Naomi Davis
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About me
Senior CBT/Psychotherapist and Eating Disorder Specialist
Eating Disorders, Body Image Issues, Yo-Yo Dieting, Perfectionism, Anxiety, OCD and Low Self-Esteem.
I have been working as a Specialist Eating Disorder Therapist for the NHS for the past 7 years and continue to be employed in this role as a senior therapist. I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist - with a specialism in eating disorders. I am also experienced in the Maudsley model of Anorexia Nervosa for adults (MANTRA), Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM) and CBT-E/ CBT-T for Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating which are NICE guidelines recommended treatments for eating disorders. I have a core profession as an Occupational Therapist and am HCPC and BABCP accredited. I use an integrative approach that draws on techniques from a range of different psychological therapies to suit your individual needs, wants and goals.
I specialise in work that supports the treatment of people aged 13 years and older with all kinds of body-image or appearance related issues, eating-related difficulties and distress; whether this fits within diagnoses such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, or has been about turning to eating as a way to cope with other life difficulties and distress. I am also competent and experienced in supporting people with struggles associated with these difficulties including, body image issues, OCD, low self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety and depression.
My therapeutic style is centred around compassion, respect and empathy and I value working collaboratively to support your wellbeing and individual aspirations. I can support you to build confidence or find freedom from food anxiety, guilt and shame and create a sense of self-worth that is not based on eating habits, body shape, weight or size.
Contacting a therapist can be daunting, but it can be the first step towards a happier, more fulfilling future. It's important to find the right therapist and someone that you feel is a good fit for you. Before beginning work together it is often helpful to have a telephone conversation or email contact to discuss your needs. I also offer a free 15 minute zoom sessions to allow you to get a feel for me and answer any questions you may have. Feel free to email me and we can arrange this.
I currently have a small team of qualified associate eating disorder therapists that work alongside me, that can offer online sessions at a discounted rate. Please contact me for further details.
Face to face clinics are available in Hove (Brighton) and Rustington (Littlehampton).
I have a trained therapy dog that can attend sessions at the Rustington practice if this is something you would be interested in.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (with specialism in Eating Disorders)
- MSc Occupational Therapy
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
Training:
- The Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA) Training Programme
- Certificate in Specialist Supportive Clinical Management for Eating Disorders
- Certificate in Autism and Adaptations
- Certificate in CBT for Perfectionism
- Certificate in CBT for Body Dysmorphia
- Nutrition Training
- CBT for Body Image - Glenn Waller
- Anxiety Certification Course: Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias
- Safeguarding Adults and Children
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention
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school Registered / Accredited
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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.
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£70.00 - £80.00
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