Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Counselling in Warrington

Alex Cookson
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Our aim at Springdale is to support any adult, child, young person, family or organisation to maximise their potential and effectively manage the difficulties that life often brings. We believe that by building an understanding of your social, emotional, psychological and physical needs, you can be supported to feel safe, ready to cope and able to achieve the goals that matter to you. Our aim will be to help you to explore your needs, to better understand the difficulties you face and to provide tailored psychological support, based on a wide range of evidence based interventions to help develop solutions that work for you.
Our aim at Springdale is to support any adult, child, young person, family or organisation to maximise their potential and effectively manage the difficulties that life often brings. We believe that by building an understanding of your social, emotional, psychological and physical needs, you can be supported to feel safe, ready to cope and able to achieve the goals that matter to you. Our aim will be to help you to explore your needs, to better understand the difficulties you face and to provide tailored psychological support, based on a wide range of evidence based interventions to help develop solutions that work for you.
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Dr Ami Brooks
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in work with children, their parent, young adults and couples. I have particular clinical interest in neurodiversity, health conditions (e.g. Tourette’s and diabetes) and relationships. I am also interested in working with young adults to support their mental wellbeing, relationships and career/ life goals. In particular, in managing challenges related to neurodiversity and anxiety, or unpicking early childhood experiences. I offer sessions via video and in clinic in Warrington.
I am a Clinical Psychologist specialising in work with children, their parent, young adults and couples. I have particular clinical interest in neurodiversity, health conditions (e.g. Tourette’s and diabetes) and relationships. I am also interested in working with young adults to support their mental wellbeing, relationships and career/ life goals. In particular, in managing challenges related to neurodiversity and anxiety, or unpicking early childhood experiences. I offer sessions via video and in clinic in Warrington.
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Catherine Taylor
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Hi, I’m Cat, an experienced, neuro-affirming, integrative Counsellor (MBACP/MNCPS Acc.), LI-CBT Psychotherapist and Attachment Specialist who’s worked therapeutically with children (6+), teens and adults for over 20 years in several professional roles, including Family Support, Youth Justice, Public Health, Prisons, CAMHS contracts and NHS Talking Therapies. When working in NHS Talking Therapies, I witnessed the frustrations of clients who wanted more connection and depth in therapy, to feel seen, heard and understood. This fuelled my passion to offer a personalised practice, working at your pace and focusing on what matters to you.
Hi, I’m Cat, an experienced, neuro-affirming, integrative Counsellor (MBACP/MNCPS Acc.), LI-CBT Psychotherapist and Attachment Specialist who’s worked therapeutically with children (6+), teens and adults for over 20 years in several professional roles, including Family Support, Youth Justice, Public Health, Prisons, CAMHS contracts and NHS Talking Therapies. When working in NHS Talking Therapies, I witnessed the frustrations of clients who wanted more connection and depth in therapy, to feel seen, heard and understood. This fuelled my passion to offer a personalised practice, working at your pace and focusing on what matters to you.
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Dr Graham Simpson-Adkins
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I aim to support any adult, child, young person, family or organisation to maximise their potential and effectively manage the difficulties that life often brings. I believe that by building an understanding of your social, emotional, psychological and physical needs, you can be supported to feel safe, ready to cope and able to achieve the goals that matter to you. My aim will be to help you to explore your needs, to better understand the difficulties you face and to provide tailored psychological support, based on a wide range of evidence based interventions to help develop solutions that work for you.
I aim to support any adult, child, young person, family or organisation to maximise their potential and effectively manage the difficulties that life often brings. I believe that by building an understanding of your social, emotional, psychological and physical needs, you can be supported to feel safe, ready to cope and able to achieve the goals that matter to you. My aim will be to help you to explore your needs, to better understand the difficulties you face and to provide tailored psychological support, based on a wide range of evidence based interventions to help develop solutions that work for you.
01925 931591 View 01925 931591
Daniel Kearsley | CBT and EMDR Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
6 Endorsed
Hello I'm Dan, I am an Accredited CBT therapist with over 15 years experience in the NHS. I am also an EMDR practitioner specialising in the treatment of trauma. My main areas of work are supporting clients with common mental health problems such as Depression, PTSD, Generalised Anxiety OCD and Low Self-esteem. I am also an experienced Clinical supervisor and have supervised many Trainee and Qualified CBT therapists. I also have additional training in approaches such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and ACT. To book a free consultation please don’t hesitate to message or use the booking link on our website.
Hello I'm Dan, I am an Accredited CBT therapist with over 15 years experience in the NHS. I am also an EMDR practitioner specialising in the treatment of trauma. My main areas of work are supporting clients with common mental health problems such as Depression, PTSD, Generalised Anxiety OCD and Low Self-esteem. I am also an experienced Clinical supervisor and have supervised many Trainee and Qualified CBT therapists. I also have additional training in approaches such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and ACT. To book a free consultation please don’t hesitate to message or use the booking link on our website.
01942 946912 View 01942 946912
The Therapy Corner
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
Hello! My name is Lynsey and I am a CBT & EMDR Therapist. I am also a clinical supervisor. My approach is integrative and I use other modalities to tailor the therapy to the client. I offer warm, evidence based therapy to help children, teens, and adults feel calmer, more confident, and back in control. Online sessions available across the UK. With over 20 years experience supporting, children and young people with ages appropriate practical therapy that helps young people understand emotions, and build coping skills. I also work closely with parents and offer parent sessions.
Hello! My name is Lynsey and I am a CBT & EMDR Therapist. I am also a clinical supervisor. My approach is integrative and I use other modalities to tailor the therapy to the client. I offer warm, evidence based therapy to help children, teens, and adults feel calmer, more confident, and back in control. Online sessions available across the UK. With over 20 years experience supporting, children and young people with ages appropriate practical therapy that helps young people understand emotions, and build coping skills. I also work closely with parents and offer parent sessions.
0151 453 4604 View 0151 453 4604
Paden Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Serves Area
I believe that we all need a safe space to talk about what we are going through at particular points in our lives. I help people strive to make sense of often complex issues because developing our self-awareness empowers us towards acceptance and change. I am passionate about connecting with others through therapeutic relationships in order to collaboratively address difficulties and achieve goals.
I believe that we all need a safe space to talk about what we are going through at particular points in our lives. I help people strive to make sense of often complex issues because developing our self-awareness empowers us towards acceptance and change. I am passionate about connecting with others through therapeutic relationships in order to collaboratively address difficulties and achieve goals.
07841 000631 View 07841 000631
The Chester Psychology Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I offer evidence-based psychological therapy to children, young people and families that experience a range of mental health and emotional difficulties. My focus is to collaborate with individuals and communities, tailoring psychological therapies to meet the needs of the families I serve. My mission is to empower children, young people, and families to not only overcome challenges but to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
I offer evidence-based psychological therapy to children, young people and families that experience a range of mental health and emotional difficulties. My focus is to collaborate with individuals and communities, tailoring psychological therapies to meet the needs of the families I serve. My mission is to empower children, young people, and families to not only overcome challenges but to thrive and achieve their fullest potential.
01829 700367 View 01829 700367
CBT Runcorn
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might be feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck—like you’ve lost your spark or can’t break unhelpful patterns. Are you overwhelmed with stress? Maybe you want to feel more in control, less burdened by worry or more like yourself again. My clients often come to me wanting clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward. They’re looking for a therapy that works, with a therapist who understands and doesn’t just listen, but guides. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. Together, we can uncover what’s holding you back and start building practical tools to move forward. Therapy with CBT Runcorn is a fresh start
You might be feeling low, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck—like you’ve lost your spark or can’t break unhelpful patterns. Are you overwhelmed with stress? Maybe you want to feel more in control, less burdened by worry or more like yourself again. My clients often come to me wanting clarity, confidence, and a clear path forward. They’re looking for a therapy that works, with a therapist who understands and doesn’t just listen, but guides. If this sounds like you, you're in the right place. Together, we can uncover what’s holding you back and start building practical tools to move forward. Therapy with CBT Runcorn is a fresh start
01928 249639 View 01928 249639
Hollie M Therapies
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
You might be feeling low, anxious, lacking in confidence and thinking about how your childhood has shaped the way you feel in the world today. I provide a safe space for you to explore your experience at your pace, agreeing a treatment plan that is bespoke to you and your needs, to support you to reach your goals.
You might be feeling low, anxious, lacking in confidence and thinking about how your childhood has shaped the way you feel in the world today. I provide a safe space for you to explore your experience at your pace, agreeing a treatment plan that is bespoke to you and your needs, to support you to reach your goals.
01942 946426 View 01942 946426

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Andreia Fortes
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Bolton BL3
Reaching out can be difficult. Maybe you feel stuck, anxious, unsettled, lost your way, or uncomfortable with whom you have become. The difficulties within our lives can change who we are or how we see the world. It can lead to thoughts or behaviours that take us away from who we are, resulting in a feeling of something not being right, struggling to cope or to make sense of things. When entering therapy, our life experiences enter too, and healing occurs within the processing. We will work together to build trust and explore your emotions and thoughts within a non-judgemental and safe environment, working at your own pace.
Reaching out can be difficult. Maybe you feel stuck, anxious, unsettled, lost your way, or uncomfortable with whom you have become. The difficulties within our lives can change who we are or how we see the world. It can lead to thoughts or behaviours that take us away from who we are, resulting in a feeling of something not being right, struggling to cope or to make sense of things. When entering therapy, our life experiences enter too, and healing occurs within the processing. We will work together to build trust and explore your emotions and thoughts within a non-judgemental and safe environment, working at your own pace.
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CBT & Schema Therapist - (Accredited)
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
I’m a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Schema therapist with a PG Cert in Compassion Focused Therapy. Our work would focus on understanding how your early life experiences have shape the patterns you are experiencing. This may show up as feelings of anxiety such as social anxiety, OCD, health anxiety or panic, feelings of low self-esteem, shame, depression, detachment or feeling overwhelmed. Rather than only managing symptoms, Schema Therapy allows us to gently explore and heal deeper wounds. I work collaboratively and at your pace, helping you understand yourself with compassion and develop lasting change.
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Dr Laura Wijnberg
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
It’s not always easy to make space for yourself. Therapy can help give you that space, to finally slow down, reflect, and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult. I work with adults who want a supportive space to talk openly, better understand themselves, and navigate the challenges they’re facing.
It’s not always easy to make space for yourself. Therapy can help give you that space, to finally slow down, reflect, and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult. I work with adults who want a supportive space to talk openly, better understand themselves, and navigate the challenges they’re facing.
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Therapy With Amber
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a late ADHD diagnosis, or processing the impact of a significant life event. Often, we find ourselves repeating patterns we don’t fully understand, outwardly competent, high performing, yet internally disconnected from a sense of satisfaction or happiness. As a CBT psychotherapist, I combine evidence-based approaches with genuine curiosity and compassion. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can gently explore your experiences, make sense of what’s happened, and work collaboratively to create meaningful lifelong change.
Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a late ADHD diagnosis, or processing the impact of a significant life event. Often, we find ourselves repeating patterns we don’t fully understand, outwardly competent, high performing, yet internally disconnected from a sense of satisfaction or happiness. As a CBT psychotherapist, I combine evidence-based approaches with genuine curiosity and compassion. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can gently explore your experiences, make sense of what’s happened, and work collaboratively to create meaningful lifelong change.
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Dr Shanika S Anthony
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Serves Area
I am a Medical Doctor, Psychotherapist (progressing BABCP Accreditation), and Trainee Health Psychologist with over 20 years of healthcare experience in the NHS and private practice. I provide evidence-based psychological therapy for adults, drawing on CBT alongside ACT, DBT-informed therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and Health Psychology principles. Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs, goals, and strengths, offering a holistic approach that considers both physical and psychological wellbeing while supporting meaningful and lasting change.
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Janine Hayward
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello. Do you struggle with anxiety, work, relationships or parenting stress? Are you overwhelmed, worried, depressed, stuck, low in self-esteem or navigating ADHD, Autism? You are not alone. Does your need to be perfect take up too much time? Is trauma, an illness, a major loss or death hurting you? It doesn't have to be that way. The team & I help people like you understand distress, learn new skills for managing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts, improve relationships, motivation, find meaning and focus. We're Clinical Psychologists (HCPC) with >10 years of experience delivering effective therapy to kids, teens and adults.
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Karen Vernon
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Feel Understood. Find Your Way Forward. Hello, I'm Karen Vernon, a BABCP accredited CBT Psychotherapist. I offer expert, compassionate support for a wide range of difficulties, including trauma/PTSD, menopause-related mental health, mood disorders and various anxieties (Generalised, Social, Health, Panic). I also provide effective CBT for depression, OCD, phobias, psychosis, and bipolar disorder. My warm, empathetic, and person-centred approach ensures you feel truly heard in a safe, non-judgemental space, ready to explore your feelings and identify root causes.
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Martina Roberta Witter
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
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Emma Liddle
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bury BL8
Taking the first step to seek help can feel daunting, and I understand there are many reasons why you are considering counselling. I work with adults and young people, and I know finding the right therapist is important. That’s why I offer a free telephone consultation to explore if I’m the right option for you. As a compassionate, experienced counsellor, psychotherapist and registered member of the BACP, I provide a warm, down-to-earth, safe and confidential space, supporting you to explore your feelings, understand your experiences, and move towards positive change, personal growth and increased resilience at your own pace.
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Dr Didier Danillon
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
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Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Counsellors
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.