CBT specialists serving Ashford and the UK since 2018
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, or major life transitions.
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, or major life transitions.
Welcome to Invest CBT. We are a team of experienced BABCP Accredited CBT Therapists, passionate about what we do and how we can support your recovery.
Invest CBT provides face-to-face Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and EMDR Therapy near Ashford, Kent, alongside our established online therapy service throughout the UK.
We provide evidence-based psychological therapy for adults experiencing difficulties including:
We believe psychological therapy should be both compassionate and effective. Our approach combines a strong therapeutic relationship with evidence-based psychological treatments, helping clients understand what is maintaining their difficulties and develop practical strategies for meaningful and lasting change.
Whether you choose face-to-face or online therapy, our aim is the same: to provide a safe, confidential and collaborative environment in which you can work towards the changes that matter to you.
If you would prefer to meet your therapist in person, you can access private and confidential therapy sessions at our clinical venue just northwest of Ashford.
The venue is approximately 4 miles from Ashford town centre, around a 10–12 minute drive via the A20, making it easily accessible from Ashford and the surrounding areas
Invest CBT is committed to providing therapy that is:
Evidence-based – using psychological treatments supported by research.
Professional – delivered by appropriately qualified, experienced and accredited senior therapists with substantial NHS and private-practice backgrounds.
Individualised – therapy is tailored to your difficulties, circumstances and goals.
Collaborative – we work with you to co-create new understandings and solutions.
Measurable – where appropriate, we use recognised outcome measures to help monitor progress.
"Very kind, empathic and extremely knowledgeable. Carl is an exceptional professional and I really felt like he related to me and my issues. I am super grateful for all the support."
"EMDR helped me become a Mum again, get out into the world and achieve things I used to avoid. My anxiety used to be really high and now it is down to a minimum. I feel my normal self again."
You can choose the format that feels most appropriate for you.
Face-to-face:
Attend therapy in person at our private clinical setting near Ashford.
Online:
Access secure video therapy from anywhere in the UK.
Hybrid:
Where appropriate, combine face-to-face and online appointments for greater flexibility.
The most important thing is finding an approach that is clinically appropriate and works for you.
CBT is a structured, evidence-based psychological therapy that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviour. Therapy is collaborative and practical, helping you understand the patterns that may be maintaining your difficulties and develop effective strategies for creating meaningful change. Please click here to learn more.
EMDR is an evidence-based psychological therapy particularly associated with the treatment of trauma and PTSD. Rather than requiring you to talk extensively about traumatic experiences, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation as part of a structured therapeutic process to help the brain process distressing memories differently. Please click here to learn more.
If you are considering CBT or EMDR therapy near Ashford, we offer a free 15-minute initial consultation.
This gives us an opportunity to briefly discuss what you are experiencing, what you would like to change and whether Invest CBT is likely to be the right service for you.
Click below to book your free consultation or contact us on 01233 560 191 / 07340 918 114.
Choosing a qualified, accredited therapist is an important step towards getting the right support.
At Invest CBT, our CBT therapists hold accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), the UK's leading professional body for CBT. BABCP accreditation demonstrates that a therapist has met recognised standards of training, clinical competence and professional practice.
Our commitment to professional standards goes beyond qualifications alone. Our accredited CBT therapists adhere to the BABCP's professional and ethical framework, undertake regular clinical supervision, and engage in continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain and develop their knowledge and skills.
We believe that high-quality therapy depends on evidence-based practice, ongoing professional development and a commitment to delivering safe, effective and ethical care.
To learn more about BABCP accreditation, visit www.babcp.com.
All Invest CBT therapists hold professional indemnity insurance and are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of your information in accordance with their professional obligations and applicable data protection requirements.
We take our responsibilities for protecting your personal information seriously. Invest CBT is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), registration number ZA325969, and follows appropriate data protection and information governance practices to safeguard your privacy.
Your trust matters to us. We are committed to providing professional, ethical and confidential psychological therapy to clients in Ashford, Kent, and online throughout the UK.
Our lead clinician Carl Rees provides supervision on a regular basis to qualified and trainee CBT therapists. If you are looking for an experienced, approachable and professional clinical supervisor to support your development please click here
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