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About me:

Thank you for visiting my website. If you are here I am guessing you are struggling with your mental health. You may be feeling low, anxious, scared, ashamed or a mixture of different emotions. From a young age, I too have felt all of these emotions. I had depression and anxiety when I was younger and at that time I felt helpless and had no one to help me through it. But I am here to make sure you are not alone.

I will be here to support you through your journey to feel better. From the very beginning of therapy by helping you understand your problem, to treatment and then to setting you up to avoid any relapses.

Accredited CBT therapist:

It can be hard to find a good therapist online these days. This is made harder by the fact that anyone can call themselves a CBT therapist with no qualifications. This means you could be charged for really expensive sessions with someone who does not have the expertise, knowledge or experience that you really need. If you are looking for a CBT therapist like myself, make sure they are accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). This means they have completed specific CBT training at a university level, undergo yearly top up training and agree to work within a strong ethical framework to put you, the client first.

My BABCP Membership Number: 1005481 < - Check the register by using this number or typing in my name - David Kaneria

Key qualifications and experience:

  • University degree - Postgraduate (PG Cert) in High Intensity CBT.

  • University degree - Postgraduate (PG Cert) in Low Intensity CBT.

  • University degree - Master of Science (MSc) in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience.

  • University degree - Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Abnormal and Clinical Psychology.

  • Accredited Member of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).

  • Years of experience as a therapist within the NHS and the medicolegal sector.

  • Written 7 mental health books.

Specialist areas:

What can CBT therapy do for you:

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Here's what past clients have said about working with me:

  • “David was brilliant. I have never experienced therapy before and was quite apprehensive. I was immediately put at ease and David knew exactly how to support me following our first session. I could not recommend him more highly.”

  • “David is an excellent therapist. He explains everything really well and is a very kind person. I never felt rushed or not listened to..”

  • “I cannot recommend/thank David enough from our very first conversation. I felt safe with him to be able to talk through my feelings than anyone else. David was always in high spirits and after every session I came away feeling happy and hopeful.”

  • “My experience was very good, and it helped me get back to feeling well again and back to work where I could cope with the stresses of job. The techniques are good, and I will use them when required. David was brilliant and made me feel at ease during this difficult period. Big thank you to him. Thank you for all the help.”

  • “I was very pleased with the excellent and professional service given.”

  • “David, You have been my guru in my harrowing journey from the depth of the Despair Pit to back here. I cannot sing your praises enough as you guided me, pushed me and reasoned with me all the way. Your sense of humour, compassion and wise head really show maturity and sincerity. I’d like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. But most importantly, stay safe and healthy, mind and body.”

  • “David Kanera was extremely helpful within my sessions very kind listened and honestly I feel like a different person thanks to these sessions”

  • “Feeling very comfortable talking with someone who doesn`t judge me.”

  • “I had David as a therapist he was very helpful and supportive. He helped me through a difficult period in my life and I`m so grateful for him helping me. He was always on time with appointments and very easy to talk to. He had a great understanding of what I was going through and was knowledgeable in finding solutions! I`d would definitely recommend CBT to anybody suffering from anxiety.”

  • “David was extremely helpful and made it easy to open up. I was initially very nervous but he was good at putting my mind at ease.”

  • “David K was extremely patient and attentive. He reassured me and was positive.”

  • “I found David calm and understanding of my needs and sympathetic.”