My name is Helen, and I am a Senior Psychological Therapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse with over 20 years’ experience working within the NHS across
all ages.
As well as being accredited as a CBT Therapist I am also trained and experienced in delivering Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy.
I offer therapy to clients with a range of anxiety and mood
disorders, chronic developmental trauma and attachment difficulties.
I have extensive experience treating post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, body
dysmorphic disorder, social phobia, specific phobia, generalised anxiety disorder,
separation anxiety, OCD, panic, health anxiety, panic and low self-esteem. I am skilled at adapting therapy for clients who are neurodivergent and for children and adolescents.
Most people experience mental health or emotional difficulties at some point in their life and it is important to reach out for support. I offer a safe, empathic and non-judgemental space to explore your difficulties. We will work together as a team to explore strategies to help you overcome your difficulties, reduce symptoms and
improve your quality of life.
My areas of specific interest are:
- Anxiety
- Children and Adolescents
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Education and Professional qualifications
- Dip HE/RN Mental Health Nursing
- BSc Hons Nursing (Mental Health)
- PG Dip Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy – (CBT)) - Level 2 Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
- Intermediate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- PG Cert Clinical Supervision for Children and Young People (IAPT)
- PG Cert Leadership (IAPT)
Professional body accreditation
Professional body accrediyation:
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registered (95I1298E)
- British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
accredited (Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapist in CBT) (039611)
Insurance
- Aviva
- AXA (co-pay)
- Vitality
- WPA
Locations
- Online
- Newton Aycliffe
- Darlington
Biography
My name is Helen, and I am a Senior Psychological Therapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse with over 20 years’ experience working within the NHS across all ages. As well as being accredited as a CBT Therapist I am also trained and experienced in delivering Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
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