Welcome to CBT Southend
Are you feeling stressed, depressed or anxious?
I am an NHS-trained, BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.
If you are looking for help, I can provide a friendly and confidential service.
I am an NHS-trained, BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.
If you are looking for help, I can provide a friendly and confidential service.
Coronavirus update
I am able to continue offering assessments and treatment via telephone sessions or online video therapy during the coronavirus outbreak at concessionary rates. Please click here for my revised session fees.
What is CBT?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for a variety of common mental health problems.
CBT is a form of psychotherapy which focuses on how you think about yourself, the world and other people, and how your behaviour affects your thoughts and feelings. CBT can help you to change how you think and what you do. These changes can help you to feel better.
CBT is used to address ‘here and now’ difficulties. Whilst it is often useful to discuss the past to understand how events have influenced our lives, CBT looks at ways to improve your psychological wellbeing now and in the future.
CBT is a form of psychotherapy which focuses on how you think about yourself, the world and other people, and how your behaviour affects your thoughts and feelings. CBT can help you to change how you think and what you do. These changes can help you to feel better.
CBT is used to address ‘here and now’ difficulties. Whilst it is often useful to discuss the past to understand how events have influenced our lives, CBT looks at ways to improve your psychological wellbeing now and in the future.
Can CBT help me?
Research shows that CBT is effective for a number of mental health issues. It is recommended as the first line treatment for the following disorders:
- Depression and dysthymia
- Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Panic disorder and agoraphobia
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma
- Specific phobias including emetophobia (fear of vomiting)
- Social anxiety
- Health anxiety
- Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
- Trichotillomania (hair pulling) and excoriation (skin picking) disorders
What is BABCP accreditation?
The British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organisation for CBT in the UK and Ireland.
As a fully accredited member, I adhere to a strict code of standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Membership demonstrates that I have received the appropriate training and hold the qualifications and skills required to deliver high quality CBT.
I hold public liability insurance and receive regular supervision, in line with the organisation's standards of conduct.
I also hold enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).
As a fully accredited member, I adhere to a strict code of standards of conduct, performance and ethics. Membership demonstrates that I have received the appropriate training and hold the qualifications and skills required to deliver high quality CBT.
I hold public liability insurance and receive regular supervision, in line with the organisation's standards of conduct.
I also hold enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Take back control of your life
If you are ready to take the first step towards feeling better and regaining control of your life, contact me to arrange a free 10 to 15 minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and whether CBT is suitable for you. If I do not think this approach would be useful, I can signpost you to a more appropriate service.
To learn more about how CBT can help you, and for information on session fees click here.
To learn more about how CBT can help you, and for information on session fees click here.
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