MEET THE TEAM

LINDSAY GRANT - Neurodevelopmental psychotherapist & DIRECTOR AT 1ST FOR CBT 

I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a Master’s Degree in CBT (MSc CBT), an Honours Degree in Psychology (BSc Hons), and I am an accredited member of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP).

I specialise in working with children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD by adapting Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I am also qualified to diagnosis Autism using the ADI-R, RAADS, ACIA and ADOS. I have attended the Social Thinking Training in Boston allowing me to teach the Social Thinking program developed by Michelle Garcia-Winner.

 I have previous experience of working within an NHS Primary Care service, and have worked for a private organisation as the lead Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in a special education school for adolescents with a diagnosis of an ASC, ADHD and associated difficulties.

 I have extensive experience working within mental health in various settings, both inpatient and outpatient. I have worked in a primary care setting with the NHS, treating disorders such as Depression, Anxiety and Trauma.

 My previous experience also includes working with individuals with severe and enduring mental health problems, such as Personality Disorders and Schizophrenia for which I have provided both individual and group therapy. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults and older adults with positive outcomes, enabling clients to have an improved quality of life. 

Alongside a CBT approach to my work, I incorporate a person-centred approach and use elements of Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and have completed my Level 3 Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) qualification. 

Billie Capel - Administrator

Billie is the friendly face behind the scenes at 1st For CBT and Wiltshire Thrive, keeping everything running smoothly so our clinicians can focus on what they do best. She handles enquiries, bookings, and day-to-day administration, and is always happy to help with any questions you might have. Billie has worked with children for over 13 years as a qualified early years practitioner.

Rachael Armstrong - CBT Therapist

Hello my name is Rachael (Armstrong) I have a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (PG Dip CBT) and a BSc (hons) degree in Psychology. I provide High Intensity CBT and HI CBT supervision.

 I have recently retired from the NHS as Clinical Supervisor Lead.  I specialise in working with adults in a primary mental health setting; NHS Talking Therapies seeing patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, depression and Long-Term Health Conditions.  I follow evidence-based treatment protocols in line with guidelines from the National Institute Clinical Excellence (NICE).  Alongside CBT I incorporate Compassion Focus Therapy (CFT) and mindfulness techniques - Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I also worked at Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts. Working with young people to help them develop skills and strategies to overcome and manage generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, body dysmorphia, health anxiety, OCD and self-esteem difficulties. 

I have a special interest in the transitional phases of peri-menopause, and menopause stages of life and how it impacts on daily life, relationships, social, family and work.  Other interests include ‘grey area drinking’ where alcohol is no longer serving the person anymore and often regularly drink more than intended and to be quietly worried about this.  I offer alcohol accountability on a 1-2-1 basis.

I welcome any questions about the work I do and look forward to working alongside you.

 
Charlotte Reynolds - COUNSELLOR

I’m a qualified integrative trauma therapist offering one-to-one support for adults, children, and young people, this means I can draw on different psycho-therapeutic theories and counselling models depending on your needs and requirements. I have specific experience and training to work with clients who have experienced trauma, loss, and bereavement. I work with a broad range of issues like PTSD, complex PTSD, anxiety, bereavement, depression, and domestic abuse. I offer a compassionate and confidential space in which to support you in finding your own way forward in coping with any challenges or difficulties you may be experiencing.  

Alongside working in a trauma informed way, my approach is person-centred, and I use elements of mindfulness and somatic therapy. Our sessions focus on helping you manage distressing symptoms—such as flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts—without the need to revisit painful memories in detail. Because trauma is held in the body, our work supports nervous system regulation, helping you feel more in control of your thoughts, emotions, and overall wellbeing. A key part of my approach is exploring early relationships and attachment patterns to understand how they shape your current life and relationships.

I have previous experience working as a suicide liaison worker, offering practical and emotional support to anyone affected by suicide as well as working as a volunteer counsellor at a school.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and as such, I am bound by their Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Code of Ethics)

JEZ HARGREAVES - MUSIC THERAPIST

Jez is an HCPC Registered Music Therapist offering sessions for children, young people and adults. She has experience working with people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, dementia, brain injuries, and emotional wellbeing needs. Her compassionate, person-centred approach uses sessions to support communication, emotional expression, relationships and wellbeing.

Jez works in a neuroaffirming way, shaping sessions around each client's strengths, interests and communication styles.

Jez is also qualified to provide Neurologic Music Therapy — an evidence-based clinical system that uses standardised music techniques to treat motor, cognitive and speech dysfunctions, endorsed by the World Federation of Neuro-Rehabilitation (WFNR).

Jez is also a qualified autism diagnostician and is part of the diagnostic team at Wiltshire Thrive.