BABCP Accredited CBT & EMDR Therapy

CBT & EMDR therapy in Rotherham & Sheffield

Professional cognitive behavioural therapy with Clare Lupton to help you break free from overwhelming thoughts, anxiety, and depression.

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What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?

Specialist anxiety therapy, depression counselling, and trauma support

While most commonly used for anxiety and depression, its strategies are highly effective for many other conditions.

All conditions that can be treated with CBT & EMDR
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Professional CBT & EMDR therapy in Rotherham

CBT is a talking therapy that focuses on how your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes affect your feelings and behaviour and teaches you coping skills for managing different problems.

It recognises that we can get caught in vicious cycles that initially can make us feel better, but only add to the problem in the long run.

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Evidence-based CBT South Yorkshire

Therapy helps you to begin to recognise these cycles and make changes to break the cycle. It combines cognitive therapy (examining how you think) and behavioural therapy (exploring the things you do).

This type of therapy is most often used for anxiety and depression, but can also be used for many other problems.

Clare Lupton, BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist and EMDR Specialist in Sheffield and Rotherham.

Clare Lupton

BABCP approved CBT & qualified EMDR therapist

Having first-hand experience with anxiety and depression, which I now successfully manage, I can effectively identify these conditions and understand how isolating and debilitating they can be.

Using proven CBT skills and lessons from my own journey has instilled hope about recovery and successfully helped others experiencing similar issues

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Why choose South Yorkshire CBT?

Choosing SY CBT means choosing clinical excellence.

Our practice is led by BABCP-accredited therapists, ensuring your care meets the gold standard of CBT regulation in the UK.

We combine this professional accreditation with a commitment to evidence-based, person-centred treatment.

By strictly following proven therapeutic models and maintaining a high level of ethical practice, we provide a safe, effective environment for you to achieve lasting positive change.

Fully accredited

Our therapists are BABCP Accredited, representing the highest standard of CBT practice in the UK.

This guarantees you are working with a regulated professional committed to the strictest ethical and clinical standards.


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Evidence-based

We exclusively offer evidence-based therapy.

This means the techniques we use are scientifically proven to be effective for a wide range of mental health difficulties, ensuring you receive the most reliable care.


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Personalised care

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all.

Every treatment plan is tailored to your unique needs, combining clinical expertise with a compassionate, collaborative approach to help you reach your specific goals.


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Common questions about starting therapy

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to have questions.

Whether you are curious about how CBT works or need to know the logistics of booking a session in Sheffield or Rotherham, I’ve answered the most common questions below to help you feel more confident on your journey towards recovery.

CBT is a structured “talking therapy” that focuses on the links between your thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Unlike some therapies that focus heavily on the past, CBT is primarily concerned with the “here and now.” It helps you identify negative cycles and gives you practical tools to break them.

The length of treatment varies depending on the complexity of the issue. On average, a course of CBT lasts between 6 and 20 sessions.

Mild issues: 6–10 sessions.

Moderate to severe issues: 12–20+ sessions. During your initial assessment, we will discuss a tailored plan that fits your specific needs.

No. You can refer yourself directly to South Yorkshire CBT. However, if you are planning to use private health insurance (such as AXA, Bupa, or Aviva), your provider may require a GP referral to authorise your funding.

While both are evidence-based treatments, they work differently:

CBT is skills-based and focuses on changing present-day thought patterns and behaviours.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is specifically designed to help the brain reprocess “stuck” traumatic memories so they no longer cause intense emotional distress.

Yes, “between-session tasks” are a core part of CBT. Because you only spend about an hour a week in therapy, the real change happens when you apply your new skills in your daily life.

This might include keeping a thought diary, practising a relaxation technique, or gradually facing a feared situation.

CBT is highly effective for managing the emotional impact of long-term physical conditions.

It is commonly used to help patients cope with chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME), and IBS by reducing the stress and anxiety that often flare up physical symptoms.

South Yorkshire CBT specialises in psychotherapy for adults.

If you’re seeking support for a young person under 18, I’d recommend contacting your GP for referrals to NHS child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) or looking for a therapist who specialises in working with young people.

Find our clinic or get in touch

We understand that visiting a new place can sometimes feel daunting.

Our private Rotherham clinic is easy to find, fully accessible, and has ample parking to make your arrival as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Address

Swift Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre,
Rawmarsh Rd,
Rotherham
S60 1RU

Email

info@southyorkshirecbt.com

Phone

07729 632970

Ready to start CBT in South Yorkshire?

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, or depression, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Book a consultation with our accredited CBT therapists today and start your journey toward feeling like yourself again.

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Tailored CBT and trauma support in South Yorkshire

Living with anxiety, depression, or unprocessed trauma can touch every aspect of your life, from your career and relationships to your overall sense of self.

You do not have to navigate these challenges alone. At South Yorkshire CBT, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to help you break unhelpful cycles, manage your symptoms, and regain control of your day-to-day life.

Select a condition below to learn more about how we can help:

Anxiety, stress & fear

There are a number of anxiety disorders the symptoms of which differ considerably. 

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A panic attack occurs when your body experiences a rush of intense psychological (mental) and physical symptoms.

You may experience an overwhelming sense of fear, apprehension and anxiety.

As with many emotional and mental health conditions, the exact cause of panic disorder isn’t fully understood. However, it’s thought the condition is probably linked to a combination of physical and psychological factors.

The aim of treating panic disorder is to reduce the number of panic attacks you have and ease the severity of your symptoms.

Psychological therapy and medication are the two main types of treatment for panic disorder.

Find out how to stop panic attacks with our specialised panic disorder treatment.

Social Anxiety or Social Phobia as it is also known is more than shyness. It’s a debilitating condition and fear that doesn’t reduce and affects everyday activities, self-confidence, relationships and work or school life.

Many people worry about social situations especially those where they may be subject to scrutiny such as a job interview, presentation or first date, but someone with social anxiety feels overly worried before, during and after them.

Nice guidelines support treatment in the form of Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

CBT Treatment begins with a thorough assessment of the individuals condition and the situations that cause anxiety. Information will then be provided to the patient about Social anxiety and how the condition is developed and the problem maintained.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can be effective in treating health anxiety. Also known as illness anxiety disorder or somatic symptom disorder, is a condition characterized by excessive worry or fear about having a serious illness despite having no or only mild symptoms.

CBT can help people by addressing the cognitive (thought) and behavioural (action) aspects of their anxiety.

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CBT can be a beneficial treatment approach for individuals with agoraphobia, which is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by fear and avoidance of situations or places where escape may be difficult or embarrassing.

CBT for agoraphobia typically involves addressing and modifying the thoughts, behaviors, and physical sensations associated with the fear of leaving familiar environments.

Learn about our supportive approach to overcoming agoraphobia with CBT.

Trauma & complex emotions

PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. Someone with PTSD often relives the traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks, and may experience feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt.

They may also have problems sleeping, such as insomnia, and find concentrating difficult. These symptoms are often severe and persistent enough to have a significant impact on the person’s day-to-day life.

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder that affects adults and children from many different backgrounds and walks of life. It occurs when a person gets caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions.

Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images or urges that trigger intensely distressing feelings.

Compulsions are behaviours an individual engages in to attempt to reduce the anxiety and distress resulting from the obsessions.

Treatment for OCD will involve a detailed assessment and administration of appropriate measures (YBOCS).

Read about our highly effective OCD treatment in Rotherham and Sheffield.

Learn Anger Management. Everyone experiences the emotion of anger at some point in their lives. It is a normal and natural response to events where we may feel we have been treated unjustly, attacked, bullied deceived and when we are frustrated.

Anger results from a number of different issues such as low self esteem , mistrust and past trauma and abuse. The causes of anger can be complex and deep rooted. For this reason it is important that a full assessment is completed with each individual to ascertain the causes of anger.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is central to the work undertaken for anger management.

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Gain support to break the cycle of disordered eating and body-image distress. Reconnect with a healthier relationship with food and yourself through compassionate, specialised therapy.

Learn more about our evidence-based eating disorder therapy in South Yorkshire.

Personal growth & wellbeing

Many people live with depression, an intensely debilitating condition, for many years before they seek treatment.

The good news is that there is a way through it and CBT can help you with this journey.

During each session you will talk with your CBT therapist about how you have put new strategies in place and whether they have helped your depression.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be an effective approach for addressing low self esteem.

Low self esteem is a negative perception and evaluation of oneself, often accompanied by self-critical thoughts and beliefs.

CBT can help individuals with low self-esteem by targeting and modifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and promoting healthier and more positive self-perception.

Discover how CBT can help rebuild your confidence through low self-esteem therapy.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used and evidence-based therapeutic approach that can be helpful in addressing body image issues.

Find out how we can support you with targeted body image therapy.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can be used as a helpful approach in managing chronic pain.

Chronic pain refers to persistent pain that lasts beyond the expected healing time, typically for three months or longer.

Discover how CBT provides effective chronic pain management and support.