About me
Perhaps you spend hours caught up in worry, checking or seeking reassurance. You know it doesn’t quite make sense but you can’t seem to stop. Or you’re expecting a baby, or have just had one, and the anxiety you’re feeling isn’t the experience you hoped for. Maybe you’re having frightening thoughts that you’re too ashamed to tell anyone about.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This isn’t a sign of weakness. Anxiety and OCD are very treatable. With the right support, most people find they can feel calmer, more present and back in charge of their own lives.
I’m Idyli, a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist specialising in anxiety, OCD and perinatal mental health. I spent five years as a specialist therapist at the National Service for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma at the Maudsley Hospital. That is one of the UK’s leading services for people whose difficulties haven’t responded to earlier treatment. I bring that same specialist, evidence-based care to my private practice.
What working with me is like:
We start by understanding your experience. Together we look at what keeps the distress going, which is usually patterns of thinking and coping that made sense at the time but now keep you stuck. Then we work out practical, step-by-step ways to break those cycles, at a pace that feels manageable for you. You won’t be pushed into anything you’re not ready for. You’ll leave sessions with skills you can use in daily life and keep using long after therapy ends.
Sessions are warm, collaborative and non-judgemental. Many of my clients say the biggest relief is finally being able to talk openly about thoughts they’ve kept hidden for years.
My website can tell you more: www.therapyforme.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
- PgDip in CBT, University of Oxford
- BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
- More than 10 years’ experience in the NHS
- 5 years as Specialist CBT Therapist at the National Service for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma, Maudsley Hospital (worked with and supervised by leading figures in CBT, such as: Dr Fiona Challacombe & Prof David Veale)
- Course tutor and clinical supervisor on a CBT training programme at a leading UK university
- Specialist experience in perinatal mental health, supporting expectant and new mums and dads
I have regular clinical supervision and keep up to date with the latest research, so you receive therapy that is recommended by NICE guidelines for anxiety and OCD.
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
- OCD, including intrusive thoughts, checking, contamination fears, reassurance-seeking and “just right” feelings
- Anxiety during pregnancy and after birth, for mums and dads, including frightening thoughts about your baby’s safety
- Health anxiety, such as constant worry about illness, checking your body, or searching for symptoms online
- Panic attacks and fear of the next one
- Social anxiety and dreading what others think
- Generalised anxiety, worry and stress
- Phobias
- Low self-esteem, self-doubt, self-criticism and perfectionism
- Coping with long-term pain/ conditions
I work with adults (18+). I don’t offer therapy where the main difficulty is addiction, gambling, an eating disorder or a personality disorder. If that’s the case, I’m happy to point you towards the right support.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£110.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions are £110 and last 50 minutes. You can pay by bank transfer or cash.
I’m registered with Aviva, Cigna, Vitality, WPA and Healix, so if you have private health cover, your sessions may be fully or partly paid for. Check with your insurer for a pre-authorisation code before we start.
Not sure if therapy is right for you yet? Book a free 10-minute call. Having a chat first is completely fine.
When I work
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My clinic is open in the mornings & afternoons on: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
No evening or weekend appointments available!
Further information
Meeting In person in Morden: My therapy room at The Grange can be easily accessed from Wimbledon, Mitcham, Sutton, Cheam, Carshalton, Wallington and Beddington. It is a short walk from Morden Underground station, with free parking nearby.
Meeting Online: I work online with clients across the UK and internationally (excluding USA & Canada). Online CBT is just as effective for anxiety and OCD and it’s often easier to fit around work or a new baby.
For families: If someone you love is struggling with anxiety or OCD, my free booklet for friends and family is available at www.therapyforme.co.uk.
