MEET YOUR THERAPIST

TherapyWorks is the trading name for therapy services provided solely by Paul Bainbridge. All professional responsibilities, including insurance, ICO registration, and accreditation, are held by Paul Bainbridge

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Paul Bainbridge, BSc (Hons), PG Cert, PG Dip, BABCP Accredited

Hello, and welcome to Therapyworks Manchester! I’m Paul Bainbridge, a fully qualified and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with over 15 years of experience helping individuals overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, and more.

I hold full accreditation with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and am an approved provider for AXA-PPP, Aviva, and Cigna Healthcare. Whether you’re looking for support through the NHS or private therapy, I’m here to help.

After earning my degree in Psychology, I trained as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) at the University of Nottingham, working in community-based NHS services. For three years, I supported individuals with mild to moderate depression and anxiety using CBT-based techniques. I later became a senior practitioner, supervising junior colleagues and building my passion for CBT.

Eager to advance further, I completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy at the University of Birmingham with distinction. This included a placement in an NHS service where I specialised in treating moderate to severe mental health challenges. After qualification, I gained valuable experience working in adult and CAMHS settings within the NHS before transitioning to independent practice.

Today, I split my time between providing therapy in the NHS and running my private practice. My goal is to make high-quality CBT accessible to adults and teenagers aged 15+ through both in-person and online sessions.

If you’d like to learn more about my services or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.