People On Board Therapy Services
COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY IN Warrington & Online
Experience
Working in the NHS Delivering High-Intensity CBT
Bringing Evidence-Based Therapy to Real People, Every Day
High-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the most rigorously researched and effective treatments for anxiety disorders, depression, and a range of complex psychological difficulties.
My work within the NHS has centred on delivering this gold‑standard therapy to individuals facing significant emotional distress, often at some of the most challenging points in their lives.
Working in NHS Talking Therapies (formerly IAPT) has given me a deep understanding of how to balance clinical excellence with accessibility, compassion, and the realities of a fast‑paced healthcare environment.
What High-Intensity CBT Involves
High-intensity CBT is structured, collaborative, and focused on helping people make meaningful changes in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. In practice, this includes:
Comprehensive assessment to understand the problem in context
Formulation-driven therapy, tailored to each person’s unique experiences
Regular outcome monitoring to ensure therapy is effective and responsive
Skills-based learning that clients can continue using long after therapy ends
Evidence-based interventions for conditions such as:
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety
- PTSD
- OCD
- Panic Disorder
- Health Anxiety
This approach empowers people to become their own therapists—building resilience, insight, and long-term wellbeing.
My Experience in NHS Talking Therapies
Working as a High-Intensity CBT therapist and team lead within the NHS has shaped my practice in several important ways:
Clinical Expertise
I’ve delivered hundreds of hours of CBT to adults with a wide range of presentations, from mild to severe. This includes trauma-informed work, risk assessment, and navigating complex social and safeguarding contexts.
Collaborative, Person-Centred Care
NHS work requires sensitivity to each person’s background, identity, and lived experience. I integrate compassion, curiosity, and respect into every therapeutic relationship.
Commitment to Quality and Reflective Practice
NHS therapy is grounded in continuous learning. I regularly engage in supervision, training, and reflective practice to ensure my work remains ethical, effective, and aligned with best evidence.
Working Within a Stepped-Care Model
I’m experienced in helping people access the right level of support—whether that’s guided self-help, high-intensity therapy, or onward referral to specialist services.
Safeguarding and Risk Management
With a strong background in social work and safeguarding, I bring a nuanced understanding of risk, safety planning, and multi‑agency working. This ensures therapy is both effective and safe.
What This Means for Clients Working With Me Privately
My NHS background brings several benefits to private practice:
- A high standard of clinical governance and ethical practice
- Clear, structured therapy that doesn’t waste time
- A focus on measurable change and meaningful outcomes
- Sensitivity to trauma, identity, culture, and social context
- Experience supporting people with complex or long-standing difficulties
- A calm, grounded approach to risk and emotional intensity
Clients often tell me they appreciate the combination of professionalism, warmth, and clarity that comes from years of NHS work.
Who I Work With
I offer CBT-informed therapy for adults experiencing:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma-related difficulties
- Stress and burnout
- Low self-esteem
- Relationship or interpersonal challenges
- Work-related stress, including healthcare professionals
Whether someone is seeking therapy for the first time or returning after previous support, I aim to create a space that feels safe, collaborative, and genuinely helpful.
My Approach: Evidence-Based, Human, and Grounded
While CBT provides the structure, my therapeutic style is relational, compassionate, and grounded in real-world experience. I believe therapy works best when it combines:
- Scientific rigour
- Human connection
- Honest reflection
- Practical tools that fit real lives
This balance is at the heart of how I work.
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