Symmetry CBT

28/01/2025

Here is a testimonial that a client has given me permission to share regarding CBT, EMDR and DBR for panic attacks

"I came to Sarah for the treatment of my panic attacks which were new to me at the time. When the first one happened I thought it was isolated, then it happened again in a different situation. The worry about it happening again had started to affect me daily.

I believe it’s important to connect with one’s therapist. Importantly, Sarah tailors her sessions to the individual. She balances her friendly and professional approach by delivering a range of research based strategies and techniques. She questions, listens, engages, and crucially she develops a toolkit with which to draw from when needed.

Thank you Sarah."

(In person, male age 38, December 24)

05/08/2024

A client has given permission to share a testimonial regarding how I helped her overcome her depression and stress.

My progress is remarkable in such a short time because when I came to see Sarah, I felt so low and there I felt there was no way out. An event had triggered historical experiences. CBT with Sarah has been a really good fit for me. I am now better than my ‘normal’ before I started, because I have...

10/09/2023

A client has given permission to share a testimonial regarding how I helped her Harm OCD and a chronic health condition using Metacognitive Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.

When I first saw Sarah, I was feeling really down and was dragging myself through each day not knowing how to cope with the OCD. I was overwhelmed with harm OCD and was hating myself because of the thoughts that were entering my mind. My chronic health condition makes life challenging for me and I f

03/05/2023

A client has given me her permission to share this testimonial about treating her PTSD using EMDR following a cycling accident. She says, " I think it is amazing and has totally changed my life".

 I was hit by a truck whilst riding my bike. I had been riding on busy roads for over twenty years and regarded myself as a competent and careful cyclist. I found this incident to be particularly traumatic. Along with physical injuries, I also experienced some psychological symptoms which a

19/04/2023

I have permission to share a client's testimonial about treating her emetophobia using MCT, EMDR, and DBT! With the right tools and support, she overcame her fear and is now living a more fulfilling life.

I suffered from emetophobia and health anxiety from the age of 13 following a traumatic experience. This affected my social life and my IBS. My preoccupation with this controlled a lot of my thoughts and my behaviours.  Throughout the sessions with Sarah I have learned how to contr

09/04/2023

Thrilled to share a client's testimonial with their permission! Grateful for the opportunity to support their journey.

Due to a combination of life events, and restrictive living due to the Pandemic, I unfortunately experienced a relapse in my panic and anxiety disorder. I did not hesitate to contact Sarah, who once again was able to help me. We explored what was currently maintaining my panic disorder and heighte

09/03/2023

Here is a testimonial that a client has allowed me to share regarding helping her using Metacognitive Therapy to help with heightened anxiety and low mood.

I found Sarah to be warm and easy to talk to. She has a wealth of knowledge about the subject. She keeps herself very up to date with current techniques and research.   The CBT techniques totally made sense to me and encouraged me in new ways of thinking and breaking with old patt

07/03/2023

Are you looking for a therapy that can help you gain greater control over your thoughts and emotions? Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) may be the solution you've been seeking.

MCT focuses on changing the way people think about their thoughts, rather than targeting the thoughts themselves. By developing more adaptive ways of responding to negative thoughts and emotions, MCT can provide a sustainable and long-lasting solution for those struggling with psychological distress.

Research has shown MCT to be effective in treating a range of psychological issues, including OCD, generalised anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. It has also been shown to be effective in reducing rumination, worry, and over-thinking.

Overall, MCT is a therapy that offers a unique approach to treating psychological distress. By targeting metacognitive processes, rather than the content of thoughts, MCT may provide a more sustainable and long-lasting solution for those struggling with negative thoughts and emotions.

06/03/2023

Are you tired of feeling anxious in social situations? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) are treatments that can help. CBT helps identify and modify negative thoughts and beliefs, while EMDR reprocesses traumatic experiences. Don't let social anxiety hold you back any longer!

02/03/2023

Here is a testimonial that a client has agreed that I can share regarding using CBT and EMDR to help with his social anxiety.

I was a nervous person who would avoid social situations and new experiences due to uncontrollable worry and a fear of embarrassment. I wouldn’t do anything that I had not done a multitude of times already, even that was still a struggle at times. I hated anything that was a break from my normal r...

07/12/2022

Here is a testimonial that a client has agreed that I can share regarding using CBT and Flash Technique to help with her OCD.

It used to take me half an hour to leave the house because of all my checking. Sometimes I would leave the house only to come back a few minutes later and check everything again. I felt embarrassed and it was such a big hindrance in my life. I believed I would always have to rely on other people - f

29/07/2022

One of the highlights of the recent BABCP annual conference for me was a keynote address on promoting wellbeing in and out of the clinic by Andrew Gloster. There was plenty of useful information for my clinical work as a therapist which I have already started to implement and the feedback has been positive.

Professor Gloster works in the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Basel, Switzerland.