Psychological Therapy

I practice Integrative Psychotherapy, taking a collaborative approach to therapy and my aim is to find a process that works for you. I have found that integrating a range of skills from various therapeutic fields is helpful over the course of therapy work. The aim is to equip you with strategies that you can use as you need to whilst also uncovering the skills and solutions that you already have. Therapy requires hard work, but if you are willing to try you will be pleased with the outcomes. 

I use:

• Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) which is the treatment of choice for many mental health problems and is recommended by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE).
• Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, another NICE recommended treatment, which can be used for performance enhancement and confidence building as well as for the treatment of a range of psychological issues including trauma.
• Mindfulness-based approaches, which complement the above and are also a recognised treatment for severe depression as well as being particularly helpful in stress reduction.  

My specialisation is the treatment of Anxiety disorders, including Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Panic disorder, Phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder and related problems. 

The first session is FREE. You need to find the right therapist for you. This is why I do not charge for the initial session. This is our chance to meet, discuss the issues and define your goals. Then in your own time you can decide whether you would like to work with me. If you decide to go ahead I charge £70 per hour for privately funded face to face sessions (medico-legal rates available on request). I also offer telephone and webcam sessions for some forms of therapy.

Remember when choosing a therapist that it is very important that the therapist is qualified, experienced and a member of a reputable professional body. They should also be insured.

Please get in contact to discuss your needs further.