Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Counselling in St Albans
Thank you for visiting my page. I appreciate that making the decision to seek psychological therapy can feel daunting, whether you are looking for support for yourself or for a family member. Finding the right therapist is an important part of that process, and I hope this page gives you a sense of who I am, how I work, and whether I might be the right person to support you.
I work with adolescents, young people and adults, supporting people with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. I take a flexible and collaborative approach, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies.
Thank you for visiting my page. I appreciate that making the decision to seek psychological therapy can feel daunting, whether you are looking for support for yourself or for a family member. Finding the right therapist is an important part of that process, and I hope this page gives you a sense of who I am, how I work, and whether I might be the right person to support you.
I work with adolescents, young people and adults, supporting people with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. I take a flexible and collaborative approach, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies.
Is life feeling tough at the moment? Is everyday feeling the same . .. are you just getting up and pushing through? Do you feel you are not good enough, and compare yourself to others?
Are you worried about world events and how they may impact you?
We can work on your overwhelm, figure out what is beneath it all and why you are feeling this way. We can work on how you would like your life to look and what is stopping it from feeling ok now. We'll work totally in the present or we can look back at your past to see if patterns are emerging and triggering you.
I can help you unpick all of this at your own pace and in confidence.
Is life feeling tough at the moment? Is everyday feeling the same . .. are you just getting up and pushing through? Do you feel you are not good enough, and compare yourself to others?
Are you worried about world events and how they may impact you?
We can work on your overwhelm, figure out what is beneath it all and why you are feeling this way. We can work on how you would like your life to look and what is stopping it from feeling ok now. We'll work totally in the present or we can look back at your past to see if patterns are emerging and triggering you.
I can help you unpick all of this at your own pace and in confidence.
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist with extensive experience supporting clients with anxiety and depression both in the NHS as well as privately. In my practice I work together with clients to offer support for a range of anxiety disorders including social anxiety, health anxiety, treatment of phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic attacks, OCD and Generalised anxiety as well as difficulties with low mood. An area of particular interest for me is offering support to women and men who may struggle during the perinatal period. Having a baby is an exciting
I am a BABCP accredited CBT therapist with extensive experience supporting clients with anxiety and depression both in the NHS as well as privately. In my practice I work together with clients to offer support for a range of anxiety disorders including social anxiety, health anxiety, treatment of phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic attacks, OCD and Generalised anxiety as well as difficulties with low mood. An area of particular interest for me is offering support to women and men who may struggle during the perinatal period. Having a baby is an exciting
My work in specialist NHS services has led to expertise in treating anxiety, OCD, and related problems, and I have helped many people overcome their struggles with panic, social anxiety, specific phobias, OCD, health anxiety, emetophobia, BDD, PTSD and the effects of trauma. For many years I have also worked in researching and treating misophonia, and I am among a small number of clinical experts in this area.
I am an HCPC registered Psychologist and a BABCP accredited CBT therapist. I work with adults across the spectrum of neurodiversity, including autistic adults and those with ADHD.
My work in specialist NHS services has led to expertise in treating anxiety, OCD, and related problems, and I have helped many people overcome their struggles with panic, social anxiety, specific phobias, OCD, health anxiety, emetophobia, BDD, PTSD and the effects of trauma. For many years I have also worked in researching and treating misophonia, and I am among a small number of clinical experts in this area.
I am an HCPC registered Psychologist and a BABCP accredited CBT therapist. I work with adults across the spectrum of neurodiversity, including autistic adults and those with ADHD.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, miserable or unable to live the life you want? It can be difficult to make positive changes sometimes. You know you would like things to be different, but it's hard to know where to start. I offer a warm, compassionate, and open approach to understand what you would like to be different. and what is keeping things stuck. Working together with you, I use a range of evidence based approaches to help you move forwards in living the life you want.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, miserable or unable to live the life you want? It can be difficult to make positive changes sometimes. You know you would like things to be different, but it's hard to know where to start. I offer a warm, compassionate, and open approach to understand what you would like to be different. and what is keeping things stuck. Working together with you, I use a range of evidence based approaches to help you move forwards in living the life you want.
I am trained in ERP and CBT.
We all experience challenges and difficult times in our lives. Do you feel like nobody understands you or knows what you are going through? It can feel isolating and lonely. But you are not alone! I am an experienced and qualified therapist, providing a safe space where together we can explore what is troubling you and make sense of it - giving you the time and space to reflect on your needs. I can help you to recognise what strengthens you and what weakens you, enabling you to make positive changes. I encourage self-compassion and self-reflection; the most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself
I am trained in ERP and CBT.
We all experience challenges and difficult times in our lives. Do you feel like nobody understands you or knows what you are going through? It can feel isolating and lonely. But you are not alone! I am an experienced and qualified therapist, providing a safe space where together we can explore what is troubling you and make sense of it - giving you the time and space to reflect on your needs. I can help you to recognise what strengthens you and what weakens you, enabling you to make positive changes. I encourage self-compassion and self-reflection; the most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself
Hi there! I'm thrilled to introduce my private practice, specialising in evidence-based, cognitive behavioural approaches. Are you hoping to learn effective strategies to improve your mood, reframe negative thoughts, or reduce the impact anxiety has on your daily experience? Perhaps I can help. I have spent the last eight years delivering therapeutic interventions across mental health settings within the NHS, enabling those I work with to overcome a variety of mental health challenges.
Hi there! I'm thrilled to introduce my private practice, specialising in evidence-based, cognitive behavioural approaches. Are you hoping to learn effective strategies to improve your mood, reframe negative thoughts, or reduce the impact anxiety has on your daily experience? Perhaps I can help. I have spent the last eight years delivering therapeutic interventions across mental health settings within the NHS, enabling those I work with to overcome a variety of mental health challenges.
I often use Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention ( ERP) along with other necessary types of therapy.
As therapists for both adults & children we understand the impact of today's ever changing world can have on us at any age. We offer you the opportunity to talk through your worries and feel more emotionally tolerant for the future ahead; whichever path you choose to take. We can help you build your self-esteem and promote confidence in your own ability; using the tools you already have and new ones you'll develop. Anxiety, anger, depression & shame are words we're hearing more frequently but have we become intolerant to experiencing them? We offer you an opportunity to talk through your issues in an emotionally healthy way.
I often use Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention ( ERP) along with other necessary types of therapy.
As therapists for both adults & children we understand the impact of today's ever changing world can have on us at any age. We offer you the opportunity to talk through your worries and feel more emotionally tolerant for the future ahead; whichever path you choose to take. We can help you build your self-esteem and promote confidence in your own ability; using the tools you already have and new ones you'll develop. Anxiety, anger, depression & shame are words we're hearing more frequently but have we become intolerant to experiencing them? We offer you an opportunity to talk through your issues in an emotionally healthy way.
I am a HCPC and BPS registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years of experience. I have held senior leadership roles within the NHS and the charity sector. I specialise in work with emotion regulation- including anxiety disorders and depression, trauma, parenting and relationship difficulties (including parental conflict). I want people (including children) to feel that we are working in collaboration and that they have an active role in their recovery. I prioritise helping people to feel safe, respected and like they can bring any thought, feeling, experience or memory without fear of judgement or of being overwhelmed.
I am a HCPC and BPS registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years of experience. I have held senior leadership roles within the NHS and the charity sector. I specialise in work with emotion regulation- including anxiety disorders and depression, trauma, parenting and relationship difficulties (including parental conflict). I want people (including children) to feel that we are working in collaboration and that they have an active role in their recovery. I prioritise helping people to feel safe, respected and like they can bring any thought, feeling, experience or memory without fear of judgement or of being overwhelmed.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited CBT Therapist. Now able to offer face-to-face sessions in Redbourn (AL3).
Struggling to concentrate or sleep due to worry? Paralysed by panic attacks? Feeling trapped by intrusive thoughts? I can help you break free of the symptoms of anxiety and low mood that are stopping you from living the life you want to live. As a qualified and registered Clinical Psychologist I have a wealth of experience working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Depression and Health or Death anxiety.
I am an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist and BABCP accredited CBT Therapist. Now able to offer face-to-face sessions in Redbourn (AL3).
Struggling to concentrate or sleep due to worry? Paralysed by panic attacks? Feeling trapped by intrusive thoughts? I can help you break free of the symptoms of anxiety and low mood that are stopping you from living the life you want to live. As a qualified and registered Clinical Psychologist I have a wealth of experience working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Depression and Health or Death anxiety.
Hi, I'm Grace and I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), and have over 10 years experience working with a range of young people and adults within both the NHS and private sector. I take a systemic approach, meaning that I consider the wider factors that may be contributing to someone's difficulties, while acknowledging someone's strengths and individuality within sessions. I take a holistic view when working with individuals, co-constructing the sessions to ensure clients' voices are heard.
In the NHS, my role is currently in autism diagnosis through a neuroaffirmative stance.
Hi, I'm Grace and I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), and have over 10 years experience working with a range of young people and adults within both the NHS and private sector. I take a systemic approach, meaning that I consider the wider factors that may be contributing to someone's difficulties, while acknowledging someone's strengths and individuality within sessions. I take a holistic view when working with individuals, co-constructing the sessions to ensure clients' voices are heard.
In the NHS, my role is currently in autism diagnosis through a neuroaffirmative stance.
I want you to leave therapy with a greater understanding of yourself, increased confidence in managing difficult moments and the ability to make choices based on what matters to you rather than what anxiety tells you to avoid. My aim is not simply to help you feel less anxious in the short term, but to help you build a lasting set of skills and greater confidence in managing anxiety independently. Together, we explore the patterns that may be keeping your anxiety going and develop practical strategies to help you respond to difficult thoughts and feelings via Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I want you to leave therapy with a greater understanding of yourself, increased confidence in managing difficult moments and the ability to make choices based on what matters to you rather than what anxiety tells you to avoid. My aim is not simply to help you feel less anxious in the short term, but to help you build a lasting set of skills and greater confidence in managing anxiety independently. Together, we explore the patterns that may be keeping your anxiety going and develop practical strategies to help you respond to difficult thoughts and feelings via Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I have worked in mental health for over 30 years and been qualified as a Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years with experience in both the public and private sectors. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of psychological difficulties and have undertaken specific training in a variety of therapeutic approaches including; Schema therapy, EMDR (a specialist Trauma based therapy) Cognitive Behavioual Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and Systemic Therapy. We can work together to find what approach will work best for you.
I have worked in mental health for over 30 years and been qualified as a Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years with experience in both the public and private sectors. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of psychological difficulties and have undertaken specific training in a variety of therapeutic approaches including; Schema therapy, EMDR (a specialist Trauma based therapy) Cognitive Behavioual Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and Systemic Therapy. We can work together to find what approach will work best for you.
I specialise in supporting women who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves, particularly during major life transitions, whether this be during adolesence, pregnancy, motherhood, identity shifts, or periods of burnout. I work alongside an individuals goals whether that be looking at past trauma and managing current behaviours and thoughts, or establishing meaningful routines including movement to promote wellness that suits your life.
Alongside this, I have expertise and skill in working with individuals who are neurodivergent, whether formally diagnosed or newly exploring their neurodivergent identity.
I specialise in supporting women who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves, particularly during major life transitions, whether this be during adolesence, pregnancy, motherhood, identity shifts, or periods of burnout. I work alongside an individuals goals whether that be looking at past trauma and managing current behaviours and thoughts, or establishing meaningful routines including movement to promote wellness that suits your life.
Alongside this, I have expertise and skill in working with individuals who are neurodivergent, whether formally diagnosed or newly exploring their neurodivergent identity.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT Specialist and Positive Psychology Practitioner, offering multilingual therapy in English, Spanish, Russian, and Italian. I specialise in PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), including childhood trauma, and have over 15 years of experience supporting adult clients across the NHS, private practice, and university mental health services.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual, combining creativity with structure and grounded in a range of evidence-based methods, including:
CBT,
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET),
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT),
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT Specialist and Positive Psychology Practitioner, offering multilingual therapy in English, Spanish, Russian, and Italian. I specialise in PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), including childhood trauma, and have over 15 years of experience supporting adult clients across the NHS, private practice, and university mental health services.
My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual, combining creativity with structure and grounded in a range of evidence-based methods, including:
CBT,
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET),
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT),
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Whether that's through CBT, ACT, ERP or other therapeutic methods, I place a strong emphasis on the client-therapist relationship, which I believe is key to a successful outcome.
Are you feeling stuck and wanting change? Maybe you're dealing with intrusive or ruminating thoughts that are leaving you overwhelmed and anxious. It can be a difficult and isolating experience, but you're not alone.
Recognising that you need support is a strong and important first step. I’m here to help. I provide a confidential space where you can feel heard and supported, and where we can work together to explore the challenges that brought you to counselling and move toward meaningful change.
Whether that's through CBT, ACT, ERP or other therapeutic methods, I place a strong emphasis on the client-therapist relationship, which I believe is key to a successful outcome.
Are you feeling stuck and wanting change? Maybe you're dealing with intrusive or ruminating thoughts that are leaving you overwhelmed and anxious. It can be a difficult and isolating experience, but you're not alone.
Recognising that you need support is a strong and important first step. I’m here to help. I provide a confidential space where you can feel heard and supported, and where we can work together to explore the challenges that brought you to counselling and move toward meaningful change.
I am a counselling psychologist working integratively using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness. I have also completed EMDR therapy level 3 accredited by EMDR UK/Ireland and EMDR Europe.
I am a counselling psychologist working integratively using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness. I have also completed EMDR therapy level 3 accredited by EMDR UK/Ireland and EMDR Europe.
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to get the results you need to move you from where you are now to where you want to be. To do that I use my 34 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind. Formerly of Harley Street I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP. I have also counselled and trained therapists at Guys Hospital, London.
My focus is to truly understand your problem and we work together as a team to get the results you need to move you from where you are now to where you want to be. To do that I use my 34 years of professional experience to help you get peace of mind. Formerly of Harley Street I am a qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor registered with the UKCP. I have also counselled and trained therapists at Guys Hospital, London.
I am an HCPC and BPS registered psychologist and have 14 years of NHS experience. In addition to my doctorate, I have a Masters in Clinical Forensic Psychology and conduct expert witness work for the courts. I have extensive experience and knowledge across the lifespan but primarily work with children, adolescents, parents and families. I have particular expertise with neurodivergence and regularly carry out assessments and provide support for difficulties associated with Autism and ADHD. I also work part-time for the NHS as the lead psychologist for West Essex Community Paediatrics Autism diagnostic pathway.
I am an HCPC and BPS registered psychologist and have 14 years of NHS experience. In addition to my doctorate, I have a Masters in Clinical Forensic Psychology and conduct expert witness work for the courts. I have extensive experience and knowledge across the lifespan but primarily work with children, adolescents, parents and families. I have particular expertise with neurodivergence and regularly carry out assessments and provide support for difficulties associated with Autism and ADHD. I also work part-time for the NHS as the lead psychologist for West Essex Community Paediatrics Autism diagnostic pathway.
Hi, I'm Sabina. I am a chartered and HCPC accredited Health Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with several years of experience in mental healh services. I currently hold a senior position in the NHS, and also work in a small private practice in Welwyn, Hertfordhire, and online. I work with a variety of difficulties including stress, emotional dysregulation, relational issues, chronic pain, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, anxiety, addictions, low mood and depression.
Hi, I'm Sabina. I am a chartered and HCPC accredited Health Psychologist and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with several years of experience in mental healh services. I currently hold a senior position in the NHS, and also work in a small private practice in Welwyn, Hertfordhire, and online. I work with a variety of difficulties including stress, emotional dysregulation, relational issues, chronic pain, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, anxiety, addictions, low mood and depression.
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Do I need exposure and response prevention therapy?
Many clients decide to seek help for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours when these symptoms are distressing enough to disrupt everyday life. Any thoughts or behaviours that cause friction in close relationships are also worth addressing. In addition, the client’s symptoms don’t have to be severe for them to benefit from ERP therapy.
Is exposure and response prevention therapy part of cognitive behavioural therapy?
Exposure and response prevention is one specific type of CBT that focuses on behavioural change in response to triggering stimuli. It is related to exposure therapy but adds an additional component of preventing compulsive and harmful responses.
How long does exposure and response prevention therapy take?
While every patient is different, exposure and response prevention therapy typically lasts around 12 sessions, although some treatments can take longer. A therapist will determine if the treatment is complete based on how the client faces their fears, particularly the strongest ones. When a client feels less anxiety about stimuli that once evoked terror or distress, that is generally an indication that they are nearing the end of ERP therapy.
What are the limitations of exposure and response prevention therapy?
The most common pitfalls of exposure and response prevention therapy include not addressing a client’s core fears, allowing the client to avoid their most distressing stimuli, and using imaginary exposure when the client requires real-life exposure (and vice versa). ERP therapy is most effective when the client commits to the full course of treatment; if the client stops early or doesn’t practice what they have learned outside of therapy sessions, they are less likely to have successful outcomes.