About Me
Exeter University: Post Graduate Diploma in Evidence-Based Psychological therapies for children, young people and their families; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
University of Bristol: Masters Degree: Educational Psychology
Oxford Brookes: Bachelors degree Early years Education, Senior Practitioner status
Member of the BABCP and BPS. Following the professional and ethical guidelines of BABCP.
Member of the Information Commissioners Office ICO.
16 years experience working with children young people and their families
Certificates
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Theraplay attachment therapy
Portage:Play based intervention for children with SEN/D
Narrative Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Contact Me
Tel: 07969 593184
Calls responded to between 9am - 5pm
Sapling CBT is based in the Chew valley in Banes operating within a 15 mile radius
Sapling CBT hold weekly clinics in the Chew Valley, Bath and Bristol.
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What is CBT ?
CBT is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety and mood disorders recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). CBT is based on the concept that cognitions (thoughts), feelings, physical sensations and behaviours are interconnected. That unhelpful thoughts and feelings can trap us in a vicious cycle. CBT aims to help clients deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts and changing your relationship with them. Several different techniques are used to explore negative beliefs held about the self, others and the world. By challenging our negative beliefs, patients will experience a change in their feelings and behaviour. Whilst therapy focuses on the here and now life experience will be explored, we know that our childhood shapes our view of ourselves and the world. When working with Children and Young People their parents are often brought in as co-therapists, the support they offer their child outside of the therapy sessions supports change and progress.
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Sapling Services
Individual and family Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. We can meet at our clinic in either Bath or South Bristol, at home or school let us know what works best for you.
Schools consultation to key members of staff around the needs of pupils. Consultations encourage effective ways to engage, support and nurture the pupil; all of which is hoped to increase their ability to reach their learning potential.
Small group courses for pupils delivered within the school setting to raise awareness of mental health and develop coping skills using the CBT model.
Treatment is tailored to individual needs and typically takes between 8 to 16 sessions. Initial consultation £50. Sessions thereafter £70 per hour.
Low mood and depression
Anxiety disorders
Anxiety linked to academic pressure and exams
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Hoarding disorder
Bereavement and loss
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Self-harm and risk taking behaviours
Behavioural problems
Trauma and attachment
