About
About Me
I’m Bridget Barnes, an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists). I’ve trained at the Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London. I have a decade of experience working in NHS mental health services. Beyond this, I’ve also worked in voluntary organisations and in private practice. I’m currently based in London.
I pride myself in providing you with the highest quality care during your sessions. Sessions are currently remote.
My Approach to Therapy
I specialise in the following anxiety disorders:
- obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- social anxiety
- health anxiety
- generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- phobias
- panic disorder
- low self-esteem or imposter syndrome
- perfectionism
- body dysmorphic disorder
- tricotilomania
- insomnia
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
In our sessions we will use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy as well as third wave therapies including; Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness Based Therapy.
Your anxiety is unique to you and I can offer you a bespoke, tailor made treatment plan to meet your needs. I believe it’s important that I help you to have agency over your life and live a life more in line with your values. It’s important that you l feel equipped with life long skills to manage the inevitable challenges of life.
Understanding how your anxieties have come about and why they continue to be a problem is the first thing we’ll do together. I then help my client’s to overcome behaviours that are limiting their lives and to quieten the overwhelming thoughts that they have. My approach is thoughtful, creative, and collaborative.
I understand that exploring these difficulties can feel vulnerable and frightening. The therapeutic relationship is very important to me and I try to help my clients feel listened to, comfortable, and safe in our sessions.