About me
Hi, I'm Harriet, 'the functional therapist.' That is, therapy tailored to you which is compassionate, practical and guided by you. My service supports individuals struggling with their mental health, and I work with a broad range of conditions such as depression, low self-esteem, anxiety disorders (panic, OCD, social anxiety, specific phobias and health anxiety), stress, PTSD/trauma and body dysmorphic disorder.
I am also able to adapt my practice to support individuals with physical health conditions and the difficulties this can understandably have on mental health. Together, we may explore changes to your sense of identity, your life values, and unhelpful thinking and behaviours which may be preventing you from moving forwards.
In a typical first session we’ll talk about what you’ve been finding difficult, what you’d like to gain out of therapy, and how I can best support you.
For more information, please visit my webpage; www.thefunctionaltherapist.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 15 years experience supporting adults with their mental health. I am BABCP accredited in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I also use techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
I have a Masters in Clinical Psychology and a degree in Psychology.
I have also completed training in long-term health conditions, which helps me to adapt my CBT approach to better support people living with physical health challenges. With this understanding, I can offer support in navigating the emotional impact of a diagnosis, exploring what matters most to you, and noticing patterns of thinking that may be keeping you feeling stuck, low and anxious. Together, we can work at your pace to help you move forward in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
- Post Graduate Diploma in High-Intensity CBT (IAPT Pathway) - University of Exeter.
- Long Term Conditions & Medically Unexplained Symptoms (High Intensity) training certificate - University of Exeter
- BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
- MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology
- MRes Psychology
- Pg Cert in Evidence-based Psychological Treatments (IAPT Pathway)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
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
I can support individuals with a broad range of physical health conditions including MS, COPD, stroke, diabetes, cardiac conditions and functional disorders such as fibromyalgia and functional neurological disorder who are also struggling with mental health difficulties.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I accept different payment options and also work with health insurance providers.
I also provide 10% discount for veterans.
Further information
Therapy is an investment in you and I want to ensure you get the most out of your sessions and that we are a good fit. For this reason, I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation to discuss expectations for therapy and any questions you may have about treatment with me (this may also be offered via MS Teams for international clients and/or those requiring adjustments).
I welcome contact through my webpage, via email or by telephone.
