top of page

Talking Therapies

Talking Therapies, also known as psychological therapies, come in many forms. They are frequently being recommended and offered within the NHS, private and voluntary sector organisations, as a treatment for mental health problems and emotional difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one type of talking therapy that has a solid evidence base of effective treatment with many different disorders and problems.

Common symptoms which often lead people to seek help are:

  • stress
  • lacking in self confidence
  • lack of energy and motivation
  • feeling sad & tearful
  • comfort eating
  • not interested in usual activities
  • struggling with maintaining things at work or at home
  • avoiding certain tasks or social situations
  • having problems with sleep &/or appetite
  • feeling overwhelmed or unsettled
  • feeling worried or anxious
  • having a phobia
  • feeling obsessed with certain things
  • concentration and memory problems.
original?tenant=vbu-digital

Of course this is not an exhaustive list and many of these symptoms are likely to occur together.

Some people are able to identify a particular trigger which has led to changes in how they feel, think or behave, however for many people this is not the case, they just feel different, not quite right and not themselves. You may have noticed these symptoms yourself or you may have spoken to your GP or another health professional about them and their impact on your life.

original?tenant=vbu-digital

It can be difficult and at times overwhelming, to think about discussing how you are feeling with a stranger. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space within which to talk, understand and find ways to change and overcome emotional &/or behavioural problems.


bottom of page