Effective therapy for anxiety, trauma and OCD helping you find a way forward
Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience, offering evidence-based therapy for anxiety, OCD, trauma, ADHD and autism
A warm welcome to my practice
When things feel difficult, it is important to find the right kind of help. If you’re feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or struggling after a challenging or traumatic experience, psychological therapy can help.
I will work with you to develop a deeper understanding of what’s happening, and support you in making changes that may have felt difficult to achieve on your own.
I understand that seeking help is a significant step. I draw on my years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist to offer a thoughtful and compassionate approach. Together, we create a space to understand what’s happening and to make changes that feel meaningful and sustainable.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT and IFS, tailored to your individual needs.
I offer evidence based treatments for:
- Intrusive thoughts and overthinking
- Panic attacks and anxiety
- OCD (obsessive compulsive patterns)
- Feeling overwhelmed or emotionally out of control
- Depression and low mood
- Relationship, psychosexual and interpersonal difficulties
- Trauma, including PTSD and complex trauma
- Addictions
- Eating disorders and difficulties
- Experiencing a physical illness that is impacting on your wellbeing
- Loss and grief
I have extensive experience working with both young people and adults, utilising a range of treatment approaches, including EMDR, IFS, and CBT.
Promise me you will not spend so much time treading water and trying to keep your head above the waves that you forget, truly forget, how much you have always loved to swim.
Tyler Knott Gregson
How Therapy Works
Therapy is shaped around you and what you need, and we can work together to find the approach that feels right for you.
WORKING TOGETHER
All of the work I do is grounded in current research and clinical best practice, so that the approach we take is both thoughtful and effective. At the same time, therapy is not a fixed or one-size-fits-all process. We work collaboratively, taking time to understand what is happening and adapting the work so that it feels relevant and manageable for you.
The pace is guided by what feels steady enough, while also supporting meaningful change over time.
INTIAL MEETING
.In our first session, we will take time to talk through what has been happening in your life and what you would like support with. This is an opportunity to begin to make sense of things together, at a pace that feels manageable. Some people come with a clear idea of what they would like to focus on, while others feel less certain but know that something isn’t quite right. Both are very welcome, and we can take time to think this through together.
We may begin to develop an initial understanding of what is happening and consider how different patterns or difficulties may be connected. There is no pressure to cover everything in one session, and we go at a pace that feels steady enough for you.
By the end of the session, we can think together about how we might work going forward and the approaches that are likely to be most helpful. This is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions and to get a sense of whether working together feels like the right fit.
LENGTH OF THERAPY
The length of therapy varies from person to person and depends on what you would like support with, as well as the pace that feels right for you.
Many people find that a focused piece of work over around 8 to 12 sessions is sufficient to develop a clearer understanding of what is happening and to begin making meaningful changes. Others may find that fewer sessions are enough, particularly where the focus is more specific.
For some people, a longer-term approach is more helpful. This can allow space to work at greater depth, to explore more longstanding patterns, or to address a broader range of difficulties over time. There is no expectation to commit to a set number of sessions from the outset, and we can review this together as the work develops.
Therapy is not a fixed process, and we will regularly reflect on how things are progressing and what feels most helpful.
FOCUS OF THE WORK
In the early stages of therapy, we take time to develop a shared understanding of what is happening. This often involves making sense of patterns, experiences, and the ways in which difficulties may have developed over time.
From there, we begin to identify what feels most important to focus on. This is not about setting fixed or rigid goals, but about finding a direction for the work that feels relevant and meaningful to you.
As therapy progresses, we may move between developing understanding and working more actively with particular thoughts, emotions, or patterns that are keeping things stuck. This might include using specific therapeutic approaches, depending on what feels most helpful.
We will regularly take time to reflect on how the work is progressing, and to adjust the focus where needed. This helps ensure that therapy remains responsive, grounded, and aligned with what you need.
PRACTICAL DETAILS
Sessions are typically 50 minutes and are usually held on a weekly basis, as this tends to provide a consistent and supportive space for the work to develop.
In some cases, sessions may be arranged more or less frequently depending on your needs and circumstances. This is something we can think about together and adjust over time if needed.
Sessions take place online, which allows for flexibility and continuity. Many people find it helpful to work from their own space, where they feel more comfortable and able to engage in the process.
GETTING STARTED
If you feel this might be helpful, the next step is to arrange an initial consultation, which can take place online via Zoom or by phone.
This offers an opportunity to talk a little about what has been happening, ask any questions, and get a sense of whether this feels like the right approach for you.
If it feels helpful to continue, we would then arrange an initial session, which is a more in-depth assessment where we begin to develop a clearer understanding of what is going on and how we might work together. Following this session, I can give an indication of the likely number of sessions, based on what we have discussed.
There is no obligation to continue after either the consultation or the initial session. Some people find that even a single session is useful, while others prefer to take some time to reflect before deciding whether to continue.
It’s important that both the approach and the person feel like the right fit for you, and there is space to think this through at your own pace.
I have particular experience in working with people with ADHD and autistic people, including where these are combined with other psychological difficulties such as anxiety, OCD, or burnout. My approach is integrative, bringing different therapeutic models together in a way that feels practical, supportive and individual to you.
THERAPY OPTIONS
We can work together to find an approach that feels right for you and tailored to your individual needs.
First meeting
Exploring your difficulties together and discussing possible therapy approaches
EMDR Therapy
Including attachment-informed EMDR and the Flash Technique
Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness
Clinical Hypnosis and Brief Psychodynamic Therapy
I have wide-ranging experience working across NHS and private healthcare settings, including specialist services for autistic people and people with ADHD. This informs an integrative way of working, where different approaches are brought together to suit your individual needs.
What is EMDR?
EMDR Therapy is an evidence-based approach originally developed to treat PTSD and trauma-related difficulties. It is now widely used to help with anxiety, OCD and distressing life experiences. EMDR works by reducing the emotional intensity of difficult memories, helping people feel less overwhelmed and more able to move forward. Many people find it can bring change more quickly than traditional talking therapies.
What is CBT?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding how patterns of thinking and behaviour can contribute to psychological difficulties. CBT is widely used to help with anxiety, OCD, depression and stress. The approach aims to identify unhelpful patterns and develop more balanced ways of thinking and responding, helping people feel less overwhelmed and more able to move forward.
What is IFS?
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an approach that understands the mind as being made up of different “parts” or aspects of ourselves. These parts can develop in response to life experiences, stress or trauma, and may sometimes come into conflict with one another. IFS helps people develop a deeper understanding of these patterns, supporting healing, emotional balance and greater self-compassion.
Other approaches
I also draw on approaches including Mindfulness, Brief Psychodynamic Therapy and Clinical Hypnosis. These approaches can help people develop greater self-awareness, understand emotional patterns and feel more grounded and supported. Therapy is tailored to your individual needs, and we can work together to find the approach that feels right for you.
About Me
I believe therapy should be a collaborative, open and active process, where we work together to understand the difficulties you are facing and find a way forward. My approach focuses on helping you make meaningful practical changes while also developing a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences.
I have over 25 years’ experience as a Clinical Psychologist, working across NHS and private mental health services. Throughout my career, I have held a number of senior clinical roles, including Lead Psychologist at the Priory Hospital Hove, Mental Health Clinical Advisor to the Department of Health, and Clinical Lead for Adult Mental Health Services in the South of England.
My specialist training includes EMDR, CBT and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am also an experienced trainer and supervisor to other psychologists.
I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council - you can check the register here.
Location and Fees
I offer specialised Psychological Therapy to young people and adults in Sheffield and Birmingham, and across the UK.
I have recently relocated and I am currently offering online therapy. Online therapy is both flexible and just as effective as in-person sessions. I would be happy to discuss how it works and answer any questions you may have.
My fees are £125 per session for assessment and treatment, and I work with clients on a self-funded basis.
Get in touch
Contact me to schedule a free 20-minute consultation online or by phone. The meeting will help you learn more about me and how I work, and ask any questions you may have. You can book a time using the button below or through the contact form. Alternatively, you can call me directly at 07795 538377.