Dr Hannah Barnes
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This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
13/02/25 - slots available - please get in touch
If you are experiencing self-criticism, low mood, anxiety, or struggling with the impact of trauma, then I can help you. Perhaps you want to feel more confident, have more self-compassion, or want to find a way to better manage anxiety or negative thoughts. Perhaps you never had a chance to talk about or process what has happened to you in your life. You might be doing well in life, successful in your career or with your family, but something is still feeling missing. For some people, therapy is a chance to talk through difficult family dynamics, or perhaps you are struggling to understand or make sense of the impact that your childhood and early life has on you in the current day.
If any of this sounds like you, then get in touch and we can discuss how I can help.
**Please note I am unable to respond to telephone calls. Please contact me via email.
I am unable to respond to urgent clinical matters If you are concerned your safety is at risk then please call NHS 111, attend A&E (if an emergency) or contact Samaritans on 116 123.**
Training, qualifications & experience
I aim to offer a confidential, compassionate, and empathic approach, using therapies we know work for people. I am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner. EMDR therapy can be used to used to help process traumatic events or difficult life experiences and can be very effective. EMDR can also be used for issues such as anxiety, phobias, low self-esteem, low mood, and OCD.
I use a variety of additional approaches including;
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion-focussed Therapy (CFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
I aim to find the best approach to suit your personal needs and preferences.
I can help with a range of issues including low mood, anxiety, low self-confidence, and high levels of self-criticism. I am interested in exploring early life experiences and how these may continue to influence you today. In addition to this, I specialise in trauma and helping people to process and move forward from the impact of traumatic experiences.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Medical trauma
- Illness
- Physical health
- Adjustment
- Hospital trauma
Therapies offered
Fees
£120.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I accept direct payments via bank transfer.
I also accept insurance clients including BUPA, WPA, AVIVA and AXA. Do get in contact and let me know if you would like to pay via an insurer.
When I work
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I have various slots available on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Please contact me for my current availability and I can let you know when I have slots available.
Further information
I have a lovely therapy room for use in the centre of Cheltenham and also offer sessions virtually, so that you can access therapy easily and from the convenience of your home.
I realise how important it is to find the right therapist for you. A good working relationship is key to success in therapy. I offer a free 15 minute phone call for us to get to know one another and for me to hear about what brings you to therapy. If I am not the right therapist for you, I will do my best to direct you to other options.
