Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Guildford
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Dr Emilia Szmigielska
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Trauma-Focused
CBT
, Feminist Therapy,
Cognitive
Analytic Therapy (CAT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Positive Psychology and Coaching.
I can help with various difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, addictions, low self-esteem, ADHD, narcissistic abuse, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, bereavement, PTSD, anger management, social anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, disordered eating, body image, body appreciation, parenthood, abortion, career change, lack of motivation and many others. As an integrative therapist I use various therapeutic techniques such as
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT),
Guildford GU2
& Online

Emma Pott
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
Verified
Verified
I work primarily as an Integrative Psychotherapist but also am an accredited DBT therapist. Loosely translated this means I use various theories and approaches to help my clients dependent on their needs. I have over 10 years experience within mental health and continue to work within a specialist personality disorder and trauma service in the NHS providing Dialectical,
Cognitive
and Mentalization Behaviour Therapy (DBT,
CBT
, MBT).

Jo Gee
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I work using a range of different evidence-based therapies and techniques, including DBT, psychodynamic,
CBT
, solution focused and MBCT, helping clients to explore past, current or future concerns.
I am a clinical psychotherapist specialising in women’s mental health and adolescents, individually and through groups. My specialist areas include women and mums (pregnancy, postnatal anxiety, postnatal depression and birth trauma), and personality disorders online and in Surrey and London. I am BACP and UKCP accredited, having completed a PhD and MSc at the University of Roehampton, alongside BI DBT Intensive Training and MBCT Training. I have a wealth of experience in NHS, forensic and private settings, including the Priory Group, and work alongside psychiatrists and mental health teams in Surrey and London.
Waitlist for new clients

Dr Abigail Nancarrow
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
As a psychologist, I use a combination of therapy approaches including
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you overcome difficult thoughts and feelings.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in supporting individuals through difficult emotions and experiences, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. We all experience challenging periods in our lives; therapy can offer a safe space to work through these difficulties and support you to develop effective coping strategies to help you move forward. My role is to help you identify the barriers that are keeping you stuck and look at these from a different perspective to enable you to overcome them. The aim of therapy is to equip you with the the knowledge, tools and techniques so that you no longer need me!

Helen Broadley
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
My main approaches are
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR.
Hello, I’m Helen. I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and fully accredited
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapist. I have a lot of experience of working with people to overcome difficulties they may be encountering. We all experience times in our lives when things can feel too much, or we may become ‘stuck’. By talking together in therapy we can work to understand the problems you are facing, and develop skills to support you moving forward.
Guildford GU2
& Online

Jason Spendelow
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
My background in therapeutic intervention includes a number of evidence-based approaches including
Cognitive
-Behaviour Therapy (
CBT
) and Mindfulness (amongst others).
Hello. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years of experience providing an online service to clients around the world. I help people conquer psychological challenges using the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience. I have a down-to-earth style and use practical strategies to address low mood, stress, anxiety, confidence issues, relationship difficulties and other issues. Visit my website to learn more, read client reviews, watch skills videos, and read helpful articles.

Dr Ben J Mead
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Ben and I am a Clinical Psychologist, Accredited
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapist (
CBT
) and Counsellor practising in Surrey (Guildford), Hampshire (Basingstoke) and also online via a secure, encrypted network. My extensive training and experience ensures I am able to help adults and children with a number of difficulties, including (but not limited to): Anxiety, Depression, Low self-esteem, Loneliness, Grief / Loss, Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), Post-traumatic stress (PTSD), Relationship difficulties (including break-ups), Social anxiety, Sleep difficulties and Work / exam stress

Paul Alistair Byford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Paul has a wealth of experience of psychological intervention having worked in various multi-disciplinary work settings including NHS IAPT services (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies). Alcohol and Drug misuse services, renowned private residential rehabs and prison. He has also had a successful private practice in Harley Street and in the Home Counties and now works from Guildford and Godalming in Surrey. Paul will use various contemporary research and evidence based therapeutic models including
CBT
(
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy), MET (Motivational Enhancement Therapy) and Humanistic Person Centred Therapy to help facilitate change and help people with various issues to live more balanced lives.

Nic Perrins
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I'll draw on my training in the person-centred approach (PCA),
cognitive
behavioural therapy (
CBT
) and dialectic behavioural therapy (DBT).
Depressed? Feeling sad? Anxious? Panic attacks? Grieving? I'm here to listen to and support you in your journey to wellness. I'm a qualified therapist experienced in helping clients work through their thoughts and emotions. I've been honoured to be helping people on their journey toward mental well-being for several years now.

Andrew Morrison
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hi, thanks for viewing my profile and considering therapy together. I have worked in the therapeutic field full-time for eight years primarily with anxiety and depression difficulties in the NHS. I have also gained additional training and experience in working with PTSD as part of a trauma team. . My main therapeutic approach is
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), I am also qualified in EMDR and have three years of counselling training. I am currently offering free therapy for those experiencing PTSD (subject to availability).
Guildford GU2
& Online

Alison Lane
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I can draw on a range of therapeutic models, which include
Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy (
CBT
), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and Mindfulness based therapies.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist in Guildford & East Molesey, offering services to adults (17yrs+). Qualifying in 1992 I have extensive experience with general psychological issues & specialist experience working in sexual & physical health services. I am passionate about helping people to make sense of their difficulties so they can work towards valued and meaningful changes. I will listen with empathy & without judgement to help you identify a way forward. My role starts with ensuring our initial session enables you to feel safe and understood. I have particular interest in trauma (incl. attachment trauma).
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Iris Osk Gudsteinsdottir
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist my approach is informed by several therapeutic modalities, such as Person-Centred, Psychodynamic,
CBT
, Existential, TA and Gestalt.
You may find yourself in need of support and have gathered the courage to reach out, well done for making this step on your therapeutic journey. I am here to listen and to support you with what you want to work through. You may find that your previous coping strategies are no longer working for you, or you may wish to work through life experiences that have negatively impacted your life. Wherever you find yourself today, I will endeavour to work with you so that you can work through your obstacles and reach the outcome you are hoping to achieve.
Guildford GU1
& Online

Tim O'Neill
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Verified
I sometimes use
CBT
methods when working with stress in addition to young people and adults with anxiety disorders and depression.
My name is Tim. I have 26 years experience as a BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer counselling to adults of all ages and young people. I also offer online sessions and Walk & Talk therapy. The areas of counselling I have specialisms in are young people, various Anxiety disorders, Stress, Depression and Bereavement. I also offer counselling to trainee counsellors. I am a qualified supervisor of experienced and trainee counsellors. I also have BUPA recognition. Other Issues i work with include: family issues, relationship breakdown, panic disorder and self-harm. I offer a Free initial 20 min phone consultation.

Dr Jessie Gough at Neurodiverseonline
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Therapy/post-diagnostic support: Using
CBT
and psychoeducation, we help people learn about ASD, anxiety and related differences.
Have you always felt different or had trouble fitting in? Perhaps you're thinking that you might have Autism/ASD, ADHD or Tics/Tourette’s or possibly a learning disability. Would you like an assessment for yourself or your child to confirm this? Or maybe you have been newly diagnosed or have traits of ASD, ADHD or Tourette’s and are looking for further information and support. I, and my small team of expert psychologists at Neurodiverseonline, offer diagnostic assessments for adults and children with Autism/ASD, ADHD, Tourette's/Tics and
cognitive
assessments (IQ tests) / learning disability assessments.

Bridget McConnell
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I integrate Gestalt, Psychosynthesis, Attachment Theory and some
CBT
approaches within my work.
Therapy offers a safe, objective space to explore your life expereiences. I offer an empathic relationship alongside support, challenge and fresh insight, helping you to undestand the root cause and different ways to cope with your experience. My aim is to assist you in your healing by facilitating an environment where you can tap your own innate potential to lead a more contented and fulfilling life. I use a variety of integrated counselling approaches, but do not offer advice or solutions. Together we will create an environment that supports your autonomy in making decisions and changes that feel right for you. Fees on enquiry.

Kirsty Bunce
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work in an integrative way, combining relational principles of person centred theory, with psycho-education and challenges of
CBT
principles.
Struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings can be horrible, but asking for help and embarking on change can be scary too. I can help you to discover a way forward from where you're feeling stuck, be the person who truly listens and understands your unique experience, and helps you to understand it. There may be lots of reasons why you're considering counselling - difficulties or worries in your emotional life, feeling distressed and needing help with a specific issue, struggling to come to terms with a traumatic event or loss, or seeking a clearer perspective on your life, I can help you to explore and move on with living.

Madeleine Tebbet
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
I am trained in a range of theoretical models including
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), ACT and systemic approaches.
As a Clinical Psychologist I offer treatment for a range of presenting difficulties including anxiety, depression and trauma. I specialise in working with parents, parents-to-be and those trying to conceive. I also have further training and experience in working with conception and pregnancy after loss. I work closely with my clients to build a true understanding of their story and what has brought them to therapy. This enables me to develop individualised treatment plans grounded in the evidence base.

Ruchi Bakshi
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I work using an integrative approach, which means that I am trained in a wide range of therapies and models including
CBT
, ACT, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Systemic, Psychodynamic and Attachment based approaches.
Hello, I am Dr Ruchi Bakshi a Clinical Psychologist. I work at Riverside Psychology Marlow in Buckinghamshire and remotely. I have over ten years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist in the public and private sector. I specialise in women’s health, emotional wellbeing and the perinatal period as well as child, parent and family work. I offer evidence based Psychological therapy working in an integrative and holistic way to support you in your health and emotional well-being.
Office is near:
Guildford GU1 & Online

The Psychology Company
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
We are a small team of highly trained and experienced Chartered Psychologists providing a range of evidence based therapies including
CBT
, Mindfulness based approaches, Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, DBT informed therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
We work with people with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, low self esteem, chronic health difficulties, eating disorders, emotional instability and self destructive coping patterns. In your initial consultation we will explore what brings you to therapy and make a plan for how we will work together. We offer evidenced based structured therapy to help you move forwards in your life. Most of is have doctorates in Clinical or Counselling Psychology and we have all undertaken many years of training and have a wealth of experience working in the NHS and the private sector.
Not accepting new clients

Marion Downey
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
I make use of an integrative approach, drawing on various therapies including humanistic therapies, (person-centred Approach), solution focused, and
Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (
CBT
).
I am an experienced psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience working with adults, young people and couples. I have a natural ability to empathise with my clients and am able to offer the support they need whilst working together to find tailor-made solutions. My clients often reflect on how their own journey has progressed through therapy with me, and many of my referrals come through word of mouth and the resulting network I have developed over the years. Before training to be a therapist at the University of Surrey, I worked in management and Human Resources. I currently hold a post teaching Psychology.
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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.