Leo Barnard

Current availability Wednesdays and Thursdays; appointments  10:00 - 15:30.

Currently online only.

I am a cognitive behavioural therapist, trained in a number of related approaches: REBT, CT, ACT, Mindfulness-based CT and DBT among them.

I worked at The Priory for 8 years, and been in private practice for 16 years.

I work with clients on an individual formulation developed collaboratively, rather than implementing rigid protocols; but always within evidence-based practice in accordance with NICE Guidelines.

I am also a Relate-trained Relationship Counsellor, and work with individuals and couples on relationship issues.

CBT as I deliver it is not primarily about symptom relief. It is about what you consider would be a meaningful and satisfying life for you, and how we could work together so that I can help facilitate the changes that you seek.

You are the most important person in this process, and I will review  the work with you at regular intervals to ensure that I am delivering the support that you are looking for. This will include checking whether any reported symptoms are changing, but also what progress we are making toward your chosen goals.

Change is not primarily about what happens in the sessions, though. It is about how we live in our everyday lives, and usually we will agree a task for you to try out in between sessions to see whether it helps you move in the desired direction. We review the outcomes, and build upon them to sharpen our focus on what works for you.

The first session is free of charge, providing an opportunity to discuss the areas of difficulty which you are experiencing and the sorts of support that I might be able to offer you.

You will be asked to complete a questionnaire (CORE-OM) in advance of our meeting, and to give me an idea of your current goals for therapy.

In accordance with best practice, the consultation will include a conversation about potential risks and appropriate safeguards.