Chloe Formby | Online CBT and EMDR Therapist

Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) & EMDR Therapist

PG Dip, BHSc (Hons)

HCPC and BABCP accredited

Pronouns - She/Her

✓ BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

✓ Qualified EMDR therapist with Levels 1, 2 and 3 training

✓ HCPC-registered occupational therapist

✓ Support for adults with ADHD, including overwhelm, emotional regulation, organisation, focus and self-esteem

✓ Specialist experience in anxiety, OCD, insomnia, trauma, PTSD and complex trauma

✓ Particular expertise in recovery following road traffic accidents and other distressing events

✓ Warm, practical and down-to-earth approach tailored to each client

✓ Experienced in delivering effective CBT and EMDR therapy online

Online CBT and EMDR Therapy With Chloe Formby

Chloe Formby is an experienced BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, EMDR therapist and HCPC-registered occupational therapist. She provides online therapy for adults and older adolescents experiencing ADHD-related difficulties, anxiety, OCD, trauma, PTSD, insomnia, chronic pain, low mood and the psychological effects of living with a long-term health condition.

Chloe has particular experience supporting adults with ADHD who may be struggling with overwhelm, emotional regulation, organisation, concentration, low self-esteem or the pressure of managing everyday responsibilities. She understands that ADHD can affect far more than attention alone and provides practical, individually tailored support without judgement.

Warm, compassionate and down-to-earth, Chloe works collaboratively with each client to understand what is troubling them and identify realistic ways forward. She draws upon CBT, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, mindfulness and Exposure and Response Prevention, selecting approaches according to each person’s difficulties, preferences and goals.

Chloe has worked across health and mental health services since 1995, including a wide range of NHS clinical, corporate and managerial roles. Her professional background in occupational therapy gives her an additional understanding of how emotional and physical health difficulties can affect relationships, work, confidence, independence and everyday life. She has also served as a Specialist Advisor to the Care Quality Commission.

Whether you are looking for practical strategies to manage current difficulties or help processing distressing experiences from the past, Chloe offers a supportive and flexible approach designed to help you make meaningful, lasting progress.

Chloe’s Areas of Specialism

Chloe’s Areas of Specialism

Sleep, pain and physical health

• Insomnia and persistent sleep difficulties

• Chronic pain

• Adjusting to and living with a long-term health condition

Anxiety, panic and phobias

• Generalised anxiety and persistent worry

• Social, health and performance anxiety

• Panic attacks and agoraphobia

• Separation anxiety

• Specific phobias, including emetophobia (fear of vomiting)

OCD and related difficulties

• Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Perfectionism

• Avoidance linked to anxiety

Trauma and difficult experiences

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Complex trauma and difficult childhood experiences

• Road traffic accidents and other distressing events

ADHD and associated difficulties

• ADHD in adults

• Emotional regulation, overwhelm and managing everyday demands

• Difficulties with organisation, focus and self-esteem

Mood, confidence and everyday life

• Depression and low mood

• Low self-esteem

• Anger

• Work-related stress

• Sleep difficulties

FAQs

Therapeutic Approaches & Models

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

• Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

• Mindfulness

Chloe works with:

• Adults (19-65 Years)

• Elderly (65+ Years)

• Adolescents (16 - 18 Years)

Professional Training & Accreditations

• BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist

• BHSc (hons) Occupational Therapy 1995

• Post Graduate Diploma CBT 2011

• Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Levels 1,2 &3

Client Testimonials

From Apprehensive to Completely at Ease

“I was very apprehensive about starting CBT, as I had never experienced anything like it before. However, after just one session, my worries subsided. Chloe was incredibly empathetic and compassionate. I felt extremely comfortable sharing my thoughts and never once felt judged. Instead, I felt understood, heard and seen. The tools she gave me have become invaluable to me and my progress going forward.”

Compassionate, Practical and Completely Bespoke Support

“You are fantastic at what you do: incredibly down-to-earth, kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, practical and warm. You were always able to give great examples, explain things clearly and validate the way I felt and the things we discussed.

I felt listened to and heard, which was really important. The tools you showed me were genuinely bespoke to what I needed help with and were so well chosen. Thank you so much for your time and care. I will be keeping your details in case I ever need your support again.”

An Amazing Experience From the Beginning

“Once I booked in for treatment, the experience was amazing and I couldn’t have hoped for more. Thank you!”

Support I Would Recommend Without Hesitation

“I would 100% recommend your services to anybody who needs them, without a doubt. I will be forever grateful to you.”

A Remarkable Improvement in My Mental Health

“I can’t believe the difference in me and the improvement in my mental health since I first started therapy. Thank you very much for everything you have done to help me. I didn’t realise just how badly I needed therapy at first, but it has really helped me.”

Finally Able to Talk Openly

“Thank you for the time you have spent with me over the last four months. I think I have talked to you more during our sessions than I have talked to anyone else in the last two years.”

EMDR Helped Me Believe in a Future Again

“I just wanted to say thank you again for all the help you have given me over the last four months. EMDR has helped me to begin moving forward and, combined with your insightful and empathetic approach, I now feel that I could have a future—which, frankly, I didn’t feel before.

I was so lucky to find you in the minefield that is psychotherapy, and I greatly appreciate your professionalism and efficiency. Kind regards and best wishes to you.”

Empathy, Understanding and a Clearer Path Forward

“I wanted to tell you how grateful I am for your support over the last few months. Together, we have explored many issues from my past, and having your complete empathy, acknowledgement and understanding has meant so much.

I now feel able to continue along the path that is right for me, and I thank you most sincerely for helping me reach this point. I will be in touch in the future should the need arise.”

A Huge Weight Has Been Lifted

“Thank you for all the advice and support you have given me over the past four months. You have been a tremendous help in guiding me through my anxiety and have shown me techniques that I will continue to use going forward. It feels as though a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders. Thank you so much.”

My Expectations Were Exceeded

“My expectations were exceeded. I couldn’t see how anyone could ‘fix’ me in less than a year, never mind twelve sessions. Therapy has given me life skills that will benefit not only my anxiety but also my relationship with my wife.

Your manner is wonderful. You made me feel relaxed and were always compassionate. You are clearly in the right job.”

The First Therapist I Truly Trusted

“I had attempted therapy several times during my life but had never been able to connect well enough with a therapist to trust them. Chloe was different.

I immediately felt that I was being listened to, understood and cared for. While listening is helpful, I have family and friends who can do that. Chloe was able to support me in a way that has left me strong enough to use everything I have learned independently.

I’m sad that we have come to the end of our journey, but I feel strong enough to do so—and that is all down to Chloe and her expertise.”

Driving Again After a Serious Accident

“I would like to recommend Chloe for all the support she provided over five months. I found her extremely understanding and knowledgeable. She gave me coping strategies to manage the anxiety, fear, worry and insomnia I experienced following a serious car accident that left me terrified to drive.

The strategies we explored culminated in me finally being able to drive independently to my therapy sessions, for which I cannot thank her enough. We also covered other areas that concerned me, including relationships and self-confidence.

I cannot thank Chloe enough for her sensitivity, professionalism and encouragement.”

Sobriety, Stability and Freedom From Trauma Flashbacks

“I am writing this review on the first anniversary of my sobriety—a journey I embarked upon under Chloe’s capable guidance.

Because of childhood abuse, I experienced trauma flashbacks that plagued my adult life. These episodes have reduced drastically and no longer punctuate my weeks or months. Chloe painstakingly helped me process the worst of the flashbacks. Following this work, I can now enjoy months of mental and emotional stability, whereas in the past my thoughts felt like a roller coaster.”

Rediscovering My Creativity and Ambition

“I shared with Chloe that I was deeply dissatisfied because I had no mental space in my life for the things I enjoyed. After years of neglecting my creative pursuits through a combination of apathy and fear, the therapy I completed with Chloe helped me focus on my dreams and personal ambitions as never before.

I am now in the pre-production phase of a creative project that I had put on the back burner for the better part of five years. I also paint and create art almost every week after not touching my art supplies for years. My close friends and family have all commented on the positive changes they have seen in me.”

Life-Changing CBT and EMDR Therapy

“Chloe is an expert in her field. If you are looking for skills-based, goal-oriented CBT through which you can see results within weeks and months, she is exceptional. What makes her particularly unique is that she is also highly skilled in helping people address past trauma.

With deep empathy, patience and acute understanding, she can work with trauma and complex PTSD using EMDR therapy. The combination of CBT and EMDR during the 14 months I worked with Chloe culminated in a life that is almost unrecognisably improved.

Chloe continues to train in the latest developments and research in psychology. She approaches assessment and skills-based therapy with current knowledge, so you know you are receiving high-quality mental healthcare.”

Challenging When Needed and Compassionate When It Matters

“Chloe’s approach combines gently challenging unhelpful—and sometimes damaging—thought patterns and coping mechanisms with deep empathy, comfort and understanding when working through trauma.

Sessions are never the same or boring. She has the ability to guide her clients with levity and humour. During some sessions, we ended up laughing at how ridiculous modern life can be. Other sessions were approached with extreme care when discussing difficult or sensitive issues, which Chloe always treated with the seriousness and sensitivity they deserved.”

Chloe Showed Me It Was Possible to Feel Happy Again

“Chloe has been amazing and I couldn’t thank her enough for all her help and guidance. When I look back at how far I have come since starting my sessions, I can’t believe it.

I didn’t think it would be possible to get better. I thought I was always going to feel the way I did, but Chloe has shown me that it is possible to feel good and happy again. She has changed my life. I will miss our sessions so much.”

EMDR Gave Me My Freedom Back

“Thank you so much for everything you have done for me over the past few months. When I first saw you, I was so low that I felt I didn’t want to be on this planet anymore.

Since my accident, I had experienced constant flashbacks and insomnia, spent months away from work and felt isolated because I was unable to go out and see my friends. I was sceptical about EMDR, but I had heard positive things about it from my husband’s colleagues in the ambulance service. I went into treatment determined to get better because I was fed up with feeling fed up.

The EMDR work with you was incredible. After only a few sessions, I was able to return to the site of my accident. I was even able to return to work at the hospital next to the accident site—something I had been unable to do for the previous two years.

I finally feel as though I am getting my freedom back. I can now go out in the car and see my friends and family. Thank you so much. It has genuinely been life-changing for me.”

My PTSD Symptoms Have Gone

“Therapy has really helped me develop into the person I am today. I feel resilient again and my mental health is so much better. My PTSD symptoms have gone.

You have been lovely and I felt that I connected with you straight away. I am happy, content and enjoying life. I feel as though I have come through a dark tunnel and my life is bright again.

The experience has motivated me to train as a counsellor so that I can help others in the way you have helped me.”

Better Sleep and a Better Quality of Life

“Therapy has been really helpful. I have learned techniques to improve my sleep and relaxation methods that I will continue using every day. Improving my sleep has improved my quality of life completely.

I feel so much better now. You have done a wonderful job and I take my hat off to you. Thank you—I really appreciate it.”

Down-to-Earth, Professional and Never Judgemental

“Thank you for everything—for listening to me and never judging my rants! You were very down-to-earth while remaining professional at the same time.

I was made to feel comfortable and able to open up. I had previously been reluctant to try therapy because of the stigma attached to it, but following such a positive experience, I wouldn’t think twice about seeking support again.”

A Safe Space to Be Completely Honest

“Therapy has helped me understand my problems and find solutions. It was a safe space in which I could be completely honest, and you made it feel easy for me to do that.

I liked the way you used real-world examples and situations, which made everything more relatable. Therapy has given me helpful ways to approach future challenges. I have used many of the techniques and they have genuinely helped.”

The Healthiest and Most Stable I Have Ever Been

“I have been in and out of therapy for the better part of 15 years, with varying degrees of success. Never have I worked with a therapist who listened to and understood my mental health difficulties so acutely.

As a result, Chloe was able to create the bespoke programme I needed to get my life back on track. I had suffered for years with misdiagnosis, periods of severe depression and anxiety, unsuccessful coping mechanisms, and intrusive and unhelpful thought patterns.

I can honestly say that this is the healthiest and most stable I have ever been in my life.”

Healing Is Possible With the Right Support

“Healing is not a linear process. Sometimes you will see results quickly, while other goals require more work and consistency. You get out of therapy what you put into it—but if you keep doing the work, challenge yourself and take a risk, your life and mental health can improve.

Finding the right therapist can be almost as difficult as landing your dream job, so try to put aside past perceptions and negative experiences of therapy because therapists are not all the same.

After 15 years of trying, I have finally found joy and peace. I am proof that it is never too late to live the life you want.”

Overcoming My Fear of Driving

“I had six weeks of therapy with the lovely Chloe Formby. She helped me overcome my fear of driving after I had been involved in a serious car accident.

If you need therapy, I would highly recommend Chloe. I would also like to thank her for her patience and for making me feel comfortable and confident enough to talk to her about anything. I wish her well in the future.”

Sensitive Support Through a Difficult Pregnancy

“The support I received from Chloe over 12 weeks was incredibly important. It helped me cope with some very difficult months during my pregnancy.

Chloe always offered an open ear and listened to the concerns and worries I had each week. She also provided a variety of tools and supporting information for me to work through between sessions.

Thank you again for your patience and sensitivity during this time.”

Helping Me Back From Rock Bottom

“Therapy helped me enormously. I was at rock bottom and in a very difficult place. It felt as though I had a dark cloud over me and I was experiencing dark thoughts.

I never felt judged and always felt able to be honest and open. Therapy gave me strategies to see things in a more helpful way.

You have been a rock and have helped me so much. I truly appreciate all the support you gave me throughout my therapy journey. It has helped me get back on the road to recovery.”

Professional, Flexible and Effective From Day One

“After several therapy sessions, I can honestly say that everything worked like clockwork from day one. Chloe was professional, friendly and so easy to talk to.

Appointments were always punctual, and I was able to arrange sessions on dates and at times that suited me. I began therapy feeling very sceptical about how the sessions would work or benefit me, but quite early in the treatment, I realised that they were genuinely helping.

My confidence improved in leaps and bounds, and my difficulties became far less of a problem. Thank you for all your help and guidance.”

“I also wanted to give you some feedback - you are fantastic at what you do. Incredibly down to earth, kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, practical and warm. I found you were always able to give great examples, explain things very well and always validated the way I felt and the things I spoke about. I felt listened too and heard - and that was really important. The tools you showed me are really bespoke to what I need help with, so were really well chosen. 

Thank you so much for your time and care. I’ll be keeping your details for if I ever need them again.” ND