CBT Therapist in Guildford & Farnham
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with a 25-year experienced Clinical Therapist. Evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, panic and PTSD. In-person sessions in Guildford and Farnham, Surrey. Online sessions across the UK.
CBT is the gold-standard treatment for:
Anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety)
Depression and low mood
Panic attacks and panic disorder
OCD and intrusive thoughts
PTSD and trauma (often combined with EMDR)
Phobias and specific fears
Insomnia and sleep difficulties
Low self-esteem and confidence
Stress and burnout in high-performing professionals
CBT therapist in Guildford & Farnham is the most extensively researched psychological therapy in the world, and is the treatment recommended by NICE (the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) for the majority of common mental health presentations.
What CBT actually is……
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based psychological treatment that focuses on the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, body sensations and behaviour.
It works on a simple but powerful principle: the way we think about a situation directly affects how we feel and what we do, and unhelpful thinking patterns, once identified, can be changed.
Unlike open-ended talking therapy, CBT is practical, goal-focused, and time-limited. We work together on what is happening right now, identify the patterns keeping you stuck, and build the tools you need to break them. The aim is for you to leave therapy with skills you can use for the rest of your life, not to keep coming back.
CBT Therapist in Guildford & Farnham
Why clients choose to work with me......
I am Andrea A. Smith, a Clinical Therapist with 25 years of clinical practice across the NHS, CBT therapist in Guildford & Farnham, clinical hypnotherapy and EMDR.
25 years of clinical experience, including senior NHS roles
Registered Member: NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council)
Registered Member: British Psychological Society
Registered Member: CNHC
Trained in CBT, Clinical Hypnotherapy and EMDR, sessions integrate the right modality for you
Over 2,500 clients supported through anxiety, depression, trauma and burnout
Amazon’s Best Selling Author of Fear Less, Live More
Most CBT practitioners offer only CBT. I am qualified in CBT, clinical hypnotherapy, and EMDR, which means that if pure CBT is the right tool for you, we use it. If your presentation needs the deeper subconscious work of hypnotherapy or the trauma-specific work of EMDR, we have those options too. The therapy fits you, not the other way around.
What happens in a first session…..
Your first session is a 60-minute clinical assessment. We map out what is happening, the thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviours that are keeping the problem going. We agree on the goals you want to achieve in therapy, and I explain exactly how we will work together.
CBT is collaborative. You are an active partner in your own recovery, not a passive recipient. Most clients leave the first session with a clearer picture of their difficulty than they have ever had and a sense of which patterns we will work on.
Fees, sessions, and location.
Sessions: 60 minutes
Location: In-person clinic rooms in Guildford and Farnham, Surrey
Online sessions: Available across the UK via secure video
Fees: Call to find out more
Free initial consultation: 15-minute phone or video call
NICE guidelines recommend 6–20 sessions of CBT for the most common presentations. We agree the right structure together at your assessment.
Andrea is one of the most intuitive, kind, patient and caring people I have ever met. I can say with 100% confidence you will be in good hands. Her tools and gentile guidance helped me learn self-confidence, self-worth, how to unblock myself and how to lead a whole and fulfilling life. Now I feel so much better and my whole outlook and my life has changed. Give her a Call and you will see your life change.
I enjoyed our sessions and found them healing and transformative. My sessions with Andrea were extremely helpful. Andrea is an incredible listener, professional and non-judgemental life coach. I would certainly return if the need arose and that I can contact her anytime. She is kind, compassionate, empathetic with invaluable tools and knowledge that I will continue to use. Try Clinical Hypnotherapy.
After just one session I left feeling amazing & what's more these changes continued for days to come. With each session I found myself feeling stronger & better. Before, I felt miserable, constantly exhausted from my nightmares, always worrying, stressed & feeling insecure; unable to be present in the moment & enjoy my life. Andrea taught me to relax for the first time in ages & gave me tools to help me deal with my stress & anxiety.
Common questions about in CBT Therapist in Guildford & Farham
How is CBT different from counselling?
Counselling is generally open-ended and exploratory. CBT is structured, time-limited, goal-focused and skills-based. You leave with practical tools, not just a place to talk.
How long does CBT take to work?
Most clients notice meaningful change within 6–8 sessions. NICE recommends 6–20 sessions depending on the presentation. Some shorter pieces of work (single phobia, simple panic) resolve faster.
Is there homework between sessions?
Yes and this is part of why CBT works. We agree small, specific practices between sessions that build the skills you are learning. The work happens in your life, not just in the therapy room.
Will I have to talk about my childhood?
CBT primarily focuses on the present, what is keeping the problem going now. We may explore earlier experiences if they are clinically relevant, but the focus is forward-looking and practical.
Do you offer online CBT?
Yes. CBT is one of the most effective therapies to deliver online, and the research evidence strongly supports it. In-person sessions in Guildford and Farnham remain available.
Also offered at the clinic.
CBT therapist in Guildford & Farnham is often most effective when combined with other evidence-based modalities and I am qualified in:
Clinical Hypnotherapy in Guildford & Farnham, for habits, deeper anxiety patterns and phobias.
EMDR Therapy in Guildford & Farnham, for trauma, PTSD, single-incident events
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Ready to begin?
Book a free 15-minute consultation, no obligation, no pressure. We will talk through what is going on, and you can decide if working together feels right.