About me

Ishita Tewari
BSc (Hons), MSc, Adv Dip Couns, PgDip CBT

I am a BABCP accredited integrative therapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I have experience working for the NHS and privately with clients experiencing difficulties such as anxiety (including post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder), low mood, depression, low self-esteem, feeling overwhelmed by emotions, and a feeling that things aren’t quite right.

Therapy can be a helpful and effective way to talk through problems in order to discover ways to help ourselves, understand ourselves more, and generally feel better. 

When we embark upon a therapeutic journey, it can be daunting and at times difficult and upsetting; however, it is hopefully enlightening, calming and confidence boosting. Talking in a secure and trusting environment can lead to increased self-awareness, understanding and above all acceptance, and enable people lead to a more authentic and meaningful life.   

About CBT

CBT is an evidence based treatment based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour are all closely linked; when we make a change to one of these things, we can alter the others. If we’re feeling low, we can often inadvertently fall into patterns that reinforce these feelings by thinking and responding negatively.

CBT aims to assist us in breaking these negative vicious cycles by pausing and noticing them, exploring how they may have started and what is maintaining them, and changing the patterns into more helpful ones so we can feel better.

Collaboration is key in therapy; client and therapist work together in achieving mutually agreed goals.

Fees

Individual assessment and therapy (per 50 minute session) £80. Sessions are normally face-to-face but can be done online if preferred.

Cancellation policy

Clinic rooms need to be booked and paid for in advance, therefore, 24 hours notice is required if a session needs to be cancelled. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be charged at half the session rate (i.e. £40). Appointments that are not attended, or cancelled within 2 hours of the appointment time will be charged at the full rate. If you miss the start of the session and contact me after your appointment time, the session might continue with the remaining time of the session. Please note that I will only check my phone between 9am-5pm.

Confidentiality policy
I adhere to the Ethical Codes of Practice set by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). Whatever is discussed in the session will be treated with the strictest confidence. However, there are some situations where it might be necessary for me to break confidentiality;

• In the exceptional circumstances that I believe there is a risk of harm to you or others, I have a duty to inform the relevant parties. On these occasions, I would endeavour to discuss this with you first.

• If I receive a court order to provide information.

Psychotherapists are required to have monthly clinical supervision sessions with a BABCP accredited CBT therapist in line with the BABCP Ethical Codes of Practice. This is to ensure good and safe practice is being carried out. Client’s names will not be divulged, but the problems being attended for may be discussed.

Accepted health insurance:     

• I am a recognised provider of CBT for the following: Vitality, WPA, Nuffield Health, Vita Health Group and AXA UK.

Contact me

T: 07818942869

E: ishita@itewaripsychotherapist.uk

Crisis Services:

I do not provide a crisis service but if you find yourself in an emotional/psychological crisis you can contact all/any of the following services for immediate help:

Your GP-you can request an emergency appointment with your GP or the duty doctor

The Samaritans-call 116 123 (free call)

Accident and Emergency (A&E)-you can attend the A & E department of your nearest hospital

Location

I currently work at The Practice Rooms on Cotham Hill (39 Cotham Hill, Redland, Bristol BS6 6JY) and Clifton Village (24 Regent Street, Clifton, BS8 4HG) https://thepracticerooms.co.uk