Mannu Puolimatka
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About the Therapist
Mannu Puolimatka is a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Compassion Focused Therapist with 15 years of experience delivering high-intensity CBT across NHS CMHTs, IAPT services, and private practice. He has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, trauma-related difficulties, and complex presentations, with a strong focus on evidence-based care and meaningful outcomes.
His approach combines structured, evidence-based CBT with compassion-focused work, especially where self-criticism, shame, and trauma-related difficulties are part of the client’s experience. Mannu is also highly experienced in remote therapy delivery, having developed and led an online CBT treatment pathway within NHS services.
At a Glance
- Session format: Online
- Client groups: Adults
- Languages: English
- Areas of focus: Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, Shame, Self-Criticism
- Registration: BABCP, HCPC
- Approach: High-Intensity CBT and Compassion Focused Therapy
Qualifications
- Diploma in Compassion Focused Therapy
- PGDip (MSc Level) High-Intensity CBT
- PGCert CBT for Psychosis
- BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Therapy Approach
- High-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Evidence-based protocols
- Recovery-focused and structured therapeutic work
Client Types
- Adults
- Clients with complex anxiety and mood difficulties
- Individuals experiencing shame, self-criticism, or trauma-related difficulties
- Clients seeking structured online therapy
Areas of Support
- Anxiety and depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- PTSD and trauma-related difficulties
- Shame and self-criticism
- Behavioural addictions
- Psychosis-informed CBT support
Professional Registration
- BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (#110187)
- HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist (#OT35814)
- Experienced Clinical Supervisor
Professional Experience
- 15 years delivering high-intensity CBT across NHS and private practice
- Senior CBT Consultant and Senior CBT Therapist in online services
- Developed the NHS’s first online CBT pathway
- Experience in service development, supervision, safeguarding, and MDT working
What to Expect
Mannu offers a structured, compassionate, and evidence-based space where clients can work through emotional and psychological difficulties in a practical and supportive way. His style is collaborative and recovery-focused, helping clients understand patterns, build skills, and make meaningful changes that support long-term wellbeing.
Sessions are particularly well suited for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, trauma-related difficulties, or harsh self-criticism. By combining CBT with compassion-focused therapy, Mannu supports clients not only in reducing symptoms, but also in developing a kinder and more resilient relationship with themselves.