Philip Atkins

I am currently available for virtual sessions (ZOOM, other).

I am an EMDR Europe Accredited Practioner, qualified as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)

I am also trained in the use of the FLASH technique, the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), and Schema Therapy.

I work from a strong Humanistic bias.

I have experience of successfully working with a wide range of issues that includes :-

• addictions (drug, alcohol, gambling, sex and internet pornography)
• anger management /stress management
• anxiety and panic
• assertiveness
• bereavement / loss
• confidence / self-esteem
• depression
• motivation
• PAIN
• relationship issues

TRAUMA (Big T = road traffic accidents, abuse, suicide survivor, etc and Little t = anything from the past that 'still lives within')

• suicidal feelings
• work related issues
• etc

NO judgement here, just understanding and empathic support.

TRAINING - Further comprehensive detail of my training to date can be found on my Counselling Directory page. 

Registered as a Data Controller with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) - until 14th April 2025

• Registration Reference No: Z3639237 http://www.ico.org.uk

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) :-

• Enhanced Certificate No: 001719710559 - Issued: 14 December 2020 - Psychotherapist (Child and Adult Workforce) www.gov.uk/dbs

My other memberships :-

• EMDR Association UK & Ireland ........ www.emdrassociation.org.uk/
• EMDR Europe
• EMDR Association of Australia ........ emdraa.org
• EMDR International Association...... www.emdria.org
• UK Psychological Trauma Society (UKPTS) ........ www.ukpts.co.uk/
• European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ESTSS) .... www.estss.org/

Prior to our first session, I will forward full details of what to expect from our work togrether.

Our  first session is primarily about me better understanding your situation, and for you to see if you'd feel comfortable working with me.