What is CBT?

CBT is a talking therapy and an evidence-based approach that helps you to manage your difficulties by changing the way you think and behave. This involves practice in between sessions.

It is based on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, physical symptoms and behaviours are all interlinked and this can create a vicious cycle of anxiety and depression.

CBT helps you to break down the problem, understand what is maintaining it and change unhelpful patterns to improve your quality of life.

How are the sessions held?

We can offer therapy and mentoring sessions online via Zoom (or another video method if preferred) and over the telephone. You will be required to ensure you have a private and confidential space where you can talk - we can talk about this in the initial assessment appointment.

Do you see clients who are based outside of the UK?

Unfortunately, I do not. As a CBT therapist I follow the standards of conduct, performance and ethics of my professional body (BABCP) here in the UK. This could be an unsafe way to practice therapy, as I will not have an understanding of healthcare in your country and there can be other issues, for example, if I needed to contact your doctor, signposting you to other organisations etc. For this reason, I only see clients who are based in the UK and registered with a doctor here.

Why is practice important in CBT?

In CBT as we are learning new ways of thinking and behaving, it is important to practice these skills in order to notice change and to feel more confident using the skills. It’s like going to physiotherapy: you go to the session because you have an ache or pain, your learn the stretches in your session, but to really see a difference you need to practice the stretches outside of the session to get real results.

We always plan and discuss what practice looks like in our initial assessment and throughout therapy - we are here to support you!

How long are the CBT sessions?

Sessions are usually 50 minutes long.

How frequent are the CBT sessions?

Sessions are typically held on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

How much are the CBT sessions?

For information on our fees, please click here.

How do I book an initial assessment or mentoring session?

Please visit the contact us page where you can fill out of form or send us an email directly. We will look to respond as soon as possible.

Are you a crisis service?

We are not an emergency service and our contact details not to be used in the case of an emergency. If you are in crisis and need urgent support or are worried about immediate risk of harm to self or others, please call 999. Alternatively you can contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment or visit your local A&E department. You can also contact the following services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: NHS Helpline (111) and the Samaritans (116 123).

What problems do you treat?

• Depression and low mood

• Worry and generalised anxiety

• Social anxiety

• Specific phobias

• Health anxiety

• Low self-esteem

• Stress

• Panic disorder

• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Skin picking

• Hair pulling (Trichotillomania)

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

• Perfectionism

How do I pay?

Due to COVID-19 all payments will be made by bank transfer 24 hours prior to the appointment.

Unfortunately, if payments are not made 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment, we will be unable to proceed with the session.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule an appointment?

Regular attendance is important for CBT to be effective. Sessions need to be cancelled with 24 hours notice, so that this can be offered to another client. If there is less than 24 hours notice or if a session is not attended without prior notice, then sessions will be charged at the full rate.

What if CBT is not right for me?

If in the initial assessment or mid-therapy we agree that CBT may not meet your needs, we will discuss together what your options are. This may include signposting information, helping you to self-refer to another organisation or encouraging you to speak to your GP.

How does the mentoring service work?

Psychology and mental health is a huge field with plenty of opportunities. However, this can also be confusing and daunting with endless questions, especially going through this alone. Therefore, the mentoring service is here to support you in your professional development.

Mentoring appointments may vary in duration.

Who is the mentoring service for?

To support the BIPOC community in the field of psychology and mental health, the mentoring service has been created in order to guide any person of colour of any age, who are thinking about a career in CBT and Psychology.

How much does the mentoring service cost?

It is free of charge.