HLH Psychotherapy

About me

I am a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. I currently work for the NHS, treating adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Personality Disorders, Depression and Anxiety Disorders. I have over 13 years experience offering psychological interventions and therapy to clients in NHS services. I am based in the Canterbury Coastal area and offer face-to-face and remote/online sessions.

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I offer people a safe space where together we can gather a shared understanding of your difficulties and then create a treatment plan. I deliver evidence-based, NICE* recommended interventions and can teach you strategies and techniques which you can use for the rest of your life. I incorporate third-wave CBT approaches in my work (such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy).

 

Coming for therapy can be daunting and it takes a lot of courage to face difficult feelings, thoughts and behaviours. I aim to create a compassionate, confidential space where people feel safe.

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*National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

 

I can work with issues such as;

Depression and low mood

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Social Anxiety

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (excessive worry)

Panic Disorder

Health Anxiety

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Phobias (including Agoraphobia, needle and blood phobias, and Emetophobia – fear of vomit)

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (including complex trauma)

Low self-esteem

Perfectionism

Difficulties with emotional regulation

Stress

Sleep difficulties

Long-term difficulties stemming from childhood abuse and/or neglect