Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
"Between stimulus and response lies a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose a response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom"- Viktor Frankl.
approach
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, specialising in Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT). I am accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society.
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I am passionate about offering a therapy service which is completely tailored to you. We are all so uniquely different and because of that there is not a one size fits all when it comes to therapy. My sessions will follow a CBT/REBT framework but I will also integrate other therapeutic approaches depending on your needs.
My approach is empathetic and warm. I can offer you a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative space to explore what is troubling you. When we first start working together, it’s important to me that I understand where you are at right now and where you want to be. My priority is that you feel safe and supported from our first session onwards. We will work as a team, making sense of how your struggles have developed and what is maintaining them. Our sessions will typically incorporate these five key elements:
1. Developing awareness: Through discussion, we will explore your difficulties to understand their origins and how they are being maintained.
2. ABC Model: I will introduce you to a model to help you understand your feelings and behaviors.
3. Creating change: Using the model and other techniques, we will work together to develop alternative ways of thinking and responding to your challenges.
4. Equipping you with tools and techniques: These can be used to create distance between you and your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to choose how you want to respond.
5. Understanding the nervous system and its regulation: While cognitive work can be really effective, it's only one piece of the puzzle. Maintaining psychological well-being also requires understanding and regulating the nervous system.
background and EXPERIENCE
As a British therapist living in Madrid, I am particularly attuned to the emotional and psychological challenges that expatriates, and non-Spanish speakers may face when adjusting to life in a new country. I understand the feelings of isolation and uncertainty that can arise in unfamiliar environments, and I believe my experience allows me to provide a safe, empathetic space for my clients to feel heard and supported.
Before training as a therapist, I began my career in Television Production. I have experience with stress and burnout and understand the challenges of balancing work with other demanding commitments.
​I currently work in private practice and have experience working with a range of issues. My areas of speciality include anxiety, low self worth and perfectionism. ​
TRAINING
I have a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Goldsmiths, University of London and have completed 3 diplomas in CBT/REBT with the College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.
I am accredited with the NCPS and follow their standards of ethics and confidentiality and have regular supervision with an NCPS registered supervisor.
ISSUES I OFTEN WORK WITH
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Forms of anxiety: GAD (Generalised anxiety disorder), social anxiety, fears and phobias, performance anxiety.
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Insomnia/sleep problems
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Depression
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Low self-worth
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Shame
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Perfectionism
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Relationship problems
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Stress/burnout
There are a variety of reasons why people seek help. You may be grappling with one or more of these concerns, facing a major life transition, feeling stuck, or experiencing a general sense of unhappiness, I'm here to offer support. Together, we can explore your experiences, gain clarity on what needs to change, and develop a path forward. Regardless of whether your struggles are recent or longstanding, I'm committed to working with you to find greater understanding and well-being.