ABOUT CHRISTINE
Experience you can count on
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BSc (hons), PG Dip. Cog. Beh. Psych. BABCP accred. since 2009
Full enhanced clearance from DBS (disclosure and barring service). Full professional indemnity insurance. ICO registered.
EDUCATION
Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to work in mental health and make a positive difference in people's lives. I undertook a first degree in Psychology at the University of Bath (1996) and later completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy at the University of Derby (2004). Since this time I have done numerous workshops and courses by recognised practitioners, enabling me to follow a natural leaning toward acceptance approaches and build these in to my practice. I continue to attend regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events, and engage in regular clinical supervision in line with BABCP requirements.
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EXPERIENCE
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Since completing my post graduate studies in 2004, I have worked in a wide variety of both NHS and private settings, offering individual CBT to adults face to face. Whist living in the Midlands, I began clinical practice in private organisations before working as a locum practitioner in a number of different IAPT (NHS) teams. More recently, I have had experience of delivering CBT effectively both via the telephone and online. I now practice privately to offer an individually tailored service, which enables me to provide quality care in a timely fashion and without external restriction.
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STYLE OF WORKING
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I believe in working as part of a team, albeit a very small team, with you. I bring the CBT but you always remain the expert on yourself. I work from an individual formulation (not a pre-scripted protocol or book!) and keep things as straightforward and clear as possible, working in an informal and friendly but professional manner. You can be exactly who you really are! My aim is to enable you to 'become your own therapist' - that way you can work to maintain your progress long after therapy has finished. I am known for backing up my sessions with relevant handouts, that are yours to retain and refer back to. Many of my clients have even told me, 'it / you weren't as scary / bad as I'd feared', which I think is a compliment!