Joanne Augustus
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About me
I am a BABCP and BACP accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapist with over twenty years’ experience of working in the NHS and private sector, mental health services. I primarily work from a cognitive-behavioural/mindfulness/acceptance commitment therapy perspectives, however, I value and use a range of therapeutic models according to the needs of the individual.
The way we think, feel and behave is often interrelated and my therapeutic approach is to offer an understanding of this. Modifying thinking and behaviour, can allow flexibility and can act to reduce distressing emotions. Through a collaborative and supportive approach, I work with individuals to offer alternative coping strategies.
I am based in South Gloucestershire, however, please note that all my sessions are currently being held online. I've been working online for over 10 years and research indicates that CBT delivered online is as effective as in person CBT. It is a convenient and accessible way to access CBT and I send a summary email after each session.
Training, qualifications & experience
- 2021 - The EMDR Academy; Part 1 & 2
- 2021 - Bangor University; Mindfulness teacher training pathway (portfolio route)
- 2017 - The University of Worcester; PgCert in Teaching and Learning (HE)
- 2010 - University of Wales; MA in Therapeutic Counselling
- 2005 - The Open University; BSc Psychology
Member organisations
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.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
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Further information
I also work for the University of Cumbria where I teach mental health to undergraduate and postgraduate students. I am the lead author for two key mental health textbooks and my research focuses on attitudes towards mental health and wellbeing within different settings, including healthcare and academia.
