Hassi Carder-Gilbert

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Workplace Assessment and Rehabilitation

Therapist Biography

Hi, I’m Hassi. I am a warm person who genuinely wants you to feel safe and well-supported, so you can trust in me.  I’m a HCPC registered Allied Health Professional.  You might be experiencing problems at work, rest, or play that are psychological, physical or practical.   I offer integrated person-centred approaches, including CBT. Sessions are based in the here and now and designed to immediately improve your quality of life and build new skills so that change lasts. I am the founder of a not-for-profit and I offer a free consultation with no obligation, to see if I would suit you.  

I am calm and approachable so you can tell me what is bothering you and how you are thinking and feeling, and what matters to you, in confidence.  I have lots of empathy and will never judge you.  I can help with stress, depression and/or anxieties, change and loss, or with more serious mental health or physical health conditions that are new or longstanding.

My sessions can be used to support the medical treatment you might get from your GP, by adding whole-person perspective.  Whether you are adjusting to a new health condition, or caring for someone else, I can help with all kinds of problems that interfere with your work, rest or play, or maybe just help you accept things as they are. I can help you be more productive and live the life that is right for you. We can explore true meaning and deep connection for your future. 

I am trained and experienced in biopsychosocial health and wellbeing in private work and with the NHS, having worked in education and wellbeing since 2004, and as an Occupational Therapist since 2016. I have a systems approach to health and wellbeing, looking at issues not in isolation but within a complex network of your biological, psychological, social and contextual factors. I am trained to apply evidence-based interventions that suit you and promote your holistic wellbeing.

You will receive personalised support, appropriate for your  values, needs and goals. While I am flexible in my approach for talking therapy I provide cognitive behavioural therapy which teaches you how to change and manage difficult thoughts and behaviours, and compassionate mind therapy which teaches you how to sooth painful emotions. For physical, practical and contextual problems I can provide activity analysis and rehabilitation and compensatory interventions so you can function better. Therapy is based in the here and now, inspiring insight, motivating and leading to action, and cultivating confidence.  I am always supportive, warm and caring.  I can work with anyone, but I welcome enquiries and offer a free consultation so you can be confident you want to work with me.  I invite you to reach out and let’s see if we can begin a journey together.