Charlie Parker
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in Durham

I provide a high quality and personnal service to individuals and organisations. Based in the North of England, and with over 14 years experience of working in the NHS. Over the last 7 years I have developed a private practice providing a service for solicitors, insurance companies, General Practitioners, private healthcare insurers, occupational health companies and private individuals.

After completing a History Degree in the early 1990's I then completed nurse training (Psychiatry) in West Yorkshire. Following time gaining experience working within forensic and adolescent settings, I then completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Durham University. Shortly after this I returned to the NHS gaining experience working within a CBT centre as a therapist and trainer. I commenced working as a private practitioner in 2007 and completed a CBT degree in 2008.

I currently work for a number of Health Trusts working with adults, referred by General Practitioners and Psychiatrists. I am also employed to provide supervision to individuals and organisations. Clinically I aim to help people find the best ways of coping for themselves without the need for lengthy therapy. I aim to provide information and advice to as wide a range of people as possible through this website, utilising material that I have produced myself and information accessible through the internet.

Background & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Qualifications

Professional Positions and memberships:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in private practice, North-East England.

Accredited CBT Therapist - British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies.

Registered Nurse (Psychiatry) - Nursing & Midwifery Council.

Qualified Teacher Status - Graduate Teacher Training Registry.

Member of the EMDR Association of UK and Ireland.

Private Practice:

2007 - Present Private practice, training, consultancy, assessment, therapy and supervision to individuals, NHS, solicitors and Employess Assistance Programmes. Between 2008-10 'Waiting list initiatives' have been undertaken on a private basis in Durham, Darlington and Derwentside. Provision of psychological assessments, teaching/training packages of adults.

Previous Posts:

May 2009 - August 2010 Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Part-time). North of Tyne CFS/ME Rehabilitation & Management Team.

Sept. 2000 - April 2008 Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Part-time). Logos (CBT) Centre, Durham. Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust.

Sept. 1999 - July 2000 Teacher (History) Comprehensive Schools in Durham, Tyne and Wear.

Feb. 1998-Feb. 1998 Staff Nurse (Forensics) Highroyds Hospital, West Yorkshire.

Nov. 1996 - Feb. 1998 Staff Nurse (In-Patient Adolescent Psychiatrist) Highroyds Hospital. West Yorkshire.

Formal Qualifications:

2006-2008 B.Sc.(Hons) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, University of Lancaster.

1998-1999 Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Durham.

1993-1996 RMN(Psychiatry)/Diploma, University of Bradford.

1988-1991 B.Sc.(Hons) History/Philosophy, University of North London.

Post-Qualification Training:

May 2014 - 'EMDR (Part 4) - EMDR Workshops Ltd., University of Edinburgh.

April 2012 - 'EMDR' (Part 3) - EMDR Extra Ltd, University of York.

Sept 2011 - 'EMDR' (Part 2) - EMDR Workshops Ltd., University of Edinburgh.

March 2011 - 'EMDR' (Part 1) - EMDR Extra Ltd, University of York.

July 2010 - 'Managing of CFS/ME in Chronic Physical health Problems', CFS/ME Association.

June 2010 - 'Newcastle Fatigue Workshop and Conference', University of Newcastle.

April 2010 - 'Management of CFS/ME in children & young people', University of Newcastle.

Feb. 2010 - 'Problem sleeping?-A CBT Approach', BABCP-North-East & Cumbria.

July 2009 - 'Experiential Workshop in Mindfulness', Newcastle CBT Centre.

July 2009 - 'Using imagery in Cognitive Therapy', University of Exeter.

July 2009 - 'The Therapy Relationship in CBT: Practical Skills', BABCP.

Sept-Nov. 2009 - 'Foundation in Mindfulness: An 8 week programme', Newcastle CBT Centre.

July 2008 - 'CBT Training & Supervision: What should we be training & how should we be doing it? University of Edinburgh.

July 2008 - 'Using Experiential Techniques to facilitate Cognitive Change in Complex Cases of PTSD', University of Edinburgh.

Sept. 2004 - March 2005 - 'Intermediate CBT Diploma', Logos CBT Centre, Durham.

My Specialisms

EMDR
Mindfulness
CBT

Approach to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & How I Work

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a system of psychotherapy based upon a body of experimental and clinical studies and well defined therapeutic techniques. CBT is a short-term therapy, normally between 3 and 15 sessions. It is a structured form of psychotherapy designed to alleviate symptoms and to help people learn more effective ways of dealing with difficulties contributing to their suffering. The therapeutic thrust of cognitive therapy is problem-orientated. Unlike other talking treatments, CBT focuses on the problems and difficulties you have now, rather than issues from your past. It looks for practical ways you can improve your state of mind on a daily basis.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is an evidenced based psychological therapy and is recommended by the Department of Health and the National Institute for Clinical Excellance (NICE) http://guidance.nice.org.uk/topic/behavioural for a range of mental health problems. This evidence has been generated through years of psychological research, clinical trials, case studies and professional guidelines. The therapy is collaborative and aims to help the client's understanding of how their problems developed, what maintains them and what needs to happen to address these difficulties.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy	In Person	£60 per 60 minutes
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy	Online/Telephone	£55 per 60 minutes
EMDR	In Person	£90 per 90 minutes