Why Psychological Therapy?
Many people experience difficult thoughts and feelings at one time or another throughout their lives; there is a strong evidence base from a wealth of clinical research which highlights the positive outcomes from engaging in psychological (talking) therapies, such as improving one's mood and reducing anxiety, to help promote overall physical and mental wellbeing.
Clinical Psychologists are trained professionals who deliver psychological therapies with individuals, couples and groups to help address the difficulties that people are experiencing.
There are a number of areas that Clinical Psychologists can help with, as their Doctoral training covers a wide range of specialties, from childhood to later life, in some of which the individual therapist will then specialise. Therefore it is important for you to find a psychologist who practices in the area for which you are seeking support.
There are also a number of different therapeutic techniques that Clinical Psychologists can draw upon. Your psychological therapist will work collaboratively with you to identify what your goals for therapy are, and which approach may be the most appropriate to help meet those goals at the current time.
Therapies Available
Elizabeth draws upon a number of evidence based therapeutic techniques, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Compassion Focused Therapy; Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy; and Motivational Interviewing. Elizabeth uses a thorough assessment to guide the selection for the most appropriate approach in collaboration with each individual that she works with. The therapeutic approaches that Elizabeth draws upon are typically short term, e.g. up to 12 sessions, although the exact duration is decided collaboratively between therapist and client.
The areas Elizabeth offers therapy for include:
- Anxiety: including worry; social anxiety; phobias; obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD); post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and panic attacks
- Stress management
- Depression: including low mood and low self esteem
- Adjustment difficulties: such as adjusting to living with a physical health condition; loss or change of role, e.g. redundancy, relationship breakdown
- Behaviour change and increasing motivation: Reducing emotional eating, increasing physical activity and smoking cessation
- Goal setting
- Sleep difficulties
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth works as a Specialist Clinical Psychologist within the NHS and has also developed her own independent practice. All Clinical Psychologists complete an undergraduate degree and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology to ensure competence in delivering therapies with a range of different people, across the lifespan. Elizabeth is professionally registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, and is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.
Elizabeth has worked within the NHS, charity and private sectors and qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2012. She has experience working with children, families, adults and groups to help optimise their overall wellbeing. Elizabeth specialises in the field of Clinical Health Psychology, working with adults with long term physical health conditions which have caused them to experience difficulties including, but not limited to: adjusting to living with their health condition; also, feeling worried or uncertain, and/or experiencing low mood regarding the condition. Elizabeth currently works in a busy NHS hospital, delivering evidence based psychological therapies to adults who are living with long term health conditions on an individual and group basis.
How to Contact
2023 UPDATE: Please note that I am not currently taking on new clients.
Please use the contact form on this page to receive more information regarding the therapies available and to discuss your personal goals and expectations regarding talking therapy. If appropriate, Dr Banwell will then call you for a free consultation to discuss your requirements and what to expect, should you wish to proceed to an assessment appointment and further therapy sessions if required. Assessment and therapy sessions are offered online.
