Agoraphobia
Depression
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Relationships
Social phobia
Trauma (general)

Gemma Worthington

 
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She/Her
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Pg Dip High Intensity Interventions
exeter

Compassionate, evidence-based CBT to help you overcome anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions - so you can get back to living the life you want.

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Languages

English

About me

Choosing a therapist can feel like a big step, so it's important to find someone you feel comfortable with. I aim to provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I have over 15 years' experience working in mental health and am a BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist. Alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), I've trained in Behavioural Couples Therapy and Person-Centred Counselling, allowing me to tailor therapy to your individual needs while drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches. I work collaboratively with people experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we'll develop a shared understanding of what's keeping you stuck and identify practical strategies to help you move towards the life you want to live. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and goal-focused. I believe therapy isn't about 'fixing' you - it's about helping you recognise your strengths, develop new skills, and build confidence to navigate life's challenges long after therapy has ended.

Area I can help with

Agoraphobia
Depression
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Relationships
Social phobia
Trauma (general)

Types of therapy I offer

Behavioural Activation
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Couples Therapy
Trans-diagnostic CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)

Qualifications

Royal Holloway University of London
Post-Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Couples Therapy
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2019 - 2020
Royal Holloway, University of London
CBT with Long Term Health Conditions
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2019 - 2019
Royal Holloway, University of London
Supervision Training
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2019 - 2019

Work experience

NHS Talking Therapies Service, Hammersmith & Fulham
Behavioural Couples Therapist
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2018 - 2024
NHS Talking Therapies Services (Devon, London & Somerset)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
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2015 - present
Devon Mental Wellbeing & Access Service
Volunteer Counsellor
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2009 - 2011

Education

University of Reading
Sociology
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2003 - 2006
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