Agoraphobia
Anxiety
Binge eating
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Burnout
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Depression
Domestic abuse
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
End of relationship difficulties
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Job challenges
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Neurodiversity
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Physical abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexual abuse
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Women's health

Olivia Collins

 
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She/Her
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Psychotherapist

BABCP Reg. PGDip, BSc
london

Struggling with anxiety, negative thoughts, or self-criticism? I offer CBT and CFT, while working together to create lasting change and help you live a more balanced, fulfilling life.

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Languages

English

About me

Are you feeling overwhelmed, finding it difficult to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression? You don't have to face these challenges alone. As a therapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), I offer a compassionate, tailored approach to help you navigate life's ups and downs with greater ease and confidence. CBT is an evidence-based approach that focuses on understanding how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are interconnected. You'll gain the tools to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, while learning to approach challenges in a more constructive and empowering way. CFT helps cultivate self-compassion, helping you develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself. Many of us are our own harshest critics, and this can lead to feelings of shame, guilt, or self-doubt. CFT is designed to help you break free from these patterns by fostering a compassionate mindset, allowing you to approach yourself with warmth and understanding, even during difficult times. This therapy is especially helpful for individuals who struggle with self-criticism, perfectionism, or low self-esteem. Together, we will work to build a personalised plan that suits your unique needs, with the goal of helping you feel more grounded, resilient, and confident in facing life's challenges. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or simply navigating life transitions, these therapeutic approaches provide you with practical tools to improve your mental and emotional well-being. Let’s work together to empower you to lead a more balanced, fulfilled, and compassionate life. Counselling directory profile: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/olivia-collins?_gl=1*6lbjk7*_gcl_au*MTYwODA4MDk4M i4xNzQ3Mzg0OTUx*_ga*NjE4NTQzMTEu MTczMDE0MzA5MA..*_ga_BMWGCG64P D*czE3NDc5OTg3MTAkbzEyJGcxJHQxN zQ4MDAxNDU0JGo2MCRsMCRoMCRkU nphRjNKYmtvX2M0dXZ2X0JZU0NyczJ1Z GozWHZRYzQtQQ..

Area I can help with

Agoraphobia
Anxiety
Binge eating
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Burnout
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Coping with a long-term health condition
Depression
Domestic abuse
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
End of relationship difficulties
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Job challenges
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)
Neurodiversity
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Perinatal OCD
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Physical abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexual abuse
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Women's health

Types of therapy I offer

Behavioural Activation
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Cognitive Therapy (CT)
Motivational Interviewing

Qualifications

Tavistock
Couples Therapist for Depression
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2024 - present
BABCP
BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
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2022 - present
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Work experience

NHS Primary Care - Talking Therapies
Couples Therapist for Depression
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2024 - present
NHS Primary Care - Talking Therapies
CBT Therapist
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2022 - present
NHS Primary Care - Talking Therapies
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
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2018 - 2021

Education

Royal Holloway University
Postgraduate Diploma in CBT
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2021 - 2022
UCL
Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity CBT
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2017 - 2018
Nottingham Trent University
Psychology Degree
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2011 - 2014