Errol Roman
Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist & Emotionally Focused Psychotherapist
Who am I?
I am a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist (BABCP Accredited) and emotionally focused psychotherapist (CEEFT Certified). As a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist (CBT Therapist) I previously worked in the National Health Service (NHS) as a senior manager and senior cognitive behavioural psychotherapist where I developed and deliver services in addiction, community mental health service, and older people mental health service. I also worked as a senior cognitive behavioural psychotherapist in long-term community clinical health psychology services that include diabetes, coronary heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease where among others I introduced and lead the approach in cultural humility.
One of my utmost passions in psychological treatment is working with couples to improve and or repair their relationships. I am a certified emotionally focused couple therapist (EFCT) and maintain an impassioned approach to working with couples using the emotionally focused therapy (EFT). It has been effective in enabling couples to understand their negative patterns and simultaneously empower them to work as a team in stepping aside from their established pattern of protecting or defending themselves to understanding their deepest emotional needs for closeness and emotional connection. I am also trained in emotionally focused individual therapy (EFIT) and has a wealth of experience in this area of clinical practice.
What do I do?
After over 35 years of working in varied clinical area in the NHS I am now working in the private sector where I have established a private practice, from where I am delivering sensitive, compassionate, confidential, non-judgemental and competent psychological treatment. This is underpinned by an adherence to the standards of conduct, performance and ethics of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in all areas of my clinical expertise like:
- Affairs and Betrayal
- Alcohol dependence/addiction
- Anxiety
- Bereavement and grief/loss reaction
- Couple (counselling) therapy
- Communication difficulties
- Depression
- Drug dependence/addiction
- Diabetes (Psychological counselling)
- Emotional abuse
- Emotional/Binge eating
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (Worry and rumination)
- Health anxiety
- Low self-esteem
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship difficulties
- Stress reactions
- Social anxiety
Where to find me
There is a high degree of flexibility in my private work, and this makes me easily accessible. I operate from two clinics: Lily House in South Woodford (E18 1BD) and Cherry Tree Therapy Centre in Buckhurst Hill (IG9 6EU). I also offer online therapy session using mainly the zoom platform during the day and evenings, Mondays to Thursdays,18:00 to 20:00 hours. I can easily be contacted by telephone on 07900310123 and/or email errolevr@yahoo.co.uk. Therapy sessions are arranged in accordance with the needs of the client during the daytime and/or evening sessions that are online. The venues for therapy are:
Clinic
Lily House
11-12 The Shrubberies
George Lane
South Woodford
London
E18 1BD
Clinic
Cherry Tree Therapy Centre
5 Station Parade
Cherry Tree Rise
Buckhurst Hill
Essex
IG9 6EU
Online
Phone: 07900310123
Email: errolevr@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.errolroman.co.uk
Therapy sessions last for approximately one hour. The first sessions are primarily concerned with an assessment of the problems, the development of a shared (collaborative) understanding of how the problem(s) are perpetuated (kept going) and starting the process of setting goals for therapy. The number of sessions varies in accordance with the nature of the problem(s), however a rough guide would be 10 -12 for both cognitive behavioural psychotherapist (CBT) and emotionally focused individual therapy (EFIT).
Couple Therapy
I have an insatiable love for coupe therapy, and I practice emotionally focused couple therapy (EFCT) that is grounded in the scientific research of romantic relationships. It is non-judgemental, effective in helping couples to process patterns interaction and build secure loving relationship through strong emotional connection and safety.
Training & Qualification
- MSc Health Promotion (University of East London)
- BA (Hons) Health Studies (University of East London)
- GD Psychology, (University of East London)
- Diploma in Nursing (University of London)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Care Research (London South Bank University)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy (London South Bank University)
- Diploma in Alcohol Counselling and Consultation (University of Kent)
- Diploma in Management Studies (Btec)
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Levels 1 and 2 (Gottman Institute)
- Certificate in Family Life Education (General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist)
- Certificate in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing - EMDR (EMDR Academy)
- Certificate in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy – Levels 1 and 2 (ICEEFT)
- Certificate in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy – Levels 1 and 2 (ICEEFT)
- Certificate in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (ICEEFT Certified)
- Trained Teacher (Church Teachers College, School of Education, University of the West Indies)
- Registered Mental Nurse (Kings College, London formerly Bromley School of Nursing)
Professional Affiliation
Research
I completed a post-graduate certificate (PGC) in health and social care research and has to date undertaken research (unpublished) in the following areas:
- Assessing levels of alcohol consumption
- Promoting sensible use of alcohol
- Service provision for people suffering from Sickle Cell Anaemia
- Service provision for people with dual diagnosis
- Clients’ perception of staff competences in the treatment of alcohol dependence
Fees & Recognition
Free initial telephone contact for both couple and individual therapy. Otherwise my fees are £75.00 per session for Individual therapy and £85.00 per session for couple. Contact me for any more information on 07900310123 or email me at errolevr@yahoo.co.uk. The initial assessment session is paid for once agreement is reached and subsequently at least 48 hours before each schedule appointment. I operate a 48 hour cancellation policy whereby appointments cancelled within this time will not incur any cost.
I am registered with CounsellorsUK, I am on the Private Practice Register (PPR) and is also recognised by and registered with a number of leading healthcare insurers such Bupa, AXA(PPP), AVIVA , WPA, Vitality and Standard Life as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and emotionally focused therapist to offer psychological treatment to their members.
What my clients say
"I very much appreciate the help and support I got from this service. Errol Roman made me view my issues and negative thoughts in a more positive way. I am now feeling happier within myself but at the same time it is a bit unfortunate this has to come to an end. I would highly recommend CBT to anyone who requires the support for this therapy."
"At first I was incredibly apprehensive about the treatment and how the sessions would run but over time I found them to become more and more helpful. I say this because through the professionalism of Errol Roman and the range of tools he provided I was able to make informed choices and proceed through my challenges with added confidence each week. I enjoyed having the range of resources such as checklists and CD and the fact that some of this information was emailed over to me as well as receiving digital copies. After leaving the sessions I always felt I left with new information and a variety of methods to choose from and attempt. I was very impressed with Errol Roman’s patience, enthusiasm and understanding. This high level of professionalism and expertise is the reason I was able to get comfortable and gain trust as I worked through my challenges. Thank you very much and I appreciate your help. "
"Once the referral was made I was given a very quick appointment which was welcoming and very helpful. The extent of my involvement in the care I have given exceeded my expectations. Errol was a delight to talk with – just having to discuss my condition was of great help. He not only understands the problem but above all the way I was feeling about it. He gave me things to consider/think about and by the second session in treatment I was already putting positive thing in place to help myself and my condition. I am now feeling so much better and positive about myself. Errol – thank you very much. "
Get in touch
Contact Me
If you have any questions or would like to book a session please fill out the form below.
Tel: 07900310123
Email: errolevr@yahoo.co.uk