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:
Heather Howard-Thompson
Hi, my name is Heather, I am the Founder and Director of Yorkshire Psychotherapy Ltd. I am a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, with over 20 years experience in mental health.
I launched Yorkshire Psychotherapy in January 2015 and have since developed the practice to include Associate Therapists who offer a wide range of therapies to individuals and businesses. I work as a Clinical Supervisor and have many years experience of working with people who struggle with emotional problems, including trauma, depression and anxiety. I have a particular interest in working with trauma and emotional dysregulation.
I use a range of therapeutic techniques in my clinical practice including Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am very passionate about helping others to understand, recognise and tolerate their emotions, which is the first step in helping to overcome a range of mental health problems. I offer online sessions via Skype/Zoom/Facetime/Whatsapp or phone.
I provide Consultancy, Groups and Workshops to a range of businesses and also provide Coaching and Mentoring for Therapists starting out in private practice.
I undertake regular clinical supervision with an accredited supervisor, am DBS checked and have Public Liability Insurance.
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Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
1997: The University of Sheffield -
Bachelor of Medical Science in Enduring Mental Health Practice
2003: The University of Sheffield -
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an experiential introduction (2 day workshop)
2011: Sheffield Health & Social Care NHS Foundation Trust -
Level 1 EMDR Europe Child Accredited Training
February, 2018: EMDR Academy
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Certificate in Internal Workplace Mediation
2008: ACAS -
Short Term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: 80 credits at Level 6
2009: The University of York -
Managing Chronic Pain: A practical skills workshop on using CBT for persistent pain
2015: BABCP Regional Workshop -
DBT essentials
October, 2018: APT
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Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Training – theory and practice (parts one, two, three and four)
2013: EDMR Extra -
Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
2015: Sheffield Hallam University -
CBASP: Innovative Treatment for Persistent Depression
2016: BABCP Regional Workshop -
The Flash Technique (EMDR)
2019: UK & Ireland EMDR Association approved
Price per session: £100
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.
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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
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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
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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
Price per session: £100
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.
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
2008 -
Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP)
2017 -
EMDR (Part 2)
EMDR Works UK & Ireland: November 2018
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Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Interventions
2011 -
IAPT Supervisor training
University of Sheffield -
EMDR (Part 3)
EMDR Works UK & Ireland: February 2019
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Post Graduate Diploma in CBT
2016 -
EMDR (Part 1)
EMDR Works UK & Ireland: July 2018 -
EMDR (Part 4)
EMDR Works UK & Ireland: June 2019 -
KSA Selector
BABCP: March 2019
Price per session: £100
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
- Some 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 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). I am also a teacher on the Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Practice in Education Settings, which trains Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) working within schools helping children of all ages. Furthermore, I am the Programme Director for the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision.
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.
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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
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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
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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
Price per session: £100
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.
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Diploma in counselling
July, 2001: University of Leeds -
CBT for Learning Disabilities
May, 2011: University of Hull -
EMDR Part 2
February, 2012: EMDR Europe -
IAPT Supervisor training
University of Sheffield
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Post Graduate Diploma Cognitive Therapy
March, 2009: University of Manchester -
Clinical Supervision
June, 2011: Sheffield Hallam University -
EMDR Part 3
April, 2012: EMDR Europe
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Compassion focussed therapy and Compassionate Mind training
September, 2010: BABCP -
EMDR Part 1
October, 2011: EMDR Europe -
EMDR Part 4
October, 2012: EMDR Europe -
CBASP with CBT
January, 2017: BABCP
Price per session: £100
Patricia Eschoe
I am an BABCP 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.
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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
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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
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An Introduction to Metacognitive Therapy
2013: BABCP South Yorkshire Region -
Attachment Focussed EMDR – Healing Relational Trauma
2013: EMDR Extra -
CBT with Older Adults
2015: BABCP Regional Forum -
Master Class in CBT for Social Anxiety
2009: University of Hull -
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Ethics & the Law
2006: Manchester University -
Certificate in Post-16 Part Time Teaching
1993: Yorkshire and Humber Further Education (YAHFE)
Price per session: £100
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.
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Registered Mental Health Nurse
1991: St James University Hospital -
Narrative Exposure Therapy
2014: Willingness -
CBT for Body Dysmorphic Disorder
2016: Leeds IAPT -
Compassion Focussed Therapy
2016: Leeds IAPT -
CBT for Complex PTSD
2018: Leeds IAPT
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Post Graduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Therapies
2010: York University -
CBT for Eating Disorders
2014: Leeds IAPT -
Behavioural Activation
2016: Leeds IAPT -
Advanced Professional Certificate in Acceptance and Mindfulness Based Practices
2016: Sheffield Hallam University -
High Intensity Interventions for Long Term Health Conditions
2019: Sheffield University
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Clinical Supervision for Psychological Therapist
2011: Sheffield Hallam University -
CBT for Hopelessness and Suicidality
2014: University of Hull -
CBT for Low Self Esteem
2016: Leeds IAPT -
Developing ACT and MBCT practices
2016: Sheffield Hallam University -
Serious Mental Illness in Primary Care
2020: Leeds IAPT
Price per session: £100
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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Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)
Qualified 1992 -
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Parts I, II, and III (complete training) EMDR Institute
2005-2007: London & The Richman Institute -
NEBSM Certificate in Supervisory Management
1998 -
IAPT Supervisors Training
2008: University of York -
Treatment of Medically Unexplained Symptoms
2009 -
Treating Panic Disorder
2003: David Clark
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Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
University of Manchester -
Teaching and assessing in clinical practice
1995 -
Teaching experience on a variety of courses including Mental Health Awareness Training (Barnsley PCT), Dual Diagnosis Training (BPCT), Psychological theories of psychosis, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (Assertive Outreach).
1992-1999 -
Cognitive Therapy for Anger
2008
- Bsc (Hons) Psychology (2005)
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Leading an Empowered Organisation
2009 -
Trained in Historical Clinical Risk Assessment (HCR-20)
2011 -
Trained in the delivery of Sex Offenders Treatment Programme (HIBs)
2012 -
Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress disorder for non English speaking clients
2008 -
Constructive/Deconstructive Dialogue
2003: Christine Padesky -
Cognitive Therapy for Personality Disorders
2004: Kate Davison
Price per session: £100
Bimla Heeras
I have qualifications in Adult Mental Health Nursing and in General Nursing. Over the last 20 years or so I have worked with families, children and the extended family.
I have an interest in multi-cultural trans-generational issues that affect the family functioning on a daily basis; and how this can affect the ability to sustain and improve relationships within the family. As a Mental Health Nurse I have a good understanding of how cultural and trans-generational issues can affect the mental health of all family members.
As a General Nurse I also have a good idea of how physical ill health can impact on an individuals and their family.
I also have an interest in trauma and have helped many adults to understand themselves from a trauma perspective; furthermore I have treated many individuals using trauma focussed therapeutic models.
Given my experience I can draw upon the many therapeutic models such as psychotherapeutic models, such as Eye movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution focussed therapies Cognitive behavioural Therapy and family based interventions to improve the wellbeing of individuals and the family members.
I am able to work with couples who are finding their own situation difficult trying to balance their own beliefs and incorporating the needs of their extended family members.
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Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)
1997 -
Short term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
2009: University of York -
Promoting resilience in Looked after Children
British Association of fostering and adoption (BAAF) -
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy – Level Two
May 2011: Family futures – (Islington, London) -
Initial assessment model and intervention with young people who sexually harm
April 2013: AIM2 Assessment
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Registered General Nurse (RGN)
1992 -
Trauma Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for PTSD in Children and Adolescents
June 2010 -
Life story work with traumatised children
November 2010: After adoption -
Theraplay – Level One
2012 -
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Levels 1 to 4. 2012–2016
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BSc (Hons) in Health Care Practice – (Child and adolescent mental health)
2001-2006 -
Siblings together or apart
2010: British Association of Fostering and adoption. (BAAF) -
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy – Level One
January 2011: Family futures – (Islington, London) -
Theraplay – Level Two
2012
Price per session: £125
Geri Richardson
I am a Senior Psychological Therapist with over thirty years experience of working with people experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties.
Working with children, young people and adults with a wide range of emotional and psychological problems including:
- CBT
- Counselling
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing)
- Systemic family therapy
- Eating disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- OCD
- Work related stress
- Bereavement and life threatening illness
- Trauma
- Addiction
- Attachment issues
- Adoption
- Fostering
- Cancer and Long-Term Health Conditions
I am an accredited member of the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists (BABCP) and the Health Care Professions Council ( HCPC). I have received additional training in Systemic Family work, Compassion Focused Therapy, EMDR and Long Term Health conditions. I have significant experience of working with young people and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, cancer and bereavement. I consider myself to be an integrative practitioner adopting a collaborative treatment approach being very much guided by a persons understanding of their difficulties. I have worked in the NHS, Local Authority and the Voluntary sector. She has also provided therapy in an Occupational Health Team.
I have for many years worked in Child and Adolescent mental health and until recently was the Clinical Lead of a community eating disorder service. I have also worked in an addiction treatment centre engaging in therapy with patients and their families. I currently work part time with people experiencing long term health conditions and a 16 + Eating Disorder Service as well as in a University Health Service. I also provide psychological consultation to Adoptive parents and Foster Carers as well as to professionals working within this area.
I have additional training and qualifications in supervision and provide this to both qualified and therapists in training.
- PG Diploma Cognitive Therapy
- PG Diploma in Counselling
- PG Diploma in Evidence Based Therapies for CYP Supervisors
- BA (Hons) Degree
- EMDR level 4