Karl Borthwick
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About me
Hello there. My name is Karl and I appreciate you taking the time to read my profile. I specialise in working with clients with PTSD and trauma based symptoms. I also work with OCD and other mental health problem, through the use of CBT & EMDR. EMDR utilises bilateral stimulation (eye movements) to aid the reprocessing of symptoms of Trauma and PTSD, focusing on trauma memories whilst integrating and updating these with Adaptive Information Processing, aiding resolution of symptoms in the present. Trauma can feel very complex and overwhelming, I have found that EMDR is very successful in treating the symptoms and emotions that people experience as a result of trauma and PTSD.
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It is a unique, powerful therapy that helps people recover from problems triggered by traumatic events in their lives. It stops difficult memories causing so much distress by helping the brain to reprocess them properly, working with memory to heal the legacy of past pain.
CBT works by the theory that we can manage and modulate our emotions through evaluating/changing our cognitions & behaviours accordingly. Exploring early experiences in life and reflecting on how this has predisposed us to our maladaptive thought and behavioural patterns today as adults.
Training, qualifications & experience
- In Practice for 13 Years
- Accredited by the Governing Body of the BABCP
- Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity CBT for Adults and Children IAPT, Post Grad Diploma, Graduated 2017
- Certificate from EMDR Europe Accredited in EMDR / 2021
- Certificate from NHS EMDR Part 1, 2, 3 completed / 2020
- 2.1 Psychology Degree from South Bank University London
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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Fees
£50.00 - £65.00
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Further information
Trained to work with Children and young people and worked previously for CAMHS Dorset NHS
Trained to work with people experiencing mental health problems as a result of Long term conditions such as chronic pain, ME, CFS, MS, IBS, fibromyalgia and more
