About me
Hello and welcome! I'm Josh, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist committed to helping you navigate life's challenges. With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices, I create a supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. I am trained and experienced in helping individuals overcome Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, OCD, Health Anxiety, Panic Disorder, specific phobias and Social Anxiety.
Alongside this, I’m a Clinical Supervisor in an NHS service. This means I’m part of a senior leadership team, to oversee and support other therapists to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. By guiding and mentoring therapists, I help maintain the highest standards of therapy and ensure that every client receives a gold standard treatment. My supervisory role reflects my dedication to quality and my passion for helping people achieve meaningful change.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a proven method for addressing a wide range of mental health issues. I believe in the power of understanding the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and actions - and understanding where they come from.
Does this sound like you?
- You're experiencing challenges in your personal life, relationships, or career.
- You want to understand the reasons behind, and reduce your constant worry and anxiety.
- You want to change certain behaviours but find it difficult to do so by yourself.
- You think you might be living with Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety or Health Anxiety.
Together, we will work to identify the negative patterns, and develop healthier coping mechanisms and ways of thinking, to create lasting change. My aim is to empower you with practical tools and insights that you can apply in your daily life. You might be used to keeping it all together, but your struggles are valid. If you’re curious about therapy, I offer a space to talk things through, at your pace. No pressure - just a starting point when you're ready.
Currently I am offering video/remote sessions only. I hold full personal and professional liability insurance.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Clinical Supervisor Training; University of Lincoln.
- Couple Therapy for Depression Practitioner Training; Tavistock Relationships.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive and Behaviour Therapies; University of Manchester facilitated by GMMH NHS Trust.
- Masters in Social Work - Pass with Merit; Liverpool Hope University.
- Bachelors degree in Sociology and Criminology - First Class; Liverpool John Moores University.
Choosing a therapist is an important decision. In the UK, the title ‘psychotherapist’ isn’t legally protected, which means anyone can use it regardless of training - and they might claim to work with everything!
You deserve clarity and trust, so I’m fully accredited with the BABCP. You can be assured that the therapy I provide is grounded in research, recommended by NICE guidelines, and tailored to what works best for you.
I have worked in primary care services for 10 years, across the NHS, third sector organisations and Scottish and English local authorities. This has included case management/risk assessment in A&E, reablement/empowerment and community services, physical disability services and most recently NHS Talking Therapies as a CBT therapist, Couple Therapist for Depression, LGBTQ+ Champion and Step 3 Clinical Supervisor.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 per session
Additional information
Individual therapy
£75 / 50 minute session.
Clinical supervision for practitioners
£70 / 1 hour.
£100 / 1.5 hours.
Before starting therapy, I will send you my contract with everything you need to know.
When I work
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Further information
Through my own life experiences and work experience, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. My commitment to creating a safe, affirming, and inclusive environment is grounded in both professional expertise and personal empathy. I have a nuanced appreciation for the diverse identities and experiences within the LGBTQ+ spectrum.
Testimonials
“Josh was amazing, very good at what he does and made me feel much more relaxed about the whole situation”.
“I feel I have made so much progress in the weeks of therapy. Josh was so helpful and I could not have made this progress without his support”.
“I am so grateful to Josh for being so approachable and relatable when offering his support and advice. He provided me with tools that I know I will call upon for the rest of my life and also suggest to friends/family when they need help. I had such a great experience and would 100% recommend this service to anyone struggling with their mental health. If I could guarantee them time with Josh then that would be the icing on the cake. I know this could be taken as Josh was just doing his job, but he really is a great listener - properly taking things onboard and recalling them at a later session which helped me to feel seen and a priority to him. He made me feel safe and comfortable, he brought in his knowledge of other areas like relationship therapy, parenting etc to really build a strong foundation of self awareness, sympathy for my situation as well as a grounding in terms of knowing I’m not the only person to go through it. Only good things to say, I am sad it’s over but so happy that I had the opportunity. Thank you Josh.”
“Joshua was very good at helping me to understand what I was feeling and the impact that this was having on my life. He gave great strategies to support. The overall process was smooth and quick”.
"I began working with Josh earlier this year and had my final therapy appointment a couple of weeks ago. Despite having had therapy before, this was the first time I had tried high intensity CBT so I was apprehensive at first with what to expect. The course of therapy has really been life changing and this is thanks to Josh. I wanted to leave some feedback as I am so thankful for the work that I was able to do with him".
"Josh was very clear and concise, taking the time to explain the aim of each appointment so I knew what we were going to cover and exactly what to expect".
"Josh was incredibly understanding and I felt as though I was talking to someone who really understood anxiety and who in no way held any judgement. He has a very ‘down to earth’ approach which made me feel that I could really open up to him as well as being realistic about what we could achieve".
"Josh was always empathetic and really attempted to understand problems before trying to recommend treatment. I felt that this was the fundamental thing that made this therapy work so well, I was given a space to explore and think about past experiences which helped me to link this to the present".
"I want to say a huge Thankyou to Josh, I will miss our appointments but feel proud of what I was able to achieve with his guidance. I think anyone who accesses therapy with Josh will end their therapy feeling a great sense of achievement and that someone has taken the time to really understand them and who genuinely cares”.
"Joshua hilbery was fantastic, he explained everything so well and clear, he has given me the knowledge and tools and changed my life for the better, I cannot thank him enough, he is kind, caring and actually wants to help in any ways he can".
"I cannot thank Josh enough for being there for me during some of the darkest and toughest moments of my life. The care provided by yourself is extraordinary and life saving. Thank you."
