Steve Ishmael
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He/Him
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
MSc
manchester
I am a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist, EMDR Practitioner, Couple and Relationship Therapist, Addiction Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, ASD and ADHD Assessor and Practice Educator
Book a sessionLanguages
English
About me
I have worked in Psychotherapy for over 20 years and also a Qualified Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, Practice Educator and Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO). I am an ASD and ADHD Assessor trained in the use of DIVA-5, ADOS-2 and ADI-R. I have worked work with a wide range of mental disorders and have experiences of working with children and families and Adult as well. I have also worked in various IAPTs and CAMHS Services across the UK. I have worked in Critical Incident Responding and have enormous experiences in dealing with trauma and complex PTSD. My experiences cut across a wide range of issues and presentations.
Areas I can help with
Agoraphobia
Alcohol misuse
Anger management
Anorexia nervosa (AN) - purging subtype
Anorexia nervosa (AN) - restrictive subtype
Anxious personality disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Bipolar spectrum disorders
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Bulimia nervosa (BN)
Career development
Chronic pain
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Depression
Domestic abuse
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Emotional dysregulation
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Other phobia
Panic disorder
Personality disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Relationships
Self-esteem
Social phobia
Stress management
Tic disorders
Tourette syndrome
Trichotillomania
Qualifications
BABCP
BABCP
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2025 - 2026
Work experience
Cheshire Psychotherapies & Mental Health Ltd
Accredited CBT Therapist
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2019 - present
Education
University of Calabar
English and Literary Studies
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1984 - 1989
Deutsche Angestellten Akademie Dusseldorf, Germany
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
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1998 - 1999
University of Manchester
PGD Social Policy and Economics
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2003 - 2004