Why choose me I am a part of the BABCP the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies. This means I have been accredited by them which meant I had to meet their requirements. Please read more below:
About The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)is a multi-disciplinary interest group for people involved in the practice and theory of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy.
History The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) was founded in 1972 as an interest group for people involved in the practice and theory of behaviour therapy. As the important role of behavioural and cognitive approaches in a wide range of settings has been established and recognised, the Association has grown both numerically (from 195 members originally to over 6,500 in year 2008) and in the scope of functions it undertakes.
Aims Promote the development of the theory and practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies in all applicable settings in accordance with the Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics. Provide a forum for discussion of matters relevant to Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies among members of all helping professions. Disseminate information about, set standards for and provide training in Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies among members of all helping professions. Maintain standards for practitioners of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy by providing the opportunity for members who meet minimum criteria to become Accredited. Represent the interests of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapists through liaison with public and professional bodies and other world-wide organisations with similar aims. Publish and circulate an academic Journal, Newsletter and other publications aimed at disseminating research and information about the applications of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. Facilitate the formation of Geographical and Interest Groups in order to provide a local and special interest service to members. Since its establishment in 1972 the Association expanded from 195 members to 6400 in 2007. The current membership reflects the broad range of professional involved in applying behavioural and cognitive approaches to the wide variety of human problems.
Clinical Psychologists Researchers and Academics Educational Psychologists Occupational Therapists Psychiatrists Social Workers Speech Therapists General Practitioners Nurses Counsellors Teachers and Students Psychotherapists
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I am also an experienced hypnotherapist, having trained with the British Society for Experimental and Clinical Hypnosis. I integrate CBT with Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) wherever traumatic memories are a contributing factor. Where appropriate I integrate the principles of Mindfulness and Compassionate Mind Training into her work with clients.
EMDR is an acronym for 'Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing'. EMDR is a powerful psychological treatment method that was developed by an American clinical psychologist, Dr Francine Shapiro, in the 1980s. As a Senior Research Fellow at the Mental Research Institute, she published the first research data to support the benefits of the therapy in the 1989.
Since then a wealth of research has been conducted demonstrating its benefits in treating psychological trauma arising from experiences as diverse as war related experiences, childhood sexual and/or physical abuse or neglect, natural disaster, assault, surgical trauma, road traffic accidents and workplace accidents. Since its original development, EMDR is also increasingly used to help individuals with other issues and performance anxiety. EMDR has been found to be of benefit to children as well as adults.
EMDR is a complex and powerful therapy. Therapists always have a background in mental health before undertaking training in EMDR. You are strongly recommended to only consult legitimate clinicians who have undergone a bona-fide EMDR training.
