Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in London

A little about myself

I am Sarah Charney, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in London. I hold two Master's Degrees in Counselling Psychology and Human Resource Management, and have 17 years of experience working with adults in both clinical and workplace settings. My extensive background allows me to address a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties, from anxiety and depression to employee motivation and performance.

My Specialisms

Education and Early Career

I studied Social Sciences at University and chose to Major in Psychology. I initially pursued a career in Human Resources, specialising in in-house recruitment, which allowed me to continue my interest in psychology and people management and I obtained a Masters in Personnel and Development. In order to develop my interest in psychological disturbances and continue my training, I decided to follow a more clinical path and completed the Conversion Diploma in Psychology. I was awarded an MSc in Counselling Psychology and held a post as Psychological Therapist at Edgware Community Hospital under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist from 2011 -2016 (also studying for my Doctorate in Counselling Psychology). I saw a range of clients suffering from Axis 1 and Axis 2 psychological disturbances and also held a position in an inpatient setting "Acute Needs". 

Therapeutic Approaches

I have also successfully completed the Specialist Diploma in CBT/REBT and continued my specialist CBT training further on the Advanced Course 1 and Advanced Course 2 where I have covered DBT, ACT, CFT, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness Training.

Professional Experience

I have worked for the NHS both in both inpatient and outpatient settings (primary and secondary care) and at Step 3 and Step 4 (NHS) IAPT roles as a CBT Therapist. At Step 3 IAPT I focused on mild to moderate disturbances, including phobias, OCD, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, anger management and assertiveness training, panic, anxiety, social anxiety,  performance anxiety, depression, poor emotion regulation, self-harm and trauma. At Step 4 I provided Trauma Stabilisation and Trauma Focused Therapy in a multidisciplinary service and worked with patients with enduring and complex needs, including personality disorder, bi-polar disorder, complex trauma / PTSD, chronic depression and anxiety disorders. Patients ages ranged from 16 years onwards.

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