Tony Humphreys

I am available between 7am and 3pm Monday to Friday

I am a BUPA registered Psychotherapist trained in both CBT based therapy (Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy), EMDR and Person-Centred Counselling.

I worked for many years in the NHS as a Psychotherapist, using both the Telephone and Video (SKYPE/Zoom etc...) as a medium for sessions. I can of course offer Face to Face appointments at my consultation room in Croscombe.

​Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 

CBT is a way of helping yourself manage your mental and emotional health. It has a strong evidence base in being successful with many difficulties through providing tools and techniques you can use to manage your situation more effectively. ​

The following are examples of common mental health issues that I have been treating for nearly 20 years:

Anxiety

Depression

Panic Attacks

OCD

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Specific Phobias

Worry Management

Anger Management

Counselling 

Useful for anyone who wants to explore the way they're thinking or feeling further, as well as for anyone experiencing a problem or issue they are keen to resolve.

People may choose to speak to a counsellor because they feel they cannot speak to their other half/friends/family about such personal issues, or they may simply wish to speak to a professional with an objective viewpoint.

EMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD

(EMDR) therapy is a mental health treatment technique. This method involves moving your eyes a specific way while you process traumatic memories. EMDR’s goal is to help you heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.

Why is this treatment used?

Sights, sounds and smells with a connection or similarity to a trauma event will “trigger” those improperly stored memories. Unlike other memories, these can cause overwhelming feelings of fear, anxiety, anger or panic.

Reprocessing and repair

When you undergo EMDR, you access memories of a trauma event in very specific ways. Accessing those memories helps you reprocess what you remember from the negative event.

Before I tell a little about myself, allow me to say, well done for getting this far! I appreciate that many people become a little anxious at the prospect of an intense atmosphere in a counselling room. Thats not how I work though. My first aim is to help you relax. To see that yes, it is a 'safe and confidential environment for you to talk about anything that you want'. But there's no need for it to be a heavy and intense atmosphere either. I believe we can be practical, pragmatic and make some real changes without sacrificing empathy or compassion.

I offer face to face sessions at my treatment room here in our farmhouse & via Skype/Zoom. ​Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Counselling are ways of helping you manage your mental and emotional health. Both have a strong evidence base in being successful with many difficulties and provide tools and methods to help you get back on track. I am BUPA registered.

People may choose to speak to a counsellor because they feel they cannot speak to their other half/friends/family about such personal issues, or they may simply wish to speak to a professional with an objective viewpoint. I understand you want to feel more confident and less anxious with some methods and new skills to start moderating your mood and anxiety.

Easier if I quote a recent client: "I loved Tony's earthy approach. There was no fluff with him and we got straight down to tackling the issues I had brought. It was refreshing to feel listened to & helped from the start" I can't add to that!

I specialise in Depression and Anxiety in its various forms (i.e. . Phobias, OCD, Social Anxiety etc...). I appreciate that many people become a little anxious at the prospect of an intense atmosphere in a counselling environment. That's not how I work though. My first aim is to help you relax. To see that yes, it is a 'safe and confidential environment for you to talk about anything that you want'. But there's no need for it to be a heavy and intense atmosphere either.