Adjustment difficulties
Anxiety
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Burnout
Career development
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Coping with a long-term health condition
Coping with an acute health condition
Depression
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Family difficulties
Gaming disorder
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other perinatal mental health condition
Panic disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Somatoform disorder
Stress
Trauma (general)
Trichotillomania
Weight management
Women's health

Marya Kanwal

 
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She/Her
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

BSc, MBABCP, MSc

I take a compassionate and science-backed approach to understanding and treating difficulties related to mental and physical health.

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Languages

English

About me

MY EXPERIENCE: I have 10+ years experience working as a psychotherapist in the NHS and private practice. I am also a clinical teaching fellow/supervisor at University College London (UCL), providing clinical supervision to trainee CBT therapists. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). There is scientific research that supports the use of these approaches for a variety of problems. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach and want to take time to understand your unique circumstances before suggesting treatment. I will usually complete an initial assessment with you to work out your difficulties and goals, and then spend some time formulating a bespoke treatment plan which I will share with you. Therapy is a collaborative process and my aim is to provide you with a safe space to not only understand yourself better but to also identify solutions and ways forward. MY APPROACH: I have worked in a variety of settings, from hospitals to private providers and worked with a diverse range of age groups, backgrounds and mental health diagnoses. I am trained in a variety of approaches; this allows me to adapt my style to your needs and goals. My approaches are: -Health psychology - treating depression and anxiety issues related to living with long term health conditions -Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - treating depression, PTSD and anxiety-related disorders using evidence-based, scientific tools. -Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) - a specific, time-limited type of therapy for those struggling with sleep problems - ranging from disturbed sleep to insomnia. -Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) - a specific therapy that aims to improve your depression by helping you to address the problems that contribute to it e.g. relationship problems, self-esteem issues, grief, going through big life events and changes.

Area I can help with

Adjustment difficulties
Anxiety
Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
Burnout
Career development
Chronic fatigue
Chronic pain
Coping with a long-term health condition
Coping with an acute health condition
Depression
Emetophobia (vomit phobia)
Family difficulties
Gaming disorder
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Grief
Health anxiety
Insomnia
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Other perinatal mental health condition
Panic disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Prolonged grief
Relationships
Self-esteem
Sleep difficulties
Social phobia
Somatoform disorder
Stress
Trauma (general)
Trichotillomania
Weight management
Women's health

Types of therapy I offer

Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Trauma-Focused ACT (TFACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Insomnia (ACT-I)

Qualifications

IPT UK
Accredited Interpersonal Therapist
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2022 - present
BABCP
Accredited CBT Therapist
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2018 - present
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Work experience

University College London
Clinical Teaching Fellow/Supervisor
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2023 - present
NHS
CBT & IPT Therapist
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2017 - present
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Education

University of South Wales
MSc Health Psychology
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2013 - 2014
Royal Holloway
Psychology
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2008 - 2011
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