Helen Joselyn-Gadd
BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist (Cognitive Behavioural Therapist)
Anxiety Disorders Specialist
Pronouns - She/Her
I have worked in mental health for over 30 years in mainly specialist services, as a nurse and then, for the last 15 years, as a CBT therapist at the National Anxiety Disorders Residential service, working with people with severe and enduring anxiety disorders, alongside Professor David Veale.
As the senior therapist, I provide extensive supervision and teaching to CBT therapist and psychologists, with the aim of enhancing their evidence-based practice and developing their skills in the latest research for psychological problems.
As your therapist, my goal is to guide you through your journey of recovery. I will work with you to understand your current difficulties, explore how they originated and identify what is maintaining your problems.
I will help you to think about alternative ways in which we can challenge your problem, support and guide you through your treatment process, offering you the latest evidence-based treatment approaches.
Everyone’s experience is specific to them and I would feel privileged to work alongside you, helping you to meet your goals and improve your quality of life
Helen’s areas of expertise & interest.
Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Emetophobia
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Phobias
Low self-esteem
Panic disorder
Depression
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Health anxiety
Social Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Agrophobia
Depression
Developing Emotional resilience and self-compassion
Please note - Helen is highly experienced in all evidence based practices for all the listed disorders, including exposure response prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD and other anxiety disorders, as per the NICE guidelines.
Models of Treatment Helen is highly experienced in:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Feedback from Helen’s clients
“Helen has taught me how to navigate my difficulties. She has provided me with the tools and techniques that I need to manage my life on a daily basis. Further, our discussions have inspired me to seek out and pursue a more positive way of living and being. I am very grateful to have been guided by Helen.” Daniel
“Helen is understanding and has excellent understanding of OCD.” Bethany
“Helen has been amazing from the start of my therapy throughout. She is kind, compassionate and understanding and has helped me in reducing my engagement with OCD thoughts and behaviour a huge amount. As well helping me through therapy sessions over the past six months, Helen has given me the tools I need to essentially become my own therapist and ensure that I continue to manage my OCD symptoms in the future.” Carys
“From day one I was shown compassion and dedication from you and a belief that I could in fact get better... you got it ! “ Sam
“You are an incredibly kind, patient and warm person and by far the best therapist I’ve ever had and I’ve had a few!” Poppy
“I’m not sure of the best way to thank someone who has changed my life somehow thank you just doesn’t cut it - I am so incredibly grateful to have had you as a therapist .....,.you’ve given me the tools and strength to keep fighting for a better life ...” Ben
Helen’s Qualifications & Credentials
Registered Mental Health Nurse
BSc Degree in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy ( 2:1 from Kings College London University)
Certificate in Compassion Focussed Therapy
Fully accredited since 2007 ( number 050021)