Adjustment difficulties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Burnout
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Depression
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Identity concerns
Insomnia
Job challenges
Neglect
Neurodiversity
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Physical abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexual abuse
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)
Mr

Tony Pleasance

 
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He/Him
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

MSc, RMN
coventry

With 35+ years in mental health, I’m a down-to-earth, calm & practical CBT/EMDR therapist helping people get unstuck — with support that’s both kind and effective.

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Languages

English

About me

I’m a CBT and EMDR therapist, starting my career as a mental health nurse in 1989. Over the decades, I’ve worked across NHS services, charitable organisations, private practice, and corporate wellbeing. Outside of therapy, I find calm through making music, long-distance running, and sketching old buildings. I’m passionate about helping people move from feeling stuck to regaining health, a sense of direction, and hope. My style is straightforward, warm, and practical — no jargon, no fluff, just evidence-based help tailored to your goals.

Area I can help with

Adjustment difficulties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Burnout
Coaching
Complex PTSD
Confidence
Depression
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Identity concerns
Insomnia
Job challenges
Neglect
Neurodiversity
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Panic disorder
Perfectionism
Physical abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sexual abuse
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Stress
Stress management
Trauma (general)

Types of therapy I offer

Behavioural Activation
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Integrative Therapy
Schema Therapy
Trans-diagnostic CBT
Brief Solution Focused Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Mindfulness Based Interventions
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Cognitive Therapy (CT)
Motivational Interviewing
Psychological coaching

Qualifications

Alexandra Richman (Training approved by EMDR International Association and EMDR Europe Association)
EMDR Therapist Training (parts 1, 2 & 3)
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2010 - present
British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapists
BABCP Accreditation (Cognitive Behavioural Therapist)
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2005 - present
University of Birmingham
MSc in Applied Social Learning Theory and Counselling (BABCP-accredited CBT training programme)
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2004 - present

Work experience

Nuffield Health
CBT Therapist & Special Projects Consultant
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2024 - 2025
Nuffield Health
Network Governance Lead & Senior CBT Therapist
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2022 - 2024
Nuffield Health
Regional Lead & Senior CBT Therapist
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2018 - 2022

Education

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