Liz McGinnes

About me

Welcome to my bio and a bit about me! My path into the field of mental health began before I entered clinical practice.

In my early twenties I experienced the challenges of sustaining a creative business & navigating the anxiety and uncertainty of life.

I developed a deeper understanding of the human mind & pursued a Bachelor of Health Science degree.

My career in mental health began & over the past 20 years I have worked within forensic, inpatient, older peoples mental health, early intervention in psychosis and IAPT talking therapies.

Initially as an Occupational Therapist I developed extensive knowledge of human behaviour, motivation and the factors that shape, support or inhibit our development and ability to overcome difficulty. Building upon this I undertook further specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), combining my understanding of behavioural function with evidence-based cognitive approaches.

During my time providing CBT therapy to young people experiencing psychosis I developed extensive knowledge of working with trauma.

I undertook Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR) accredited training and frequently use this modality when working with PTSD & trauma.

It was at this time that I also became very interested in Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT). Working compassionately strongly informs my overall therapeutic approach, recognising many people struggle with self-criticism & shame.

I strive to develop a strong partnership in which individuals feel safe, supported and heard.

I provide structured, goal focused & evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, workplace stress, depression, trauma and stress related difficulties.

I have extensive experience working with OCD, panic disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, as well as work-related stress and burnout.

I work with individuals in the NHS, funded by health insurers & self- funded.

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