Christopher Brennan MA, Cert CBT, Clinical Supervisor, HCPC Registered
My professional journey began in 2005 with a Masters Degree from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Subsequently, I enhanced my practice by obtaining a certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and more recently, an appointment as a Clinical Supervisor. I constantly undertake professional development to ensure that I remain in contact with the latest research.
I have practised in a range of settings: Mainstream and Private Education, National Fostering Agency, London Ambulance Service and in Private Practice. These multifaceted experiences have significantly enriched my professional experience and have afforded me the opportunity to assist individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances.
I am registered with and adhere to the performance and ethics of The Health and Care Professionals Council. This statutory registration requires me to have ongoing professional development with the highest standards in skills and practice
Enhanced DBS Certificate number: 001765498221
Chris Brennan Therapy
My Way of Working
The sessions are conducted via Zoom.
My approach has come from two decades of experience and draws from a range of theories and frameworks. This is collaborative, solution focused and relational. Primarily, this will be Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). We will investigate how your thoughts and beliefs affect your feelings and behaviour.
Together, we can work on developing the mindset and tools for you to overcome obstacles and thrive.
"I was so pleased to find Christopher. It's a daunting thing finding a therapist for an older teen. Christopher was really responsive and helpful, flexible and understanding. My daughter very quickly felt comfortable and happy….It really helped and gave me real peace of mind that she was in safe hands". Client's Mother
What to expect
Where to start:
The first step is for me to get to know you, what are the priorities that you want to address. I will give you practical tools that you can put to use immediately.
Why is this happening:
Sometimes it’s helpful to know ‘why’. Do you have unhelpful core beliefs? Disruptive habits, and limiting assumptions have usually come from somewhere. When necessary, we will work to uncover what this is, bring this into consciousness and reduce the power it holds. This is where most of the therapy happens.
Tools for change:
Now it’s time to change old habits and create new ones. This is where the practical work takes place, because habits prefer to remain. Making positive change is difficult, but rewarding. Sticking to the new habits takes time and persistence.