Jo Adamson
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About me
I believe it is really important to give time and space to our emotional well being. We live in a world with many demands placed upon us and at times it can be difficult to cope. Over time it is possible to develop unhelpful ways of dealing with stress or we may try to avoid negative feelings by ignoring them, which can make them worse.
I believe that everyone has the capacity to make changes and therapy provides a safe and confidential space to explore how you're feeling and develop strategies to help you cope with the demands of life or to overcome difficult past or current experiences.
It is important to remember that therapy is not a miracle cure and takes time and commitment to get the most out of it. Working together, I hope to help you learn more about how your thoughts and behaviours are interacting, what may have lead to these patterns developing and what you can do to feel more in control of your feelings.
I aim to make therapy as accessible as possible and can offer therapy appointments in person or via Google Meet video. I also offer walking sessions for those who may wish to talk and walk.
I value each person as a unique individual, recognising and respecting differences, tailoring treatment to reflect the individual. We can discuss your hopes for therapy and decide what would work best for you. I offer long term and short term therapy, as well as maintenance sessions for those wanting intermittent check ins after an initial period therapy.
Problems I can support you with:
- Depression and low mood
- Stress
- Excessive worry
- Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic attacks
- Social anxiety
- Public speaking anxiety
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Insomnia or poor sleep
- Low self esteem
- Relationship problems
- Processing challenging childhood experiences
- Historical domestic violence/abuse
- Specific phobia (e.g. Vomit phobia, animals, flying)
- Health and death anxiety
- Life transitions (e.g. parenthood, retirement)
- Birth trauma
Training, qualifications & experience
Working for NHS services for over 10 years, I have been lucky to work with a wide variety of professionals and to receive high quality continuous professional development from experts at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London, which is a leading institution for training in psychology and for clinical research. I have also been fortunate to receive specialist supervision from the Centre of Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (CADAT) which is the national service specialising in treating anxiety disorders.
I have professional accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist (BABCP) and I am committed to providing evidence-based therapy in line with guidelines provided by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. This means that the therapy has been thoroughly tested to ensure it is effective in the treatment of particular psychological difficulties. I stay up to date with the latest research and treatment protocols by attending training sessions and read current research papers published by the BABCP and British Psychology Society (BPS).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree (BSc Hons) in Psychology
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Low Intensity CBT Interventions
- Master of Science (MSc) in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
- Additional training:
- Couples Therapy for Depression - Tavistock Relationships
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) - The EMDR Academy
CPD:
- Using Chair Work, ACT principles, Complex PTSD
- Supervision experience:
- IAPT HI Supervisor Training
- Supervision of Trainee CBT Therapist, Qualified CBT Therapists
Member organisations
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £120.00
Free initial online session
Additional information
Free 20 mins video call to discuss your hopes for therapy and so that we can meet one other before making the commitment to start the assessment process.
Individual sessions £60
Couples Therapy Assessment £120
Couples Therapy Sessions £100
