Rachel Stewart

Experience

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  Plymouth Options

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Psychological therapist

  I ran the stress management course, mindfulness based stress reduction course (MBSR) and compassion focused therapy course. I also worked as a therapist helping individuals with difficulties such as generalised anxiety; social anxiety; depression; seasonal affective disorder (sad); relationship issues; anger management; stress management; panic disorder; phobia; OCD; low self esteem and confidence, coping with divorce, long-term health problems and much more.

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  Counselling practice plymouth

  Sept 2013 - now

  Psychotherapist
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  CBT Clinics

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2017

  Counsellor, CBT & Mindfulness therapist, Support specialist

  My current role is two fold - I work as a CBT therapist at Plymouth Options and privately as a therapist treating people with difficulties such as generalised anxiety; social anxiety; depression; seasonal affective disorder (sad); relationship issues; anger management; stress management; panic disorder; phobia; OCD; low self esteem and confidence, coping with divorce, long-term health conditions and much more.I use mindfulness meditation personally and therefore am fully aware of the positive effect it can have on health and well-being. Research shows that people who practice mindfulness and self-compassion have better mental health, less anxiety and depression and are more successful at meeting goals. Show less

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  Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

  Support Specialist

  I worked as a counsellor/CBT therapist in cancer services aswell as running mindfulness courses at the cancer centre. My experience working as a nurse in cancer services enabled me to connect with patients, relatives and colleagues alike. I also provided staff support on the ward, led mindfulness workshops for staff, taught on the Haematology course, provided peer supervision and much more.

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  Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

  Jan 2021 - now

  Psychological Consultant

  Clinical Health Psychology