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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hi, I'm Gemma. I offer a professional, flexible service, which is driven by evidence based, effective therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing), aiming to meet individual needs as much as possible. I aim to not only help you to manage and lessen any distressing symptoms and difficulties but also to help develop insights and skills towards preventing similar difficulties in the future. I have experience of mental health difficulties myself throughout my teenage years, which is what led me to my career in helping others.
I am a CBT therapist fully accredited with the BABCP and trained in EMDR. I have completed training in ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) and this often is an integral part of the type of therapy approach I apply. I have also completed some training in ISF (internal family systems and 'chair work' to help resolve difficulties that can arise from earlier experiences. I have a particular interest in working with self-worth/acceptance.
I believe that we all have the ability to heal and to become more 'in charge' of our own minds and therefore reduce the unhelpful patterns that our brain can easily lead us into.
Training, qualifications & experience
I worked in the NHS in adult Primary mental health services delivering psychological therapies for over 17 years and have now worked fully in private practice for over 3 years. My main experience is in treating common mental health and psychological difficulties, such as low self-worth, depression, trauma and a range of anxiety disorders.
- BSc Hons. Psychology with counselling Skills
- PG cert. Primary mental health care
- PG dip. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
- Advanced practicum Rational emotive behavioural therapy (REBT)
- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) part 1, 2 & 3
- ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy intermediate level)
- Certificate in supervision of High intensity CBT therapists
- Certificate in supervision of low intensity therapists
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
Low self worth
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 per session
Additional information
50-60 minute sessions, face to face =£75, telephone or video call via Zoom =£75
