Name: Eve McIntyre
Telephone: +447863228415
Price range: £100.00 per session

About me

Success shouldn't feel this heavy - Trauma and anxiety support for high achieving and hyper-independent adults.

To those who hold it all together and push through even when their nervous system is running on empty, I see you

Responsibility comes easily to you; asking for help does not. Over time, this can leave your nervous system exhausted, vigilant, and stuck in survival mode. You are the "strong one." You are driven, successful, and capable. To the outside world, you have it all together. But privately, you are running on empty. You might feel that if you stop achieving, you aren’t safe—or that you have to do everything yourself because trusting others feels dangerous. Living in a state of "hyper-independence" is often a trauma response, and it is exhausting. You don't need someone to just listen to you vent; you need a roadmap to actually feel better.

Do you hold a lot and you feel increasingly isolated and overwhelmed? You don't need to hold this alone, I can help.

Who I Work With

I support adults, who have spent much of their lives holding themselves together, meeting expectations, and staying in control. Many learned early on to be self-reliant, emotionally contained, or responsible beyond their years. These ways of coping once served an important purpose, but over time they can leave little room for rest, safety, or support. They often appear outwardly functioning, dependable, and conscientious. However, internally they feel:

Sleep is disrupted
Anxiety is constant
Body is signalling distress through pain and digestive issues
Fatigue
Feeling on edge, difficulty relaxing
Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected

They tend to reach out not because everything has collapsed, but because what they are carrying has become unsustainable and other approaches they have tried have not fully resolved what they are feeling. They are often searching for a structured and effective approach.

How I Can Help

I am an accredited EMDR therapist (EMDR Europe) and CBT Psychotherapist (BABCP) specialising in working with high-functioning adults who are carrying the weight of unresolved trauma, chronic stress, and anxiety.

My own lived experience of being self reliant and the 'strong one' has led me to specialise in this space. I know that self-sufficiency and independence is often a survival strategy, not just a personality trait. I have spent 14 years in the NHS and private practice learning how to help individuals like you soften these patterns without losing your ambition, your strength, or your integrity.

I am guided by values of transparency, consistency, and adaptability. Therapy is not about pushing harder or fixing yourself (you are not broken), but about creating enough steadiness and safety for change to become possible — in a way that respects your capacity and autonomy.

Therapy with me is collaborative and carefully paced. We work together to understand how past experiences continue to shape your nervous system, emotional responses, and physical wellbeing, and to support your system in gradually moving out of survival mode.

I use a blend of evidence-based therapies tailored to your needs:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing): To process the root causes of your perfectionism and anxiety, not just manage the symptoms. EMDR is deeply trauma-informed and body-based that can:

Ease trauma responses such as hypervigilance, shutdown, or reactivity
Shift long-held beliefs like “I have to cope alone” or “I’m not safe to rest”
Support the nervous system in moving out of survival mode

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy): To identify and change the thought patterns that keep you in "survival mode." CBT is structured and practical that can help you:

Notice thought patterns such as self-criticism, hyper-responsibility, or catastrophising
Understand how anxiety and stress are maintained
Gently experiment with new ways of responding, rather than pushing through or avoiding
Build a greater sense of choice and flexibility

CFT (Compassion Focussed Therapy): Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is particularly supportive for people who are highly self-critical, driven, or used to being strong for others. CFT helps you:

Understand how self-criticism developed as a survival strategy
Build a kinder, more supportive inner relationship
Reduce shame and threat-based responses
Develop a sense of inner safety and steadiness

Fast track your recovery with EMDR Intensives

I understand that finding an hour every week can be difficult. I offer EMDR Intensives—concentrated blocks of therapy (e.g., half-days or full days) that allow us to achieve months of progress in a short timeframe. This is ideal for professionals who value efficiency and deep, focused work.

Next Steps

If you are used to coping independently, reaching out may feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable. That hesitation often makes sense in the context of your experiences. Therapy can offer a space where you do not have to choose between being capable and being supported. You have spent enough time holding it all together alone. Let’s create a space where you can finally set the load down.

Location: Online across the UK and in person from Wellington, Somerset
Specialties: High Achievers, Hyper-Independence, Perfectionism, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic Stress
Availability: Available Tuesday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Fees: £100 per 50 minute weekly appointment, EMDR Intensives £1250 for a comprehensive personalised package

Free Introduction Appointment Available

You can book a free intro call directly on my webpage by pasting this link in to a browser window, this will show my live availability:

https://adaptive-psychotherapy-supervision-with-eve-ltd.selectandbook.com

Alternatively please email me adaptivecbt_with_eve@outlook.com

I look forward to hearing from you,

Eve x

Training, qualifications & experience

Experience

I bring over 14 years of therapeutic experience and over 9 years of supervision experience (PWP & CBT) from the NHS and private practice. Alongside my private practice I currently supervise trainee CBT therapists on the Post Graduate Diploma in CBT at the University of Reading. Therapeutic and supervisory experiences have been rich, I am in awe of the clients and therapists I have worked alongside and forever grateful to have been part of their journey.

Accreditation

I am proud to be an accredited EMDR Practitioner (EMDR Europe Accredited), CBT Psychotherapist (BABCP Accredited) & CBT Supervisor (BABCP Accredited)

Accreditation requires significant clinical experience, specialist supervision, and demonstrated competence working with trauma (particularly for EMDR). It isn’t something therapists receive automatically after training — it reflects: time; depth; experience; accountability; ethical practice and commitment to ongoing development.

As a CBT supervisor, I also train and support other therapists in their clinical work. This means my practice is continually sharpened by staying close to best practice, reflection, and evidence-based care.

For you, this means:

You are working with someone experienced in both depth work and structure
Therapy is tailored — not one-size-fits-all
We can move at a pace that feels safe and meaningful
I know how to hold complex emotional material without rushing or overwhelming you

Core Training:

BSc Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, (2011), (First Class Hons)

PGCert Low Intensity CBT, Liverpool John Moores University, (2014), (Distinction)

PGDip High Intensity CBT, Exeter University, (2019), (Merit)

Additional Training:

DBT Skills Training Extended, British Isles DBT Training Team (2025)

Attachment Focused EMDR, Laurel Parnell (2024)

EMDR Europe Accredited Standard EMDR Training, Part 1, 2, 3 & 4, Mirablis Health Institute (2024)

Introduction to Theory and Practice of CFT, The 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)