Compassionate Therapists in Warwickshire, Birmingham & Online Across the UK - Expert CBT Therapy
Learn about our therapy services from our founder, Dr Alastair Pipkin
Expert Mental Health Counselling & Therapists in Warwickshire, Birmingham & Online
Are you searching for a qualified therapist who can help to move forwards? At Unlock Psychology Ltd, we provide professional cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mental health counselling to clients in Warwick, Leamington Spa, and throughout Warwickshire and Birmingham, as well as secure online therapy sessions.
Our doctoral-trained clinical psychologists offer support for a wide range of mental health issues, using recognised approaches such as:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Specialist CBT Therapy for Common Mental Health Problems
Anxiety Therapy
Struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, or constant worry? Our evidence-based CBT for anxiety helps you understand and overcome anxious thoughts and behaviors. We work with clients experiencing:
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Generalized anxiety disorder
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Social anxiety
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Panic attacks and panic disorder
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Health anxiety
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Work-related stress
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Perfectionism, high standards
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Obsessive compulsive disorder
Depression Counselling
If you're feeling overwhelmed by depression, low mood, or loss of motivation, individual counselling sessions can provide the support you need. Our depression therapy focuses on:
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Understanding negative thought patterns
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Building coping strategies
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Improving daily functioning
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Developing long-term resilience
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Overcoming self-criticism
Specialist CBT Therapy
We also provide specialized CBT therapy including:
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OCD Therapy - Cognitive behavioral therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Trauma Therapy - Professional support for processing difficult experiences
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Stress Counselling - Managing work, relationship, and life pressures and adjustment
CBT therapy is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety and depression. This talking therapy helps you:
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Identify unhelpful thought patterns
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Develop practical coping strategies
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Make positive behavioral changes
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Build long-term mental health skills
All our of therapists are highly trained, qualified clinical psychologists who have worked in the NHS.
Reaching out for therapy can be a big step — but it’s a powerful one. We’re here to listen, support and guide you, using the most up-to-date and effective therapeutic techniques.
We’re focused, evidence-based and deeply human in how we work. Click here to learn about the range of services we offer.
Meet The Team
Dr Alastair Pipkin - Lead Clinical Psychologist
I founded Unlock Psychology to provide a local, high quality therapy and assessment service. I setup and ran clinical services in the NHS before, so I choose the best of the best practitioners to work with us.
Our therapists are all doctoral-trained clinical psychologists, meaning they are experts in CBT, mental health and providing effective care. All of them offer free 20-minute conversations to see whether they're a good fit for you.
Not sure about therapy or looking to understand yourself more? We also offer private diagnostic assessments, including ADHD assessments, autism diagnosis, and gender dysphoria assessments.
Our therapists work in Warwick, Leamington Spa and the Warwickshire area, as well as online. Reach out today and we'll connect you with a supportive, highly qualified therapist who can help you.
Specific Needs? See our Specialist Therapies
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Anxiety Therapy
We are specialists in anxiety therapy. Our therapy is effective at treating all types of anxiety disorder, such as social anxiety, worry, perfectionism, panic and OCD.
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Depression Therapy
We have expertise in depression therapy. This includes CBT for depression, mindfulness and developing self-compassion to overcome low mood and develop a positive relationship with yourself.
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CBT Therapy
Our therapists are fully qualified doctors who provide CBT Therapy. This is the most effective treatment for mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, trauma and OCD.
What to Expect from Your Therapy Experience
Initial Consultation
Your first session focuses on understanding your specific concerns and developing a personalized treatment plan. We'll discuss:
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Your current mental health challenges
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Previous experiences with therapy
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Goals for your psychological therapy journey
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The CBT approach and how it can help
Ongoing Individual Counselling
Regular therapy sessions provide consistent mental health support, typically involving:
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Weekly 50-minute sessions
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Practical exercises and homework
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Progress monitoring
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Skill development for long-term wellbeing
What to Expect From Your Therapy Experience
Your Initial Consultation
Your first session focuses on understanding your specific concerns and developing a personalized treatment plan. We'll discuss:
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Your current mental health challenges
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Previous experiences with therapy
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Goals for your psychological therapy journey
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The CBT approach and how it can help
Ongoing Individual Counselling
Regular therapy sessions provide consistent mental health support, typically involving:
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Weekly 50-minute sessions
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Practical exercises and homework
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Progress monitoring
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Skill development for long-term wellbeing
Convenient Therapy Options Across Warwickshire, Birmingham and Online
How much does private therapy cost?
All sessions are delivered by doctoral-trained clinical psychologists, each with over 10 years’ experience in mental health.
A 60-minute private therapy session costs £120.
We are also registered providers with several private medical insurers, including Bupa, AXA, and Aviva, who may be able to fully or partially fund your therapy.
Not Sure If Therapy Is Right for You?
If you’re unsure about:
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Whether therapy is the right next step
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What kind of support you need
Or whether you may benefit from adjustments at work, university, or in another setting
You may want to begin with a mental health assessment. These sessions help identify your needs and provide a personalised written report with recommendations.
Contact Information
Address
For Warwick therapy sessions, we use space in the Mayor's Office located at:
The Court House
Jury Street
Warwick
CV34 4EW
Appointments are also available via Zoom.
Contact
Additional Services: LGBTQ+ Therapy | Men's Therapy | Group Therapy