"The good life is a process, not a state of being"Carl Rogers
Private CBT Therapy, Psychotherapy And Group Therapy in Leicestershire
CBT is an evidence based talking therapy, the basis of which being that we can all be helped by understanding our thinking patterns, our emotions and how we deal with them. Often we find ourselves in difficult patterns and routines that maintain our distress without knowing, and feel stuck, CBT aims to help identify this and look at alternative ways of thinking and being.
‘Third wave’ CBT (such as CFT, ACT and Mindfulness) approaches incorporate the above and extend to a holistic way of looking at health and wellbeing and the relationship we have with our issues.
Flexibly applying these integrative ideas allows me to work with you as a unique individual in a bespoke way.
CBT is a structured process that involves working actively at change and being open to new approaches, rather than purely talking about issues. There will however be plenty of opportunity to talk, within our supportive and collaborative relationship.
Hi, I’m Jen, an experienced, dedicated and highly qualified Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapist. CBT is my main theoretical model along with Counselling. This being complimented by other approaches such as Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness. I use these methods, along with many other influences and inspirations, to help clients achieve greater wellbeing. We can accomplish this by working through anxiety difficulties such as Worry, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety, Stress, Depression and low mood, Trauma, OCD, Low Self Esteem and many more. I work with adults (18+) in Leicestershire, both in person, and online, if preferred.
I strive to be creative and flexible; responding to you as a unique individual and what you bring, for a bespoke approach. Ultimately I hope to work alongside you, helping you to grow towards your goals. In order to foster a warm therapeutic relationship, featuring support, understanding and compassion, it is vital to feel comfortable and safe with your therapist.
I have practiced CBT Psychotherapy also facilitating groups, in the NHS, HE and private sector for 15 years.
Qualifications
- Counselling Psychology (MSc)
- PG Dip Cognitive Behavioural Psychological Interventions – BABCP (Accred)
- HE Cert Counselling
- Social Psychology BSc
Marcus Aureilus
For the first full length One To One therapy session, we will work at identifying what you would like to work through.
There will be provision of relevant information and resources, with exploration of your background, and the developing of our understanding of how your difficulties are maintaining themselves.
We will think together about what you would like to be different within your life after therapy and also balance this with what may be realistic.
We will also set up tasks for you to work on between sessions, helping you move towards your aims.
Normally we will agree to between 6 and 20 sessions, but this also depends on you, the nature of the problem, and your goals.
For longer term or more complex issues, we can consider a greater number of sessions.
Sessions take place in person, at comfortable and modern consulting rooms, or if preferred, online.
Group Therapy is also available.
After looking through this information, you may feel you are ready to take the next step to engage in therapy. I would suggest that if you feel you require the full attention of the therapist, and an individualised bespoke approach, based on a thorough understanding of your concerns then go for one to one. You might feel that starting with individual therapy might be for you, and you may think about a group afterwards.
If you feel that the assurance of others, the normalising and the support from peers may benefit you most then please consider Group Therapy, it is much more than more than one individual being treated at once and can be just as effective if not more.
Please be assured that all information provided, and any discussions, are treated in the strictest confidence, with confidentiality being upheld in all areas of my work. (UK GDPR compliant) NB For urgent support, please see links further down the page.
Insurance Companies I Work With
If you have been offered therapy via your insurance company, I can facilitate session via these insurers.
Urgent Support
I am not able to offer an urgent, crisis or emergency service and will only be available at pre agreed session times, so please see your GP if needed (you may be eligible for free therapy through IAPT), and / or see below for emergency contact information:
Tel: 116 123 – 24 Hour Helpline
Text: 85258
Tel: 0300 323 0187 – 24 Hour Helpline