About me
I provide Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for people experiencing problems with depression, anxiety, stress, anger, bereavement, addiction issues and relationship problems.
In addition, I have experience in treating:
- excessive worry
- obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) including using EMDR.
- specific phobias (for example fear of crowded places, needles/injections, spiders or social situations)
- insomnia
- physical health problems, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) and Fibromyalgia
- ante-natal/post-natal depression.
My experience working in various NHS mental health settings over 34 years, together with delivering CBT for the last 20 years, means I am able to adapt my approach to deal with most situations.
I am registered with AXA PPP, BUPA, WPA and Aviva as a psychological therapist and hold professional indemnity insurance.
My private practice is in Basingstoke and is flexible across the week.
Sessions tend to be relaxed and informal as that is what I am like outside of work.
Training, qualifications & experience
My core professional background is in Mental Health Nursing (34 years experience).
I completed my first post graduate CBT training at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College University London, in 2005 whilst working for Department of Psychological Medicine at Frimley Park Hospital.
Here I worked alongside, for example, medical teams in pre and postnatal clinics, and the diabetes service teams. I gained varied experience of helping people deal with long term physical health problems, PNDA and crisis management.
In 2011 I accredited with the lead organisation for CBT in the UK, the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (www.babcp.com).
For the last 10 years of my NHS career I worked as a CBT therapist and locality manager for the NHS Talking Therapy service in Berkshire.
Most people presenting to this service have issues with stress, anxiety in various forms, depression and OCD.
I also have experience of working with simple and complex PTSD and have completed recognised training in EMDR.
I am fully insured, and receive monthly clinical supervision from a BABCP accredited supervisor for CBT and EMDR.
CBT Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapies (Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London) 2005
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Intervention CBT (University of Surrey) 2011
Professional qualifications
- Registered Mental Nurse (NMC) 1991
- Diploma in Nursing (King Alfred’s College, Winchester) 1998
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Problems (Middlesex University) 2000
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
From £80.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Prices start from £80 for each 50 minute session.
It is not unusual for us to have some email correspondence between sessions (sending out reading materials etc.) and this is included.
A typical course of treatment is six to eight sessions, depending on individual circumstances. Many people notice a significant improvement after only two or three sessions, some choose to continue their treatment over a longer period. Usually, following the first session, I will be able to tell you how long your treatment will take.
I am happy to discuss this in more detail before you book your first session.
When I work
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I am very flexible throughout the week, but evenings and weekends via online only. I do prefer to work Tuesdays-Thursdays, but can do outside of this.
Further information
Originally from Liverpool, my accent is now diluted after 34 years in Hampshire. I am married, with 3 young adult children. I only see a small number of people, having previously worked out of a local GP surgery, I find I can be much more flexible working from home. Please contact me for further information.
I aim to keep the sessions informal and relaxed.
