Tom Murfitt
EMDR Practitioner in Oxford

My goal as a therapist is for you to leave therapy having developed a tool-kit for life so that you know how and have the confidence to cope effectively with life's challenges in the future.
I set up Oxford CBT in 2012, Oxford's leading private therapy service, who has helped over 5000 people overcome challenges and thrive for the last 10 years.
Our team of accredited and highly experienced therapists and psychologists are committed to empowering adults, children and families with the strength and skills to navigate life's stresses with compassion and kindness, Oxford CBT offers a swift assessment process alongside high-quality, evidence-based treatment.
We specialise in treating anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorders, anger management, sleep issues, as well as assessments, diagnosis, and support for Autism and ADHD.
If you or someone you care about is in need of support, reach out to Oxford CBT today and discover how we can provide the help you're looking for. We can work together to help you to overcome your difficulties and move towards your life goals.

Background & EMDR Qualifications

Tom Murfitt, Msc, Bsc, CBT PGDIP, BABCP Fully Accredited.
Tom practices Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the Oxford Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Clinic in Headington. He has worked in the NHS since 2002 and completed a specialist Post graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. CBT interventions are evidence based and recognised as the best practice treatment for anxiety disorders and depression by the National Institute for Health and Care excellence (NICE), the guiding body for NHS healthcare in the UK.

My Specialisms

I am the founder of Oxford CBT, our team of accredited and highly experienced therapists treat and specialise in a range of treatments and conditions. These include anxiety, depression, stress, eating disorders, anger management, sleep issues, as well as assessments and diagnosis for Autism and ADHD.
Specialist treatments we provide include DBT, CBT-E (for eating disorders), EMDR and for businesses we provide Mental Health First Aid training and well-being workshops.

Approach to EMDR & How I Work

Clinicians work predominantly using a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This approach is collaborative, supportive and very practical and therapy will consist of face to face (or online) sessions in addition to tasks set for the client to complete in between sessions in order to practice and develop the new skills they learn in the therapy room.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is the NICE recommended treatment for depression and anxiety disorders which includes Panic attacks, health anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, worry and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Techniques have also been proven to help people overcome low self-esteem, sleep difficulties, anger issues and some eating disorders.
CBT is a time-limited, solution focused talking therapy and people often report significant changes within about 6- 8 sessions. Cognitive behavioural therapy techniques teach you to change unhelpful thoughts and subsequent behaviours. Unlike some other talking therapies, CBT focuses on making changes in the here and now simply using the past to help inform us of why a person may be thinking or behaving in a certain way.
CBT focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, physiological changes and behaviour, helping you to challenge ways of both thinking and behaving leading to improved quality of life.
If you feel anxious about a certain situation, you may notice that by avoiding that situation, it maintains the feeling of anxiety. If you feel frequent low mood, you may be encouraged to record your thoughts and explore how you can look at them with a different perspective.

Access valuable resources and free online self-assessments on our website and feel free to contact for any further information.

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	£75 per 50 minutes
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy	Online/Telephone	£75 per 50 minutes
EMDR	In Person	Please Call
Mindfulness	In Person	Please Call

Additional Rate Information

Please visit our website for more information on our services and prices. Including assessments for ADHD and autism and rates for adult and child therapy services and specialist treatments that include DBT, CBT-E (for eating disorders), EMDR and Mindfulness/ well-being sessions.