About me
I am a Cheshire based accredited cognitive behavioural therapist. I have extensive experience of CBT therapy, and mental health nursing which can support you in taking control of the distress you are now experiencing.
You will find my approach calm, measured and relaxed. I avoid "therapy speak" and jargon. However, I believe therapy should be pragmatic but empathic, goal focused, humorous where appropriate and beneficial. I will be open and honest with you and will encourage you to be the same. Our work together should be collaborative.
Experience
I believe that therapeutic practice should be grounded in "real-life" experience. At 18 I joined the army and served 3 years. After leaving military service I undertook an number of non-clinical roles gaining a wide range of life skills and experiences in the process.
My journey to becoming a CBT therapist started with mental health nurse training. As a Registered Mental Nurse (RMN), I gained experience on acute psychiatric admission wards and working as a community psychiatric nurse. I have clinical and therapeutic experience working with people across the full range of mental health issues and disorders.
My interest in psychological approaches led to a Diploma in Counselling and for a time I provided staff counselling.
Managerial and leadership roles led to an MSc in Management and NHS Talking Therapy services. A Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) enabled me to practice CBT parallel to my leadership role. I have since gained accreditation with the British Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies (BABCP).
Now partially retired from the NHS, I remain committed to helping others, drawing on a lifetime of professional and personal experience. I would be delighted to support you with the challenges you now face.
Professional registration and accreditation
Unlike medicine and nursing, psychotherapists and counsellors are not always regulated. Unregulated therapists who are not "accredited" are unable to evidence training and oversight that demonstrates safe and effective practice. When looking for a psychotherapist always choose an accredited therapist, this ensures training and monitoring to a high professional level.
I am registered with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP).
Registration number 00001003535
I am also registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Registration number 88E2068E
Click the buttons to the left for more information on these organisations or please contact me on 07352070308 or chris@christaylorcbt.co.uk
