Herts CBT

Herts CBT Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: for Adults with anxiety & Parents (whose child struggles with anxiety) Your well-being and privacy are my utmost priority.

Welcome to Herts CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

I'm a passionate mental well-being professional with over two decades of experience working with families in various settings, including charities, local authorities, and the NHS. Alongside my roles as a volunteer with Home Start Herts and Anxiety UK, I have also set up my private practice in Hertfordshire. My journey in this field has been shaped by continuous learning and dedication to helping others. I hold a Masters in the Psychodynamics of Human Development, a Post Graduate Diploma in CBT, and an APT level 2 certificate in Compassion Focused Therapy, which have all contributed to my expertise in counselling and supporting individuals. Over the years, I have specialized in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for adults and also parents who experience difficulties with their children, a goal-oriented approach that relies on evidence-based strategies. Whether you prefer online sessions, telephone support, or face-to-face meetings, I am here to accommodate your needs and provide a safe and understanding space for your journey towards better mental well-being. I take great pride in my professional affiliations, being an accredited member of the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies) and an approved therapist working with Anxiety UK to offer therapeutic support to the charity's members and partner beneficiaries. Regular monitoring of my qualifications, supervision, continuous professional development, and adherence to ethical standards is essential to ensure the highest quality of care for my clients. Rest assured that you are in safe hands as I am fully insured and have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check in place. If you have any questions or want to explore the possibilities of working together, feel free to reach out. Let's take the first step towards a happier and healthier life.

When work or life takes me out of the office, I try to make the most of that moment. Instead of driving I chose to get t...
11/09/2025

When work or life takes me out of the office, I try to make the most of that moment.

Instead of driving I chose to get the train today, and catch up on some reading - continuing my professional development.

Am particularly interested in taking my therapy outdoors and exploring the options of this. This is a great book around the theory of nature and therapy, allowing me to build a vision of what this could become….. watch this space!


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More behind the scenes of working as a therapist. Had a lovely morning meeting these lovely ladies in Hertford today. Wo...
08/09/2025

More behind the scenes of working as a therapist.

Had a lovely morning meeting these lovely ladies in Hertford today.

Working alone is, well it’s lonely at times. No small talk over a cuppa or social events to attend that you might get in the office. So I network to meet people and make connections.

I network locally to also spread the word of my work, to encourage people to talk about mental health and stop the sense of shame that “there’s something wrong with me”, and to learn about other people’s businesses and how I might be able to support them.

It was a mixture of businesses today with Herts CBT, .coffee, , .businesslounge and .

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02/09/2025

I love that I get to work in such amazing venues like this one at the Hertford Wellbeing Centre. I find it a calm and welcoming environment for the therapy sessions.

I work with people to create positive change in their lives in order to manage their general anxiety, overwhelming worries, health anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, parenting stress and overwhelm, and much more.

If you would like to know more about cognitive behaviour therapy and how it could help you, you can get in touch via the link to my website in the bio or email me at amy_langshaw@outlook.com

Sunshine in a cup  Plans change so making the most of a bit of time to myself 🙂
11/08/2025

Sunshine in a cup
Plans change so making the most of a bit of time to myself 🙂

Experimenting safely with approaching situations you usually tend to avoid can challenge unhelpful negative beliefs, all...
06/08/2025

Experimenting safely with approaching situations you usually tend to avoid can challenge unhelpful negative beliefs, allow new learning and bring a sense of achievement.

I did exactly this on my recent holiday. I tend to avoid driving abroad and in unfamiliar places so decided to challenge myself. We were in Ireland, so drove on the same side of the road but, it was new territory for me in an unfamiliar car. It wasn’t as tricky as I thought, challenged some of my negative beliefs and I felt much more confident to do it again in the future.

Remember, everyone’s challenging situation is different, what is a challenge for some might seem a breeze for others.

And of course it doesn’t always go well when you try these things but you can still take a balanced view from it that you had a go and managed what ever the outcome was.

Is there something you tend to avoid that you could try or have tried in the past? Let me know in the comments.

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Using mindfulness on a walk can help quieten that busy mind. On a walk today I tried to look around with the curiosity o...
04/08/2025

Using mindfulness on a walk can help quieten that busy mind.

On a walk today I tried to look around with the curiosity of a toddler and see things in detail rather than whole- for example, rather than just seeing lots of trees around me, I noticed the different shades of green in the leaves, the shapes in the leaves, the texture of bark, and even the wildlife!

It doesn’t matter about the length of walk or where you walk, it’s what you can see, hear and maybe smell.

Engage those senses for some time out. Your mind will try and try again to interrupt with a thought or a worry. Don’t judge or criticise yourself for this, its annoying but its fine, it’s what our brains do to keep us safe.

Move your attention back to what you can notice in your surroundings and enjoy 😊

I am heading off for my summer break but I thought I’d share this wellbeing calendar. Now is a great time to create or p...
02/08/2025

I am heading off for my summer break but I thought I’d share this wellbeing calendar. Now is a great time to create or practice new habits, ready for September and keeping that relaxed well-being feeling going.

When the sun is shining, and days are brighter and longer, our moods are often lifted and some troubles ease. This is a time to savour and enjoy but, it is also a great time to establish or maintain new habits that support your well-being.

This 30 day well-being calendar gives you some ideas to practice and experiment with so that you can find something that helps and prepares you for the trickier days. These are only suggestions so if something doesn’t sound achievable or is something you already do then change it – make it your own well-being summer month.

Let me know in the comments what you get up to, or tag me in posts if you try anything

Have a lovely summer


Had a great catch up over lunch with the lovely Nicky Kantura  Between juggling our own childcare and work we took a bit...
01/08/2025

Had a great catch up over lunch with the lovely Nicky Kantura Between juggling our own childcare and work we took a bit of time out to catch up to talk all things from maternal mental health, our roles as counsellor and therapist, possible collaborations, experiences of our own anxieties, and as working mums supporting parents in Hertfordshire.

Love this photo - the predictable perfect timing of chaos when you have plans. Accepting imperfection relates to holding...
28/07/2025

Love this photo - the predictable perfect timing of chaos when you have plans.

Accepting imperfection relates to holding realistic expectations you have about yourself, the situation and others, and challenging perfection.

Using 'Acceptance' (an ‘acceptance commitment therapy’ concept): Some days will be messy, loud, or disappointing. That’s not a failure—it’s part of the full experience of parenting and being a child.

You can validate your struggle by naming and normalising emotional responses while still committing to act in line with your values.

If you would like a free discovery call to learn more about acceptance, challenging perfection and adjusting unrealistic expectations, or how Cognitive Behaviour Therapy can help you, please contact me at amy_langshaw@outlook.com or complete the contact form on my home page www.hertcbt.co.uk

If you are feeling overwhelmed, then getting thoughts and feelings out of your head and on to paper builds self-awarenes...
26/07/2025

If you are feeling overwhelmed, then getting thoughts and feelings out of your head and on to paper builds self-awareness and can help you to intervene earlier.

Regularly jotting down triggering situations, your automatic thoughts, and alternative balanced thoughts can help you catch recurring patterns.
Using a mood log you could note the situation, the activity or time of day and your mood to also identify patterns.

There is no right or wrong way to do this. It can be done in a notebook or on your phone, at any time in the day, just experiment until you find what works for you.

If you would like to know more about journaling, free form writing or mood logs then get in touch for a free discovery call to learn more about how Cognitive Behaviour Therapy can help you. Contact me at amy_langshaw@outlook.com or complete the contact form on my home page www.hertcbt.co.uk

Raising your awareness of how you feel gives you space to make a choice on how you would like to respond rather than rea...
21/07/2025

Raising your awareness of how you feel gives you space to make a choice on how you would like to respond rather than react in that moment.

This technique can help you create a ‘pause’ to observe, in a curious and non-judgemental way, and choose how you would like to respond in the moment.

When emotions spike:
o S: Stop.
o T: Take a breath.
o O: Observe what you’re thinking and feeling.
o P: Pull back—what’s the bigger picture?
o P: Practice what works—choose a helpful response.

This technique can prevent reactive parenting and promote mindful choices. Realistically you won’t remember to use this every time, I know I don’t! But you could set yourself reminders to practice it, and maybe keep a note on the fridge or your phone to take a moment to STOPP.

If you would like a free discovery call to learn more about how Cognitive Behaviour Therapy can help you, please contact me at amy_langshaw@outlook.com or complete the contact form on my home page www.hertcbt.co.uk

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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Thursday 9am - 5pm
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