Gemma Williams-Knibb

I'm Gemma, I specialise in treating interpersonal trauma and chronic depression using Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT).

I have worked in the field of mental health for 20 years, with 15 years experience as an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and 7 years experience as a Certified Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) Therapist. I am a trained clinical supervisor and have provided clinical supervision for trainee and qualified psychotherapists throughout my career.

I completed my CBT training with the University of Manchester, CBASP Training with the University of Dundee and Clinical Supervisor Training with the University of Chester.

I am a fully accredited psychotherapist with the British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am actively involved with the BABCP and spent many years as the Vice Chair of the Manchester Branch. My current focus with the BABCP is the CBASP special interest group.

I currently provide psychological therapy to adults, clinical supervision to trainee Cognitive Behavioural Therapists with the University of Manchester and clinical supervision to qualified psychotherapists.

I offer face to face psychological therapy appointments in Manchester and remote appointments through out the UK.

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CBASP & CBT

Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) . Is considered a highly specialised subtype of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. CBASP looks specifically at how our early relationships influence how we see ourselves and how we relate to others. CBASP sessions focus on changing our relationship with ourselves and others to repair interpersonal trauma, improve symptoms associated with chronic depression and support the formation of meaningful relationships with others.

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) is specifically recommended to address flashbacks, nightmares and intrusive memories which can occur following interpersonal trauma. These symptoms are considered a facet of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). TF-CBT uses specific techniques to support you to process your trauma memories so that they no longer unintentionally replay and interfere with your life now.

Interpersonal Trauma occurs when actions from others cause us psychological harm. Experiences such as childhood abuse, childhood neglect, parentification, bullying from others, criticism from others and isolation from others are all interpersonal experiences which cause psychological harm. These experiences can lead us to form unhelpful relationships in adulthood or lead us to have difficulties forming meaningful relationships with others which can impact our private and professional lives. Many people have never considered the impact of their early relationships or even considered them as an interpersonal trauma.

INTERPERSONAL TRAUMA & CHRONIC DEPRESSION

Chronic Depression is a pervasive sadness that lasts for a minimum of 2 years. It is characterised by experiences of low mood, feelings of emptiness, self doubt/criticism, low self esteem, tiredness, loss of Interest in activities/relationships, concentration problems, sleep problems, appetite changes and difficulties with irritability/anger.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. I offer and am formally trained to provide evidence based cognitive behavioural treatments and clinical supervision for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Illness Anxiety Disorder, Specific Phobias, and Body Dismorphic Disorder.

  • Spinningfields Central Manchester.

    The Hadley Clinic, 1st Floor, 64 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BN.

    Prestwich (North Manchester suburb)

    Sanctuary Therapy Centre, Oakhill Court, 171 Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25

  • 50 minute therapy session- £95

    60 minute supervision session- £95

    90 minute supervision session- £130

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