What I offer help with, clinical supervision and emergencies



      Therapy, supervision (and emergencies)...




    CBT helps a wide range of difficulties.  I work with clients on a 1-1 basis.


    I offer face to face and video sessions - via Zoom.

    Please ensure you are happy with your system's security when using video.



    Anxiety

    (panic attacks, agoraphobia, shyness, social anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder

    (GAD - Rumination / Worry), Health Anxiety (hypochondriasis)


    Depresssion

    (e.g. low mood, low esteem)


        Phobias

          (e.g. storms, spiders, blood, needles, flying, heights, driving, vomiting/choking (emetophobia), dogs, 

          cats, mice, rats etc.)


    Obsessional Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    (checking, cleaning, hoarding, unwanted thoughts, rituals)

    Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

    Habit Disorders

    (e.g. hair pulling - trichotillomania, skin picking)


    Eating Disorders

    (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, ED-NOS)


    Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

    Past Traumas (e.g. abuse), accidents (including road accidents)

    Sleep problems

    Tranquilliser Dependency

    (benzodiazepines, sleeping tablets - e.g temazepam, diazepam etc). NB working with your prescriber

    Bereavement and loss

    Bipolar Disorder

    Personality traits

    (e.g. perfectionism, self doubt, confidence)

    Anger / Temper

    Past experiences











    Clinical supervision for CBT psychotherapists




    I also offer clinical supervision to cognitive behavioural therapists. I have been an

    accredited (BABCP) supervisor since 2006 and offer 1-1 and group sessions where there is demand.


    I am happy to meet face-to-face or on line. If meeting on line, I prefer WhatsApp, Zoom or FaceTime.

    Self-funding supervision fees are £60 per hour. Otherwise supervision fees are negotiated with funding bodies. Please check your system's security if meeting on line.



    Emergencies


    I do not offer an emergency service. If you need urgent help, contact Somerset

    Mindline (free) 01823 276892). Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for all ages


    You can still call your GP, 999, 111 or visit A&E for mental and physical health emergencies


    Samaritans are open 24 hours a day on 116 123 (free)


    Childline provides confidential support for those up to their 19th birthday.

    7.30am - 3.30pm (M-F)  /  9am - 3.30pm (weekends) - 0800 1111 (free)

     

     




          Age range


         I work with clients from 16 years upwards.


        


    This may be your first meeting with a psychotherapist and you might feel anxious, but sessions are relaxed. Don’t forget, therapy is to find support, understanding and to make changes.


    The first session (assessment) is for you to tell me about you to help me decide if I can help. I usually offer therapy, but I can't make a decision until we have met. Assessment therefore, is not necessarily an offer of therapy.


    This meeting is for you to find out about therapy so you can decide. You won't be asked to make a decision (if therapy is offered) unless you are sure. I will give you reasonable time to decide if you need it.


    If we begin working together, I usually offer initially 6 sessions (e.g. weekly/fortnightly. Sessions last up to 1 hour). The 6th session is a review where we evaluate progress. This does not mean we end. If we decide to continue, we plan another course of sessions and review. Reviews help evaluate progress and maintain focus.


    Please see the documents on my home page, especially on Confidentiality and GDPR


    I look forward to meeting you and hope I can be of help. Please let me know if you have any further questions.