About Me
I am an EMDR therapist and Clinical Psychologist, offering integrative psychological therapy.
I will start by assessing what you want, and helping you to define your difficulties. I will also take time to help you to understand how you relate to yourself, and others. Such work can be valuable in developing self compassion, and complements EMDR therapy very well.
EMDR therapy seeks to address the root causes of mental health problems. This requires some careful preparation, which involves:
- A full assessment of your life situation
- Ensuring that you have the means to self-soothe before we begin processing distressing memories
Experience
I have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2009), accredited by the University of Plymouth. From qualification until 2022 I worked for the NHS in community mental health teams, offering psychological assessments and therapy to adults at different ages and stages of the life span. Since leaving the NHS in 2022 I have been working as a private therapist. I work with the many varied manifestations of anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma and issues relating to ageing and dementia.
In addition to EMDR, I draw upon other trauma-focused approaches (e.g. Imagery Re-scripting), and relational therapies such as the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach.
Please visit my website if you would like to find out more about EMDR.
Registration: Health Care Professions Council, and member of EMDR Association (UK).
Cost and venue
I work primarily 'in-person', and Online when needs be.
My in-person work will be based primarily at The Westbury on Trym Practice Rooms. Depending on my diary, I may be able to offer in-person sessions at Stokes Croft, or Cotham Hill Practice Rooms. There is wheelchair access at the Cotham Site.
I offer a brief initial phone consultation free of charge, and thereafter it is £90 for the hour or £70 concessionary (please enquire).
Contact me
Please get in touch via the enquiry form to the right. You can also contact me via my website.
Please remember to include a number that I can reach you on.
Enquiry
Complete the form below with your details and therapy requirements - Dr Nick Benians will then contact you to discuss making a booking....