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Welcome to Spire

Hello. I'm Jen Bannerman; founder of, and principal therapist at Spire.

I understand there are times we all need some support to overcome the challenges life throws at us.  Everyday life can be difficult so when we experience added stressors such as health and financial worries, relationship issues, work stress, bereavement, loss and trauma, it can impact our mental health and wellbeing further.

At Spire, we will always provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you will be listened to, and where we can explore and help manage your difficulties. 

We work with individuals in a one-to-one or group basis, schools and businesses to develop practical strategies for positive mental health. 

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Jen Bannerman, founder of Spire
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What is CBT?

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that helps you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave. 

It is most commonly used to treat anxiety and depression but it can also be used to overcome a host of other mental and physical health problems such as phobias, addictions, OCD, eating disorders and trauma. 

At Spire, we compliment CBT with other therapeutic modalities such as Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Mindfulness. 

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Frequently asked questions

We have compiled a list of commonly asked questions that you may find helpful. 

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What our clients say

The best part of our job is when we see our clients experience positive changes. We have worked with many different people and presenting issues over the years. Here is what some of our clients had to say about their experience of therapy with us.

When I first started therapy I was sceptical it would work - I had resigned my problems to be unsolvable. I now know that change is possible and I was surprised at how quickly I started to experience this.

Individual therapy client

Being part of the group helped me feel less alone. I learned new techniques to manage my anxiety and it was also great to learn how others with the same challenges as me cope.

Groupwork client

I now feel so much more relaxed and confident in situations which previously would cause me anxiety. I've managed to push the boundaries to do things I would have avoided or used alcohol to get me through before.

Individual therapy client

Get in touch

We know that taking the first step to engaging with therapy can feel daunting which is why we offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation.  We would love to speak to you and answer any questions you have.

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