| Occupation | Clinical psychologist, EMDR therapist |
|---|---|
| Education | Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) — University of Birmingham |
| Methods | EMDR, CBT, Exposure Therapy |
| Registration | HCPC-registered (Health and Care Professions Council) |
| Organization | EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory |
Michael Brooks — HCPC-registered clinical psychologist and accredited EMDR therapist based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He specializes in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, and anxiety disorders. Michael combines EMDR with CBT and exposure-based techniques to help clients break free from intrusive thoughts and avoidance patterns.
| Issue | Methods |
|---|---|
| Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | EMDR, CBT, ERP |
| Specific phobias (flying, heights, animals, needles) | EMDR, Exposure Therapy |
| Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) | CBT, EMDR |
| Health anxiety & hypochondriasis | CBT, EMDR |
| Social anxiety disorder | CBT, EMDR |
| Panic disorder with agoraphobia | CBT, EMDR, Exposure Therapy |
Michael's approach is practical, structured, and goal-oriented. He believes that effective therapy combines insight with action — understanding the origins of anxiety while systematically reducing avoidance. His primary framework integrates EMDR for processing underlying traumatic material with CBT and Exposure Therapy for breaking the cycle of fear and avoidance.
Michael has worked in NHS Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust, including the specialist anxiety disorders clinic. He offers face-to-face sessions in Birmingham city centre and secure online therapy for clients across the UK.