Susana Oppey - Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

Training, qualifications & experience

• I hold a post-graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy  (2015).
• My professional background is in Mental Health Nursing; BSc Mental Health Nursing (2007) and later completed an MSc in Advanced Practice Mental Health Nursing (2014).
• I also completed an accredited course in compassionate focused therapy in 2016.
• I attend conferences and continuing professional development programmes to update my knowledge in line with the current evidence base.

Further information

I have ample experience of working with clients presenting with a range of mental health difficulties, using CBT as my main treatment approach. I have over twelve years of experience as a mental health practitioner. Eight years working as a mental health nurse (full-time) and about three years working as a CBT therapist full-time practitioner. I currently work as a CBT therapist and counsellor offering private practice three days a week whilst I work in the NHS.

I have experience in treating a range of psychological difficulties including depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, Specific phobias, panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder and low self-esteem. I also have special interest in treating psychosexual difficulties using CBT approaches. I have experience in working with clients who are struggling with work-related stress, relationship difficulties, anger issues and chronic pain from long term conditions. I have worked successfully with clients who were struggling with grief and loss, guilt and shame, sexual and other forms of abuse.

In my psychotherapy and counselling work, I aim to inspire hope in those struggling with mental health issues and looking for therapy specifically tailored to their needs. I offer individualised interventions that explore more helpful strategies with clients to enable them to cope with what can be confusing and overwhelming situations.