Callum Shairp
High-Intensity Cogntive Behaviour Therapist (Hi-cbt)
Free 30-minute call • No pressure or obligation • Completely confidential.
You are in the right place if you are suffering from:
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts: Trapped in scary or unwanted "what-if" thoughts, feeling driven to perform checks, mental rituals, or repeated behaviors to feel safe or quiet the anxiety.Social Anxiety: Fearing judgment, over-analyzing every word you said after a conversation, or feeling like an uncomfortable spotlight is on you in group settings.Perfectionism & Imposter Feelings: Holding yourself to impossibly high standards, paralyzed by a fear of failure, or worrying you'll be "found out" despite your achievements.PTSD & Trauma: Struggling with intrusive memories, sudden flashbacks, emotional numbness, or a constant sense of high alert following a distressing past event.Health Anxiety: Micro-analyzing body sensations, repeatedly seeking reassurance or Googling symptoms, and fearing the worst about your physical health.Generalized Anxiety (GAD): Living with a constant background hum of dread, chronic restlessness, and endless spirals of worst-case scenarios.Panic & Agoraphobia: Experiencing sudden, terrifying surges of physical anxiety (racing heart, dizziness, chest tightness) and avoiding places where escape feels difficult.Depression & Low Mood: Feeling stuck under a heavy fog, lacking motivation or energy, and feeling disconnected from the things that used to bring you joy.
My Services
Free 30-Minute Virtual Assessment
(No obligation | Completely confidential)Starting therapy is a big step. This initial call takes the pressure off by giving us a chance to connect and see if we are a good match before you make any financial commitment. This is a relaxed, low-pressure space to briefly discuss your current challenges (e.g., anxiety, low mood, stress, intrusive thoughts). We'll have an honest conversation to ensure High-Intensity CBT is the right evidence-based approach for what you're experiencing. We’ll discuss practical details and decide whether online therapy or face-to-face sessions in Southsea, Portsmouth work best for you.
Therapy Rates & Packages
All standard therapy sessions are 50 minutes.Pay-As-You-Go (Individual Session): £856-Session Core Package: £450 (£75 per session)20-Session Full CBT Protocol Package: £1,400 (£70 per session)What Every Package Includes:Professional, BABCP-accredited High-Intensity CBTPersonalized session write-ups, workbooks, and behavioral toolsFlexible choice between face-to-face (Southsea) or secure online video sessions
About
BABCP-Accredited CBT Therapist in Southsea, Portsmouth & OnlineHi, I'm Callum. I am a fully BABCP-accredited High-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (HI CBT) offering face-to-face therapy in Southsea, Portsmouth, as well as flexible virtual sessions across the UK.With over 5 years in CAHMS (Children and Adolence Mental Health Services) and specialist training from the University of Reading, I provide evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD, BDD, OCD & other common mental health disorders. My background also includes working as university lecturer at Southampton University training other LI-CBT therapists, meaning I am deeply passionate about taking complex psychological concepts and turning them into practical, easy-to-use tools for children, young people, and adults.Therapy with me is collaborative and goal-focused. We won't just talk about the problem, we will actively work together to break unhelpful cycles and build lasting change.Finding the right therapist can feel daunting. I offer a free, no-obligation 30-minute virtual assessment so you can share what is going on and see if my approach is the right fit for you.
evidence-based mental health support for common mental health disorders:
- Post Tramatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Body Dismorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Social Anxiety/Phobia (SA)
- Low Mood/Depression
- Specific Phobias
- Panic Disorder
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do payments work?
Pay-as-you-go sessions are payable via bank transfer or card at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment. Discounted 6-session and 20-session packages are payable upfront prior to your first session to secure your block.What is your cancellation policy?
I require at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule a session without charge. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice, or appointments that are missed without notice, are charged at the full session rate.Where do sessions take place?Face-to-Face: Conducted in a quiet, private setting in Southsea, Portsmouth.Online: Held via a secure, encrypted video platform accessible from anywhere in the UK. You will just need a quiet space and a stable internet connection.How long are sessions and how often will we meet?
Standard CBT sessions last 50 minutes. We typically meet once a week to maintain momentum, though we can adjust the frequency as you move into the later consolidation and relapse-prevention phases of therapy.What happens if I'm running late?
If you arrive late for a session (online or in person), the session will still end at the scheduled time to ensure fairness for subsequent clients.Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Everything we discuss is strictly confidential in accordance with BABCP professional and ethical guidelines. The only exceptions are legal or safeguarding requirements regarding immediate risk of serious harm to yourself or others, which would always be discussed with you first wherever possible.