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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist at The CBT Space in Exmouth, specialising in anxiety and emotional regulation

About Me

I'm Sian and I run The CBT Space. I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, offering both online and in-person CBT therapy for adults. I am based in Devon, with a private counselling room at my clinic in Exmouth.

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The CBT Space has been open since January 2025 and offers a client-centred approach to CBT therapy. Sessions are flexible and tailored to your individual needs, with no expectation to commit to a set number of sessions. Whether you’re seeking short-term support or ongoing therapy, CBT sessions can be shaped around your goals, pace, and availability.

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I specialise in CBT for anxiety and emotional regulation, helping clients understand patterns of worry, manage intense emotions, and develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges. My approach is practical, compassionate, and collaborative, supporting you to make meaningful and lasting changes.

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I am a member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and work in line with their professional standards and ethical guidelines. This includes receiving regular clinical supervision and completing ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) each year, ensuring the CBT therapy I provide is safe, effective, and grounded in the latest evidence-based practice.​

Education

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons): Psychology, University of Central Lancashire, 2005.

  • Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert): Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, University of South Wales, 2022.

  • Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip): Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, University  of South Wales, 2024.

Work

  • I have worked within NHS Mental Health Services since 2009 as a Senior Research Practitioner, supporting individuals with a wide range of mental health difficulties across varied clinical settings.

  • I am trained in solution-focused therapy and motivational interviewing, and have delivered psychologically informed interventions within NHS crisis services, supporting individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm and psychosis.

  • I provide CBT through Employee Assistance Programmes and occupational health referrals, supporting individuals in high-responsibility and frontline roles.

  • I began my career within the Prison Service as a drug and alcohol support worker, working with individuals experiencing addiction and complex life challenges.

  • I volunteer with the Association for Postnatal Illness (APNI), supporting women during the postnatal period, and contribute to the award-winning Postnatal Pod in Devon, promoting maternal wellbeing.

  • I completed my CBT training placement with Mind and have continued post-qualification as a CBT therapist, supporting adults with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

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