East Suffolk CBT Practice

Joyce Speed, CBT Therapist
(BABCP Accredited)
- 07594 610 880
- info@eastsuffolkcbt.co.uk

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Welcome to my Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Practice

We all need someone to talk to, when we are feeling distressed or struggling with difficulties in life, it helps to have someone to walk that journey with you.

East Suffolk CBT Practice aims to:

  • Provide a safe, confidential space for you to share and discuss your current difficulties, without feeling judged.
  • Offer you respect and empathy.
  • Support you to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours as well as support you to break free from them.
  • Work collaboratively with you to help you to learn new skills to overcome your problems so that you can have and enjoy a better quality of life.
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Joyce Speed is an experienced cognitive behavioural therapist dedicated to providing effective evidence-based therapy within a safe, supportive space for individuals seeking positive change. I have helped numerous individuals to overcome challenges, such as anxiety, depression, low self -esteem, relationship difficulties and significant life transitions.

My approach is compassionate, non-judgemental and focused on equipping you with practical skills for lasting change and a more fulfilling life, ensuring that you receive tailored support that meets your specific needs.

Joyce is a experienced, fully accredited and qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), the regulatory body for CBT in the United Kingdom.

Joyce also has a wide breath of clinical knowledge and experience; she has worked across a broad spectrum of clinical areas within mental health. Her experience spans working with adolescence and adults with common mental health problems, both within a primary and secondary care setting, She also has knowledge and experience of working with clients from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds.

Joyce previously worked as a CBT therapist supporting large corporate organisations with employer assisted return to work programmes. She maintains an active interest in developments in CBT and regularly attends conferences and specialist CBT training events.

Training and qualifications

Joyce is a dual trained general and mental health nurse. She also trained and qualified as a mental health lecturer, teaching interprofessional across a broad spectrum of students from different professional disciplines and cultural backgrounds.

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (PG Dip CBT). University of East Anglia. Norwich.
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PG Cert Ed). University Campus Suffolk.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree - BSc (Hons) Community Nursing Specialist Practice.
  • Counselling Skills for Health Care Practitioners.
  • Diploma of Higher Education in Community Nursing. (Dip HE).
  • Registered Mental Health Nursing qualification.
  • Registered Nurse.

My main approach is cognitive behavioural. I offer treatment to individuals between the ages of 16-60+.

I currently see people in my Ipswich practice in the beautiful countryside of Westerfield Village. I offer day- time appointments only and online appointments subject to availability.

All about CBT

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of talking therapy that combines both cognitive and behavioural therapy. It is a relatively shorter -term focused psychotherapy for a wide range of psychological problems. (CBT) helps people understand the links between, thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of talking therapy that combines both cognitive and behavioural therapy. It is a relatively shorter -term focused psychotherapy for a wide range of psychological problems. (CBT) helps people understand the links between, thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

How you think (cognition) influences how you feel (emotion), and what you do (behavior). CBT works on the principle that our behaviour and emotions depend to a large degree on our perception of what we understand is happening. What we think and anticipate can greatly affect our reaction to events and people.

CBT is a structured, present focused, time limited psychotherapy. It is problem focused, goal orientated, and deals with problems in the “here and now”. However, there are times when you may need to talk about your past to help understand how it is affecting you now.

By using CBT to understand and manage your thoughts, you can learn new responses that may lead to a more fulfilling life.

Therapy lasts between 6-12 sessions, dependent upon the nature and severity of your current difficulties, and are of 50 minutes duration.

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CBT has been shown to effectively address many different types of psychological problems. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. https://www.nice.org.uk also indicate the utility and effectiveness of CBT for individuals with long term physical health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.

Mood Disorders:

  • Bi-polar disorder
  • Depression
  • Low mood

Anxiety Disorders:

  • Generalised anxiety disorders
  • Health anxiety
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic attacks
  • Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Social anxiety - public speaking /performance anxiety
  • Specific phobia
  • Stress Management

OTHER PROBLEMS:
CBT is also beneficial for a range of other issues such as:

  • Alcohol problems
  • Anger Issues
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic pain
  • Couples Therapy
  • Eating problems (Obesity, Bulimia)
  • Long term physical health problems
  • Low self-esteem
  • Menopause symptoms
  • Perfectionism
  • Post-natal dépression
  • Pre and Post natal Birth trauma
  • Sleep rpoblems
  • Relationship problems
  • Work- place Bullying

Research has shown Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to be highly effective. It is the treatment of choice for a number of common mental health problems as indicated in The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, (NICE) clinical guideline. http://www.nice.org.uk

The effectiveness of short-term CBT is well established for anxiety disorders, depression, obsessional problems, reactions to trauma and eating disorders and has been clinically proven to be the most effective treatment for moderate and severe depression, with proven efficacy that CBT works as well as antidepressants for many forms of depression. Evidence suggests that CBT may be better than antidepressants in helping anxiety.

CBT has also been shown to be effective for more complex emotional problems requiring longer term treatment.

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Get In Touch

INITIAL PHONE CONTACT AND 30 MINUTE FREE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION.

If you would like further information regarding availability and fees, or if you would like to book an appointment, please contact using this form or with my contact details below.

Email: info@eastsuffolkcbt.co.uk

Mobile: 07594 610 880

Website: www.eastsuffolkcbt.co.uk

Whether you have questions about CBT, want to discuss your specific needs, or are ready to book your first session, I'd love to hear from you.

I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours and offer a free initial consultation to discuss how I can best support you.

All enquiries are treated with complete confidentiality.

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Where to find my clinic

Clinic Location:

Westerfield Business Centre
Main Road,
Westerfield
IP6 9AB

Clinic Times:

8am-8pm Monday-Friday. Saturday 9.00am-1pm

Ample free parking available.

Cancellation Policy:

If appointments are to be cancelled, then 48 hours notice is required, otherwise the session will be charged at the full rate in line with East Suffolk CBT cancellation policy.