Psychological Therapy

What to expect from the first two sessions 

During the first few sessions (the assessment phase) I will explore with you the different aspects of your situation . This helps me to get a thorough picture of the difficulties you are encountering.  I will help you to consider how your problems developed and what factors seem to be  keeping them going.

We will then explore whether your current ways of coping with difficult feelings are helping or hindering you. We will map out the problem cycles as a diagram and use this 'psychological formulation' to consider what needs changing. This then leads us to develop your treatment plan.

​Generally, the assessment phase takes two sessions and psychological therapy takes around 10-20 weekly sessions. Length of therapy depends on a number of things including complexity, severity and chronicity of the problems experienced . All sessions are of course  entirely confidential.

Psychological therapy assessment

Psychological therapy interventions

Types of Psychological Therapies 

There are hundreds of “psychological therapies” out there and it can be confusing for people to know which one is right for them. In fact, only a small number of therapies have actually been scientifically shown to be effective (known as "evidence-based treatments"). I provide 3 types of therapy for individuals: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I tailor each course of treatment so that it meets the individual needs of the person.

Cognitive
​Behavioural
​Therapy 

Cognitive-Behavioural therapy (CBT) refers to a group of specialist problem-focused psychological therapies that target specific emotional problems (e.g. CBT for OCD) and focus on the “here and now”.....

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Compassion
​Focused
​Therapy

Compassion-Focused therapy (CFT)  is particularly useful for those who find it difficult to feel warmth or kindness to themselves and others.... 
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Acceptance and Commitment
​Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about identifying the subtle, meaningful and satisfying actions that could be taken that would enhance your quality of life....

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Problems Treated by Psychological Therapy

I am able to provide psychological treatments to people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, such as:

Depression
​and Related Conditions 

Addictions
Apathy
Bereavement and loss
Depression
Excessive self-criticism
Insomnia and sleeping difficulties
Loss of drive / motivation
Low-self esteem
Perfectionism
Prenatal and Postnatal ​
​Procrastination
Rumination
Seasonal Affective Disorder​

Psychosexual Problems

Adjustment to sexual orientation
Communication problems
Divorce or separation
Jealousy
Marital or relationship difficulties
​Psychosexual problems
(e.g. impotence)
​Sexual aversion 
Sexual compulsiveness

Anxiety Disorders,
​Adult ADHD and Worry 

Adult ADHD
Agoraphobia
Appearance issues 
Body dysmorphic disorder
Generalised anxiety disorder
Health anxiety
Intolerance of uncertainty
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Panic attacks 
Panic disorder
Social anxiety
Specific phobias 
Stress management
​Worry management

PTSD and other problems

Addictions
Anger and Interpersonal Problems
​Bulimia  
​Childhood abuse
Childhood neglect
Multiple traumas  
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Traumatic Stress
Traumatic bereavement

Psychological Impact of
Physical Problems 

Cancer
Cardio-vascular disease
Chronic-fatigue syndrome
Chronic pain
COPD
Diabetes
Disability 
Fatigue 
Fibromyalgia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Long term conditions 
Medically unexplained pain
Sexual health issues
Tinnitus

Coaching

Assertiveness
Career development
Confidence
Decision-making
Public-speaking
​Reaching your potential
Time-management
Work-life balance
​Work-related stress

How to be referred to me for psychological therapy

You can be referred by your GP or psychiatrist or you can book an appointment for yourself. Please contact me on 0203 6376239 or use the enquiry form below.