Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counselling in Cambridge

I am a qualified integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. I am a registered member of British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and graduate member of British Psychological Society (BPS). I work within the ethical framework of BACP. I have worked as a High-Intensity Therapist/within the NHS's Psychological Wellbeing Service( IAPT) in the past and I currently work as a counsellor at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge. I work successfully with both adult and adolescent clients using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as I help them identify unhealthy thinking patterns and emotions that affect their behaviour.

As a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist I have worked in various NHS and private settings: Anxiety, Depression, Panic, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, Perfectionism, Worry and Low Self Esteem are difficulties I regularly work with. Cultural sensitivity and diversity is important, including: Physical Health, LGBTQIA+, Ethnicity, Religion & other differences. I work with adults, young people and facilitate CBT groups (recently for social anxiety and also substance misuse). I'm open-minded, friendly, warm and approachable. I will help you learn useful strategies, tools and techniques; alongside providing space to process & understand yourself better

Dr Sally Martin has been a working in psychological services since 2008 working with people with a range of mental health problems. Sally works primarily with adults and can help with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. Sally’s specialist interest is perinatal and parent infant psychology and works part time in the NHS in a perinatal mental health team. She has extensive experience of working with loss, trauma and parenting difficulties.

I work with adults using a holistic approach who are feeling stuck. Many people since COVID are struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, and burnout. Some people are turning to alcohol, drugs or other addictive behaviours to cope. Its ok to find life hard. I specialise in working with people who are worrying they aren’t managing their mental health, who may have experienced trauma, and may be self-medicating. I offer an entirely non-judgemental, confidential, compassionate and safe space to talk about some of these things and help you to identify what changes you would like to make. I also specialise in working with ADHD.

Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 22 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.

I work collaboratively and empathically with clients to understand their current difficulties, explore contextual and relationship challenges, improve emotional coping skills, and help clients to choose and start moving their life in valued directions. My approach to therapy is integrative, drawing primarily on mindfulness ( Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and compassion-focused therapies (CFT). Working with individuals and groups in the NHS and Mind has given me experience in helping clients with a wide range of mental health difficulties. I have worked with a range of clients from charities to Leaders in Business, Tech & Sports

Seeking support can be a challenging step to take. I am here to help. As a chartered clinical psychologist registered with the Health & Care Professions Council, I am trained to provide individuals, couples, and groups with evidence-based psychological treatments for a range of difficulties that can affect general well-being and quality of life. You may struggle with low mood and anxiety, and may be affected by issues such as relationship problems, low self-esteem, loss and bereavement, trauma, sexual problems, or substance misuse. It is also common to experience a number of issues at once, making problems seem insurmountable.

Let's face it, it's been a hard two years or so! You may be facing some challenges, experiencing stress, feeling down or anxious, having struggles with relationships or many other stressful factors in your life. I have 26 years of psychotherapy practice with adults, teenagers, children and families and DBS checked. As a mum and working in children's services for many years, I have a whole host of parenting experience to share too. Please see the link to my website where you will find more information about what I might be able to offer you as an individual, as part of a couple or a member of your family.

I have 16 years experience as a senior specialist psychotherapist in the NHS. My approach to both psychological and physiological suffering is to help patients work through their often long-standing personal difficulties, whilst promoting self- acceptance and committed action. An assumption I bring to my clinical practice is that most people want to live their lives in a direction of their choosing and in a way that reflects their personal values. As a therapist, my main focus is on those things that keep us 'stuck', that make it difficult for us to feel connected to the people and things that matter to us.

I provide support (currently virtual only) for a range of difficulties affecting the wellbeing and mental health of children and families, including:dealing with life changes (e.g. parental separation), low mood, anxiety, behavioural difficulties, panic attacks, emotionally-based school avoidance. I also provide support for perinatal issues (pre/post-natal anxiety, low mood, birth trauma) in addition to early years challenges (tantrums, sleep and bonding difficulties). I specialise in providing parent and family support. I strongly believe in the importance of intervening early before challenges have chance to develop further.

In person therapy only. I have a very informal, holistic and relaxed approach to therapy, working in allegiance with my clients and being non-directive. I tailor each session to the individual. After going through struggles myself with anxiety, depression, infertility problems, Emotional abuse, Childhood Trauma, early menopause and weight and body image problems, I feel I can offer a real "lived-experience" of mental health. Whatever your current struggles may be, I will listen and guide without judgment and with deep empathy and fierce compassion. I'm passionate about helping people make their lives better.

As a clinical psychotherapist,​ I have over 10 year’s experience of working with patients and clients with many different struggles and difficulties. Trained as an integrative therapist, I work in a unique way that is based on your own individual needs. I believe that everyone is different and not every modality suits everyone. I know only too well how difficult life can be, yet uniquely different, we all suffer pain and loss in many similar ways. I feel truly humbled to work in this field and would be honoured to support you. You are not alone.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for compassion! I see clients both face to face and online. I read my first degree at Cambridge University, followed by a doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuropsychology in London. Initially trained in CBT, I have since moved over to compassion focused therapy developed by Professor Paul Gilbert. I find it is useful for most clients, with a 90% success rate. With CFT, I can teach you how to balance your mind for the rest of your life.

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (British Psychological Society) and a Practitioner Psychologist (HCPC). My qualifications and experience enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. I regard human suffering and relational struggles as inevitable parts of all our lives. In therapy we may deal directly with life’s crisis and difficulties around transitions such as death of a loved one, divorce, illness and career crossroads. I have a wide range of NHS and private sector experience and can competently treat a wide range of psychological issues and distress for individuals and couples.

I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor. My primary training is in the Psychodynamic model and this is the basis of my work. I do adapt my style to meet the highly individual needs of each client. I aim to offer a safe and confidential space for clients to explore what has made life slip out of gear.