Cheryl Kemp

I am an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Qualified Specialist Nurse with a strong background in supporting individuals with a wide range of psychological and physical health challenges. My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, phobias, PTSD, OCD, health anxiety, and long-term conditions such as IBS

I am experienced in guiding clients through CBT techniques to improve gut-brain communication, reduce symptom severity, and enhance overall quality of life.

• • Stress and anxiety management related to IBS

• • Psychoeducation on the gut-brain axis

• • Mindfulness, ACT and Compassion techniques

• • Personalised coping strategies for symptom management

With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, I integrate my nursing expertise with CBT interventions tailoring therapeutic strategies to empower individuals in managing distress, building resilience, and achieving meaningful recovery.

My dual expertise as a specialist nurse and CBT therapist enables me to offer a unique perspective in supporting individuals with both mental and physical health concerns. I am committed to continuous professional development, ensuring the highest standards of care.

My goal is to contribute to the well-being of those I support while advancing best practices in nursing and psychological therapy. Cheryl Kemp

Qualifications

• • MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 2024 Hertfordshire University (UK)

• • PG Dip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 2022 Hertfordshire University (UK)

• • Registered Member of The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (UK)

• • BSc Degree in Contemporary Nursing 2020 Hertfordshire University (UK)

• • Registered Member of The UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council

• • Non-Medical Prescribers 2018 Hertfordshire University

• • Frontline Leaders 2014 – Level 6 Hertfordshire University

• • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills 2005 West Hertfordshire College

• • Level 2 Certificate in Initial Counselling Skills 2004 West Hertfordshire College

• • Diploma of Higher Education: Adult Nursing 1994-1997: Hertfordshire University (UK)

Experience

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• • 2022 – Present: CBT Therapist at Kemps Therapy

• • 2024 – Present: Therapist at Traumaticus Charity UK.

• • 2022 – Present: Specialist Psychological Support within the IBD Service: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals.

• • 2021-2022: CBT Trainee within the IBD service: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals.

• • 2020–2021: CBT Trainee at HMP The Mount: The Practice Plus Group

Nursing

• • 2014 – Present: Lead IBD nurse

• • 2014-2024: Inflammatory bowel disease specialist nurse.

• • 1999-2014: Staff nurse at Watford General Hospital.

• • 1997-1999: Intensive care unit / High dependency unit, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Staff Nurse.