paul gebka-scuffins
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), EMDR Therapist & Dialectical Behaviour Therapist (DBT).
Paul is a very warm, compassionate and experienced online clinician, with over 25 yrs experience working within a wide variety of clinical settings. His background is as a qualified mental health nurse where he completed his BSc Hons in Health and Social Care (Psychosocial Interventions).
He trained and practiced as a Dialectical Behaviour Therapist (DBT) in an NHS community rehabilitation service from 2007. He effectively facilitated groups and provided individual therapy. He trained staff and students on multiple sites and was a sessional lecturer/clinical supervisor at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Paul has specific training in the treatment of COVID-19 psychological difficulties.
Since 2010, Paul has trained and practiced as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. He self-funded his training in EMDR therapy to develop his expertise in treating Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Paul worked for an NHS Primary Care Psychological Service in Kent, effectively treating people with a wide range of disorders including:
Anger
Anxiety - Stress
Anxiety - Agoraphobia
Addictions
Adjustment disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Depression - Low Mood
Depression - Major
Fears of abandonment
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Grief / Bereavement / Loss
Health Anxiety
Low Self Esteem
Panic Disorder
Performance Anxiety
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Separation Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Trauma (Including specific COVID-19 experiences)
Trauma - Childhood Trauma
Trauma - Complex PTSD
Trauma - Road Traffic Accidents
Tinnitus
COVID-19 based PTSD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Paul is highly experienced in all evidence based practices for all the listed disorders, including exposure response prevention (ERP) for the treatment of OCD.
Specialist services & expertise
Alongside his NHS post, Paul developed his private practice based in Kent. He is a fully accredited practitioner in both CBT & EMDR. He has specialist expertise in effectively treating PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder and Addictions.
He provides the very same therapies online, via Skype, VSee, Zoom and other online platforms.
Paul is continually adding to his knowledge and skills, having recent training in brainspotting and attachment-focused EMDR.
Paul has recently completed two specialist trainings developed by Dr Robert Miller.
The first is called the Feeling-State Addiction Protocol (FSAP) a breakthrough treatment for all addictions including food, sex, co-dependency, combat addiction, alcohol and drugs.
The second is Image Transformation Therapy (ImTT) which is a ground breaking treatment for OCD, as well as for trauma, anxiety and depression.
He also provides a premium intensive EMDR treatment package for PTSD/Adjustment Disorder. He provides a completed treatment over 8 days (2 sessions a day). It is tailored to the client’s availability and location. It is attractive for professional clients who want to complete treatment quickly to return to work, or for anyone wanting to complete treatment quickly. Paul has been developing the Intensive EMDR mode of working which has proved effective and popular with his clients.
Models and approaches Paul is trained to use in his online practice.
BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Brainspotting
Flash technique
Pain/terror release protocol
Feeling state addiction protocol.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Integrative Therapy
Mindfulness
Person-centred therapy
Testimonial’s about Paul’s online therapy
“I’m so glad I took the plunge and booked these sessions with Paul. I believe I was suffering from PTSD after being on a ventilator for COVID19. I wasn’t sleeping and was getting frightening flashbacks and unpleasant memories which kept me taut and anxious. I’m now able to go back over my memories, if I choose to, without feeling upset.” Julia
“Paul was wonderful and having said we’d need 6-12 sessions we only needed 6.
I found him professional but approachable, compassionate but not too gushing with, “You poor thing!”, which I would have hated!
His brand of CBT and brain based therapies didn’t seem like hard work, in fact after the first session when I was slightly apprehensive not knowing what to expect, I actually came to enjoy the sessions.
I would certainly recommend Paul without hesitation and feel sure that if you get other people post-Covid he’d sort them out with a similar efficient yet kindly manner.” Julia
“Paul is just a kind, great guy, found him easy to work with, is like friend with expertise to help me through my issues” Martin
“My mental health has drastically improved, as well as my understanding of trauma and trauma treatment.
Paul Gebka-Scuffins was a fantastic, caring and knowledgeable therapist who helped me process and understand my own difficulties. The price of these services always seem daunting, but better mental health is worth every penny.” Ben
“Paul was great, I had a few reservations about going ahead with therapy! Mostly, feeling like I was “mad”.
After 5 minutes speaking to Paul, I felt relaxed and ready to talk about my issues! He was capable, patient and easy to talk to, and made the sessions feel like more of a chat down the pub than a cold and clinical “therapy” session! I noticed an immediate change in my mood (for the better) after our first full session and the techniques he used were really powerful! Couldn’t recommend Paul more highly! Thanks “ Joe
“From the (free 15minute) initial consultation, Paul was really great. He put me at ease and allayed any fears I had. I am so thankful that I took the plunge with Paul because through his expert guidance and thoughtful questions, my life is so much better. If someone would have told me that if you do about 12 hours therapy, you will be able to stop thinking about things that have haunted you for years. I would have never believed you. But I am living proof of its effectiveness. If you can afford it because it is not cheap, then do it is the best investment you will ever make.” Anonymous
“I started to see results almost immediately in terms of my level of internal chatter and how I interacted with people on a daily basis” Anonymous
“I feel that a lot of the trauma I experienced as a child has been processed and has been firmly left in the past, so that enjoy the present and the forthcoming future knowing that I won't have any past traumas interfering with the relationships I currently have with people as well as any future relationships I develop.”
“I have experienced great benefit from accessing online therapy and have had and continue to have marked reduction in symptoms” Anonymous
“The therapy I received online from Paul was really professional and effective. He made me feel at ease, validated and respected. The therapy was really effective and I am no longer experiencing symptoms related to the traumatic event that I received the therapy for.“ Hannah
Qualifications & training
BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist
PgDip CBT in 2012
BABCP Member 120375
Qualified EMEurope practitioner 2013
Accredited with EMAssociation UK & Ireland 2016.
EMUK & Ireland Member G0254
Qualified to provide Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Group completing the necessary trainings and supervised practice. Certificates are included.
