About Allie...

Hello...its lovely to meet you, I am Allie and I am a Psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapy .  I am based in Warwickshire in the UK,  however you do not have to be based near me to receive therapy.  

I'm so glad you are looking at potentially working with me!  One of the most intimidating and anxiety provoking parts of embarking on therapy is "opening up to a stranger" so I am hoping by telling you a little about me you can at least start to gather a picture of who you would be working with.     

In my years of experience within mental health I have found a significant contributing factor of success with therapy is the therapeutic relationship between the client and therapist.   As a therapist my approach is  client focused and collaborative and I offer a safe none judgemental place for clients to feel able to share, as well as being an encouraging and supportive partner in your journey to recovery.  

I have worked my entire career (10+ years) within the mental health arena, from roles in the community and people's homes to inpatient psychiatric hospital and am currently working within NHS IAPT as well as this private practice.  

I am accredited with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP), which is the governing body for CBT practitioners. Being an accredited therapist is important for you as a client to consider, as it necessitates, I sustain high standards of professionalism and ensure my skills and knowledge are up to date with the most recent research and evidence-base. I am similarly bound by the Codes of Ethics and Practice of the BABCP, ensuring you can have confidence in the therapy I offer being of a high standard.  

I have an enhanced DBS which is available on request. This paperwork confirmed a  complete history check has been undergone, ensuring anyone who presents a known risk to vulnerable groups is prevented from working with them.   Any therapist you work with should have this check and be able to present you with this paperwork upon request.