Talking Psychotherapy
with Charlie Stopford
Helping you find a new approach to a happy way of life
Working closely with you
We all need help to find our way back to emotional happiness at times. This is where talking therapy and counselling can help you. I will work closely with you, using psychotherapy, CBT and REBT techniques, to transform your whole philosophy on life. Together, we will fix the problems so you can move forwards, feeling like you can face the world once again.
I can help you if you are struggling with any of the following.
- Anxiety, including general anxiety, phobias, social, career and agoraphobia
- Relationship issues – individuals and couples
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Covid-19 – anxiety about contracting coronavirus, lockdown distress, psychological issues caused by Covid and long Covid
- Bereavement
- Trauma
- Sleeping problems
- Psychosexual issues
- OCD
A safe and non-judgemental environment
I treat young adults, adults and couples. We can meet face to face or online, whichever you prefer. I work with both UK residents and people living outside of the UK.
Working both from my own private practice and within the NHS, I cover two large GP practices in London. Referrals from health professionals are always welcome.
I can help you in a safe and non-judgemental space. Text me, call me or message me if you need more information.
See what my patients have to say:
I had anxiety about ending up alone in the future and an inability to find love.
Charlie helped me manage my emotions, giving me coping strategies to rationalise my thoughts and helped me to see things more clearly.
I now feel calmer, more at peace and happier. I am able to manage situations on my own better using practices Charlie does so well without the negative self-judgement I used to have.
He is always there to guide me to find the answers for myself.
– SB
Charlie was very understanding about my struggle with food.
We went through a load of things that were upsetting me to work out what was the real reason for my problem.
He is helping me not to try to control too much and supporting me with my social confidence while the other guys are watching my diet
– FM
‘I have been struggling with confidence and self-acceptance, despite being very outgoing, for quite some time. When the pandemic started, familiar feelings seemed to multiply at a faster rate, and I knew I needed to figure out what was happening and how to work through it.
Charlie has been a massive help in my CBT journey. We tried a few approaches when we initially spoke, and we quickly found a rhythm that worked well for my strengths and challenges. Since working with Charlie, I realise that there are a handful of recurring issues I have that are intertwined. Charlie has been instrumental in helping me identify patterns of my negative thinking and providing me with various tools to combat those irrational beliefs.
The outcome of my CBT therapy is ever-evolving. I now appreciate that irrational beliefs in my mind, are solely my own creation. There will always be unexpected challenges around the corner, in some capacity. However, I am using my newly found and appreciated cognitive skills to deal with those challenges, however big or small, accordingly.’
– IK
Discover A New Therapy Philosophy
Why work with me?
For each of your therapy sessions, we will look at how you think about problems and life in general. Together, we will use various therapies, including Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT), which is a deeper version of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
We’ll work in a calm and relaxed manner, so you feel comfortable enough to share your problems. Our aim in talking therapy is to change your philosophy to life and make you feel emotionally better.
The talking therapy process
I am happy to meet you face to face or online if you prefer. No matter what your problem is, I am ready to help you. This includes relationship and couples therapy, anxiety therapy, eating disorder therapy and anxiety about Covid, lockdown and psychological issues caused by Covid.
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A bit about me and my style of therapy
providing guidance and support
To most people, sessions with me are like visiting and chatting to an approachable, wise and trustworthy friend. That’s how it should be in talking therapy. You’ll need to feel comfortable enough to tackle whatever is causing you emotional problems. There’ll be no judgements in our sessions.
As a person, I am very open, calm and relaxed. I will guide and support you through your specific issues, helping you feel emotionally grounded and positive. I absolutely love my job and I’m passionate about helping people using a range of therapies, including cognitive behavioural therapy and rational emotive behavioural therapy.
My therapy philosophy has been designed to work for a wide range of issues. This includes relationship and couples therapy, all types of anxiety therapy, eating disorder therapy and anxiety about Covid, lockdown and psychological problems caused by Covid. Look at my home page here to see the full range of issues I can help you with.
Meet Charlie Stopford (cbt)
From there, I moved on to work in private practice, both in-person and online. I also work for two large NHS GP practices in London. Most of my clients are from personal recommendations or from health care professionals.
Whether you are looking for your own personal therapy or a health professional looking to refer a patient, feel free to call, text or email me.
What sort of therapy do I practice?
Finding your own therapy mission
Together we start by looking at what you are thinking and feeling, which is the approach in all types of cognitive behavioural therapy. With rational emotive behavioural therapy, we go deeper to discover what is behind the way you think. In other words, the precise cause of your emotional distress.
We’ll look at your emotions and establish how healthy they are. Together we will then explore your belief system and develop a new positive one. You will begin to feel emotionally healthy and no longer feel to put yourself down, someone else down or the world down.
If they complement CBT and REBT, I also use other techniques from other types of therapy. It’s all about you finding your own therapy mission. Together, we will find the best way for you to move forwards to a happier state of mind.
Anxiety therapy
Relationship and Couples therapy
Eating disorder therapy
COVID therapy
If you suffer from psychological issues caused by catching Covid or long Covid, using REBT will help you through your darkest days. We’ll work together to guide you forwards so you can be your best and fulfil your emotional potential.
Book a therapy session with Charlie
I truly believe I can help you in a safe and non-judgemental space. If you have any questions about the therapy techniques I use, feel free to get in touch.
For healthcare professionals
I welcome referrals from GPs, psychiatrists and other health professionals. I offer both face-to-face sessions in London and online therapy sessions.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Using CBT helps a person deal with overwhelming problems in their life by breaking them down into smaller chunks. I work at changing negative patterns to improve the way a person feels.
Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy
Unlike standard CBT, REBT distinguishes between unhealthy and healthy emotions. It also distinguishes between ego disturbance, e.g. self-downing and discomfort disturbance, e.g. not tolerating things. The whole ethos of REBT is founded on self-acceptance and acceptance of other people and life.
In addition to REBT, I use techniques from the following modalities:
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Trauma - EMDR
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Schema
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CT
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Mindfulness
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Acceptance and Commitment
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Compassion Focussed
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Solution - Focused
If you have any questions about the types of therapy I use or to arrange a referral, please get in touch.
Contact me
If you would prefer to meet me online or face-to-face, I work in private practice in London (Marylebone London W1, Wandsworth, Bicester, Brackley.)
Call me or text me: 07734 784820.
Email me: charliestopford@gmail.com
I look forward to meeting you.