My approach
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I have a friendly and informal style and place significant emphasis on the strength of the therapeutic relationship with my clients.. My principle psychological approach is CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy)., but I am also experienced in offering psychotherapy, mindfulness and counselling to both individuals and couples. I work with where you are at, supporting you to where you want to be via working together towards achievable collaborative goal setting. I have extensive experience in assessing and treating the full range of psychological conditions.
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I have found CBT to be effective and the treatment of choice in treating the following conditions:
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anxiety
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depression
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Obsessional Compulsive Neurosis,
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phobic anxiety
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bipolar disorder
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post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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sleep disorder
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panic disorder
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eating disorder
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drug and alcohol abuse
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anger management
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chronic pain
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chronic fatigue
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physical health problems
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relationship issues
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work-related stress
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schizophrenia
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psychosis
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The ABC diagram above illustrates how A (the autonomic Nervous system which includes emotions and symptoms) affect both B (behaviour and C (thoughts0 of the individual. Also C (thoughts) will impact B (behaviour) and A (emotionEmotions and Symptoms will Affect C thinking and B behaviour.