Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
What Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT is a talking therapy recommended by NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) for the treatment of a wide range of psychological difficulties including:
- Depression including postnatal depression
- Stress
- Panic disorder
- Generalised Anxiety
- Disorder (GAD)
- Phobias including Agoraphobia, Social phobia( anxiety), and flying phobias.
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ( OCD)
- Eating disorders
- Anger
- Low self-esteem
- Long term conditions
- Menopause symtoms
- Managing long term conditions.
- Insomnia
- Bipolar disorder
- Psychosis
What does CBT entail?
In CBT, clients and therapists work together to understand a persons life experiences have shaped how hey think about themselves, others and their future and shaped how they cope with life. It looks at how the relationship between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and how this contributes to keeping current difficulties going.
CBT looks to specifically target and change negative and unhelpful thoughts, beliefs and assumptions, and the unhelpful behaviours and coping strategies that maintain a problem. Sometimes we may also decide to focus on healing the distressing memories connected to a clients past if they impact on their current difficulties.
The number of CBT sessions required during treatment will depend on a clients needs and the level of complexity and severity of their problems. Home practise of skills learnt during therapy sessions will help a client get the most out of sessions.
At Feel Well Therapy we also offer
- Trauma-focused CBT- A form of CBT specifically adapted for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) -A therapy that combines CBT with mindfulness techniques.
Experienced and Accredited CBT Therapists
At Feel Well Therapy we distinguish between counsellors or therapists who may be using CBT approaches in their therapy and those that are trained to provide formulation based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy due to their enhanced level of training.
All of our CBT Therapists will have either a Diploma or Masters in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Many of our therapists will also have a core training in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or be a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
They will be accredited with the BABCP the lead regulatory organisation for CBT therapists in the UK, are DBS checked and and have a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience in the practise of CBT. The therapists that work with us are all chosen due to their skills and expertise, friendly and professional interpersonal skills and commitment to strive to provide a quality service.
Meet The Team
Michelle Webster
BABCP accredited Therapist and supervisor, EMDR Therapist. FLOW Lead, Menopause specialist, Clinical Lead FWT.
- CBT Therapist (15 years +)
- EMDR Therapist (15 years and older)
- Self Funding Clients (60mins): £100
- Loddon Clinic/ online
- Available: Monday to Thursday List Item
A qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist , Occupational Therapist, and EMDR Therapist with 30 years experience of helping clients to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
A therapist that is straight talking , empathic and compassionate.
BABCP accredited supervisor.
Maxine Votier
CBT Therapist, BABCP accredited
- CBT Therapist (over 18 years old)
- Self Funding Clients (60mins): £90
- Remote therapy via video or telephone
I am committed to delivering high quality therapy, and have a wealth of experience to bring to my work with clients.
I am a BABCP accredited supervisor and help train new therapists.
Amy Harvey
CBT Therapist, BABCP accredited
- CBT Therapist (for children and adults)
- Self Funding clients (60mins): £90
- *Online ( 11 years+) *In Essex Clinic (8 years +)
- Availability: currently not available.
I am an accredited CBT therapist with extensive experience working with children, young people, adults with neurodiversity and learning difficulties.
Madhur Virathajenman
CBT Therapist, BABCP accredited
- CBT Therapist (15+)
- Self Funding clients (60mins): £90
- Online: 15 years +
- Availability: Monday - Friday (9am – 5pm)
Christina Ohlsen
CBT Therapist, BABCP accredited, EMDR Therapist
- CBT /EMDR therapy for children and to 26 years old
- Self Funding clients (60mins): £90
- Online: up to 26 years old
- Availability:Evenings and Weekends
John Marshall
CBT Therapist, BABCP accredited
- CBT Therapist (over 16 years old)
- Self Funding clients (60mins): £90
- Monday Beccles clinic / Video During Weekdays
Throughout my career I have enjoyed running various training courses for counsellors on CBT and am committed towards my own ongoing professional development.
Join Our Team
Are you an accredited and experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Cognitive Analytical Therapist, Clinical Psychologist ,EMDR Therapist, or Counsellor and interested to join our network of affiliate therapists?
If so please get in touch with our Clinical Lead Michelle Webster via our contact page as we would love to talk to you.