My career hasn’t always in the mental health profession to support those on their healthy, mental well-being journey…

I spent many years in the digital marketing industry, meaning I’ve always had a natural intrigue in the human psyche with behaviour and thought patterns. During my free time, I volunteered for the charity Age UK, in their specialist “Friendship” service, which also helped support my decision to change my career by running my Private Practice as a qualified Psychotherapist.

One fundamental element which was, and still is, consistent throughout becoming qualified and working with clients is not to assume that everyone has it all figured out in life. Don’t be fooled by the happy pictures you see on social media of others – this then leads to “compare and despair” unhelpful thinking habits.

We spend too much of our lives anxious about how we are perceived and worrying about challenges in life. This is where Therapy by Hannah can help support when things feel a little bit tough once in a while.

To ensure I give the best level of Psychotherapy to my clients, I am fully qualified in Level 4 Counselling and CBT Diploma accredited by TQUK and recognised by ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists and Hypnotherapists). The diploma covered the following framework to help aid and support on all bases including:

• Approaches to Counselling and CBT, with a focus on Jung, Freud and Adlerian frameworks.
• Psychotherapy specialities including: Neuro-Linguistic in Practice, Brief Therapy and Transactional analysis concepts.
• Client-centred counselling including a deep dive into the Humanistic Approach and “the self”.
• Approaches and Models of Helping such as the psychodynamic approach, the ID, Superego and Ego.
• Cognitive Behavioural and Reality Therapy. Particularly helpful for those with PTSD, anxiety, phobias and eating disorders.
• Post Traumatic Stress Counselling (PTSD). Areas of focus include causes, symptoms in adults and children, treatment and ongoing techniques.
• Practioner Strategies. As a private psychotherapist, it is fundamental to adhere to the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). This also includes legal policies and procedures, contracts, my responsibility to you, health and safety and assessments.
• Counselling and the Law covering all Mental Health Acts across the UK, Health and Safety at Work and Risk Assessments, Employer’s Liability Compulsory Insurance Act 1969, GDPR, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Equality Act 2010.

Also, a full DBS check can be provided on request, to ensure your safety and confidentiality in your sessions with me.

Why choose Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Counselling?

To support positive mental health, I provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a popular therapeutic approach that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. This is done by identifying and challenging negative thought patterns for a more balanced, healthy perspective.

In addition, I provide Person-Centred Counselling, which can be a valuable tool for addressing a wide range of emotional issues, including:

• Mental health conditions: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, etc.
• Life transitions: Divorce, job loss, bereavement, etc.
• Relationship problems: Family, romantic, or social conflicts.
• Trauma: Experiences of abuse, violence, or natural disasters.