About Me
My name is Jo. I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist offering online therapy sessions. I have been practicing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) since 2016 and completed my training at the University of Exeter. I hold full accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
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I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and I am a member of the EMDR Association. Additionally, I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD and my practice also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). See services page for more information on the therapy I offer.
Difficulties I can support with:
Trauma
PTSD
Low self-esteem
Depression
Anxiety and worry
Stress
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Social Anxiety
My Background
I am originally from Cornwall and have been lucky to have lived most of my life in this beautiful part of the world. The word Sawya (pronounced Soy-ya) is the Cornish word meaning 'to heal'.
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Much of my career has been working in the NHS within primary care mental health Talking Therapies but more recently within the private healthcare sector also. In my current NHS role I am a senior therapist and clinical supervisor. Previously, I worked within substance misuse services both in HMP prison services and in the community.
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I have experience and training working with a range of mental health disorders including depression, PTSD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, GAD, OCD and Social Anxiety.
Working with The Armed Forces
I am a military spouse and I specialise in working with members of the armed forces community including current serving personnel, veterans and also spouses. I have attended further training with Kent and Medway NHS Trust Armed Forces Network and I have worked alongside veteran colleagues in both a clinical and therapeutic setting. I understand and recognise the various challenges and difficulties that are unique to this community and lifestyle both within and outside of the UK.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions about support you may need.
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My QualificationsBSc (Hons) Psychology, University of Exeter Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University of Exeter Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University of Exeter Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner Supervision, University of Exeter High Intensity CBT Supervision, University of East Anglia Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, parts 1-4, EMDR Masterclass Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cardiff University Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dr Candice Monson via Combat Stress
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Additional TrainingLevel Three Safeguarding Adults Mental Health First Aid Enhanced adults and children DBS