EMDR and CBT Therapy for Adults, Teenagers and Children in Chineham, Basingstoke
Thoughtful, experienced psychological therapy in Basingstoke and online
We start with the person, not the protocol.
People often come to therapy knowing that something is not quite right, without always knowing how to explain it.
You may feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck in patterns that you understand intellectually but cannot seem to change. Perhaps earlier experiences continue to affect how you feel about yourself, other people or the world around you.
You may also be used to coping, functioning and getting on with life while privately feeling very different inside.
At Mindspace, we take time to understand you: what has happened, what is happening now, what you have already tried and what may be getting in the way of change.
We are particularly comfortable working with complexity, when difficulties overlap, do not fit neatly into a diagnosis or when previous therapy has helped you understand the problem but has not created the change you hoped for.
Our work is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and other psychological approaches. However, we do not believe that good therapy comes from applying a model mechanically.
We believe therapy should be both deeply human and clinically purposeful.
Thinking about therapy? Contact us for an initial conversation.
What Matters to Us
Good therapy involves more than applying the right technique.
It means understanding the person behind the symptoms, making sense of how difficulties developed, recognising the patterns that may be keeping them going and creating enough safety for difficult experiences to be explored honestly.
We also believe therapy should have direction.
We will think with you about what you would like to change, regularly review whether the work is helping and adapt our approach when needed.
You can expect us to be warm and compassionate, but also active. We listen carefully, ask questions, notice patterns, make connections and, where helpful, gently challenge ways of thinking or coping that may be keeping you stuck.
Who We Work With
We often work particularly well with people who have spent a long time coping, thinking things through and trying to manage on their own.
You may understand why you feel the way you do but still find yourself repeating the same patterns. You may have had therapy before and now be looking for something deeper, more integrative or more closely tailored to your experience.
People come to Mindspace for support with difficulties including:
- anxiety, worry and panic
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- depression and low mood
- trauma and PTSD
- difficult childhood or relational experiences
- shame and low self-worth
- relationship difficulties
- emotional overwhelm
- avoidance or feeling stuck
- grief, loss and significant life changes
We also work with children, teenagers and families when emotional difficulties are affecting home life, school, relationships or everyday functioning.
Therapy That Fits the Person
Our main therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Rather than beginning by asking, “Which therapy should we give you?”, we begin by exploring:
“What is happening for you, how has it come to make sense, and what might genuinely help?”
Sometimes therapy focuses on present-day patterns of thinking and behaviour. At other times, earlier experiences or relationships may need attention.
The work might involve processing trauma, strengthening emotional regulation, developing self-compassion, improving relationships or understanding the different ways you have learned to cope.
Depending on your needs, we may also draw on:
- attachment-informed approaches
- parts-informed work
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- mindfulness
- counselling approaches
- play-based approaches for children
The therapeutic model matters, but the person comes first.
What You Can Expect From Us
We will not reduce you to a diagnosis or rigidly follow a protocol that is not helping.
We will be curious about the whole picture, not only the symptom that brought you through the door.
We will review progress with you, adapt the work where necessary and be honest if we believe that another professional or service would be better suited to your needs.
We cannot promise quick fixes, but we can offer thoughtful, individualised therapy with a clear purpose and direction.
A Small Practice by Choice
Mindspace Therapy Studio was created by Dr Martha Ferrito and Tony Attard.
Mindspace is intentionally small. You will not be entering a large service or simply being allocated to whoever happens to be available. We think carefully about therapeutic fit and remain personally involved in the work.
Although we share a strong grounding in CBT and EMDR, we bring different clinical experiences, personalities and areas of interest.
Dr Martha Ferrito is a Chartered Psychologist, EMDR Europe Accredited Consultant and BABCP-accredited CBT therapist and supervisor. She has extensive experience working with trauma, complex presentations and longstanding relational difficulties.
Tony Attard is an experienced CBT and EMDR therapist who works with adults, teenagers, children and families. He brings a calm, practical approach and a particular understanding of the wider family and professional systems surrounding young people.
You can read more about our backgrounds, therapeutic approaches and areas of interest on our individual therapist profile pages.
Starting Therapy
Reaching out can feel surprisingly difficult, particularly when you are unsure what you need or whether your difficulties are “serious enough” for therapy.
You do not need to know which type of therapy you want before contacting us.
An initial conversation allows us to understand a little about what is happening, answer your questions and consider who may be best placed to help.
Sometimes that will be one of us. Occasionally, we may recommend another professional or service if we believe they would be a better fit. We see this honesty as an important part of good care.
There is no obligation to continue after the initial conversation.
Location
Our therapy room is based in Chineham, Basingstoke, with convenient access from surrounding areas including Bramley, Old Basing, Hook and Odiham.
Online therapy is also available.
Professional Supervision and Training
Professional supervision, clinical consultation and training for therapists, teams and organisations are provided separately through .
Getting in Touch
If you would like to explore whether Mindspace may be a good fit for you or your child, please contact us for an initial conversation.
Telephone: 07523 014800
Mindspace Therapy Studio is not a crisis service. If you are unable to keep yourself or someone else safe, please contact your GP, NHS 111, your local mental health crisis service or the emergency services, as appropriate.
Useful Information
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