraphobia, Body Dysmorphia Disorder (BDD), Depression, Emetophobia, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Illness Anxiety, Loss and bereavement, Low Self-Esteem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic, Perfectionism, Phobia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Rumination, Social Anxiety, Stress, Tokophobia, Trauma, Trichotillomania I can help you. CBT and EMDR are effective therapies that can reduce the associated distress and impact.

I offer 1:1 CBT and EMDR Therapy to individuals aged 18 and over. The weekly appointment can be delivered either online or in person Tuesday to Friday.

My Philosophy:

I am passionate about nurturing mental health. I recognise that when we experience emotional difficulties we need to feel heard, have a way of making sense of what we are feeling and gain a sense of hope for the future. I hope to offer you that. I have an adaptive style, I would aim to adapt the therapy to you so the support feels personalised. I will be alongside you at each stage of the therapy and go at your pace. Combining the knowledge you have of yourself with psychological theory that underpins CBT we will gain a shared understanding around what you are feeling and how we can bring about change. I will value and encourage your contributions and aim to empower you as we introduce techniques to meet your therapy goals. I will strive to create a curious, safe and supportive therapeutic space.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT):

CBT is a form of psychotherapy, it is an evidence based psychological therapy recommended in NICE guidance as a first line approach for the treatment of Anxiety, Depression and PTSD. CBT uses a practical, experiential approach to develop alternative thinking patterns and behaviour to reduce feelings of Anxiety, Depression and PTSD. In my videos I explain CBT and how this may be useful to you.

CBT is an experiential, practical approach. It suggests that our thoughts and behaviours maintain difficulties linked to anxiety, depression and PTSD. These are often automatic responses that us serve in the short term. CBT aims to offer alternative thinking patterns and behaviours that serve us better in the long term and leave you feeling less stuck in a vicious cycle. Although primarily focussed in the here and now CBT does consider and weave in our past experiences and factors which often contribute to anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy:

I am delighted to have completed EMDR training with an EMDR Europe Accredited course. EMDR is also a NICE recommended approach for PTSD, it can also be useful for Depression and Anxiety. EMDR uses Bilateral Stimulation (BLS) either through visual, auditory or tapping. You are required to attune to memories linked to your current difficulties whilst using BLS. EMDR rests on the understanding that information from experiences has not been processed fully. EMDR aims to support this processing in order to achieve adaptive processing. Though this process, the vividness of the experience and emotions associated reduce.

Your Therapy Journey, What you can Expect:

The following can be used as a guide for what you can expect. I am mindful that as individuals we can differ in what we feel able to share there is no expectation for you to share anything you do not feel comfortable to do so. There may also be some variation in the pace of the sessions and more/ less time may be needed for particular stages of the therapy work we do together.

Once we agree to begin working together we would then complete 1-2 assessment sessions. At the assessment stage the focus is around exploring themes and patterns connected to your problem. Specifically triggers, emotions, thoughts, feelings, behaviour. We would also explore the duration and the development of the problem.

Our initial therapy sessions will be used to develop your individual formulation. A formulation is designed to aid understanding around how your problem may have developed and what is keeping it going. The formulation will also be used to guide the therapy, we will explore the therapy goals you have and develop a therapy plan. We will consider how CBT and/ or EMDR can support you.

I can provide information around the theory that underpins CBT and EMDR and the evidence based strategies used in CBT. In CBT there is a strong emphasis on experiential learning to promote cognitive and behavioural change which would be modelled in the session. Home practice would then be designed and completed to embed the learning. We would work collaboratively to implement the strategies, navigate any setbacks and celebrate the successes.

The number of sessions required differs person to person, I would aim for us to agree this together based on your specific problem and needs.

Next Steps:

You may be unsure if CBT or EMDR can help you, you may also be unsure if I am the right fit for you. I offer a free, 20 minute telephone Introduction Appointment. Within the introduction appointment we can to start to explore what you would like some support with, I can answer any questions you may have and explore if we can work together. It is important that you are able to engage in a therapy and with a therapist that is the right fit for you. There would be no pressure for you to commit to further sessions following the Introduction Appointment. Alternatively you can book a full 50 minute assessment appointment with me.

If you are interested in booking this I would be delighted to hear from you. You can book both the introduction appointment and assessment appointment online via my website. Alternatively you can email me directly or complete my contact form and I will get back to you as soon as I can (usually within 24 hours). I look forward to hearing from you, don't forget to check your junk inbox for a reply.

Training, qualifications & experience

I strive to deliver quality therapy and seek feedback, opportunities and learning in order to continue to grow and evolve. I have over 12 years experience assessing and treating psychological difficulties in the NHS. In addition to 5 years of academic study I have attended numerous CPD events and obtained further training to enhance my understanding, knowledge and skills.

Experience

Clinical Supervisor, University of Reading

03/2024 - Present

CBT Psychotherapist & Supervisor

01/2019 - Present

Lead Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

09/2017 - 01/2019

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

07/2014 - 09/2017

Support Worker, Forensic Mental Health

06/2012 - 07/2014

Qualifications

Post Graduate Diploma (University of Exeter, 2019-2020)

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies, High-Intensity CBT, Merit

Post Graduate Certificate (Liverpool John Moores University, 2014 - 2015)

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies, Low Intensity CBT, Distinction

Bachelor of Science (University of Central Lancashire, 2008-2011)

Psychology, 1st Class Honours

Core Training and CPD

Core Training:

Attachment Focused EMDR Training, Laurel Parnell (2024)
EMDR Europe Accredited Standard Training, Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 Mirablis Health Institute (2024)
Introduction to the Theory & Practice of Compassion Focussed Therapy, Compassionate Mind Foundation (2023)
High Intensity CBT Supervisor Training, University of Exeter (2023)
High Intensity CBT for Long Term Health Conditions, University of Exeter (2023)
Rumination Focused CBT, University of Exeter (2022)
Low Intensity CBT for Long Term Health Conditions, University College London (2017)
Low Intensity CBT Supervisor Training, University of Reading (2016)

CPD:

Effective Treatment for Trichotillomania and Skin Picking Disorder, Professor Douglas Woods (2024)
Using Imagery Rescripting with Complex and Complicated PTSD, Dr Kerry Young (2024)
Flexing Clark & Ehlers for Complicated and Complex PTSD, Dr Kerry Young (2024)
Developing Cultural Competence in Supervision, Dr Margo Ononaiye (2023)
Race, Identity and Me, Leila Lawton (2023)
CBT for GAD: Treating Excessive Worry by Targeting a Fear of Uncertainty, Dr Melisa Robichaud (2023)
Compassion Focussed Therapy Chairwork, Tobyn Bell (2023)
Working with Autistic Clients, Professor Will Mandy & Dr Richard Pender (2023)
Current Approaches to Low Self Esteem, Dr Reena Vohora (2022)
Introduction to ACE, Trauma and Resilience, Dr Warren Larkin (2022)
Trauma Focused CBT in a Perinatal Context (2022)
CBT for Pregnancy Specific Anxiety and Tokophobia (2022)
Perinatal High Intensity CBT Training, Professor Heather O’Mahen (2022)
Working with Complicated and Complex PTSD, Dr Kerry Young (2022)
An Introduction to the use and adaption of CBT strategies for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dr Torrey Creed (2021)
Cognitively Focused Treatment for OCD: The Paradox of Thought, Control and other strategies (2021)
Social Anxiety Disorder, Dr Jennifer Wild (2021)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Dr Maureen Whittal (2021)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Chairwork, Dr Matthew Pugh (2021)
Panic Disorder, Professor David Clark (2021)
Traumatic Bereavement, NHS England (2020)
Moving to Remote Delivery of Therapy, Professor David Clark (2020)