Your Therapist

Hi I’m Dan, I am an accredited BABCP therapist with over 14 years experience and expertise in CBT and EMDR, I specialise in working with clients struggling with Anxiety and Low Mood. In particular, I have an interest in working with Adults with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic attacks and Autism.

My approach is warm, compassionate, and evidence-based. I have worked with hundreds of clients with symptoms of anxiety and low mood and have helped them achieve their goals. I am also an experienced Clinical supervisor and have supervised many Trainee and Qualified CBT therapists. Outside of my private practice I currently supervise a number of CBT practitioners in their clinical practice.

Therapy

Our sessions will be split into 3 phases; The What, The Why and The How:

The What - this first phase is the assessment phase. During this stage of treatment we gather an understanding about some of the symptoms which are having the biggest impact for you. We also begin to gather a picture of you and your experiences. 

The Why - the second phase is The Why. This is where we map out the reasons you may be feeling the way you do. We also begin to discuss what may be maintaining your symptoms and the vicious cycle. 

The How - The final stage of treatment looks at ways/skills in which we can break this cycle. During this stage we will be looking at ways in which you can modify how you think or behave to positive impact on your feelings. 

Qualifications:

• PGDip - Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies (High Intensity). University of Chester. 
• EMDR certificate (All four parts)
• PGCert - Advanced interventions in Primary mental health care. The University of Manchester. 
• BSc Neuropsychology. The University of Central Lancashire.

Additional Training:

• Long term conditions training
• CBT for adults with Autism
• CBT for ADHD
• CBT For Complex PTSD
• CBT supervision training
• Acceptance and commitment therapy
• Mindfulness based cognitive therapy
• Trauma focused CBT
• CBT for Insomnia
• Cognitive therapy for OCD

Learn more about Cheshire Minds and how we can help you overcome challenges, improve your mental well-being, and achieve your goals.