Providing professional and friendly treatment for depression and anxiety since 2015 Welcome to Forrest Talking Therapies.
I’m Elizabeth Forrest, an experienced psychological therapist who specialises in working with adults in the UK who are experiencing depression and anxiety. My aim is provide a friendly, warm and professional space where we can work together to help you to overcome your difficulties. I provide CBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, Counselling and clinical supervision for other professionals all online.
28/03/2026
I'm sad to say that Forrest Talking Therapies is temporarily closed. If you are looking for a therapist please refer to the search options over on the BABCP and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy websites. In the meantime you are welcome to explore the back catalogue of mental health blogs over on my website www.forresttalkingtherapies.co.uk.
19/12/2025
17/12/2025
With Walker Art Gallery – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉
17/12/2025
What a great image to express how many of us are feeling - You're not alone
15/12/2025
15/12/2025
This time of year can be tough if you're struggling with Social Anxiety Disorder but it doesn't have to be like this next year! CBT is the recommended treatment and I have appointments available in the New Year, get in touch today to find out more!
Getting Through the Festive Season with Social Anxiety I wrote about Social Anxiety in the October 2017 edition of Forrest Rambles and thought that now was a good time to re-visit the topic with a focus on how to get through the festive season. Social Anxiety is an excessive fear of embarrassing you...
14/12/2025
I visited the fantastic Turner: Always Contemporary exhibition at Walker Art Gallery today. This was my favourite painting as it beautifully captures hope in the depths of despair. The Wreck Buoy 1849.
10/12/2025
I listened to this on my lunch break today and thought I'd share it with you all. There's some useful information specifically for people struggling with eating disorders and self-harm as well as some more general tips for dealing with the pressures of the festive season.
Dr Lucy Maddox shares practical advice from her experience as a clinical psychologist
09/12/2025
When we feel stressed and overwhelmed it can help to ask ourselves, what can I control?
The circle of control holiday edition💚 //
01/12/2025
Check out my latest blog post about how to manage the ups and downs of life with OCD ...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) comes in many forms but one thing I’ve consistently noticed is that the symptoms go through phases of being better and worse. I often refer to OCD as being like a ‘bully’ and I’ve noticed that when we are at our most vulnerable this bully has a nasty hab...
27/11/2025
Exciting news! You can now follow me on Instagram! I'll be sharing mental wellbeing tips, blogs and cringy reels galore! So hop on over and follow me
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Forrest Talking Therapies started in December 2015 when a colleague asked me to supervise his private work. From here I worked with the Womens Organisation who helped me to set up my own business providing therapy and supervision on a private basis.
Prior to Forrest Talking Therapies I had many years experience of providing therapy in the NHS and charity sector. I was looking for more flexibility and variety in my working life and was excited about the challenges of working for myself.
I’ve been lucky to work with a number of local business’ who have helped me with essentials such as room hire, leaflet printing, referrals and website design.
I work with national companies and receive referrals from organisations such as BUPA and Nuffield Health. I have also previously worked with IESO Digital Health providing therapy online.
I started my blog - Forrest Rambles - in April 2017 with the aim of demystifying cognitive behavioural therapy and the conditions it can help with. You can read this on my website (https://forresttalkingtherapies.co.uk/forrest-rambles/) and social media feeds on the 1st of every month.
In 2016 I worked with colleagues to set up the Liverpool Branch of the BABCP which provides networking and training opportunities for CBT Therapists. I was the Secretary of the Branch until May 2019.
In 2020 Forrest Talking Therapies moved online which means that you can access treatment from anywhere in the UK!
As well as Forrest Talking Therapies I am also busy working part time for the NHS and University of Chester.