Stephen Smith

Qualifications

MSc, Mental Health Studies, 2001, Kings College London Medical and Dental School.

Post Graduate Diploma, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, 2001, University College London Medical and Dental School.

PGCert Mindfulness (Teaching) University of Exeter

Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing Registered Nurse(Mental Health), 1997, London South Bank University.

EMDR Certificates level 1, 2, 3, Master`s level, 2008, University of Birmingham.

Post Graduate Diploma, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, (in progress), University of Exeter.

BABCP accredited since 2002.

EMDR Europe accredited practitioner since 2010

NMC accredited since 1997

Psychotherapy and CBT experience

Welcome to the CBT Harlow clinic of Stephen Smith MSc, PG Dip , Dip HE, RN. I am a fully accredited cognitive behavioural therapist with BABCP and also an approved EMDR practitioner with EMDR-Europe.
I am currently undertaking post graduate teacher training in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy MBCT at the national mood disorders clinic at Exeter University. I have considerable experience at offering therapy treatments in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

I have worked in various clinical settings since 1997 and was employed in a senior clinical role at The Forensic Centre for Mental Health in Hackney, East London where I was involved in developing a CBT programme with a Consultant in CBT. I also worked closely with other professional organisations providing advice and consultancy. I worked as a senior psychotherapist at North East London Foundation Trust where I was involved in a research study into the effectiveness of CBT for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In addition to various senior clinical roles I have also worked as the Programme Director of postgraduate CBT Programmes at London South Bank University.

In the last 14 years, before concentrating on private practice, I have continuously worked as a clinician building up extensive experience and expertise.

I specialise in therapies recommended in the prestigious National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines. NICE

These therapies include CBT, Schema Therapy, MBCT and EMDR. These therapeutic approaches are all recommended by The National Institute for Clinical Excellence as the most effective treatments for certain disorders including Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Personality Problems and Treatment resistant Depression.

I also train and supervise other CBT therapists and trainee CBT therapists.

I receive private referrals from GPs, Psychiatrists (NHS and Private), Health Management companies, Solicitors, and self referral.

I provide a clinic from either my base in Epping, from Rivers Hospital in High Wych and will also conduct home visits if requested in Essex, London and Hertfordshire.

I am a registered provider of CBT and EMDR with all private health insurance providers including CIGNA, BUPA, AXA PPP, Pru Health, Standard Life and AVIVA.