London - Central > Clerkenwell > EC : 1 > Monica Max West Name:   Monica Max West    I practise at:   Clerkenwell, London EC1   Website:   http://www.maxwest.co.uk     Phone:   0207 503 0766      Prof. membership:   BACP  -  British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy   Many people feel the need for additional support at some point in their lives. Talking through concerns with a trained professional can help people to understand themselves better and thereby find their own solutions to their difficulties. Counselling and psychotherapy both provide a place for people to talk through and explore their concerns. The process of counselling or psychotherapy leads people to a deeper understanding of themselves (feelings, thoughts and behaviour) and how they relate to others. Self-awareness and self-acceptance foster improved and expanded life choices, thereby improving emotional well-being. The role of a counsellor or psychotherapist is to help you to understand yourself and to find the life-path and choices that work best for you. Through listening without judgement and responding sensitively to you, my aim is to support you in your voyage of self-discovery and improved functioning in the world. My training includes a unique mixture psychotherapy and counselling, feminist studies, music and literature. I possess post-graduate degrees in both psychotherapy/counselling and music composition. My professional experience and expertise embraces both the performing arts and therapeutic work with people from many walks of life. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and adhere to its Ethical Framework for Good Practice. In every element of my work, I strive for the highest level of professional excellence. Comments from clients include: ‘I strongly believe that Max has given me the confidence to deal with lots of problems I am facing now and that I may face day-to-day on a regular basis.’ 'Counselling with Max has helped me to build up my self-esteem and be brave to face serious issues.’ Qualifications & Training M.A. (Distinction) Psychotherapy & Counselling (Integrative), Regents SPC/City, 2000 Certificate (Distinction) Psychodynamic Supervision (Groups and Individuals), University of Leicester, 2004 Additional Relevant Qualifications and Short Courses: B.A. (Distinction), Yale University; Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies, 2006; Certificate (Distinction) Clinical Hypnosis, 1999; Certificate in Mediation, 2003; Various short courses including Post-Traumatic Stress, Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Anti-Racist Practice, Eating Disorders, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Domestic Violence, Lesbians and Gay Men, Assessments and Short Term Work, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, Multi-Modal Therapy, Appreciative Enquiry, Time-Limited Counselling, Dual Diagnosis, Alcohol Problems, Domestic Violence, Psychodynamic Counselling, Couples, Families, HIV Awareness, Sex Offenders, Cross Cultural Counselling, Solution Focussed Therapy, Drug Abuse, Gestalt Workshop, and Healing the Child Within. Experience I have over 18 years experience in the field working with a wide variety of issues including: anxiety and depression; stress; relationship issues; addictions, compulsions and co-dependency; issues related to childhood abuse and neglect; self-esteem; sexuality and identity. My professional work includes private practice, NHS counselling, mental health work (Mind), adult education, Employee Assistance schemes, Drug/Alcohol Recovery work, and various voluntary agencies including those for HIV and also for survivors of sexual abuse. Fees My fees are on a sliding scale based on income, ranging from £50-80 for a 50-minute session. I can offer time-limited and open-ended contracts. I offer a range of appointments including some evening and early morning (pre-work) sessions. Key words for this entry: Individual Counselling, Adults, Elderly, Men, Women, Young, Long-term, Short-term, Single sessions, Time-limited, Abortion, Abuse, Addiction, Aging, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Bereavement, Body image, Child Abuse, Conflict, Depression, Eating, HIV, Identity, Loss, Self-esteem, General counselling, Rape, Relationships, Self-confidence, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality, Stress, Substance Abuse, Weight, Assertiveness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling, Existential, Humanistic, Integrative, Psychodynamic, Psychotherapy, Stress management, Transactional Analysis, Visualisation.