Izzy Anstis

Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) & EMDR Therapist

Izzy Anstis

Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) & EMDR Therapist

BSc, BSc (Hons), BABCP Accredited.

Pronouns - She/Her

Hi, I’m Izzy Anstis. I have over 12 years of experience working in NHS adult mental health services with a wide range of clients.

I specialise in providing high quality CBT and EMDR therapies and am experienced working with a wide range of issues including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders (including Panic, OCD and Social Anxiety), Depression and Adjustment difficulties.

Beyond my professional qualifications, I’m known for my warmth, humour, and authenticity.

I genuinely care about the wellbeing of my clients and am here to support you. I can help you improve how you feel and take steps towards your goals.

Let’s work together to help you thrive.

Izzy is an expert in the treatment of the following problems:

  • Anxiety - Stress

  • Anxiety - Agoraphobia

  • Anxiety - Generalised (GAD)

  • Anxiety - Health

  • Anxiety - Death

  • Panic / Panic Attacks

  • Anxiety - Performance

  • Anxiety - Separation

  • Anxiety - Social

  • Anxiety - Phobias

  • Depression - Low Mood

  • Depression - Major

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

  • Parenting Issues

  • Emetophobia (Specific Fear of Vomit)

  • Body Dysmorphoc Disorder (BDD)

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Sleep - Problems

  • Sleep - Insomnia

  • Skin / Hair picking (tricotillomania)

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Car Accidents / Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs)

  • Personal Injuries

  • Trauma - Childhood Trauma

  • Trauma - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Trauma - Road Traffic Accidents

  • Trauma - Rape / Sexual Assault

Izzy is highly experienced in all evidence-based practices for all the listed disorders, including exposure response prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD.

I am a proud supporter and advocate for equal rights for those from the LGBTQI+ community. I have worked with a wide range of people and make no assumptions about individuals. As part of setting up our work together we can talk about your identity and your sense of your self, and what feels important to you to include as part of therapy.

Izzy is also experienced in the treatment of the following problems:

  • Anxiety - Fears of abandonment

  • Self Harm

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Loneliness

  • Perfectionism

  • Procrastination

  • Life Transitions

  • Work Stress

Models of Treatment Izzy is experienced in;

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation Regulation (EMDR)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

  • Mindfulness

  • Integrative Therapy

  • Person Centred Therapy

Professional Accreditation/Qualifications

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, BABCP accredited - 160061

  • Clinical Lead in adult IAPT services in Lambeth since 2019

  • King's College London PGDiP in CBT 2016 

  • Psychology degree BSc at University of Kent 2011 

What is CBT?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidenced based & well researched talking therapy. It is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for many mental health problems.

It is most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can be useful for many other mental and physical health problems.

CBT focuses upon how your thoughts and behaviours impact upon your emotions and physical symptoms.

CBT is collaborative treatment and typically involves doing homework tasks between appointments.

It aims to teach you to become your own therapist, teaching you tools so you can keep using the strategies and techniques you have learned after you have finished therapy.


What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a therapeutic approach designed to help people heal from trauma and highly distressing experiences. When a person goes through psychological trauma or significant stress, their brain may struggle to fully process the event. This can leave the person feeling "stuck" with disturbing emotions, thoughts, and bodily sensations that resurface as if they were reliving the experience.

EMDR helps to reprocess these stuck memories, allowing the brain to resolve them in a healthier way. This often leads to a significant reduction, or even elimination, of distressing symptoms, improving emotional well-being.

Recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2013 as an effective treatment for trauma and trauma-related disorders, EMDR has been extensively researched and proven to help with a wide range of psychological difficulties. The therapy follows a structured eight-phase protocol that ensures safety and guidance for the client. During sessions, bilateral stimulation—such as guided eye movements or tapping—helps the brain process traumatic memories in a controlled and conscious manner.

Many clients find that EMDR can lead to faster, more lasting results compared to traditional talk therapy alone, making it a highly effective option for addressing trauma and other distressing life events.

 

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