ABOUT ME

I'm Kezia Mathieson, a CBT and EMDR therapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse, and trauma specialist based in Hilton, Derbyshire.

 

I support people from all walks of life who are experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), low self-esteem, perfectionism, PTSD, attachment trauma, eating difficulties, and body image concerns. I work with adults of all ages (14+) in Uttoxeter, Hilton, and surrounding areas across Staffordshire and Derbyshire, as well as online.

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I have a special interest in trauma, perinatal mental health, reproductive health, attachment, and supporting parents to be the best parents they can be. I work with individuals navigating a range of experiences, including fertility challenges, birth trauma, perinatal mental health, reproductive health conditions, loss, and the emotional complexities of parenting. My interest in this area has grown through both professional experience and my own personal journey, having navigated challenges with PCOS, fertility, and birth myself. These experiences have deepened my understanding of how complex, isolating, and emotionally intense these issues can be. My approach is grounded in warmth, clinical expertise, and a commitment to providing evidence-based care during what can be some of the most personal and vulnerable times in someone’s life.

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Since 2010, I’ve worked across both NHS and private healthcare settings, building over 15 years of experience in mental health services. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. I believe therapy should feel like a safe and supportive space - one where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to heal.

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My qualifications include a BSc (Hons) in Nursing Studies (Mental Health) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy, both from the University of Derby. I’m a BABCP-accredited CBT psychotherapist and a registered member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). I’ve also completed further training in EMDR, Behavioural Family Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

 

I am fully insured, accredited, and hold an enhanced DBS certificate, which is available on request.