You can be assured of being treated with respect and as an equal, without judgement or stigma and with warmth, understanding and empathy. I will work openly and honestly with you and will encourage you to be the same with
Welcome!
Hello, my name is Caroline Lacey. Thank you for visiting my page today, which could be the first step you've taken in seeking help and support for the difficulty you are experiencing. I hope this page provides the information you need and I look forward to hearing from you.
What is CBT?
CBT, or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, is a talking therapy which is clinically proven to help treat a wide range of emotional difficulties. It looks at how our thoughts affect our feelings and influence our behaviours. For example, imagine you are on a diet and have eaten something you did not plan to:
We can see how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are linked and how sometimes the ways we think and act are not helpful to us, and actually keep our problems going. Of course your difficulty may not be about weight loss, and I’ve just used this as an example. But whatever the issue you would like to work on, we would still look at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours; it’s just the content will be different and personal to you.
CBT is the psychological treatment of choice recommended for a variety of mental health problems by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
What is CBT?
I can provide CBT support for a range of needs, including:
depression
anxiety (specific or generalised worries and nerves)
specific phobias
panic
agoraphobia
obsessive compulsive disorder | unwanted nervous habits (skin picking, nail biting, hair pulling)
perfectionism
stress
pain management
low self-confidence/esteem | weight loss (overweight and very overweight)
comfort eating/overeating
insomnia
lack of motivation (procrastination)
social/performance anxiety |
What to expect in a session
I will not tell you how to think, feel or act. Instead, you and I will work alongside one another to help change the thoughts and/or behaviours that are causing you the most difficulties, so you can begin to feel better. I will listen carefully to your problem/s and goal/s and provide a tailored treatment plan which I will support you with over subsequent appointments.
CBT isn’t a quick fix, or a magic cure. It’s problem-focused, practical and structured, but relatively short term, perhaps between 6-16 sessions depending on what you want to work on. It will require you to attend for hourly appointments once per week and commit to agreed between-session tasks and skill practice. But, CBT really works. And it’s an investment because once you’ve learnt the feel better tools and techniques I’ll show you, you’ve got them for life. This means you can be your own Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, continue to feel better and prevent relapse.
About Me
I am a qualified psychotherapist; having completed the BABCP (British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapists) accredited Post Graduate Diploma in Adult CBT at the University of Derby. I have also undergone training at the Manchester Centre for CBT and within an NHS Psychological Services Team.
Before becoming a self-employed therapist, I worked for over 11 years for the NHS in an award winning public health weight management team. Latterly, I specialised in providing psychological weight loss support to morbidly obese patients undertaking lifestyle change behaviours.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of people who have benefited from using my CBT skills, tools and techniques. They have gone on to lead happier and healthier lives both physically and mentally.
I am a registered public health practitioner and have a degree in Health Studies. I uphold the BABCP codes of professional conduct and ethical practice. I undergo regular clinical supervision and on-going professional development training.
You can be assured of being treated with respect and as an equal, without judgement or stigma and with warmth, understanding and empathy. I will work openly and honestly with you and will encourage you to be the same with me.
I recognise change is not easy, therefore, CBT may also include motivational interviewing and behaviour change skills, tools and techniques to help you explore barriers to change and how these may be overcome.
Are you tired of struggling with your mental health problem? Contact me today for an appointment to begin your journey to feeling better!
Service Categories
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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