This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Hello and welcome.
My name is Sian from MindBody Therapy Service.
I am a fully Accredited and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and also a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist.
I am also trained in other therapy modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and other mindfulness based therapies such as Compassion Focused Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I work in an integrative way, drawing on the above therapy approaches, so that I can best meet your needs and aims during therapy.
I work with adults and teens aged 14+ within the Brighton and Hove area and Online who may be feeling Anxious, Depressed, struggling with Low self-esteem, experiencing PTSD/ cPTSD, Trauma, Grief/ Bereavement, Stress, life transitions or living with a long-term health condition.
At times, life can leave us feeling fragmented and distressed. My approach, involves embracing all of you, meeting you exactly where you are, to walk alongside you and to make space for all aspects of ourselves. To help you discover your own inner wisdom and strength. To arrive home, to your own MindBody. I would be honoured to hold this space for you so that you can embark on this courageous journey.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and Qualifications
- I am an experienced and fully accredited BABCP registered CBT Therapist (membership No 120224) and hold a PG Dip in High Intensity Psychological studies- CBT (2012).
- I have trained in EMDR Parts 1-4 and am working towards accreditation.
- I am trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and have completed a Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy course.
I am also a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist and hold a BSc Hons. degree in Occupational Therapy (2003).
Experience
I have worked in a variety of Mental health settings within the NHS since 2004. Including:
- IAPT Talking Therapy services
- Within specialist Eating disorder service age 14+
- Chronic pain teams for children and adults
- Working within primary, secondary and acute care mental health services
I have worked as a Therapist since 2008, in both the NHS and Private Practice. I have worked with many individuals, providing 1:1 and group-based therapy. I have also provided Clinical supervision to other therapists including trainees.
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
£85.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I also accept payment by medical insurance and am currently registered with BUPA, AXA, AVIVA, Vitality and WPA. If you are insured with another company however, please feel free to get in touch to discuss further.
When I work
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If you require a therapy slot outside my regular working hours, please feel free to get in touch as we may be able to arrange a time that better suits your needs.
Further information
I am also a Trauma-informed therapist, which means I will take special note of any possible trauma individuals may have experienced and the impact this may have had on them and will be mindful of not triggering or re-traumatising an individual during therapy. Trauma-informed therapy emphasises "What happened to you?" rather than "What is wrong with you?"
I am also a Polyvagal informed therapist, meaning that I understand the role of the nervous system in relation to our physical, emotional and social well-being. Trauma can mean that an individual can struggle to feel safe in their body, their environment and their relationships. By being Polyvagal informed, I will support individuals to learn more about their own nervous system in order to increase feelings of safety and resilience.
