Business Details
Expert Psychological Therapy Services in Bournemouth
Established by Camilla Poncia, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over two decades of experience, our practice specialises in delivering tailored psychological therapies for adults, young people, and couples. We address a wide spectrum of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, OCD, personality disorders, and trauma, utilising evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques. Our Bournemouth-based therapy space offers a non-clinical, calming environment designed to foster open dialogue and personal growth.We collaborate with GPs, psychiatrists, and insurance providers to ensure comprehensive care, while maintaining strict adherence to professional standards through our affiliation with the British Psychological Society. Clients consistently highlight our empathetic, client-centred approach and the practical tools we provide to facilitate lasting positive change.
Services
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counselling
OCD Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Personality Disorder Support
Eating Disorder Treatment
ADHD Assessment
Clinical Supervision
Mindfulness Training
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience treating complex mental health conditions
- Our therapy space provides a non-clinical, calming environment for effective treatment
- We utilise evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT and mindfulness techniques
- Our collaborative approach involves GPs, psychiatrists and insurance providers
- Clients consistently report significant improvements in quality of life post-treatment
Associations and certifications
- British Psychological Society
What people say
Life-changing experience
Supportive non-judgmental environment
Effective coping strategies
Significant symptom reduction
Personalised treatment approach
Services
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Our Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programme helps clients identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviours. We combine traditional CBT techniques with compassion-focused approaches to treat anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. Clients develop practical coping strategies through structured sessions that typically show measurable improvements within 6-12 weeks.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialised anxiety treatment programmes address generalised anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorders. We employ evidence-based techniques including mindfulness training, breathing exercises, and graduated exposure therapy. Clients learn to recognise anxiety triggers and develop personalised management strategies that have proven effective for 90% of our service users.
Depression Counselling
Our depression counselling services utilise a combination of solution-focused therapy and behavioural activation techniques. Through weekly sessions, clients explore underlying causes of low mood while developing practical strategies to improve daily functioning. Over 85% of clients report significant symptom reduction after completing our 12-week programme.
OCD Therapy
Specialist OCD therapy combines exposure and response prevention (ERP) with cognitive restructuring techniques. We work with clients to understand the mechanisms behind their compulsions and develop graduated exposure plans. Our approach has successfully helped both adolescents and adults achieve substantial symptom reduction over 16-20 weeks.
Clinical Supervision
Professional clinical supervision services for psychologists, counsellors, and mental health practitioners. Our BPS-accredited supervision framework supports professional development through reflective practice and ethical decision-making. We offer flexible supervision models tailored to individual practitioners' needs and organisational requirements.
People
Camilla Poncia
Chartered Counselling Psychologist
With over 20 years' experience, Camilla Poncia holds a BSc and MSc in Psychology and is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. She has worked in NHS settings, secondary care mental health, and private practice, specialising in anxiety disorders, trauma, and personality disorders. Her integrative therapeutic approach combines evidence-based techniques with compassionate client-centred care.
Questions
What psychological services do you offer?
We provide CBT, DBT, mindfulness therapy, and specialist treatment for anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, personality disorders, and eating disorders. We also offer clinical supervision for mental health professionals.
How do I start therapy sessions?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule an initial assessment. We accept self-referrals and professional referrals from GPs or psychiatrists, with options for both self-funded and insured clients.
Are your services covered by insurance?
We are registered with all major UK health insurance providers. Contact your insurer to confirm coverage details and obtain authorisation before starting treatment.
What happens during the first therapy session?
The initial assessment session focuses on understanding your concerns, establishing therapeutic goals, and developing a tailored treatment plan. We'll discuss your history and preferred therapy approaches.
Is therapy confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality within professional ethical guidelines. We'll discuss confidentiality boundaries during your initial consultation, including any legal exceptions.
What makes your practice unique?
Our integrative therapeutic approach combines evidence-based techniques with compassionate care in a peaceful, non-clinical environment specifically designed to promote client comfort and engagement.
