Dr Terry Sergeant
BSc (Hons) Psych, MSc, PsychD, CPsychol, AFBPsS
Hi, I'm Terry
I am a Chartered Psychologist based in Belfast, London, and Online
I provide counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and EMDR Therapy to people who experience anxiety-based problems such as OCD, panic attacks, stress, social anxiety, and more.
- My Qualifications
- PsychD Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
- MSc Counselling
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies
- Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Couples Therapy
- EMDR Accredited Training, Levels 1, 2 & 3
- Advanced Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling
- Diploma in Counselling
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- Professional Memberships
More about me
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and a BABCP and IABCP Accredited Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapist specialising in therapy for anxiety, depression, and other difficulties.
I’ve been working as a therapist since 2003, helping children, young people, and adults find solutions to their problems and cope with a range of difficulties. I provide counselling, EMDR, and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) appointments to individuals and couples online via Zoom.
Alongside my work as a psychologist, I teach and supervise on the Postgraduate CBT training programme at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London. I also supervise students on the MSc Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme at Queen’s University Belfast.
Previously, I worked for several years at the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (CADAT), a specialist NHS service at the Maudsley Hospital, South London that provides assessment and treatment for severe anxiety problems, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
For more than eight years I worked in various NHS talking therapies teams throughout the greater London area.
Prior to becoming a psychologist, I trained as a counsellor and I worked for several community organisations in Northern Ireland, including Cruse Bereavement Care, NSPCC/ChildLine, The Rainbow Project, Brook Northern Ireland, and the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Social Anxiety
- OCD
- Panic Attacks
- PTSD & Trauma
- Excessive Worry
- Stress
- Health Anxiety
- Body Dysmorphia
- Phobias
- Depression
- Self-esteem
- Bereavement
- Sex & Sexuality
- Workplace Issues
- Relationship Difficulties
- Sexual Abuse
- Health Issues
- Anger
- Social Anxiety
- OCD
- Panic Attacks
- PTSD & Trauma
- Excessive Worry
- Stress
- Health Anxiety
- Body Dysmorphia
- Phobias
- Depression
- Self-Esteem
- Bereavement
- Sex & Sexuality
- Workplace Issues
- Relationship Difficulties
- Sexual Abuse
- Health Issues
- Anger
THERAPY APPROACHES
How I work as a psychologist
I use a ‘pluralistic approach’ which is based on the premise that there are many ways in which human psychology can be explored and understood – no one theory or approach holds all the answers.
I believe that therapy should be as diverse as the people who seek it, tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals.
My role is to help you through this process without criticism or judgement, to listen to your difficulties and provide feedback and suggestions based on my professional observations and specialist training. If at any time I feel that I cannot help you in this way, I will offer to refer you to another service or recommend an alternative approach.
Whether you’re in search of short-term support to navigate a challenging period, or you’re looking for long-term therapy to explore deeper issues, the pace and direction of our work together are always led by you.
My approach is both practical and compassionate. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will develop practical coping tools and strategies, empowering you to effect meaningful changes in your life, no matter the obstacles you face.
Having experienced the transformative power of therapy both as a client and a practitioner, I am passionate about helping others discover their own paths to overcoming challenges and living a fulfilled life.
I am deeply committed to inclusivity, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds.