Therapy

I use a combination of evidence based therapies according to assessment and need. In practice these tend to be a combination of Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), 2nd Wave Beckian CBT and 3rd Wave approaches such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness

The nature of personal and diagnostic problems obviously varies considerably and often requires different types and lengths of therapeutic intevention.

I am currently only taking individual clients for Single Session Therapy (SST) but also runs occasional fixed length groups.

SST typically requires an initial questionnaire assessment prior to the session which must be completed and will be analysed in advance. The Single Session itself typically lasts 90 mins and is conducted via Zoom. Seeing things in a different way, compassionate support and an optimistic sense of empowerment and ways forward are the usual features of the session. A written back-up is also provided afterwards. Occasionally a follow up session is offered.

Costs: £250 per SST session (inc. prior analysis and subsequent written back-up)

When fixed length groups are run they are typically problem focused, run over a 6-12 week period according to topic, last 1 hour 15 mins and prices vary accordingly. Recent groups have focused on anger problems, trauma, overcoming destructive habits and social anxiety. Prospective groups are advertised in advance.

Obviously not all problem types or clients are appropriate for these types of intervention. However, should your needs be best served by another approach, I will signpost you or refer you to another reputable professional.

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist (# 17090), a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist (# 070031 ) and HCPC Registered (PYL05887)