Bartzis George

I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist accredited by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). I have experience of working both in the English National Health Service (NHS) and the private sector. I offer evidence-based therapy which is adapted to your individual needs and circumstances. I completed my training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy while working as a trainee therapist in the NHS. During my subsequent years in the NHS I provided individual as well as group CBT, and supervised colleagues. As a therapist I have been supporting teenagers and adults who have difficulties that include but are not limited to: low mood, low self-esteem, specific phobias, panic attacks, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, PTSD, health anxiety, body dysmorphia. I am also trained in supporting individuals whose mental health is affected as a consequence of long-term health conditions. In my practice I use a combination of traditional CBT, and also incorporate elements of third wave CBT approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), as well as Systemic Therapy. I have worked in a variety of settings alongside other professionals and have supported people with different needs, including: physical disabilities, physical health issues, mental health difficulties, substance misuse issues, cognitive impairment, learning disabilities, as well as refugees and asylum seekers. Having lived in England for over 10 years I have an interest in cross-cultural practice. My aim is to support you become more aware of yourself, manage your mental health difficulties, find the right balance in your life and reach your goals. I believe that everyone has the capacity to build on their strengths and achieve positive outcomes. I hold a BA in Social Work and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Therapy (CBT) from the University of Sussex. In addition to my academic qualifications, I am committed to my professional development and I regularly attend training and conferences to add to my knowledge and enhance my skills. I enjoy learning from other therapists, counsellors, and mental health professionals, and keep myself informed of latest research and developments in the field. I also try to contribute to other clinicians’ learning by sharing my own knowledge and professional experience. I receive regular supervision and personal therapy to ensure the services I provide are of the highest standard.