About me
Hello, I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). I offer a responsive service to people experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), phobias, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), worry & GAD (Generalised Anxiety Disorder) and other life stresses including those linked to work difficulties, loss and relationship issues.
As part of the initial assessment appointment I will work with you to clarify the problems you most want to address and agree how this can be achieved. CBT is a structured approach which enables you to identify and challenge unhelpful thinking and beliefs which could be maintaining your low mood and anxiety.
We might also look at behaviours which could be exacerbating your difficulties without you being fully aware. There are a range of strategies, which can be used within CBT but the important thing is that it is totally collaborative. This means you as the client will be an active participant in achieving change for yourself. In this sense you will understand how the process is helping you step by step and are more likely to gain lasting benefit.
Before establishing my private practice, I worked as part of an IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) service from 2008. Prior to this I had many years working within mental health services including a period as a clinical team leader.
CBT is an evidence based and time limited therapy in terms of the number of appointments required. Sessions would normally last for an hour and would usually be arranged on a weekly basis. In some instances longer appointments may be considered.
Appointments can be either face-to-face at Trinity House in Dorchester or online via platforms such as Zoom. I am able to send clients an email summary after each session to help clarify the main points of the therapy content and for us to refer to at our next appointment.
In addition I am a qualified EMDR therapist (Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing). This is an evidence based treatment for PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder) and other distressing memories from past experiences. Please see my website for a fuller explanation www.cbtsolutions.online
*IMPORTANT: Please note I respond promptly to all email enquiries. It is worth checking your junk mail if my response doesn't appear in your mail box. It would also be helpful to include a telephone number with your enquiry.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Registered General Nurse
- Community Mental Health Nurse Certificate
- Training for interpersonal therapy IPT (April 2015)
- MSc Profession & Policy Studies (Community Health) Portsmouth University
- BSc Psychological Interventions in the Management of Psychosis / Bournemouth University
- PG dip High Intensity Psychological training / CBT (IAPT) University of Exeter
- Private CBT practitioner from February 2015
- High Intensity / CBT therapist from October 2008
- Primary Care Mental Health Development Worker September 2003 to October 2008
Past roles:
- Community Mental Health Nurse & Clinical Team Leader
(Lecturer Practitioner / Research - Bournemouth University) - Mental Health Nurse (inpatient care)
(General Nurse)
* I'm also trained in the use of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) for trauma.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
CBT for tinnitus sufferers who are experiencing stress, low mood and disturbed sleep from their symptoms.
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£65 per one hour session - payable by bank transfer.
When I work
All day Tuesdays (including evenings till 6.30 pm), Wednesdays, Thursdays, Friday mornings and some Saturday mornings
