CBT with Me

CBT with Me was established in March 2024 as a registered business by myself Chris Calvert  in Newcastle-upon-tyne. 

The idea behind CBT with Me, was to give as much help to children struggling with mild/moderate mental health difficulties as possible. 

In my personal experience of working within the NHS in mental health for the past 10 years was that most people struggling with mental health were on waiting lists deteriorating when a simple psychological intervention could make all the difference. 

I was inspired to start this company as in my clinical practice I have seen countless people who have been on waiting lists for months, only for me to tell them that the intervention they need would be low intensity self-help. So the idea was to make that as readily available as possible, in schools, at home and in services so that people could start to get that help they need, without having to wait months for it. 

My vision for CBT with Me is for it to provide a Low Intensity self-help service for children and adults struggling with their mental health without the need for a referal to a mental health service. 

About me....

Hello!

My name is Chris, and I am a dedicated Therapist and Mental Health Specialist with a passion for helping children and young people navigate their mental health journeys.

Driven by a desire to further my knowledge and impact, I pursued an undergraduate degree in Public Health at Teesside University, graduating with a 2:1. While studying, I worked as a resource worker with the "Kids with Disabilities" team and as a Healthcare Assistant at Bankfields Court for Tees, Esk, and Wear Valleys, gaining invaluable experience.

In 2021, I qualified as a Low Intensity CBT (LICBT) therapist through Northumbria University, earning my first PGCE in LICBT. This was followed by a further PGCE in Clinical Supervision while working as a Senior Children’s Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in Durham.

I have also contributed to the LICBT course at multiple universities, helping to train the next generation of therapists. My diverse background and commitment to mental health drive my holistic and empathetic approach to therapy, ensuring each client receives tailored and effective support. 

I look forward to continuing my journey in helping others achieve better mental health and well-being.