Hello and welcome to my page! I fully understand how difficult struggling with mental health can be. I am open and honest in that I have experienced depression and anxiety myself. 

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I was referred for CBT, a number of years ago, following a very difficult period of my life. I felt completely lost and hopeless, with no idea how to make changes. CBT helped me to unravel what was going on in my life and make sense of unhelpful thoughts, behaviours and emotions.

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It was so life changing for me, that I gave up my job, for a large corporate company and re-trained as a CBT Therapist. I felt so passionately about helping other people who were struggling also; offering genuine empathy, warmth and knowledge to help them move forward in their lives.  

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I later went on to gain my EMDR and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy qualifications (accredited). I have knowledge and skill in treating a vast number of other areas in mental health  (see my additional  qualifications page).

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I am a bit different from some other therapists! I think one of my biggest 'skills,' is putting people at ease. I recall once seeing a young lady who was very anxious prior to our session. At the end she laughed and said, ''I was expecting Ms Trunchbull! but you really made me laugh!'' 

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Building a strong connection with my clients is something which I am very proud of. It's at the very heart of my therapy and so important. I will aim to make you feel relaxed and comfortable, as soon as we start working together. 

 

''It's like talking to a friend,'' comes up countless times in my feedback. I feel this allows clients to open up and face their fears with me.  

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