Therapy Sessions
Seeking psychological therapy can be a daunting process with so many options. I offer a non-judgmental, evidence-based therapy space for adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties.
Therapy sessions can be offered on a weekly or fortnightly basis initially. We regularly review how things are going, and it might be that over time, session frequency is reduced.
Individual Therapy - £120 for 50 minutes
I am also registered with insurance providers so feel free to discuss this to find out if you're covered through your private healthcare.
I offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your difficulties and support you in moving forwards.
Face to face therapy is offered in my clinic space in central Bodmin.
I am experienced in a range of therapy models and this is something that will be discussed as part of your assessment to decide what might best suit your needs.
Information about the models and theories I use can be found by clicking on each one below;
I use a trauma-informed approach supporting adults in working with difficulties which might include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-criticism, single and multiple traumas, and personality difficulties.
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a therapeutic approach that aims to help those who struggle with shame and self-criticism. CFT teaches clients to cultivate the skills of self-compassion and other-oriented compassion, which are thought to help regulate mood and lead to feelings of safety, self-acceptance, and comfort.
CFT can be used to help manage many long-term emotional problems related to persistent shame, self-criticism, and an inability to view one’s self and one’s behaviours kindly and compassionately.
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
NET is an individualised evidence-based intervention designed to treat people with PTSD and trauma disorders associated with multiple and complex trauma histories. It has been a NICE recommended treatment for PTSD since 2018.
NET aims to alleviate the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural symptoms associated with trauma(s) by creating a chronological life history in order to integrate fragmented trauma memories into a coherent narrative.
NET consists of four parts:
1) Diagnostic interview and psychoeducation
2) Laying out the Lifeline
3) Memory processing
4) Reading through the complete narrative.
Symbols are usually used to guide the individual through a step-by-step account of what happened to them (laying the lifeline). This is often stones to mark a particularly negative time and flowers to donate happier experiences. The size of each can be representative of the level of emotion.
One of the reasons NET is used for people who have experienced multiple or complex traumas is that it enables them to explore their entire lived experience and the impact that has on their identity. In some cases, the client is given a written copy of their narration, to help them to continue to process and contextualise the trauma, reducing the negative associations and reactions.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term form of psychotherapy based on the idea that the way someone thinks and feels affects the way he or she behaves.
CBT aims to help clients resolve present-day challenges such as depression or anxiety, relationship problems, anger issues, stress, or other common concerns that negatively affect mental health and quality of life.
The goal of treatment is to help clients identify, challenge, and change maladaptive thought patterns in order to change their responses to difficult situations.
Attachment Theory
Attachment theory focuses on relationships and bonds (particularly long-term) between people, including those between a parent and child and between romantic partners. It is a psychological explanation for the emotional bonds and relationships between people.
The theory suggests that people are born with a need to forge bonds with caregivers as children. These early bonds may continue to have an influence on attachments throughout life.
Although attachment styles displayed in adulthood are not necessarily the same as those seen in infancy, early attachments can have a serious impact on later relationships. Adults who were securely attached in childhood tend to have good self-esteem, strong romantic relationships, and the ability to self-disclose to others.