Accredited EMDR Practitioner & Psychotherapist

Begin a transformative journey with EMDR & Mindfulness.

Embarking on a course of psychotherapy can be daunting, and finding the right person can be a challenge. I have been helping people who have suffered trauma, loss and psychological distress for over 20 years. I am an experienced Accredited EMDR Practitioner and Mindfulness teacher.

I take a compassionate, collaborative, and respectful approach in every therapeutic relationship. You can expect this from all interactions we have from our first conversation, to sessions and therapeutic work. 

If you are considering taking this step, please get in touch with me through the contact page or via email to arrange a brief telephone call to consider what therapeutic approaches would be appropriate, before deciding if you would like to proceed.

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As an experienced and qualified psychotherapist, I now work exclusively in private
practice after many years working in the NHS as a Senior Psychological Therapist. I work with people who have experienced trauma and abuse of all kinds, and life-changing and appearance-altering injuries and conditions.

Previously, I had many years of experience working with veterans of all ages, who
had experienced both psychological and physical trauma, injury and abuse as a result of their military service.

I am also experienced in helping people who have experienced bereavement and loss, or who are living with chronic or life limiting illness.

I am experienced in supporting people who identify with neurodiversity.

Prior to my training in Counselling and Psychotherapy I was a Registered General Nurse, in burns nursing, elderly care, community nursing, and with cancer patients; both palliative and end of life care.

Professional Accreditations

  • Accredited and Registered with British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • EMDR Accredited Practitioner.

Academic Qualifications

  • MA Counselling and Psychotherapy (Distinction), (University of East London)
  • P.G. Dip Counselling, (University of Brighton)
  • H.E. Dip. Palliative and Terminal Care.

Training

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness Teaching (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction)
  • Mindfulness-based Compassionate Living
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Bereavement Counselling
  • General Nursing.

Difficulties Which I Can Help With

I am dedicated to providing evidence based psychotherapy and I specialise in the following areas:

Anxiety

  • Agoraphobia (fear of going out)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Health Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
  • Generalised Anxiety (excessive worry)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD
  • Phobias.

Physical Injuries & Illness

  • Work-based injuries
  • Amputation
  • Life changing surgery
  • Burns and scarring
  • Cancer
  • Facial palsy
  • Visible difference and concerns about appearance

Trauma

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
  • Emotional trauma and neglect
  • Adverse life events
  • Traumatic bereavement and loss
  • Physical and sexual abuse in childhood 
  • Road Accidents 
  • Rape and sexual assault 
  • Assault and attack 
  • Military trauma 
  • Impact of bullying 
  • Moral trauma.

Depression & Mood Problems

  • Low mood
  • Low self-esteem
  • Attachment and relationship difficulties
  • Problems with assertiveness
  • Lack of confidence
  • Stress
  • Work related stress
  • Complicated grief
  • Emotional difficulties associated with neurodiversity

“Beth’s warm and kind approach has helped me so much. I have a toolbox of skills to help me manage life’s challenges now.”