Why Choose Sunflower?

So why choose Sunflower Cognitive Therapies?

Hello, my name is Catherine. I am a registered Children’s Nurse and a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist.

First and foremost, I am a mum of two very different boys, parenting can be a challenge at times and it certainly does not come with a manual. They have taught me a lot and I would not be here without them today.

Passionate about being able to deliver quality, I recognised the niche for developing a specialist talking therapies service, accessible to children, young people and adults.  A service available to deliver evidence based outcomes within a timely manner, as a result, I decided to take the initiative to set up Sunflower Cognitive Therapies.

I am open and honest and I will spend time helping you to understand the presenting difficulties.  Alongside, I have developed good communication skills and knowledge to support and work with families and other professionals alike.

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience…  

With over 18 years’ experience of working with children and young people in the NHS medical and mental health services, I am competent and qualified in carrying out a fully comprehensive assessment. I am fully registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) governing body and I am currently working towards accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

Over time I have developed significant knowledge and experience from working with a range of problems and disorders (ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders,  Learning Difficulties and Disabilities) to rule out any possible underlying medical or mental health problems that may be contributing to the presenting issues.

Skilled in working with a range of anxiety disorders;  separation,  generalised  and social anxiety, alongside panic, phobia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder  (OCD).  I also work with low mood/depression, self esteem/low confidence, anger and behavioural difficulties.

Specialised in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), all clinical interventions and practice carried out is evidence based and follows current guidelines provided by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).

  • Children’s Nurse – Ward 21, James Cook University Hospital (March 2003 – July 2005)
  • Primary Mental Health Worker & CAMHS Clinician – Middlesbrough and Stockton Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (July 2005 – May 2016)
  • Diploma in Higher Education in Nursing Studies (Children) – 2003
  • BSc 2.1 Hons in Practice Development (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) – 2010
  • Post Grad Diploma with Commendation in Evidence Based Psychological Therapy (CBT) – 2014)