Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in London

A little about myself

I am Sarah Charney, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in London. I hold two Masters Degrees, one in Counselling Psychology and one Human Resource Management, a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (ABD), and have 17 years' experience working with adults in both clinical and workplace settings. My extensive background allows me to address a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties, from anxiety and depression to employee motivation and performance.

My Specialisms

Education and Early Career

I studied Social Sciences at University and chose to Major in Psychology. I initially pursued a career in Human Resources, specialising in in-house recruitment, which allowed me to continue my interest in psychology and people management and I obtained a Masters in Personnel and Development. In order to develop my interest in psychological disturbances and continue my training, I decided to follow a more clinical path and completed the Conversion Diploma in Psychology. I was awarded an MSc in Counselling Psychology and held a post as Psychological Therapist at Edgware Community Hospital under the supervision of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist from 2011 -2016 (also studying for my Doctorate in Counselling Psychology). I saw a range of clients suffering from Axis 1 (mild to moderate mood disorders) and Axis 2 (more complex needs and personality disorders) and held a position in an inpatient setting "Acute Needs" (Secondary Care). 

Therapeutic Approaches

I have also successfully completed the Specialist Diploma in CBT/REBT and continued my specialist CBT training further on the Advanced Course 1 and Advanced Course 2 where I have covered DBT, ACT, CFT, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness Training.

Professional Experience

I have worked for the NHS both in both inpatient and outpatient settings (primary and secondary care) and at Step 3 and Step 4 (NHS) IAPT roles as a CBT Therapist. At Step 3 IAPT I focused on mild to moderate disturbances, including phobias, OCD, body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, anger management and assertiveness training, panic, anxiety, social anxiety,  performance anxiety, depression, poor emotion regulation, self-harm and trauma. At Step 4 I provided Trauma Stabilisation and Trauma Focused Therapy in a multi-disciplinary service and worked with patients with enduring and complex needs, including personality disorder, bi-polar disorder, complex trauma / PTSD, chronic depression and anxiety disorders. Patients' ages ranged from 16 years onwards.

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