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CBT and Therapy Hub - Birmingham
At CBT and Therapy Hub Birmingham, we offer evidence-based psychological therapies tailored to the needs of children, adolescents, and adults. Our approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support individuals experiencing difficulties such as low mood, anxiety, and trauma.
Our aim is to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic space, helping individuals develop effective coping strategies and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Therapies We Offer
1. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on understanding how thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and behaviours interact with one another. Our physiological state is closely linked to both our emotions and thoughts, which can influence how we respond to situations.
Through CBT, individuals learn to:
- Identify unhelpful or distressing thought patterns
- Challenge and reframe negative thinking
- Develop healthier behavioural responses
- Improve emotional regulation and overall wellbeing
- This process enables individuals to feel more in control and satisfied with their lives.
2. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related difficulties.
Psychological distress can occur when difficult or traumatic experiences are not fully processed or stored correctly in memory. These experiences may present as intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, nightmares, or heightened emotional responses.
EMDR helps to process and re-store traumatic memories in a way that reduces their emotional intensity, making them easier to manage and significantly less distressing over time.
3. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports individuals in developing a different relationship with their thoughts and feelings rather than trying to eliminate them.
ACT focuses on three key areas:
Mindfulness - Developing awareness of the present moment and using defusion techniques to step back from unhelpful thoughts
Acceptance - Allowing thoughts and feelings to exist without struggling against them
Values - Identifying what truly matters and taking meaningful action aligned with personal values
ACT encourages psychological flexibility and supports individuals in living a more purposeful and fulfilling life.
CBT for Children and Adolescents
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for children and adolescents has developed significantly in recent years. Therapy is adapted to be age-appropriate, engaging, and practical.
The aim of CBT with young people is to:
- Identify and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns
- Encourage positive behavioural changes
- Build emotional resilience and self-esteem
- Children and adolescents learn practical self-help strategies that support improved confidence, emotional wellbeing, and functioning at school, home, and in social situations.
CBT in Schools
Would your school benefit from additional mental health support for pupils?
Our school-based CBT service works collaboratively with headteachers and pastoral care teams to support children experiencing:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Low self-esteem
- Anger and emotional dysregulation
- Defiant or challenging behaviour
We use evidence-based interventions and offer flexibility to meet each child’s individual needs.
If you believe your school could benefit from this service, please do get in touch to discuss further.
Can We Help You?
We use evidence-based interventions to support individuals experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including:
- Abortion
- Abuse (emotional, physical, sexual)
- Anxiety disorders
- Body dysmorphic disorder
- Bullying
- Career-related difficulties
- Carer support
- Child-related issues
- Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Gender dysphoria
- Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Health anxiety
- Hoarding
- Low self-confidence and self-esteem
- Miscarriage
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic disorder
- Perfectionism
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal depression
- Pregnancy and birth-related difficulties
- Redundancy
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with a background in Psychology and over ten years’ experience working within a range of NHS mental health services across London and the West Midlands. I primarily practise Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and deliver evidence-based treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma in both adults and children.
Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience working across a variety of clinical settings, including:
Inpatient secondary mental health services at King’s College London - The Maudsley Hospital and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, supporting adults with acute and complex mental health difficulties.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) at Bethlem Royal Hospital, London, working with children and young people experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties.
NHS Talking Therapies services within Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, supporting adults in the treatment and management of depression and anxiety.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative and goal-focused, placing strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. I believe effective therapy is built on trust, understanding, and confidence, and I work closely with clients to understand their presenting concerns and offer tailored, evidence-based psychological interventions.
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- Postgraduate Certificate in Low-Intensity Psychological Interventions
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- EMDR Extra (Parts 1-4)
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
£100.00 - £120.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Adults 18+
Initial Session: £110.00
Treatment Sessions: £110.00
Children & Adolescents
Initial Session: £120.00
Treatment Sessions: £120.00
