Dr. Matthew Stiff
Psychologist in Southend-on-Sea
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- Face to Face Therapy
36 Clarence Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BD MapConsulting Hours ▽
What to Expect
Try one session, to see if you feel comfortable with Matthew, and decide if therapy may help you.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) suggests CBT for
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Depression
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
- Bulimia
- Anorexia
- Social Anxiety Disorder
CBT focuses on how your thoughts (cognitions) affect your feelings and actions. It recognises and challenges negative thoughts that perpetuate the problems you experience. The objective of cognitive behavioural therapy is for you to experience healthier thoughts and emotions.
Counselling
NICE suggests counselling for
- Depression
Counselling centres on listening to you, and assisting you. You determine which issue regarding your early years and/or adulthood you discuss. An objective of counselling is to enable you to speak about a difficulty and discover a way forward which is appropriate for you.
Psychodynamic Therapy
NICE suggests psychodynamic therapy for
- Depression
- Anorexia
- Social Anxiety Disorder
Psychodynamic therapy centres on the unconscious meaning of the issues you encounter. It facilitates you in being aware of parts of your internal dynamics. Psychodynamic therapy seeks to enhance your self-understanding to give you options.
Psychology
Psychology is interested in you and your thoughts, emotions and behaviour. It offers you psychological interventions and mental wellbeing support. The objective of psychological therapy is to help you ease symptoms.
Therapy
- Abuse
- Anger
- Bereavement
- Relationship Problems
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Private Health Insurance Registrations
- Aviva Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
- CIGNA
- Exeter Family Friendly
- Groupama Healthcare
- PruHealth
- Simplyhealth
- WPA
Qualifications
| British Psychological Society (BPS) Chartered Counselling Psychologist Last Check 12/07/2020 | Next Check 12/08/2020 | |
| Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Counselling Psychologist Last Check 11/07/2020 | Next Check 11/08/2020 | |
November 2017 |
Doctorate Psychology with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy University of London City (UK) Verified 30/05/2018 |
Matthew Stiff is bound by the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Standards of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Location Detail
Consulting Address is in easy reach of
Westcliff-on-Sea, Southchurch, Southend-on-Sea, Prittlewell, Thorpe Bay, Shopland Hall, Leigh-on-Sea, North Shoebury, Eastwood, Rochford, Little Wakering, Barling, Great Wakering, Great Stambridge, Hawkwell, Leigh Beck, Hadleigh, Daws Heath, Canvey Island, Paglesham ChurchendNearest Train Stations
- Southend Central (0.1 miles)
- Southend Victoria (0.4 miles)
- Southend East (0.8 miles)
- Westcliff-on-Sea (0.9 miles)
- Prittlewell (1 miles)
- Chalkwell (1.8 miles)
- Thorpe Bay (2.1 miles)
- Leigh On Sea (3.1 miles)
- Rochford (3.2 miles)
- Shoeburyness (3.6 miles)
Wheelchair access: No