• Ashley Yarwood

I am trained and experienced in the following approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) CBT imitates a scientific approach by testing and refining different evidence based solutions.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ACT helps by examining how the problem gets in the way of you living what is important to you.

  • Humanistic or Person Centred Therapy (PCT) PCT helps by giving space and understanding so you can find the way forward.

  • Psychosynthesis Also known as 'soul psychology', Psychosynthesis helps by understanding different parts of your mind, and bringing them together to your advantage.

Previously, I have worked in,

  • Women’s Aid - supporting people recovering from abuse.
  • A hospice - supporting people affected by life limiting illnesses, palliative care or bereavement.
  • An NHS staff therapy service - supporting all staff experiencing a range of life issues, particularly work related stress/trauma.
  • An NHS mental health service (IAPT), supporting people with a range of life issues, mostly common mental health problems such as anxiety, PTSD, OCD.
  • As a Clinical Team Lead for a private healthcare company providing treatment pathways for various insurance companies.

I have the following qualifications:

  • IAPT Supervisor Training for CBT clinicians and Counsellors (University of Sheffield, 2021);
  • Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (University of Birmingham, 2019 - 2020);
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Psychosynthesis Leadership Coaching (Institute of Psychosynthesis, London, 2018);
  • Master’s Degree (MSc) in Counselling Psychology (Keele University, 2010-2013);
  • Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in Psychology and Politics (Keele University, 2006 - 2009).
  • Various CPD days.

I am registered with the following:

  • The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

I follow guidance for good practise, and so I am committed to:

  • 'Walking-the-talk' - I invest in my own personal development, from my own personal therapy, to personal-development courses, so that I understand what it is like not being the therapist. I take responsibility for my own wellbeing and work/life balance.
  • Evidence based practices through attending professional development courses;
  • Following up to date good practice guidance and ethical practise guidelines, including appropriate, regular supervision;
  • Offering and continuously developing anti-racist, anti-oppressive practise;
  • Accountability - I am DBS registered and insured;
  • Monitoring feedback from people who choose to work with me, to make continuous service improvements.