My name is Andrea Guida. I have a postgraduate degree in Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for Children and Young People at UCL. I am a qualified and experienced CBT therapist with a postgraduate diploma from UCL and the Anna Freud centre. I also have a postgraduate degree in Infant Mental Health from the Tavistock clinic (UEL) and a degree in psychology.
I am a member of the BABCP and the British Psychological society. I adhere to their ethical framework.
Experience
I have over 7 years of experience, working with infants, children, young people and their families and adults with diverse emotional needs, in clinical and community settings, schools and mental health hospitals, in England and abroad. I have worked with NHS, CAMHS, IAPT and local charities.
What do I offer?
I offer Cognitive Behavioural therapy for children, young people and adults.
I specialize in anxiety, panic, depression and phobias.
Help with the following issues:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Panic Attacks
- Developmental disorders (when appropriate only)
- Attachment difficulties
- Difficulties at work, home or interpersonal relationships.
- Anger Management
- Conduct and Behavioural Problems.
- Social Anxiety
- OCD
- Trauma
- School based difficulties
- Eating Disorders
- Low-self esteem
Using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), we work with how our thoughts influence our feelings, behaviours and physical reactions.
I provide a safe space for you to express your feelings, thoughts, be heard, learn different coping strategies, problem solving techniques or behaviours to deal with the current challenges.
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in CBT for Children and Young People. UCL and Anna Freud Centre, London
- Postgraduate Diploma, Infant Mental Health: Early Years Development, Tavistock Clinic. London
- BSC Psychology, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia. (5 years full-time)
- Diploma in Human Resource Practice, Level 3 (CIPD), Hammersmith College. London