Ms Linda K Berkeley

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in West Berkshire

My name is Linda K. Berkeley and I am an Anglo-American CBT therapist and integrative psychologist. I have worked for eight years in NHS IAPT services. I am also a Trainee Counselling Psychologist.

~ Post-graduate Diploma Merit in Evidenced-Based Psychological Therapies (Charlie Waller Institute, University of Reading). BABCP accredited.
~ MSc. Distinction Psychological Therapies (Queen Mary College, University of London)
~ MSc. Psychological Counselling (London Metropolitan University)
~ 2.1 BSc. Hons. in Psychology (University of Surrey, Guildford).
~ B. A. English (Schiller International University, London)
~ Certificate in Group Facilitation, the Gestalt Centre, London.
~ British Psychological Society Level A & B Qualification in Psychological Testing.
~ BPS RQTU - Register of Qualifications in Test Use
~ Completed training in Compassion Focused Therapy with Paul Gilbert.
​~ Full professional indemnity insurance with Howden Insurance
~ ​Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
~ Full, clear DBS (CRB) checks 2007 - present

I am a member of the BPS, BABCP, BACP, CIPD, FDAP, APA Divisions 17, 49, 50, and SEATA.

Special areas of expertise

I am highly experienced in working with depression, all types of anxiety, OCD, trauma, substance misuse, trichotillomania and other bodily focused repetitive behaviours, trust issues, personality issues, fear, and anything else you can bring to therapy.

I work with people from all backgrounds and ethnicities and have experience in working with people on the autistic spectrum, those with learning difficulties, transgendered people, and long-term health conditions.

I can offer short or longer-term work and online therapy.

Our Practice

When we meet, we will spend the first session discussing any questions you may have about therapy, how I work, what brought you to see me, and what you think is going to be helpful to you.

You are the expert on yourself an only you can decide what might work for you. We will form a plan together, perhaps over the course of two to three sessions, of how we can proceed, and what we collaboratively believe is going on for you.

You will find my practice is based on a humanistic, integrative, pluralistic blending of possibilities from several frameworks, including CBT, Gestalt, Compassion Focused Therapy, ideas from psychodynamic practice, with a person-centred, humanistic core.

Testimonials

All names are pseudonyms to protect confidentiality

Joe: “…incredibly understanding…Linda has a really comprehensive bank of knowledge and experience to draw from and makes each session a personal affair as opposed to a previously imagined instruction manual.”

Mary: “Everything is so much clearer now. I feel able to cope with challenges when they present themselves. My life is considerably better and I don’t feel I could’ve done it without you.”

Jean: “It was eye opening – helped me to understand my issues and put in place action plans.”

Jim: “The therapy helped me understand my feelings and emotions better, not only towards myself but also towards others. The six sessions I had have put me on a path towards healing and being the person I was and want to be again.”

Bob: “Linda’s combination of professional and empathetic mannerisms endured my trust in her qualified expertise as a therapist. Beyond knowledgeable and never without a solution, I would highly recommend Nightingale Therapy”

Rosie: “Very beneficial and helped me to cope with lots of support”

Lily: “Nightingale Therapy has changed my outlook on life and benefited me massively. I feel stronger and more capable to deal with potential triggers and have a far greater understanding of how to manage potential relapses. My therapist put me totally at ease and never once made me feel judged.”