Ainoa Alvarez
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist in London

I am a qualified High Intensity CBT Therapist offering evidence-based therapy, with over ten years of experience supporting individuals to make meaningful and lasting changes. I have extensive expertise in adapting CBT for people with ADHD and in treating a wide range of difficulties, including panic attacks, trauma and its impact, health anxiety, body dysmorphia, social anxiety, OCD, phobias, and depression.

I am also trained in CBT for smoking cessation and have experience helping people overcome addiction.

Background & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Qualifications

I have over 10 years of experience working as a therapist. I completed my postgraduate in High Intensity CBT training at Royal Holloway University, following earlier postgraduate qualifications in Low Intensity CBT at University College London, and a degree in psychology.

Most of my clinical work has been working for Talking Therapies services in the NHS, which has allowed me to apply CBT interventions to help people overcome a variety of mental health difficulties, including anxiety disorders, depression, and sleep difficulties. I have experience conducting comprehensive assessments and risk evaluations, supervising other therapists, and facilitating group programs—including CBT for ADHD and long-term health conditions.

Alongside my work as a CBT therapist, I have completed relevant training such as:

- CBT for ADHD
- CBT for smoking cessation
- CBT for long-term physical health conditions

My background is enhanced by experience in supportive roles such as voluntary work with victims of domestic violence, all contributing to a well-rounded, trauma-informed, and client-centred therapeutic approach.

My Specialisms

Panic attacks
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Health anxiety
Body dysmorphia
Social anxiety
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Agoraphobia
Specific phobias
Depression
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Addiction
Smoking Cessation
Insomnia
Trauma-informed therapy

Approach to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & How I Work

My approach is warm, collaborative, and firmly grounded in clinical evidence—but I also bring a "tough love" style to therapy, meaning I will challenge you when needed to help you stay focused, motivated, and aligned with your goals.

I strive to create a safe, supportive, and structured therapeutic environment where you can feel understood, empowered, and equipped to make meaningful improvements.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy	Online/Telephone	£85 per 60 minutes