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Welcome to Cognitive Clarity!
Hi I'm Christina and I am an integrative psychotherapist and I specialise in anxiety and trauma. I'm a qualified and accredited CBT therapist and alongside this work with a variety of techniques; EMDR, hypnotherapy, breath work and mindfulness. I work from my therapy room in Tenterden, Kent and also work remotely.
CBT is an evidence-based therapy and numerous randomised controlled trials tell us that it is one of the most effective psychological therapies for anxiety and depression. It is recommended by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) as a first choice for a wide range of mental health issues.
CBT, EMDR and hypnotherapy allows you to begin to rewire your brain, the scientific word for this is neuroplasticity, so you can begin to function in a way that is more aligned with how you want to live and how you want to be.
I start therapy from the premise that I'm simply a human talking to you, another human and that I am fortunate enough to have information and techniques that can help you manage the issues you are coming into therapy to address. Ultimately, supporting you to make changes that allow you to live a life that is more balanced and fulfilling.
If you are ready to take the first step in discovering what changes you can make, then contact me by simply clicking on the button below, to learn more about the therapies I offer and if they are right for you.
Small Steps & Hope
Often it's not possible to name exactly what it is that you are feeling, and you may only recognise that something does not feel right and life feels like a struggle.
Together we can explore what the issues are and work out what is keeping the problem going. Starting with small steps is generally the best way when making changes. Changes can feel uncomfortable at first, but we know that the best results tend to come when we face our fears and try something different.
I understand that everyone and their experiences are unique and that there are many components that make us who we are, and for that reason I use a holistic approach in my practice, personalising each session to meet the unique needs of each individual.
I believe that having hope is a very powerful tool and often we can feel we have lost all hope, which leaves us feeling defeated.... and hopeless! I can help you rediscover your hope for a better future and make changes to work towards the life you want.
If you would like to feel more hopeful and make a change for the better, click the link below to make contact and perhaps book a free 15 minute call.
Testimonials
This is my second time back with Christina and this time for different reasons concerning my anxiety. Christina was once again the perfect person to help me understand and deal with my anxiety. She is amazing at helping me rationalise and get to know myself better! She is brilliant when it comes to those days where I don’t know what stressors are affecting me and she helps me identify these. Christina has once again helped me to start living a more stable life and to live life to the fullest. I can now find the beauty in everyday life.
Tom
Christina was amazing. She was patient, understanding and very knowledgeable. On a number of occasions just listened. When she asked questions it challenged me in a way that I thought differently and changed longstanding patterns of behaviour. This is something I never thought would happen. She has enhanced my life, my family and my relationship. I cannot thank her enough. Even the hard hitting topics we covered it was done with compassion. I never felt I was alone and always felt Christina was only an email away.
Scott
Thank you so much Christina. I cannot recommend Christina highly enough. She helped me through an incredibly difficult time in my life when my mental health was at its lowest. From the very beginning, she showed patience and understanding, allowing me the space to come to terms with where I was. Christina provided a safe, non-judgmental environment where I could truly be myself, which was invaluable in my healing journey. Her ability to listen deeply and pick up on what is truly being said is one of her greatest strengths. Through her guidance, I learned essential tools and techniques that have empowered me to navigate difficult situations and pull myself out of negative thought patterns. I genuinely don’t know where I would be without her support. Thanks to Christina, I now feel equipped to face challenges with resilience and self-awareness. If you are looking for a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated therapist, I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Lizzie
I would highly recommend Christina. She was so kind and empathetic at a time that I really needed it. I had lost a very close loved one in difficult circumstances and thought that I would never be able to think of them again without remembering the terrible first scenes. She was very patient and just talking through what I had experienced helped a lot. I am very grateful that I feel so much better.
Sarah
Christina was amazing helping with my anxiety, which had haunted me for a number of years. The anxiety started due to an unfortunate incident when I was younger and never really left me. After the treatment I could remember the incident without all the awful feelings that had previously come with it. It now feels like a new lease of life.
Jackie
I had had several previous therapeutic interventions but nothing really seemed to shift the anxious feelings. Therapy with Christina has really helped lessen my anxious thoughts and the physical symptoms that comes with them. I’m still a work in progress, but now I have techniques I can work with that I know make a real difference.
Mike
I was dealing with PTSD due to witnessing the death of a close relative and felt extremely low and anxious. I felt stuck. It did not take many therapy appointments before I started to notice a difference and that I was beginning to view the event from a different perspective. I am able to move on with my life now and remember my loved one without feeling anxious.
Susie
Working with Christina has been life changing. I never thought for one moment that I would change how I felt about my situation, but not only do I feel better and able to live life again, but I have also embarked on a course. For the first time in a long while I feel that I have some direction again.
Carlos
