From the clinic.

Specialist CBT therapy for anxiety, OCD, depression and more in West London

BABCP-accredited CBT practice in West London: I’m Sanah Younis, clinical lead at The Lyceum Clinic, and in this blog I share the clinical insights and practical reflections I bring to my work with people from Chiswick, Hammersmith, Ealing and across West London. As a BABCP-accredited therapist I draw on evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy to help people understand how thoughts, emotions and behaviours interact, and I use this space to explain what that looks like in practice, to demystify clinical decision-making, and to reflect on the lived experience of therapy. In these posts I write in the first person because clinical practice is relational and context matters: I describe case examples in anonymised form, review recent research, and offer simple, tested strategies clients can try between sessions. If you want a more academic discussion of the evidence, see our /guides/ section, and if you prefer a clear explanation of what happens in a session, visit /therapy/. For a concise description of the techniques I commonly use, from behavioural experiments to cognitive restructuring, head to /approach/. Local readers can also find therapist profiles tailored to your area at /cbt-therapist-chiswick, /cbt-therapist-hammersmith and /cbt-therapist-ealing. My aim with this blog is practical: to translate clinical scholarship into accessible steps that support change. I will write about managing worry and low mood, strategies for social anxiety, dealing with intrusive thoughts, and how to use behavioural activation when motivation feels low. I’ll also reflect on common hurdles in therapy — setting collaborative goals, pacing exposure work, and balancing acceptance with change — so you can make informed choices about your care. If you are seeking CBT in West London and want a therapist who combines BABCP-accredited training with an empathic, goal-focused approach, The Lyceum Clinic may be a good fit. Browse the posts here to get a sense of how I work, read about specific techniques in /approach/, and contact us to book an initial consultation or to discuss whether short-term CBT is right for you.