We are clinical psychologists, CBT therapists and a systemic family therapist, with additional training in EMDR, compassion and mindfulness teaching. Between us we have decades of experience working in NHS mental and physical health services, University settings and local communities.
We want to bring our skills and experiences supporting patients and staff to a wide range of organisations who may have limited access to such advice and assistance. We draw on evidence based, trauma informed practice and deep clinical experience to offering flexible, bespoke approaches to meet a wide variety of needs.
Stuart Forrest
I am a BABCP accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapist and registered mental health nurse. I have extensive experience in providing psychological interventions to both individuals and groups. My work has encompassed helping those affected by depression and anxiety disorders, trauma, and addictions. I have trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Mindfulness.
For the past fifteen years I have been a part of an NHS Psychological Therapy Service in Gloucestershire, delivering therapy and supporting colleagues and trainees through providing Reflective Practice and supervision.
Qualifications
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Post Graduate Diploma in Addiction Studies
- Registered Nurse – Mental Health
Professional Memberships
Dr Anna Strudwick
I am a clinical psychologist and systemic family therapist with over 20 years of experience working in the NHS providing therapy and support to individuals, families and groups experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. I have a particular interest in compassion focused therapy and in offering staff support and supervision. More recently I have begun to explore the therapeutic benefits of slowing down and allowing space to connect with the natural world, integrating nature-based approaches into my work alongside a rapidly growing evidence base.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychologist (University of Plymouth – Bristol course)
- MSc in Systemic Psychotherapy (University of Exeter)
Professional memberships
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Practitioner Psychologist
- British Psychological Society (BPS) – Chartered Clinical Psychologist
- UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) – Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice
Key Publications
- Altavilla, A., Strudwick, A. Age Inclusive Compassion-Focused Therapy: a Pilot Group Evaluation. J Cogn Ther 15, 209–230 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41811-022-00132-2
Dr Liz Marks
I am a clinical psychologist with specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based, compassion-focused therapies. I have over 20 years of clinical experience, supporting people with a range of difficulties such as anxiety, stress, low mood, sleep problems and complex physical health conditions, primarily in the NHS. I have a special interest in working with people distressed by the climate and ecological crises (eco-anxiety) and am exploring innovative ways of using nature connection alongside other therapeutic approaches to improve mental health and wellbeing. In addition to being a clinician, I am a teacher, trainer and clinical researcher at a University.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Kings College London)
Professional Memberships
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Practitioner Psychologist
- Accredited member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
- British Psychological Society (BPS) – Chartered Clinical Psychologist
- Teacher training in Mindfulness Based Therapy (Bangor University)
Key Publications
- Marks, E., & Cole, A. (2024). Practising CBT amid the climate and ecological crises. Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 17, Article e27. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1754470X24000242
- Marks, E., Hallsworth, C., Vogt, F., Klein, H., & McKenna, L. (2023). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia (CBTi) as a treatment for tinnitus-related insomnia: A randomised controlled trial. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 52(2), 91-109. https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2022.2084155
- Hickman, C., Marks, E., Pihkala, P., Clayton, S., Lewandowski, R. E., Mayall, E. E., ... & Van Susteren, L. (2021). Climate anxiety in children and young people and their beliefs about government responses to climate change: a global survey. The Lancet Planetary Health, 5(12), e863-e873.
- McKenna, L., Marks, E., Hallsworth, C. A., & Schaette, R. (2017). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy as a treatment for chronic tinnitus: a randomized controlled trial. Psychotherapy and psychosomatics, 86(6), 351-361.