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
Mr

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

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Languages

English

About me

I have worked in Psychotherapy for about 22 years and also a Qualified Social Worker, Clinical Supervisor, Practice Educator and 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.

Area 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

Types of therapy I offer

Behavioural Activation
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Couples Therapy
Trans-diagnostic CBT
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments
Person Centred Therapy
Brief Solution Focused Therapy
Mindfulness Based Interventions
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Motivational Interviewing
Skills based intervention
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E)

Qualifications

BABCP
BABCP
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2025 - 2026
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Work experience

Cheshire Psychotherapies & Mental Health Ltd
Accredited CBT Therapist
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2019 - present
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Education

University of Central Lancashire Preston
Cognitive Behaviour Psychotherapy
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2020 - 2022
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