Adjustment difficulties
Agoraphobia
Alcohol misuse
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Career development
Carer support
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Coping with a long-term health condition
Depression
Domestic abuse
Emotional dysregulation
End of life care
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Job challenges
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Self-esteem
Trauma (general)
Mr
Rob Thomson
 
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He/Him
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
MA, Pg Dip
brighton and hove

Experienced Brighton CBT and existential therapist , influenced by compassion, mindfulness and focusing I work with adults across a range of disorders anxiety, depression and trauma .

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Languages

English

About me

Experience I have worked for over 13 years as a psychotherapist for adults in Brighton and Hove: with the NHS in 4 trusts, the Rock Clinic, a substance misuse service , a cancer service and privately. Education My undergraduate degree was in Philosophy at Warwick University where I became interested in continental philosophy. I then took an MA in Existential Psychotherapy at NSPC. From there I took a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at Canterbury Christ Church University. Skills I continue to develop my therapeutic skills by regularly attending training courses in a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches. I also study philosophy, psychology and psychotherapy, my current areas of interest include mindfulness, Nietzsche and acceptance and commitment therapy . Approach I can work in a brief therapeutic way using CBT which can be useful when there is a distinct difficulty. Alternatively I can work in a more exploratory way using skills from the variety of psychotherapies I have trained in. This being useful with less defined difficulties. The therapeutic approaches I mainly draw from are CBT, Existential Psychotherapy, ACT, Focusing, Mindfulness and Compassion. I am also influenced by the other therapeutic approaches I have studied. Supervision Following my accrediting bodies code of practice, I receive regular clinical supervision. This involves discussing themes within our work, which ensures you are getting the best treatment possible. Accreditation I am fully accredited as a psychotherapist from the BACP 711235 and as a CBT Therapist from the BABCP 120265 .

Area I can help with

Adjustment difficulties
Agoraphobia
Alcohol misuse
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Career development
Carer support
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Coping with a long-term health condition
Depression
Domestic abuse
Emotional dysregulation
End of life care
General wellness
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Job challenges
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Self-esteem
Trauma (general)

Types of therapy I offer

Existential Psychotherapy
Behavioural Activation
Mindfulness Based Interventions
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Qualifications

Canterbury University
CBT PGDip
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2013 - present
NSPC
MA Existential psychotherapy
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2011 - present
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Work experience

Private practice
Psychotherapist CBT/Existential
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2015 - present
NHS
High Intensity Psychoerapist
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2012 - 2020
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Education

Warwick University
Philosophy
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1989 - 1992
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