CBT & EMDR

We provide Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) & cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

CBT

EMDR

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy. It has been proved to help treat a wide range of emotional and physical health conditions in adults, young people and children. CBT looks at how we think about a situation and how this affects the way we behave. In turn, our behaviours can affect how we think and our emotions. We work together in changing behaviours and thinking patterns, which can have an overall effect on emotions.

NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) provides evidence-based guidance on the most effective ways to treat ill health. CBT is recommended by NICE for the treatment of anxiety disorders and depression. We will discuss your specific difficulties and set goals for you to achieve. CBT is not a quick fix. It involves hard work during and between sessions. We will help you to decide which difficulties you wish to work on in order to help you improve your situation.We will also work on a relapse prevention plan at the end of treatment, so that you can continue to manage your own mental health on discharge. For more information, visit: www.babcp.com/Public/What-is-CBT

Our CBT & EMDR practitioners:

Ann Swift

I completed my training as an occupational therapist in 1996 and after a brief spell of working on a general ward, I went on to specialise in mental health, working both in hospital and in the community.

Having been particularly interested in cognitive behavioural therapy, I completed a basic skills course in 1999 and went on to complete a masters degree in psychosocial interventions and a post graduate diploma in cognitive behavioural psychotherapy. I am also trained in EMDR and DBT.

I have worked as a psychotherapist for the NHS for the last 13 years and during that time, helped to set up and teach on the IAPT high intensity CBT course at the University of Sheffield, for which our team won a Fellowship Award.

In the last 20 years I have worked with a diverse range of mental health problems with individuals and groups. I am particularly interested in helping people to understand how mental health problems develop, how they are maintained and most importantly, how they can be overcome.

BSc Occupational Therapy (Hons)
1996: Sheffield Hallam University
Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Therapy
2004: University of Sheffield
CBT approach to relapse prevention in psychosis; Andrew Gumley
2004: EABCT
EMDR practitioner training parts 1,2 and 3
2007: EMDR Workshops
CBT Training and Supervision; James Bennett-Levy
2008: BABCP
CBT to treat anxious and depressive rumination; Edward Watkins
2009: BABCP
DBT Essentials
2012: Association for Psychological Therapies
CBT for Personality Disorders; Kate Davidson
2015: University of Hull
Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy refresher course
2018: BABCP

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Mental Health Clinicians
1999: Leeds Metropolitan University
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy Supervision
2006: University of Newcastle
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy; Melanie Fennell
2005: British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy (BABCP)
Focussed CBT for OCD; Paul Salkovskis
OCD UK
Working with Delusions and Paranoia in CBT; Daniel Freeman
2009: University of Hull
Cognitive Therapy for distressing psychotic experiences
2010: BABCP
Emotional Schema Therapy; Robert Leahy
2012: University of Leeds
Supervision in working with Psychosis
2016/17: Salford Cognitive Therapy Training Centre

MSc Psychosocial Interventions
2003: University of Sheffield
Compassionate Mind Training; Paul Gilbert
2004: European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT)
Transdiagnostic CBT for Eating Disorders; Rob Shafran
2005: BABCP
Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Compassion Focussed Therapy; Paul Gilbert
2008: BABCP
Integrating a Mindfulness Perspective into CT for Chronic and Persistent Depression
2009: BABCP
The Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders; David Barlow
2011: University of Westminster
Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy intensive training; John Swan
2014: University of Tayside

Eleanor Morton

I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and an accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

I have worked within an NHS Primary Care setting since 2010, providing assessment and treatment for common mental health difficulties for adults, and with students at a local college. I undertake regular clinical supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which ensures I develop and further my skills in line with evidence based research. I am a lecturer and supervisor of Trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapists on the High Intensity Psychological Interventions (HIPI) course at the University of Sheffield. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) which is specifically developed for treating persistent depression.

I have had the pleasure of working with people from different backgrounds and aim to support them to increase confidence and attain recovery, through the use of evidence based treatment and an open, honest and safe therapeutic alliance.

Heather Howard-Thompson

I am an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, with over 20 years experience in the NHS. I launched Yorkshire Psychotherapy in January 2015 and have since taken on Associates to offer a wide range of therapies to individuals and businesses.

I have worked in a number of roles for the NHS, over the past twenty years as both a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Manager and Psychotherapist. I provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement and Desensitisation (EMDR) for a range of common mental health problems, including anxiety, depression and trauma, as well as specialising in work related stress, bullying and harassment and mediation.

I undertake regular clinical supervision with an accredited supervisor, am DBS checked and have Public Liability Insurance.

Abigail Bradbury

I have had the privilege of working in CBT as a therapist, supervisor, and trainer for a number of years.

I was previously based in NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) Services in North Yorkshire and Leeds. My clinical work is now based at Yorkshire Psychotherapy and I continue to work for the University of Sheffield.

I worked within NHS mental health services for 14 years. I completed my CBT training in 2011 and I have extensive experience of using CBT to help people work with emotional problems such as:

Depression
Low self-esteem
Panic attacks and agoraphobia
Social Anxiety Disorder
Chronic worry (or Generalised Anxiety Disorder)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Phobias
Health anxiety
Sleep difficulties
Body image difficulties
Eating disorders
Perfectionism

I recognise just how difficult it can be to ask for help and to start a course of therapy. I believe it is important to provide a safe and supportive environment and establish a trusting therapeutic relationship from the outset. This can help people to take the necessary steps that will ultimately reduce emotional distress and improve the quality of their lives. CBT focuses on helping people to develop a better understanding of their difficulties and learn new ways of thinking and acting. I try to adopt a compassionate, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach with all patients.

I am also a qualified supervisor and have provided clinical supervision to individual therapists and groups, from trainees to more experienced therapists. I am a teacher, tutor, and clinical supervisor on two IAPT courses at the University of Sheffield: The Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions, which trains future CBT Therapists, and the Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions, which trains future Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs). Furthermore, I am a trained assessor of Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes (KSA) portfolios and assist with the selection of trainees.

I have enjoyed delivering workshops and career talks to local universities and to the public. I also acted as a discussant for a symposium on ‘IAPT and Primary Care’ and delivered a workshop at the 2019 BABCP national conference. The title of the workshop was ‘Maximising your effectiveness as a CBT Therapist’. Indeed, spreading the word of CBT and that mental health matters is something I am very passionate about.

I receive regular clinical supervision and ensure I am up to date with the latest developments in CBT. I am committed to Continued Professional Development and I am an accredited member of the BABCP. I am DBS checked and have Public Liability Insurance.

Degree in BSc (Honours) Psychology
2005: University of Sheffield
Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Interventions (CBT)
2011: University of York
Veteran’s Mental Health Awareness
2011: University of York
An Introduction to Clinical Perfectionism
2012
Active Supervision Methods – A practical and conceptual guide to CBT supervision
2014
Working with Chronic Pain
2015
CBT: Behavioural Activation and Low Self Esteem
2016
Cognitive Therapy for PTSD
2018

Postgraduate Certificate in Primary Care Mental Health Practice
2006: University of York
Masterclass in Cognitive Therapy for Panic Disorder
2011
CBT for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
2011
Imagery in CBT
2013
A practical and experiential introduction to ACT
2014
Using Compassion Focussed Therapy
2015
CBT & Body Dysmorphic Disorder
2016
CBT for multiple event PTSD and/or trauma in childhood
2018
Infant Mental Health: Babies, Brains & Bonding
2018

Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice
2011: University of York
Stress Control: large group therapy workshop
2011
IAPT Supervisor Training
2012
CBT for Specific Phobia of Vomit
2013
CBT for Eating Disorders
2014
Integrating Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) into routine CBT
2014
CBT for Adults with Eating Disorders: How to be effective in real-life outpatient settings
2015
CBT for Long Term Health Conditions
2017
KSA Selector Training
2019

Heather Laverack

My experience is varied and I have been privileged to work with brave and courageous people from many different types of backgrounds and cultures who have had a range of difficulties that they have sought help for.

These have included; OCD, Trauma / PTSD, GAD, Health Anxiety, Social Phobia, Panic and Depression. I have a particular interest in Eating Disorders and currently work at a specialist eating disorder service.

I am qualified in a number of therapies including, Counselling, CBT, EMDR, CBASP, Mindfulness and CFT.

My approach is to create a safe space to reach a shared understanding with people of their problems that are impacting on them. Helping them improve the quality of their lives by learning and developing strategies to move forward now and for their future.

I am a fully accredited member of BABCP and undertake regular clinical supervision and CPD to develop and further my skills to ensure I can offer the most appropriate, timely and effective interventions.

David Thompson

I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse and EMDR Practitioner, with over 40 years experience of working in a range of mental health services.

I recently retired from the NHS, where I worked within an Occupational Health Department, providing work place support, cognitive behavioural interventions and EMDR for staff. I have a special interest in pain management and the use of EMDR to help manage pain.

Vicky Haywood

Hi, I’m Vicky. I’m an EMDR Therapist, Wellbeing Coach and Reiki Practitioner. I feel my ultimate aim in the work I do with people is to enable them to live to their highest potential.

I have 23 years’ experience of working within the NHS as a Specialist Mental Health Social Worker. I am also an experienced Practice Educator.

I work alongside adults and young people who experience mental health difficulties, which include anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorder and psychosis. I can work with people on their own or alongside their partners and families to help them achieve and maintain well-being in every area of life.

EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) combines psychology and physiology to help people to identify, clear and heal from difficult life experiences and the emotional distress that these can cause.

Wellbeing coaching and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) focuses primarily on the future rather than exploring the root cause of mental distress and offers the opportunity to move beyond goal setting. It helps us to understand how we interpret the world, where we see ourselves in it and the reasons that we make certain decisions. In this way we can help to reprogram the brain in relation to patterns of thinking and behaviour. Overall, Coaching is a process of guided discovery combined with natural intuition ensuring that you move forward from a position of clarity and integrity which will support you to achieve the changes you hope to make

John Booth

I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse and EMDR practitioner with over 28 years experience of working within the NHS.

My experience has been primarily working with adults with complex mental health problems but I have also worked as a specialist addictions nurse. My personal and professional experience has informed me that many mental health presentations are due to ‘traumatic’ events that individuals have experienced in their lives. I believe that approaches that help individuals process these experiences are key to a meaningful recovery and personal fulfillment.

Patricia Eschoe

I am an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT), an Accredited CBT Clinical Supervisor, an Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Psychotherapist, Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP), a Person Centred Counsellor and a Counselling Supervisor.

I have a wide range of knowledge, skills and experience of working in both general and mental health settings within the NHS over 28years, and also in the voluntary and private sector. My mental health psychotherapy work includes, Lead Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist in Primary care & IAPT NHS, CBT in NHS Secondary care & Early Intervention, and CBT in an NHS pain management unit. My experience additionally includes working as a therapist in a rape & sexual abuse service, a therapist for survivors of torture, a co-ordinator in a women’s psychotherapy & counselling service, a therapist for staff & students in a 6th Form College and a therapist for staff & students in a University Counselling and psychotherapy service.

I currently provide CBT, working with individuals experiencing a broad range of common mental health difficulties, including trauma, anxiety disorders, work related stress, depression, and pain management, and I additionally provide EMDR for trauma related problems.

I never underestimate what it takes for individuals to contact a therapist, and I have much respect and admiration for the courage demonstrated by clients during the process of therapy. I hold a strong belief in the CBT and EMDR evidence based approaches, when they are assessed as appropriate to meet the client’s psychological and emotional needs, and I have regularly evidenced clients’ achievements, and positive change, throughout the therapeutic contact.

Master of Science in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
2006: University of Derby
Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
2005: University of Derby
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) levels 1-4
2013: EMDR Extra
Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) Intensive Training
2014: RDASH, NHS Tayside, and University of Dundee
Diploma in Person Centred Counselling
2000: University of Sheffield School of Nursing and Midwifery

Managing Chronic Pain: A practical Skills Workshop on CBT for persistent pain
2015: BABCP South Yorkshire Regional Workshop
CBT for Personality Disorders – Skills based Workshop
2015: University of Hull
CBT, Hierarchy, and Graded Exposure
2017: University of Nottingham Psychotherapy Services Workshop
Stress Management Training
2002: Sheffield Stress Consultancy
Masterclass in CBT for Health Anxiety
2009: University of Hull
Working with Psychosis
2014: BABCP Forum

Katie Moorhouse

I am an accredited cognitive behavioural psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working in the NHS. I also work part time within the NHS as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist.

I qualified as a mental health nurse in 1998 and I have worked in a variety of roles working with people with mild to severe problems. My background means that I have experience with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, psychosis, bi-polar disorder, personality disorder and PTSD.

I believe in delivering therapy that is unique to the individual incorporating aspects of mindfulness and compassionate focussed therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy.

I am interested in health and wellbeing and believe that physical and mental health are inexorably linked. I practice yoga, meditation and run regularly, I also study nutrition and how this can be used to improve overall health and wellbeing.

Sarah West

I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) and am accredited with the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists (BABCP).

I have worked in Mental Health settings for many years, initially as a Registered Mental Health Nurse and for the last 10 years as a CBT Psychotherapist in NHS Primary Care, working with adults with Common Mental Health Difficulties, including depression, low self- esteem, mental health issues relating to long term health conditions , eating disorders, PTSD and all anxiety disorders. I am also trained in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

I undertake regular Clinical Supervision and keep up to date with Continuing Professional Development to ensure I provide the best therapy I can for my clients.

I take great pleasure in providing therapy for my clients enabling them to learn skills, strategies and to have a greater understanding of their mental health to enable them to manage and improve their symptoms.

Paul Carter

I started out my career in Mental Health as a Registered Mental Nurse, qualifying in 1992, working in most clinical areas, and finishing my Nursing career in Substance Misuse inpatient Services, but always felt drawn towards a career in Psychology.

After my BSc(Hons) Psychology, I embarked on my Psychotherapy training with the University of Manchester, graduating with a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Therapy in 2004.

Since then, I have worked in Service Development roles in Severe and Enduring Mental Health and worked in Senior roles in the NHS Primary and Secondary Care Psychology Services, and as a Consultant Psychotherapist in Forensic Psychiatry, successfully developing a Psychotherapy department and service in a Secure Hospital. I have also worked as Modality Lead in an NHS IAPT Service, and for a time in full time Private Practice. I currently work in Secondary Care Psychology for complex psychological presentations.

I have worked with most psychological difficulties, and am comfortable treating adolescents and adults. I am also qualified in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (Parts I,II and III), and HCR-20 (Historical Clinical Risk). I have also completed my IAPT Supervisors Training (University of York), and have Clinically Supervised Post Graduate Psychotherapy Students, Clinical Psychology Trainees, and Medical Doctors completing Mental Health Training and Psychotherapy Training. I am also experienced in providing training, teaching, and have co-presented a Psychological model of Compulsive Buying at the BABCP Conference in Exeter.

I strongly believe in a good strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, respect and equality in sessions. I want people to be heard, and I believe in achieving a shared understanding of a problem as being a strong foundation to successful treatment.

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