Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Guildford
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist offering a warm and supportive space for those times when it feels like something needs to change and we could really use a hand. Perhaps on paper it looks like we have it all figured out but underneath we don’t feel happy. Or, we have goals we want to achieve but self-doubt, worry or other barriers leave us feeling paralysed. Sometimes the distress call is from our bodies – we are burnt out, stressed or struggling with a health condition. And sometimes events from the past feel like they are consuming our present, or we find ourselves repeating patterns we don't feel work but seem hard to escape.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist offering a warm and supportive space for those times when it feels like something needs to change and we could really use a hand. Perhaps on paper it looks like we have it all figured out but underneath we don’t feel happy. Or, we have goals we want to achieve but self-doubt, worry or other barriers leave us feeling paralysed. Sometimes the distress call is from our bodies – we are burnt out, stressed or struggling with a health condition. And sometimes events from the past feel like they are consuming our present, or we find ourselves repeating patterns we don't feel work but seem hard to escape.
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Play Therapist and Mental Health Nurse. I have a wealth of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings within the NHS in therapist roles. These included child and adolescent mental health teams, and several specialist eating disorders services. I specialise in treating eating disorders, depression, anxiety, emotional and behavioural problems. As a CBT therapist I aim to help people to identify their unhealthy thoughts and behaviours, and collaboratively work together to challenge these and bring about change
I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Play Therapist and Mental Health Nurse. I have a wealth of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings within the NHS in therapist roles. These included child and adolescent mental health teams, and several specialist eating disorders services. I specialise in treating eating disorders, depression, anxiety, emotional and behavioural problems. As a CBT therapist I aim to help people to identify their unhealthy thoughts and behaviours, and collaboratively work together to challenge these and bring about change
I am a Chartered Psychologist and fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
My main approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR. We work together to decide which approach is best suited to what you are experiencing.
I am a Chartered Psychologist and fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.
My main approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR. We work together to decide which approach is best suited to what you are experiencing.
Through my experience of nearly two decades of working within the mental health industry, I have continued to develop my empathy skills, along with a strong sense of compassion for my clients. I have the energy and motivation to wholeheartedly help my clients change. Over the course of my years in practice I have had the honour to participate in different treatment programmes, within a variety of contextual settings. This has included having the privilege to work at some of Europe’s best private clinics such as; Smarmore Castle, Lifeworks Community and Promis Clinics. I also have experience of working in a UK prison and a college.
Through my experience of nearly two decades of working within the mental health industry, I have continued to develop my empathy skills, along with a strong sense of compassion for my clients. I have the energy and motivation to wholeheartedly help my clients change. Over the course of my years in practice I have had the honour to participate in different treatment programmes, within a variety of contextual settings. This has included having the privilege to work at some of Europe’s best private clinics such as; Smarmore Castle, Lifeworks Community and Promis Clinics. I also have experience of working in a UK prison and a college.
We all experience challenging times in our lives, unable to find a way forward, often feeling alone and confused. Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, not easy, often after having struggled for some time. As an experienced UKCP registered and highly qualified clinical psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I will work alongside you, at your own pace, to help you identify and work out your problems, drawing on all my experience to offer you an approach which suits you as an individual. My private practice is in Guildford where I see individuals and couples, offering both short term and long term therapy as required.
We all experience challenging times in our lives, unable to find a way forward, often feeling alone and confused. Seeking therapy can feel like a big step, not easy, often after having struggled for some time. As an experienced UKCP registered and highly qualified clinical psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I will work alongside you, at your own pace, to help you identify and work out your problems, drawing on all my experience to offer you an approach which suits you as an individual. My private practice is in Guildford where I see individuals and couples, offering both short term and long term therapy as required.
My work is informed by evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT and DBT.
I believe psychological therapy is about more than reducing distress; it's about helping people to reconnect with what makes life meaningful. Many of the people I work with describe feeling stuck, caught in cycles of anxiety, low mood, self-criticism or avoidance that hold them back from the life they want to live. Others have experienced significant life changes, such as loss, relationship difficulties or trauma, which have left them feeling overwhelmed or adrift.
My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore these challenges and develop skills to overcome them.
My work is informed by evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT and DBT.
I believe psychological therapy is about more than reducing distress; it's about helping people to reconnect with what makes life meaningful. Many of the people I work with describe feeling stuck, caught in cycles of anxiety, low mood, self-criticism or avoidance that hold them back from the life they want to live. Others have experienced significant life changes, such as loss, relationship difficulties or trauma, which have left them feeling overwhelmed or adrift.
My aim is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore these challenges and develop skills to overcome them.
My work is informed and influenced by a deep understanding of psychodynamic psychotherapy, narrative therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT) and mindfulness training.
I graduated as a clinical psychologist in South Africa in 1996. Since then, I have accumulated over 20 000 hours of clinical practice. My experience spans work with individuals across the lifespan, including adults, parents, infants, children and adolescents. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the U.K. Nowadays I work mostly online, with a wide range of people facing different challenges in their lives. My publications include the books, 'Babies in Mind' (JUTA Books) and 'Children in Mind' (WITS University Press).
My work is informed and influenced by a deep understanding of psychodynamic psychotherapy, narrative therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT) and mindfulness training.
I graduated as a clinical psychologist in South Africa in 1996. Since then, I have accumulated over 20 000 hours of clinical practice. My experience spans work with individuals across the lifespan, including adults, parents, infants, children and adolescents. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the U.K. Nowadays I work mostly online, with a wide range of people facing different challenges in their lives. My publications include the books, 'Babies in Mind' (JUTA Books) and 'Children in Mind' (WITS University Press).
In an ever-changing and uncertain world, counselling is an opportunity to take stock and reflect on how life feels for you. No matter what your concern might be, I can give you a safe place to explore your unique take on life. Difficult thoughts and feelings can be listened to respectfully and without fear of being judged. Whether you're feeling anxious, unfulfilled or unable to cope - you don't have to face your struggle alone. Talking things through can lighten the emotional load, restore perspective and bring positive change.
In an ever-changing and uncertain world, counselling is an opportunity to take stock and reflect on how life feels for you. No matter what your concern might be, I can give you a safe place to explore your unique take on life. Difficult thoughts and feelings can be listened to respectfully and without fear of being judged. Whether you're feeling anxious, unfulfilled or unable to cope - you don't have to face your struggle alone. Talking things through can lighten the emotional load, restore perspective and bring positive change.
Life can present us with many struggles, ranging from those arising from specific circumstances or existential concerns, through to more complex and long-standing difficulties. I have experience of working with many different concerns, including anxiety, depression, high levels of shame and self-criticism, difficulties in relationships, low self-esteem, self harm and/or suicidal thoughts, sexual abuse, and difficult family dynamics/early experiences (including growing up with parents who may have been very loving, but struggled to recognise and attune to your emotional needs).
Life can present us with many struggles, ranging from those arising from specific circumstances or existential concerns, through to more complex and long-standing difficulties. I have experience of working with many different concerns, including anxiety, depression, high levels of shame and self-criticism, difficulties in relationships, low self-esteem, self harm and/or suicidal thoughts, sexual abuse, and difficult family dynamics/early experiences (including growing up with parents who may have been very loving, but struggled to recognise and attune to your emotional needs).
I am a bilingual, qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, offering one-to-one counselling sessions. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem difficulties, grief, and bereavement.
I am fluent in English and Arabic, which allows me to work with clients from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
I am a bilingual, qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, offering one-to-one counselling sessions. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem difficulties, grief, and bereavement.
I am fluent in English and Arabic, which allows me to work with clients from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Hello, my name is Ben and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ( CBT) and Counsellor practising in Surrey (Guildford), Hampshire (Basingstoke) and also online via a secure, encrypted network.
I'm conscious that wait times can be quite long for practitioners at the moment. Having worked privately now for nearly 15 years, I've built connections with a number of other Psychologists. Therefore, as well as running my clinic I offer a screening/recommendation service to ensure you see the best practitioner for you. This discussion is not charged.
Hello, my name is Ben and I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist, BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ( CBT) and Counsellor practising in Surrey (Guildford), Hampshire (Basingstoke) and also online via a secure, encrypted network.
I'm conscious that wait times can be quite long for practitioners at the moment. Having worked privately now for nearly 15 years, I've built connections with a number of other Psychologists. Therefore, as well as running my clinic I offer a screening/recommendation service to ensure you see the best practitioner for you. This discussion is not charged.
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ( CBT) and Supervisor with over 10 years of experience working in Psychology.
Based on a bespoke formulation that allows deeper understanding of your difficulties, I will work with you to break out of unhealthy cycles of anxiety and depression. I am passionate about working with patients holistically, and place an emphasis on how nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation can contribute to mood.
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ( CBT) and Supervisor with over 10 years of experience working in Psychology.
Based on a bespoke formulation that allows deeper understanding of your difficulties, I will work with you to break out of unhealthy cycles of anxiety and depression. I am passionate about working with patients holistically, and place an emphasis on how nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation can contribute to mood.
I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist & EMDR Therapist.
If anxiety shapes your choices, relationships or self-worth, therapy can help you gently shift patterns that no longer serve you. Using CBT, EMDR, mind-body approaches and yoga psychology, we'll explore what's beneath the panic and fear or worry, helping you to feel safer in your body, clearer in your mind and more connected to the life you want.
I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist & EMDR Therapist.
If anxiety shapes your choices, relationships or self-worth, therapy can help you gently shift patterns that no longer serve you. Using CBT, EMDR, mind-body approaches and yoga psychology, we'll explore what's beneath the panic and fear or worry, helping you to feel safer in your body, clearer in your mind and more connected to the life you want.
We offer ADHD, ASD and mental health assessments, as well as a variety of psychological treatments depending on your individual needs, such as CBT ( Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), Narrative Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Person Centred Therapy or EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
I am a Counselling Psychologist working with people across all stages of development. I have a special interest in children and young people’s mental health, offering a range of bespoke child and adolescent treatments as well as ADHD and ASD assessments. I also offer adult ADHD assessment and individual psychological therapy tailored to individual needs.
We offer ADHD, ASD and mental health assessments, as well as a variety of psychological treatments depending on your individual needs, such as CBT ( Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), Narrative Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Person Centred Therapy or EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).
I am a Counselling Psychologist working with people across all stages of development. I have a special interest in children and young people’s mental health, offering a range of bespoke child and adolescent treatments as well as ADHD and ASD assessments. I also offer adult ADHD assessment and individual psychological therapy tailored to individual needs.
She skillfully combines elements of psychodynamic, attachment, humanistic, trauma-focused, cognitive- and dialectical-behavioural theories, ensuring a flexible and responsive approach to therapy.
Margot is a Clinical Psychologist, French-qualified, who works with children, young people, adults, parents, and families. Based in Guildford (Surrey), she offers a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic space, for both individual and group psychological therapy, conducive to the exploration, understanding, and overcoming of personal and family challenges.
She skillfully combines elements of psychodynamic, attachment, humanistic, trauma-focused, cognitive- and dialectical-behavioural theories, ensuring a flexible and responsive approach to therapy.
Margot is a Clinical Psychologist, French-qualified, who works with children, young people, adults, parents, and families. Based in Guildford (Surrey), she offers a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic space, for both individual and group psychological therapy, conducive to the exploration, understanding, and overcoming of personal and family challenges.
I've over thirty years experience as a therapist and offer friendly, flexible online therapy centred around you as a unique individual. With a wide range of therapeutic tools, including EMDR and IFS as well as traditional 'talk therapy', we can explore the approach that will best suit you, helping you to meet life's challenges. This might involve healing and releasing difficulties from the past, letting go negative beliefs that hold you back or bringing understanding and compassion to all aspects of your personality so you can discover new inner resources.
I've over thirty years experience as a therapist and offer friendly, flexible online therapy centred around you as a unique individual. With a wide range of therapeutic tools, including EMDR and IFS as well as traditional 'talk therapy', we can explore the approach that will best suit you, helping you to meet life's challenges. This might involve healing and releasing difficulties from the past, letting go negative beliefs that hold you back or bringing understanding and compassion to all aspects of your personality so you can discover new inner resources.
I draw from person-centred therapy (PCT), CBT, and DBT-informed tools—offering both reflective space and practical strategies.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn? I'm Nic, a pragmatic and dual-accredited therapist offering private, face-to-face sessions from a quiet, dedicated garden studio in Surrey, with online therapy also available. I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, ADHD, or overwhelming emotions—whether for the first time or something that keeps returning. Many of my clients are new to therapy or unsure where to begin. Sessions are structured, grounded, and shaped around what you need. We begin wherever you are, and work at a pace that feels manageable, in a calm, confidential setting.
I draw from person-centred therapy (PCT), CBT, and DBT-informed tools—offering both reflective space and practical strategies.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn? I'm Nic, a pragmatic and dual-accredited therapist offering private, face-to-face sessions from a quiet, dedicated garden studio in Surrey, with online therapy also available. I work with adults facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, ADHD, or overwhelming emotions—whether for the first time or something that keeps returning. Many of my clients are new to therapy or unsure where to begin. Sessions are structured, grounded, and shaped around what you need. We begin wherever you are, and work at a pace that feels manageable, in a calm, confidential setting.
I use an integrative approach and draw on a range of theoretical modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT) and Creative Therapy.
I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist (BA Hons) offering a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. My person-centred, integrative approach draws on CBT, IFS, Systemic and Creative Therapy, allowing us to work in a way that fits your unique needs.
I use an integrative approach and draw on a range of theoretical modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT) and Creative Therapy.
I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist (BA Hons) offering a warm, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. My person-centred, integrative approach draws on CBT, IFS, Systemic and Creative Therapy, allowing us to work in a way that fits your unique needs.
My main therapeutic approaches are cognitive – behavioural therapy ( CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), but I also draw upon other evidence-based therapies to inform and provide the most appropriate experience for you.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist based in Guildford, providing therapeutic services to young adults and adults aged 16 years and over. I qualified with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2003, and have over twenty years experience supporting and working with adults from a range of diverse backgrounds providing psychological intervention and guidance for a broad spectrum of mental health issues. During my career I have worked mainly in general adult mental health and in addition have specialised in helping people cope with the impact of chronic illness and long-term health conditions.
My main therapeutic approaches are cognitive – behavioural therapy ( CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), but I also draw upon other evidence-based therapies to inform and provide the most appropriate experience for you.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist based in Guildford, providing therapeutic services to young adults and adults aged 16 years and over. I qualified with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2003, and have over twenty years experience supporting and working with adults from a range of diverse backgrounds providing psychological intervention and guidance for a broad spectrum of mental health issues. During my career I have worked mainly in general adult mental health and in addition have specialised in helping people cope with the impact of chronic illness and long-term health conditions.
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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 catastrophising 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.