Priscilla has 28 years of experience of working in mental health settings and is a qualified Mental Health Nurse, and an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and EMDR Therapist working with individuals over 18.
Priscilla started her career working as a NHS nurse in hospital and community settings where she developed excellent communication skills and learned the value of building strong, therapeutic relationships with patients with a diverse range of experiences and challenges.
She then trained to become a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and has been qualified and accredited since 2014. Priscilla continued training to become an accredited EMDR Therapist in 2018 and is highly skilled in offering compassionate, individualised and evidence based treatments.
Priscilla has extensive experience in using CBT to work with people experiencing Depression, and a range of anxiety disorders including Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Priscilla has used EMDR to help many people who have had traumatic experiences to overcome their difficulties and begin enjoying life again. These experiences have included childhood neglect, physical and sexual abuse, bereavement, domestic violence, birth trauma, accidents, and traumatic experiences in hospital/intensive care. Priscilla uses EMDR Therapy to facilitate healing, build resilience, and boost recovery.
Priscilla enjoys the mental health and mindfulness benefits of physical activity including running, cycling, yoga and long walks on the beach.
Qualifications & Experience
BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy , Sheffield University
Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, City University, London
Post Graduate Diploma in Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, Newcastle University
EMDR Masterclass Certification Levels 1 – 4
Registrations
EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner
EMDR Association Member
BABCP Accredited Practitioner
Nursing and Midwifery Council – Registered Nurse Mental Health




