CAMBRIDGESHIRE CBT & PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPIES

Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges. We are CBT and EMDR Psychotherapists and Counsellors, who have the skills and experience to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.

Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but we are here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. Our goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with challenges and change.

ADHD & ASD Assessments available with our Clinical and forensic Psychologist Wendy: wendy.morganpsych@gmail.com

GET TO KNOW US

SHARON MARTIN

Chartered Psychologist (GBC; MBPsS)

BABCP Accredited Supervisor & Psychotherapist

University Clinical Supervisor

EMDR Accredited, Highly experienced Practitioner CPTSD

Social Worker (SWE)

Working with people, not problems

Having gained extensive experience with complex cases within the NHS Psychological team over 6 years, I moved into private practice - Initially working for the Cambridge Centre for CBT in Cambridge. During this time I was the lead practitioner for complex cases, including trauma and EMDR based interventions. I have now expanded my private practice in Anstey Hall, Cambridge. I am a BABCP Accredited Supervisor for students in training, as well as those post qualified, and High Intensity practitioners of senior level both within and out with the NHS, who require Supervision for their Psychotherapists and team leaders. I have worked as a Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer for the University, ensuring that students are practising within the BABCP competencies and ethical guidelines. I provide lectures in specialist areas and provide training in trauma, complex and severe depression, anger issues and the full range of anxiety disorders, including complex OCD, social phobias, health anxiety, low self-esteem and Panic disorder. I have gained extensive experience in working with college and University/PHD students and adolescents, who have alongside a range of other clients, benefited greatly from a combination of CBT and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). EMDR techniques can be combined with CBT to optimise outcomes and facilitate recovery from a wide range of conditions.

I have experience in working with Veterans experiencing PTSD within an RAF base for several years and, having experienced a military background, I have a unique insight into the complexities of issues arising for servicemen and woman and their families.

I receive referrals directly from The Priory and the Macmillan trust due to my expertise in complex grief, trauma, loss and adjustment, as well as Cambridge University and other well established Cambridgeshire businesses for their employees.

Having qualified in 2001 from Cambridge University in Psychotherapy, I trained in Psychodynamic, Solution Focussed and Person-centred therapeutic approaches. I went on to obtain a professional degree in Social Work and during this time, worked privately providing psycho-therapeutic interventions with a range of individuals with difficulties. I have extensive experience in working with young people (7-21years), having completed therapeutic placements in educational and semi-independent living settings, and specialist experience as a Supervisor Social Worker in working with foster children, delivering attachment and behavioural training to foster / adoptive parents across the UK. I continue to provide CBT and EMDR for adoption/foster agencies, with the ability to support both guardians/parents as well as intervention for trauma related experiences for those adopted/fostered.

My approach to therapy is warm and collaborative in therapeutic style and my approach to therapy is centred upon the client’s goals, within the CBT evidence base.

I am flexible with evening and weekend appointments.

Specialism

Prior lead in CBT for complex presentations for Cambridge Centre CBT
Expertise (Anxiety / Depression) and specialist interest in PTSD, Severe Depression and Anger issues
Specialist in work with individuals in situation of training (College and University Students, PDH students and Professional Lecturers/Doctors)
Specialist in the work with foster and adoptive children and families with complex behavioural issues – including but not restricted to ADHD and Aspergers’
Practitioner for EMDR - Veterans experience
Experience in working with those recovering from injury/accident claims.

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Meet the Team

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Melanie Cawthorn - CBT Clinical Lead

Accredited and experienced Psychotherapist with extensive training in a range of modalities, including Counselling, CBT, EMDR and IPT.

For further information please visit:

https://www.mc-psychotherapypractice.co.uk/cbt

David Atkin - Experienced Cognitive Behavioural Counsellor

I have been offering counselling and psychotherapy services since 2007, when I began as a volunteer counsellor for a pastoral retreat based in Thirsk and Doncaster, in northern England. Here I helped clients with phobias, relationship difficulties, depression, stress and anxiety.

I completed my training in 2009, gaining an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (with Distinction), accredited by the Royal College of Nursing.

What do I offer?

When you first come to counselling, you may well feel scared, anxious, embarrassed, or a whole range of other emotions. Facing up to emotional difficulties or mental illness can be difficult, and new clients often say things like “You’ll think I’m being stupid or weak for feeling like this, but…”

Well, you are not stupid, and you’re not weak; you’re human.

That’s why I start by offering you a safe, non-judgmental space where you can talk confidentially about what’s going on for you. Maybe you just need to talk things out, because it could be that you don’t know what you’re thinking until you hear yourself say it.

I offer an integrative style and approach to therapy, which means that I’m not tied to one particular ‘school of practice’. Rather I adapt my approach according to the presenting issue(s) of the client. So we’ll work together, at your pace, to identify whether interventions such as cognitive-behavioural therapy could help to move you forward.

I currently work principally with the following issues:

Depression / Anxiety

Bereavement / Loss

Phobias

Self-Defeating Behaviours

I believe that emotional difficulties and mental illness can be just as life-limiting as physical illness. I’m driven by a desire to help people challenge these constraints so that they can live fuller lives. I like to see myself as a ‘partner in your struggle’.

Don’t let yourself and your life be limited by things that you can change. Take the first step – come and talk.

Wendy Morgan

Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist

ASD & ADHD Assessments available with Wendy

Wendy is a Consultant Psychologist who has over 25-year experience of working with clients with a range of mental health conditions. She is a chartered psychologist and associate fellow of the British Psychological Society and is registered with the HCPC. She currently works both within private practice, and with patients requiring hospital care. She has particular expertise in working with clients who have experienced trauma and has received training from Professor van der Kolk (author of The Body Keeps the Score) in the approaches that are most effective. She uses a combination of evidence-based therapies (including EMDR, CBT, DBT, Schema therapy) to support individuals to improve their mental health and well-being, including those with ADHD or ASD who benefit from adaptations to standard treatment protocols. She works with individuals 16 years of age and older

Adult ASD (Autism) /ADHD assessments

Wendy (our consultant psychologist) is able to offer adult ADHD diagnostic assessments which include the use of the QbCheck computerised test, administration of rating scales, clinical interview and observation in order to gain a comprehensive clinical picture.

In line with NHS guidance, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments are completed with a team of professionals who will each assess for the presence of core traits associated with autism across the lifespan. Assessment will involve the completion of rating scales, clinical interview (which may include family members) and observation. We currently only offer ASD assessments for adults.

Cambridgeshire Head of Service - EMDR Clinical Lead

Chartered Psychologist and Consultant Psychotherapist

Accredited EMDR Psychotherapist with extensive training in Complex trauma, including dissociative disorders, DID and multiple trauma incidents and attachment wounds.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR VISIT

Perhaps you are feeling low in mood and/or experiencing anxiety. Maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead and want to improve confidence and self-esteem. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer therapeutic support.

Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and in my sessions I promote behavioural transformation by encouraging a different outlook and the adoption of new attitudes and reactions.

You are the expert in you, and we have the tools and professional experience to help you to live the life you want to lead. Together, we can work towards achieving your goals for therapy.

BRUNO

Emotional Support Dog

Bruno is a Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog, who is a large but gentle young dog. He is calm, well-mannered and a breed that is well known for their friendly devotion for affection and love of people. He is gentle and trustworthy, and is here to support you should you require his help.

“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength”

Sigmund Freud

SERVICES

With You Every Step of the Way

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Eye Movement Desentisation Reprocessing (EMDR)

Couples Therapy

ADHD and ASD Assessments with Wendy - Forensic and Clinical Psychologist

Cognitive Behavioural Counselling with David

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)

Quality Care

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EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITISATION REPROCESSING (EMDR)

Trauma and Beyond

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THERAPY OPTIONS

Here For You

CBT & EMDR Combined therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy

Mindfulness

Couples Therapy

Adolescents

Students

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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

A Happier, Healthier You

In my therapy sessions, we’ll work to solve current problems and improve positive thinking and behavior. I will help you “re-frame” your reactions and provide you with valuable tools to cope with life’s obstacles. I’m confident you’ll find my personalized Individual Therapy beneficial and inspirational. Get in touch to book an appointment.

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