About Emma Mathews Therapy...

I am a psychotherapist and have previously worked as a specialist midwife in perinatal mental health. I have completed a BSc in reproductive and sexual health, a postgraduate diploma in psychosexual therapy, a Relate certificate in relationship therapy, a postgraduate diploma in cognitive behavioural therapy and EMDR Europe Accredited training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. I worked for Relate as a psychosexual and relationship therapist for a number of years.

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I have completed an MSc in psychological trauma, my interest in this area being influenced by my work both as a psychosexual therapist and midwife. My MSc dissertation was in the area of childbirth trauma

(see research abstract). My training as a CBT therapist and EMDR therapist enables me to provide evidence based, recommended treatments for PTSD. As part of my work as a specialist midwife, I offered assessment and treatment for women who developed PTSD as a result of childbirth.     

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I’m currently employed as a psychosexual therapist for the NHS, offering treatments for couples and individuals with sexual difficulties.  My private practice offers psychosexual and relationship therapy, CBT and EMDR. I also offer treatment for sexually compulsive and addictive behaviours. 

Professional Qualifications:

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• Diploma in Higher Education (Midwifery Studies)

• BSc with Honours Reproductive and Sexual Health (First Class)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Relationship Therapy (Psychosexual Therapy)

• Relate Institute Certificate - Working with Couples 

• MSc Psychological Trauma (Distinction)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy 

• EMDR Europe Accredited  training parts 1, 2 & 3

• Diploma in Sex Addiction Counselling (CPCAB Accredited Level 5)

Professional Registration & Membership:

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• ​Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)

• Accredited member of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

• Accredited member of the College of Sexual & Relationship Therapists (COSRT)

• EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner

• Qualified member of The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity (ATSAC)