Clinical Psychology & CBT
Break Free From Anxiety, Phobias & Workplace Stress
The powerful Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques central to the Freedom to Fly™ programme are equally effective at treating a wide range of anxiety conditions and phobias.
Led by Elaine Iljon Foreman (BA Hons, M.Sc., AFBPsS)—a Consultant Chartered Clinical Psychologist with 40 years of clinical experience—our practice delivers specialist, 1-to-1 psychological treatment designed to help you regain control and rebuild your confidence.
Conditions Treated with CBT
CBT is a versatile, gold-standard therapy recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as the most effective long-term treatment for anxiety disorders. Elaine provides tailored, evidence-based support for:
- Anxiety Disorders: Agoraphobia, Panic attacks, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Social anxiety.
- Specific Phobias: These include Claustrophobia (enclosed spaces), fear of driving, needle phobia, and emetophobia (fear of vomiting).
- Trauma & Stress: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and catastrophic thinking (habitual worst-case scenario planning).
- Workplace & Performance Stress: Fear of public speaking, giving high-stakes presentations, job interview anxiety and the catastrophic thinking that may be associated with these sorts of situations.
How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Works
Clinical research consistently shows that CBT offers the highest long-term success rate for managing and overcoming anxiety.
CBT is based on a proven psychological principle: our emotions and actions are shaped by our perception of events, rather than the events themselves.
The CBT Connection
- Identify Triggers: Examine how unhelpful or inaccurate automatic thoughts distort your perception of reality.
- Recognise the Pattern: Understand the direct link between what you think, what you feel, what you say, and what you do.
- Retrain Your Mind: Learn practical cognitive tools to reframe anxiety-inducing thoughts before they trigger severe panic.
- Establish New Habits: Practice new behavioural responses until staying calm and in control becomes your natural, default state.
Why Book Therapy with Elaine Iljon Foreman?
Choosing the right therapist is the most crucial step in your recovery. When you work with Elaine, you benefit from:
- Chartered Professional Status: Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Elaine is also registered with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a member of the Association of Clinical Psychologists (ACP-UK).
- Proven Clinical Expertise: Over four decades of successful private and NHS practice treating complex anxieties.
- Attentive 1-to-1 Care: Confidential, highly individualised sessions held at a fully accessible venue in West Sussex, or elsewhere by arrangement. Remote consultations can also be arranged.
NEXT STEPS
Take the First Step Toward Lasting Relief
You don’t have to navigate anxiety alone. Contact Elaine today to discuss your symptoms and book your initial CBT assessment.
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