About me
Accepting new clients
It can be daunting entering therapy (whether it's your first experience or returning), and my goal is to create a non-judgmental, safe space where you feel truly heard and valued through evidence-based techniques. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 6 years of experience within the NHS. We will work together to help you overcome your difficulties whether that's day-to-day stress, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or trauma. In your one-to-one sessions, we will start to build a shared understanding of your difficulties to develop tailor-made coping strategies that suit your needs at a pace that is comfortable for you.
CBT is a widely-used talking therapy focusing on the connection between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It aims to help you identify and challenge how we think (cognition) and what we do (behaviour) to improve how you feel. I offer a short (15-20 minute) consultation to determine if we are the right fit, free of charge.
Availability:
I understand life can be busy and unpredictable, which is why I am currently offering flexible appointments on video call or telephone to accommodate your preferences and comfort level. Please feel free to reach out to me via email to schedule your free confidential consultation. I aim to respond within 2 working days.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and Training
- EMDR
- CBT Supervisor
- Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) for Refugee and Asylum Seekers
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (BABCP), Kings College London
- Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), University of Essex
- MSc Clinical Psychology, Royal Holloway University of London
- BSc Psychology, University of Huddersfield
Experience:
- Group/workshops
- BAME individuals
- Refugee and Asylum Seekers
- Long-term health conditions
- 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
Photos & videos
Fees
£100.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I also work with:
- Alliance Health Group
- Bupa Global
I offer a free 20-minute consultation to explore what you're looking for and answer any initial questions you may have.
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Further information
Please feel free to contact me to discuss availability of sessions or if you have any questions.
Book a consultation here: https://www.kirankalartherapy.co.uk/appointments
