Background and Experience
Meet Tony
Tony is a warm and nurturing Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Level 3 EMDR Therapist. Registered and fully accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), Tony works with a wide range of client groups, including adults, teens, children, and families. With over 20 years of experience, he has consulted in schools and supported families both in the UK and abroad. Tony’s calm presence and deep understanding of mental health issues make him a comforting and secure guide for his clients. He has collaborated with social workers, safeguarding officers, and other professionals to develop care plans for children and families. Tony's extensive healthcare experience has also contributed to developing psychology services in the independent healthcare sector.
Tony's extensive experience includes:
- Providing therapeutic support to young people and their families.
- Training teachers, social workers, foster carers, police officers, and youth offending teams.
- Working closely with families to address childhood behavior issues.
- Consulting with parents to improve family communication and understanding.
- Specializing in CBT and EMDR for individuals experiencing anxiety, low mood, loneliness, low self-esteem, OCD, perfectionism, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Tony’s Approach to Therapy
For over 20 years, Tony has worked with people who have experienced long-term trauma, abuse, and neglect. His approach focuses on creating a secure, calming environment where clients feel understood and supported. Tony collaborates closely with clients to help them feel better about themselves and more capable of coping with their situations. His patience, empathy, and kind nature make him ideal for clients new to therapy or those with a nervous disposition. Tony's warm and friendly demeanor ensures that clients and children feel nurtured and secure throughout their therapeutic journey.
Current Practice
Tony is one of the directors of Mindspace Therapy-Studio, where he develops high-quality, effective psychological practices. He provides personalized services, tailoring therapeutic interventions to each client. Tony keeps his skills up-to-date by attending professional courses, workshops, and regular clinical supervision. He also offers outreach therapy at the Priory Clinic, delivering online therapy to both children and adults. Additionally, he has been employed by Surrey County Council Children's Services and ACS International School Cobham.
Qualifications
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Buckinghamshire New University
- Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, University of Malta
- EMDR Practitioner Training, Sandi Richman, London
Child and Adolescent Clinic
We offer Cognitive Behavioural Assessments and CBT/EMDR treatment for a range of issues, including:
- Anxiety (fears, phobias, worries, obsessions, OCD)
- Depression and low mood
- Problems at school and home
- Self-harming behavior
- Low self-esteem
- Relationship issues within the family
We specialize in childhood anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, and trauma. When working with children and adolescents, we also collaborate with families, carers, GPs, schools, and other professionals to support your child's well-being. Our goal is to help your family feel more able to cope with difficulties and improve relationships. We can help parents and carers understand why their child or teen may be behaving in certain ways and teach skills to improve family and peer relationships.
