Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

Angela has worked for over 20 years as a nurse in the NHS providing care and treatment for people with a wide range of physical and psychological problems. Angela now works as  a specialist psycotherapist utilising cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for people with psychological problems and mental health difficulties. In addition to providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples her role also involves lecturing, training and supervision in academic and healthcare settings. Cognitive Behavioural therapy for individuals and couples. The basis of CBT is that how people think affects their emotions and what they do. At times of distress, the way we see ourselves and our circumstances changes - things tend to become more extreme and unhelpful. This can make us feel worse and influence how we act, often making the situation worse and keeping the problem going. In helping people to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour this can result in significant improvements in how they feel and live their day to day lives.

Specialist Areas

A wide range of difficultes including depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, relationship problems, HIV and sexual health issues, physical health problems, sleep problems, anger, bereavement and loss, low self-esteem and lack of confidence, occupational difficulties.

Qualifications

P.G. Dip CBT,  BSc (Hons), RMN, RGN, BABCP Accredited, UKCP Registered.

Days and hours of work

Daytime & evening.