Gemma

Miss Gemma Forshaw

CBT Psychotherapist

“I have over 20 years experience delivering evidence based psychological therapy. I am an accredited CBT therapist and EMDR therapist and use third wave CBT approaches including ACT(acceptance and commitment therapy) and CFT (compassion focussed therapy). I have a particular interest in working with self worth/acceptane”

About Me

If you find yourself struggling with self-worth, I offer a grounded space to explore these feelings. With over two decades of experience, I draw on evidence-based approaches like EMDR, ACT, and CFT. We can work together to cultivate a kinder relationship with yourself. My aim is to help you build a stronger sense of acceptance. This supports individuals seeking practical tools, moving towards greater confidence and inner peace.

Approach

Therapy often balances focused, practical work with slower, compassionate exploration of how self-worth shows up in daily life. I work with adults face-to-face in Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire and online, keeping sessions steady and paced to your needs so you rarely feel overwhelmed. We use short experiments, grounding practices and targeted memory work alongside brief between-session tasks tailored to your energy, building new patterns rather than relying on insight alone. This approach suits people wanting practical steps toward gentler self-relationship and clearer self-boundaries.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

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    Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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    EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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    Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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    Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

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    CBT Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, an evidence-based approach that changes unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.

Qualifications

Chester

Registrations

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Service Area

Staffordshire

In-person & Online

South Staffordshire

Brewood, South Staffordshire

United Kingdom