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About Cally Farrer

Evidence-based therapy, adapted with care

I am a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 15 years experience in mental health and substance misuse services. My work is structured, collaborative, neurodiversity-affirming, and grounded in compassion.

BABCP-accredited CBT therapistOnline appointments across the UK
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Professional background

Experience across mental health, addiction, and complex clinical settings.

I am the Director of The Farrer Therapy Group Ltd and the Founder of Peers in Practice, a professional community supporting therapists working in complex clinical areas.

My career has spanned NHS services, third-sector organisations, and specialist addiction settings. This breadth of experience allows me to work confidently and compassionately with clients who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.

Cally Farrer, BABCP-accredited CBT therapist
Cally FarrerBABCP-accredited CBT therapist, Director of The Farrer Therapy Group Ltd

Specialist interests

Particular expertise in overlap, complexity, and the patterns people often blame themselves for.

ADHD and executive functioning

Organisation, planning, emotional regulation, routines, and follow-through.

Substance use and addiction

Urges, relapse prevention, shame cycles, and safer coping strategies.

ADHD and addiction comorbidity

Understanding how traits, coping strategies, and cycles of use can interact.

Complex presentations

Support when anxiety, low mood, trauma, self-criticism, or relationship patterns overlap.

What therapy is like

A collaborative process with clarity at every stage.

  1. Explore

    We begin by understanding what has been happening and what you would like support with.

  2. Formulate

    We develop a shared understanding of what is keeping the difficulty going.

  3. Set goals

    We agree goals that feel meaningful, realistic, and useful.

  4. Use CBT tools

    We practise strategies that support change inside and outside sessions.

  5. Review

    We track progress and plan for the future.

Professional standards

BABCP-accredited, supervised, and committed to ongoing training.

As a BABCP-accredited therapist, I work to high professional and ethical standards. I receive regular clinical supervision, engage in ongoing training, and use approaches supported by current research.

Free 15-minute consultation

Ready to take the next step?

You are welcome to get in touch and explore whether therapy feels right for you.