Dr Rita Santos

Rita Santos is a clinical psychologist who specialises in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), anxiety and anxiety disorders. Pursuing her interests further, Rita completed a PhD on cognitive aspects of anxiety and performance, conducting cutting-edge psychology research including functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). Her research provided the main empirical underpinning of a novel theory of anxiety; attentional control theory. During her career she has developed a broad range of skills, including extensive academic experience and wide clinical expertise. Currently provides CBT training and supervision for anxiety and anxiety disorders, and works as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist.