Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Chelmsford
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Chris Harrad
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work in an integrative manner, which means I use a variety of tools depending on client needs, including person-centered and
CBT
, as well as mindfulness and self-compassion.
Perhaps you're feeling down or anxious, maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Therapy I offer represents a safe, accepting, confidential space to look at whatever issues you may be facing right now, and find a way forwards. I can offer a chance to be heard and seen, an opportunity to work through your thoughts and feelings, and a time to develop new skills. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support.

Amy Wright
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I have 20 years experience working within the NHS, 10 years as a registered Mental Health Nurse and 10 years as a
CBT
Therapist. As a
CBT
Therapist I have worked within Primary care, with Anxiety disorders including PTSD, Generalised Anxiety, OCD, Panic, Phobias and also mood disorders. Within secondary care I specialised working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems such as Psychosis and Bi Polar disorder. Due to my experience within mental health I am able to adapt to the needs of a wide range of people, offering a safe space to explore and help you work through your difficulties.

Jamie Jarvis
Psychotherapist, BABCP Provisional
Verified
Verified
I went on to train as a
CBT
therapist in the NHS IAPT service, treating a variety of mental health disorders and am an accredited therapist with the BABCP.
“Mental Health problems do not define who you are, they are something you experience”. Beginning a therapeutic journey can be frightening, I provide a safe, confidential space to help people explore and understand their thoughts and the way it influences their behaviour.
Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy (
CBT
) is a talking therapy for mental health conditions and has many benefits over other forms of therapy.
CBT
is based on the idea that our thoughts and behaviour are connected and can been applied successfully to a wide range of mental ill health, including depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Alex Everett
Counsellor, MNCS Prof Accred
Verified
Verified
I help with unhealthy negative emotions such as depression, anxiety, hurt, guilt, anger, shame and so on. My speciality is in the field of addiction and
CBT
/ REBT is proven to be the best approach for it. I have been train to help with different disorders or problems. Please give me a call and we will have a chat about it.

Dr Karl Homans
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I also offer Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder assessments as well as
cognitive
assessments.
Hi and thank you for taking the time to look at my profile, I hope that you feel I can help. Acknowledging that you might need help and then looking for that help can seem like a daunting task and finding the right person to help you may feel even harder. I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and non-judgemental process where we build a trusting therapeutic relationship to understand and work through your difficulties with aim that you are able to improve your experience of your life. A key to this is listening to you as the expert of your own experience and finding the approach that best fits with you.

Nathalie Macleod
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My training is integrative which includes; Person Centred,
CBT
, Psychodynamic, Gestalt with some creative therapy approaches.
Welcome. I am a BACP Accredited counsellor with experience working with adults, couples and young people. At times in our lives, events can swamp us and we can struggle to cope. I have experience working with clients with various backgrounds. I can help you with anxiety, stress, self esteem issues, low mood, depression, relationship issues, experiencing chronic illness, along with suicidal ideation. My approach can help you understand yourself better and explore ways to bring about positive change.

Tamsin Cullen
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I use an integrative approach as I do not believe that one style fits all. This means that I will suggest utilising the most appropriate approach according to individual needs and wants. The main approaches I work with, but not limited to, are TA (Transactional Analysis),
CBT
(
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy), Humanistic Therapies. I am also a qualified Europe and UK EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) therapist, a treatment with great success for different types of trauma, PTSD, assaults, rape, phobias, illness, injury, anxiety, self-esteem, stage fright/ performance/ tests and relationship issues.

Naomi Glover
MSc
Are you experiencing poor concentration, distraction, anxiety, memory problems, brain fog, insomnia or indecision? I work with high ability individuals who want to optimise their brain health and wellbeing. They are usually 'knowledge workers' - senior professionals, medics, lawyers, scientists, engineers, or C-suite staff who have a lot relying on their concentration, focus, decision-making, memory, emotional agility, psychological flexibility and
cognitive
ability. These important functions can be negatively affected by stress, neurodivergence (ADHD, ASD, Dyslexia), hormonal changes and illness such as Covid.

Lynda P Gooby
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a fully accredited, qualified integrative counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist providing time-limited and longer term therapy for adults, children and couples. I have an integrative training which enables me to draw upon a range of approaches including transactional analysis,
cognitive
behavioural therapy and person centred, to help clients explore what brings them to therapy. I work with a range of issues including: Anxiety Bereavement & loss Childhood trauma Coping with illness & long term health conditions Depression Domestic abuse Loss of direction in life Low self-esteem Phobias Redundancy Relationship difficulties.

Nicola Gilbey
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I am trained and qualified in more than one modality, including
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
) and PsychoDynamic Counselling.
Life is difficult at the best of times but we are living through exceptional circumstances at the moment, which is creating stress and anxiety in many people. Where normally you could cope with issues, the pressure now is affecting people's emotional and mental health. If you can identify with this and feel you need some extra support in the way of counselling then please contact me. Together we can begin to explore your unique situation and whatever issue you feel you need support with. This will be at your pace, in a safe and secure environment and in a non-judgemental way. You will be treated with kindness, empathy and respect.

Mark Prestney (He Him)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Mark is enthusiastic in working with the wide range of issues with
CBT
such as Anxiety – generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, death anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, hoarding, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, body dysmorphic disorder and phobias. Mark worked in the NHS for 15 years, working in a range of settings including mental health secure units, prisons, and various community mental health teams including early intervention and specialist work and later in management. Mark has also worked in an IAPT service, social care and the corporate sector.

Jane Ford
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I am trained in the psychodynamic, integrative and
CBT
models of therapy which allows me to offer the most beneficial therapeutic model/intervention to the individual client.
Hi, I’m an integrative therapist working in the Chelmsford area but I also offer remote sessions. I work with children, adolescents and adults supporting them through a range of difficulties they may be experiencing including anxiety, low mood, relationship issues or trauma. My role as therapist, is to help individuals develop their own understanding of their situation to help them manage their difficulties more effectively.

Cara Japon Mbacp Mbpss
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I am a BACP registered Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor and a member of the BPS. I am trained in Person-Centred Counselling,
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamics. I specialise in Relationship and Family Counselling, Dementia and mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, work-related stress and breakdowns. I also have vast experience of bereavement counselling. I have many years experience (9+) of working with Carers/family members who care for their loved ones who are living with Dementia. When caring for a loved one, our own emotions and feelings can sometimes be forgotten.

Alison Joanne Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My way of working is based on person-centred theory, with elements of
CBT
and psychodynamic thinking (attachment theory and transactional analysis).
Hello, and welcome. If you are struggling psychologically in any way, I am here to help you towards a more fulfilling life. Perhaps you've never felt 'good enough' even though you do what you feel is expected? Perhaps you feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed or alone? Perhaps your childhood is casting a shadow over your adult life? I am a qualified and experienced counsellor working with adults aged 18+, and I have experience of working with issues ranging from bereavement, loss and painful life phases to depression, anxiety, low confidence and self-esteem, anger and relationship problems. I also have specialist knowledge of autism.

Gillian Louise Dubock
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
I have worked for 12 years in psychological therapies and can offer high quality
CBT
, counselling and EMDR.
Hi! I am Gill and I am a psychotherapist and founder of The Therapy Space Chelmsford. I am here to support you through depression, anxiety, life stress and trauma. If you are reading this it is likely that you have had enough of feeling stressed, down or low. Perhaps worrying constantly or feeling panicky? Struggling to get out of bed and feeling exhausted? Or feeling like your past is affecting your present? If you relate to these feelings then
cognitive
behavioural therapy, counselling or EMDR can help. You do not have to continue suffering. Your life can have meaning again and your symptoms can improve.

George Kelly Therapy
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MNCS Accred
Verified
Verified
I focus on person centred, psychodynamic and
CBT
depending on the clients issues.
Thank you for reading my profile. I am a therapist who is experienced in working with a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, motivation, confidence, relationship issues, addictions and general struggles with everyday life. I provide a safe, welcoming and friendly environment which allows my clients to feel at ease, this allows them to be as open and honest as they can be throughout their sessions with me. I offer short and long term counselling and am always non judgemental. Each client will receive 100% dedication and focus. I have offices in Epping, Harlow and Chelmsford.

From The Chair Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I incorporate three different styles of counselling
CBT
(
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy )to help understand how our beliefs can determine our reaction too events .
Try my service with your first online session free. I am an experienced counsellor with a level four diploma in therapeutic Counselling .I have also worked in various agencies supporting clients experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety ,stress, depression .suicidal thoughts and addiction. My therapeutic focus is to help you understand how your past is affecting you in the present . Understand how our beliefs we hold about ourselves can affect our behaviour and the outcome in situations . Give you the tools and understanding to cope with life's difficulties.

Rachel Ann West
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
This includes abuse, bullying,
cognitive
difficulties from birth such as ASD or ADHD or physical impairment including brain injury.
Are you experiencing anxiety and feelings that you are not good enough. Are you finding that life is a struggle and you do not know how to move forward. Loved ones may try to solve your problems but what you need is space to work through your thoughts and feelings with someone who will not judge or have pre conceived ideas of what you need and where you should be in your life. I can offer you a warm, non judgemental space for you to work through the difficulties you are experiencing. Counselling can help you gain an understanding of the route cause your difficult emotions and in doing so find a happier more fulfilled life.

Nadia Wyatt
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I'm a highly experienced
CBT
Counsellor, Trauma Specialist & EMDR Therapist (14 years+ of expertise) around helping people with Trauma (Complex PTSD & PTSD), long term illness and disease & oncology (Cancer), severe Anxiety & Depression & relationship problems (Couples & Family Therapy). In addition, my specialism, include Suicide & Self harm & ADHD & Autism Coaching. The main reason is because I suffered badly with my mental health when my 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with Cancer, Leukaemia, (a few years ago). My approach to therapy is holistic in nature exploring
cognitive
, emotional, cultural & environmental aspects.

Jonathan Youssef
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Humanistic, Psychodynamic and
CBT
approaches.
Coming to terms with the pressures life brings can be challenging. Counselling may help in gaining a greater insight about who we are and paint a clearer picture, by understanding our circumstances in a confidential environment.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.