Wax and Wane

Aligned Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

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Hello and welcome to Wax and Wane

I’m Becky Gorton, a fully accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Supervisor. CBT is an evidence based therapeutic approach approved and recommended by the National Institute for Healthcare and Excellence (NICE) for depression, anxiety, panic, post traumatic stress, obsessive compulsive symptoms and specific phobias. Over the years it has been adapted for a range of other conditions including insomnia.

It has recently been recommended by NICE (2024) as a treatment option for anxiety and depressed mood experienced by women during the menopause transition and post menopause, that does not meet the threshold for clinical depression. CBT can particularly help when this occurs alongside vasomotor symptoms (like hot flushes, night sweats, chills or palpitations), sleep problems or insomnia.

CBT for menopausal symptoms can be offered as an alternative to or alongside other treatments including Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Following an initial assessment, sessions are collaborative, working towards a shared understanding and psychological formulation regarding your difficulties and identified goals with individualised treatment plans.

Aligned CBT for your menopause transition

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“Becky taught me helpful techniques that made it easier to understand and manage my thoughts. She also gave me steady support while I learned more about myself and how I react to things. Because of our work together, I feel more confident and aware of who I am.”

Lisette

“Our son has made incredible progress in Becky’s care and now has the tools and techniques through CBT to overcome the experience he had when he was eight.  We are grateful for Becky’s kindness, patience and professional experience and would highly recommend her as a therapist.”

L.C

“Becky taught me helpful techniques that made it easier to understand and manage my thoughts. She also gave me steady support while I learned more about myself and how I react to things. Because of our work together, I feel more confident and aware of who I am.”

Lisette

“Becky is an outstanding  therapist. She combines her extensive knowledge and years of expertise whilst continually showing compassion towards her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Becky.”

Kimberley

“My Mum found Becky for me at a time when I was struggling so much with anxiety and other emotional difficulties in my mid teens. Becky just got me completely from session one. Becky was unbelievably sweet and patient. Working with Becky transformed me, I am so grateful to her, I think about her and the tools she gave me to cope with, what sometimes can feel like a scary life, still now. She is absolutely amazing!”

T. N

“Becky completely changed my relationship with therapy. Being in the room with her instantly made me relax my shoulders and feel able to say absolutely anything. She’s kind, informative and facilitating all at once.”

M.M

“Becky was a lifeline for my daughter during a really difficult time growing up. Week after week, she provided the emotional and practical support my daughter needed, and I’m so pleased to say that thanks to Becky’s guidance, she is now thriving in her A-Levels. Becky didn’t just listen to my daughter and arm her with practical coping techniques; she also gave me the advice and reassurance I needed as a parent to do the right thing. “

Joanne Bowden

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