Adjustment difficulties
Agoraphobia
Anxiety
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Coping with an acute health condition
Depression
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Long Covid
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Neurological symptoms not due to a medical condition
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Self-esteem
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)

Farihah Hafeez Rizvi

 
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She/Her
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

EMDR (4 parts), Postgrad Dip in CBT, Psychology MA (Hons).
london

I specialise in anxiety, trauma and long-term health conditions, using evidence-based approaches to help you rediscover your inner strength and embrace uncertainty with resilience.

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Languages

English

About me

I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your difficulties and re-discover strengths. I work collaboratively with my clients and view them as experts in their own lived experiences. I can support you to develop a deeper understanding of your challenges and to see where you can take control again. My approach ensures that therapy is tailored to you, empowering you to live a more valued life. I am an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, with a longstanding career within the NHS. With a deep understanding of both physical and psychological challenges, I support individuals facing a diverse range of difficulties. I have extensive experience working with PTSD, childhood traumas, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety and health anxiety. Additionally, I have specialised knowledge in supporting clients with long-term physical health conditions and understand the significant impact on psychological well-being. I also bring additional expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). Clients tell me they are able to view their difficulties from a fresh perspective and uncover new possibilities for change. As an accredited CBT therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), I also provide training and supervision within the NHS. I also act as Lead for Long-Term Conditions (LTC) and supervise trainee CBT therapists, contributing to the professional development of others in the field. With a dedication to lifelong learning, I like to stay up to date with the latest developments in therapeutic techniques and strive to offer the most effective methods to my clients. I am passionate about helping individuals move towards the life they most desire. Therapy can do so much benefit and I hope you experience this.

Area I can help with

Adjustment difficulties
Agoraphobia
Anxiety
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Coping with an acute health condition
Depression
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Long Covid
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Neurological symptoms not due to a medical condition
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Self-esteem
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)

Types of therapy I offer

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)

Qualifications

EMDR UK
EMDR Therapist
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2023 - present
BABCP
BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
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2020 - present
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Work experience

NHS
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
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2019 - present
NHS
Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
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2016 - 2019
NHS
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
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2014 - 2016

Education

Royal Holloway London
PG Dip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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2019 - 2020
University College London
PG in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions
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2014 - 2015
University of Edinburgh
Psychology MA (Hons)
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2008 - 2012