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- CBT and DBT approaches
- Sleep and relaxation work
- Communication skills
About Briony
Briony Pereira is a counsellor registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) in the United Kingdom with four years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family-related concerns, low self-esteem and depression. Briony also helps people who are coping with life changes and sleeping difficulties.
Her work tends to be straightforward and conversation-based. She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, hypnotherapy, mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions are a place to talk through what’s happening now and what keeps repeating.
Briony pays attention to practical skills alongside exploring feelings. That can mean learning breathing or grounding techniques, trying behaviour experiments between sessions, or using guided imagery from hypnotherapy to support sleep and relaxation. She also helps with communication problems and reducing social isolation.
People who come for help with life purpose or self-love work through what matters to them and small steps to act on those values. For anxiety and depression she combines short-term coping tools with quieter exploration of past influences when that feels useful.
Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person wants to change. Briony encourages clear goals and small, achievable steps so people can see gradual progress and build confidence over time.
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How Briony uses CBT, DBT and hypnotherapy in remote work
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems by breaking patterns into manageable steps. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can help when stress or relationship tension leads to repeated arguments or feeling overwhelmed. Hypnotherapy uses guided imagery and relaxed attention to support sleep, reduce physical tension and change habitual responses. It is typically used alongside talking therapies rather than on its own. Finding the best approach is part of the work. Briony will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and short-term goals. Confirm the session formats she currently offers before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and remove travel time. Some approaches work well when people can be on camera, while other check-ins can be done without video if that suits the person better.Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and sleeping difficulties. Additional focus areas include family conflict, communication problems, isolation and life purpose.
What style of therapy can I expect?
The approach is conversational and practical. Briony mixes skills-based methods with exploratory discussion to address both immediate coping and longer-term patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed above.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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