About me
Online therapy if you're overwhelmed, exhausted or stuck
I aim to help you move from enduring life to actually enjoying it again. To feel more like yourself and better able to handle life's difficulties.
Calm, practical online therapy with Tony Pleasance, RMN, BABCP-accredited CBT and EMDR therapist, with clinical experience since 1989.
Many people suffer in silence for far too long before reaching out.
I work online with adults of all backgrounds and regularly support people who are neurodivergent, from the LGBTQ+ community, and those in later life. It doesn’t matter whether you’re local or further afield, based in the UK or internationally. I also offer relationship-focused CBT for couples and a range of relationship styles.
I can support you with:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety and low mood
- Difficult memories or flashbacks
- Feeling stuck or overwhelmed
- Setting and achieving recovery goals
- Moving forward after work burnout or loss
Taking the next step:
It's OK if you're unsure where to begin. We'll work together to help you move towards the life you want to live.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), accredited since 2005, and also trained in EMDR. I offer a calm, practical approach to therapy, helping people make sense of what’s going on and take manageable steps forwards.
I started my career as a psychiatric nurse and have worked across clinical, leadership, and technology roles in mental health. Over time, it became clear that meaningful one-to-one therapy is where my experience is most useful. That is now my full focus.
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 per session
Additional information
Free introductory call
I offer a free introductory phone call. We talk like two normal humans. You can ask questions, tell me a little about what’s been troubling you, and get a sense of how I work. There’s no pressure to continue.
Treatment meetings
Sessions are usually 50 minutes and take place online via Microsoft Teams. If we decide to work together, I email the meeting link straight after our call.
Payment is required in advance. Receipts are provided as standard and invoices are available on request. Payment can be made by bank transfer or PayPal. No VAT is added.
Special offers
Individual therapy: £100 per session. £350 for a block of four sessions when paid in advance.
Relationship-focused therapy: £140 per session, or £780 for a block of 6 sessions (£130 per session) when paid in advance.
Cancellations
Please give at least 24 hours notice if you need to rearrange a session. Late cancellations or missed sessions may incur a fee. If therapy is funded by an insurer or healthcare provider, their cancellation terms may apply.
When I work
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Further information
I currently offer therapy sessions online, and I set aside time specifically for self-referring clients who prefer not to go through large platforms or employers. If you're looking for a more direct, individualised & personal therapy route I may be a good fit.
