Social Anxiety Breakthrough
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Are you a professional feeling stressed and overwhelmed? Contact us to get started with resolving that. It’s time to invest in yourself.
You never seem to have enough time, but you feel guilty when you say no. You are conscientious, responsible and hardworking. You hate the thought of upsetting others, so you work hard to make sure others get what they need. But now you need some help and can’t seem to stop worrying.
My name is Andrew Stevenson and I am a fully qualified and BABCP accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Director of Confident and Calm Therapy.
If you are reading this you’re probably feeling quite stuck and frustrated, and I’d like to help. My approach is practical. During our sessions you can share with me your concerns and fears in a safe and confidential space, and I’ll be on your side to get a better understanding of the problem. Next we’ll make a plan to overcome it, implement that plan, and then have a ‘maintaining progress’ or ‘relapse prevention’ plan in place for you so that hopefully you do not need therapy again.
I use the most evidence-based approach (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and plan with you to resolve the problems as efficiently and quickly as possible. While this is a ‘talking therapy’ (i.e. you can talk your problems through with me) the focus is on finding a solution rather than unstructured ‘chatting’.
The feedback I consistently get from my clients is that I am down-to-earth, practical and empowering, and I aim for my clients to leave therapy feeling more resilient, in control and ‘tougher’.
There is very little I have not heard before, so if you feel nervous or ashamed about sharing your concerns then please be assured I have the utmost discretion and I won’t judge you. My general assumption is that everyone is trying their best to cope in difficult circumstances.
If you are interested in learning more about how I work and to book a first appointment, please do get in touch.
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Research on evidence-based psychotherapy consistently shows its cost-effectiveness. An investment in yourself now will pay dividends for the rest of your life, and benefit those around you.
Remote or in person £100 (50-55min session)
Remote or in person £85 per session
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Contact us to arrange a first session
During this 50-55 minute session we'll get a full idea of what is going on for you
In these (generally weekly) sessions you can bring your worries and concerns, and we''ll problem solve and develop ways of overcoming them
This is what we're building towards: an ongoing plan after you feel a lot better, so you never go backwards again
You take a lot of responsibility in your life, so it’s time to get some help to focus on your own needs
I can't thank my therapist enough for their compassionate approach. They helped me process my trauma in a safe environment, and I've seen significant improvements in my mental health.
Jessica L. I can't thank my therapist enough for their compassionate approach. They helped me process my trauma in a safe environment, and I've seen significant improvements in my mental health.
Jessica L. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT for short) is a very effective, evidence-based, way of managing emotions. It works by helping you externalise your thoughts (i.e. get them out of your head) and put them into order. After this, you can see a clearer way to go forward. It is also excellent to help break unhelpful habits and form new healthier ones, step-by-step.
It's essential to feel comfortable and understood by your therapist. If you don't feel a connection, it's okay to discuss your concerns.
We'll get a good idea of the problems that are facing you and what you want to see improve. From this, we can form a plan of action for the next weeks of our work together.
We are registered with all the major insurers, so please discuss it with us when you are booking. What usually happens is we will take some details of your insurance and what you are covered for, and form a plan of action on that basis. Billing is done directly by us to the insurer.
I'll always give you an honest rule of thumb for the number of sessions, based on my assessment. This can vary, depending on client need. As a general rule of thumb, if a problem is fairly recent, consider in the 8-12 region for number of sessions; if you have had the same problem for many years, you will need more sessions. I left the NHS for the reason that I was being asked to sacrifice quality in favour of speed and so I now focus on high quality.
You will always be given an honest estimate as to how many sessions will be needed for an effective, lasting outcome.
I favour quality over speed.
I have worked as a psychological therapist for the last 15 years, and prior to that, I have had extensive psychology training (BSc 1st Class Honours and MSc with Distinction), as well as specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training. I have worked as a supervisor of other CBT practitioners for the past 5 years. I am also trained in EMDR.
My experience has meant that I have worked with a wide range of difficulties, such as Panic, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, relationship problems, Phobias of various kinds and ADHD. I've helped people from the age of 18 to 90+, from a wide range of backgrounds.
I am an Accredited member of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), which is the governing body for this form of therapy. This means I am bound by a code of professional practice and an ethical framework, similar to a doctor.
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I can't thank my therapist enough for their compassionate approach. They helped me process my trauma in a safe environment, and I've seen significant improvements in my mental health.
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