North Wales Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

28/08/2026

A little update...

Some of you know that alongside running my business and doing the work I love as a therapist, I also took the plunge and started a PhD this year. It’s been a whirlwind already, in the best way and I’m really proud to say I’ve reached my first big milestone.

My protocol, 'Women’s Experiences of Psychological Interventions for Domestic Abuse: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis' has just been published in PROSPERO as the first stage of my PhD by publication.

This research is really close to my heart. It focuses on women’s experiences of psychological support after domestic abuse, and aims to make sure survivor voices are at the centre of how we shape evidence‑based practice. Seeing this first piece officially published feels incredibly special.

I’m so grateful to my supervisors, Dr. Patsy Irizar, Dr. Claire Hanlon, Prof. Jacqueline Wheatcroft, and Dr. Marek Palace at LJMU for guiding me, and believing in this work. Their support has meant the world, and I’m excited for everything still ahead.

Here’s to the next step in amplifying survivor‑centred perspectives in mental health research and intervention design.

22/11/2025

January 30th 2026!

As part of my ongoing efforts to support those who have escaped domestic abuse to thrive I've so pleased to have been invited by the North West Wales Branch of the BABCP to give a workshop

This event aims to help clinicians strengthen awareness and better understand and respond to the impact of domestic abuse in practice.

I’m looking forward to connecting with colleagues, practitioners, and the wider community who are passionate about safe, effective therapy and creating supportive spaces for survivors who wish to thrive.

If you are a professional interested in developing your understanding and skills feel free to go to the BABCP Events paghttps://babcp.com/events/e000908/e for more information and to book your place

Book now

23/09/2025

Hello! Welcome to North Wales CBT's first video post!

21/09/2025

𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐄

⚠️ 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐋 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃, 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝟗𝟗𝟗. 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓.
If you're currently in an abusive relationship and need support, please reach out to one of these trusted crisis organisations:
📞 𝐑𝐄𝐅𝐔𝐆𝐄
One of the UK’s largest support networks offering advice and access to safe spaces.
📱 𝟎𝟖𝟎𝟖 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟐𝟒𝟕
📞 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐀𝐢𝐝
Find services near you: Women’s Aid Directory
📱 𝟎𝟖𝟎𝟖 𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝟐𝟒𝟕
📧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞@𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐝.𝐨𝐫𝐠.𝐮𝐤
There are many other local organisations ready to help—𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭.

𝐍𝐎𝐖, 𝐀 𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓 𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐋 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐑 𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐄𝐑 — 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐆𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆.

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩.
But for many, the emotional aftermath can linger for years. Fear, shame, anxiety, and a sense of being lost are common—and often invisible.
𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.
In the UK, an estimated 𝟑.𝟗 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 (8% of adults aged 16 and over) experienced domestic abuse in the past year. Nearly 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟒 have lived through it at some point. These numbers are staggering—but they also remind us: 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞
Domestic abuse can deeply affect mental health, leaving survivors:
• Trapped in cycles of guilt and self-blame
• Battling anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other challenges
• Feeling disconnected and isolated
• Struggling with self-esteem and trust
• Overwhelmed by daily life
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.
It requires care, attention, and the right kind of support.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐁𝐓 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩
We specialise in supporting survivors of domestic abuse to move beyond survival and rediscover 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲.
Through 𝐂𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 (𝐂𝐁𝐓)—a proven, practical approach—we help you reclaim and rebuild your life.
CBT can support you to:
• Understand how trauma has shaped your thoughts and behaviours
• Challenge harmful beliefs and rebuild self-worth
• Manage depression, anxiety, flashbacks, and emotional triggers
• Regain a sense of control and emotional stability

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬—offering a space where you’re heard, respected, and equipped with tools that truly help.

💚 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Recovery isn’t linear—and it’s never too late to begin.
Whether you’re just starting to process what happened or have been carrying the weight for years, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

📞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞?
You can call, email, or visit www.northwalescbt.co.uk today to explore how we can help.

💚 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

Please 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 our page to help others find the support they deserve.

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞

01/09/2025

04/08/2025

Meet Julie Roberts – Welcoming a New Face to North Wales CBT

We’re delighted to introduce Julie Roberts, a compassionate Person-Centred Counsellor, who’s now part of the North Wales CBT team!

Julie brings a gentle, relational approach that beautifully complements our CBT work—offering clients a space to feel truly heard, understood, and supported. Her person-centred ethos places the individual at the heart of the therapeutic process, fostering self-trust, emotional healing, and personal growth.

Whether you're navigating life’s challenges, seeking deeper self-awareness, or simply looking for a space to talk, Julie’s presence adds a valuable dimension to the support we offer.

We’re so excited for the journey ahead—and for the many conversations that will begin with kindness, curiosity, and care.

Appointments available now
Call or email us to learn more or book a session
Tel: 07884 357378

Email:
[email protected]

To learn more about Julie you can also visit our website:
www.northwalescbt.co.uk

03/08/2025

Feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or just stuck in a cycle you can’t seem to break?

You’re not alone - There is a way forward!.

I’m Clair Domeney, a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and the founder of North Wales CBT, based in Conwy and working with clients across the UK.

I offer warm, trauma-informed CBT to help you make sense of what’s going on and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, or the effects of stress and feeling overwhelmed, I provide practical, evidence-based support tailored to your individual needs.

If you’re curious about therapy or wondering whether CBT could help, feel free to reach out.

Clair

Free initial telephone call
Conwy-based | Online sessions available UK-wide

Tel: 07884 357378
Email: [email protected]

For more information see: https://www.northwalescbt.co.uk/

03/08/2025

Welcome to the Space Where Change Happens 💙

Here’s a little glimpse into the room that’s quietly held space for stories, tears, breakthroughs, and belly laughs over the past three years. This sofa isn’t just furniture—it’s been a witness to healing, growth, and connection.

It’s supported thousands of CBT journeys: from mapping out vicious cycles to gently challenging core beliefs, from the first shaky steps into thought records to those powerful “aha” moments of cognitive restructuring. This space has held courage, curiosity, and the quiet determination to change.

Every session here is a reminder that transformation doesn’t have to be loud—it just has to be real. And it starts with one brave step.

Maybe your next steps will be here? 💙