Clinical psychologists train in more than one type of therapy. That means we can choose what fits you, rather than fitting you to one model.
A structured, practical therapy looking at how thoughts, feelings, body sensations and behaviour keep each other going.
CBT focuses on what is keeping a difficulty going now, and on changing it. Together we map out the cycles you get caught in and try new ways of responding, often with small experiments between sessions. CBT is recommended by NICE for many difficulties, including anxiety disorders, depression and OCD.
A third wave therapy that helps you make room for difficult thoughts and feelings and move towards what matters to you.
Rather than trying to argue with or get rid of painful thoughts, ACT helps you hold them more lightly, so they have less pull over what you do. Alongside this we clarify your values, what you want your life to be about, and take steps in that direction. ACT can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, stress, and living with long-term health conditions or pain.
A third wave therapy for shame, self-criticism and the feeling of never being good enough.
CFT was developed for people whose inner voice is harsh and relentless. It draws on what we know about how the brain responds to threat and soothing, and helps you build a kinder, steadier way of relating to yourself. That isn't about letting yourself off the hook; it's about being able to face difficulties without being knocked down by your own criticism.
Understanding difficulties in the context of relationships, family, culture and the systems around you.
Bobbie completed a foundation level qualification in systemic practice alongside her doctorate. Systemic thinking recognises that we don't struggle in a vacuum: relationships, family patterns, culture and life circumstances all shape what happens and what helps. These ideas inform how she understands your situation, whichever approach we use.
Separating you from the problem, and drawing out the strengths and stories that problems can hide.
Narrative approaches pay attention to the stories we tell about ourselves and the ones that get overlooked. The Tree of Life is a gentle, strengths-based exercise from narrative practice that uses the image of a tree to explore your roots, skills, hopes and the people who matter to you. Bobbie may draw on these ideas where they fit.
You don't need to know before we meet. In the initial consultation we build an understanding of what's going on, often called a formulation, and use it to decide together which approach makes sense. Many people benefit from a combination.
A free 15-minute phone call is a chance to ask questions and see whether working together feels right. There's no obligation.
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