Who can benefit from psychotherapy?
Many people come to a therapist when they are distressed or unhappy with their lives. This may be due to a particular crisis event or due to a more long term problem that has developed over time. They may be feeling a variety of difficult emotions such as grief, disappointment, confusion, sadness, loneliness, despair, anxiety. They may be uncertain about how to move forward in their lives. They may have particular conflicts, dilemmas or worries that they wish to resolve. Others come to a therapist to explore and expand their understanding of themselves so as to improve their lives.
As a therapist I aim to provide a safe space where you can express your feelings and explore the aspects of your life that you feel concerned about. I will not judge you, direct you, or set goals for the therapy. However, I will encourage you to reflect on your experience and bring to your attention any discrepancies between what you tell me you value and how you live your life. I will listen carefully to your story and we will work together to become clearer about who you are now and who you would like to be. We can then explore different perspectives on your current situation as well as possible ways forward.
My Approach
I am trained in the existential approach. This approach sees the creation of meaning as a fundamentally important aspect of human life. Part of the role of psychotherapy therefore is to clarify and develop personal meaning.
Using this approach I will work with you to gain greater clarity on your values and beliefs and to consider how your current way of being fits with these. Disparities between your values and your way of living may prompt you to reevaluate both your actions and your values. This process can help you to gain a clearer sense of who you are and who you want to be.
I will encourage you to examine your current way of living and the part you are playing in your current predicament. Together, we will examine and question your assumptions and in doing so discover how your strengths and unexplored possibilities may help you to overcome your present difficulties. I will not attempt to influence you in a particular direction as it is up to you to find your own meanings and truths. My role is to facilitate this process.
Arranging a meeting
If you feel you would like to embark on a period of therapy, we can meet for an initial session to discuss your needs. It is very important that you feel comfortable with your therapist and this first session will give us both the opportunity to consider whether we wish to work together. If we decide to work together we would agree a number of subsequent meetings. You are not obliged to attend all of the sessions arranged and you may cancel this agreement at any time.
Contact
I am not always immediately available by phone, however, I have a confidential voicemail service which I check on a regular basis and will return calls as soon as possible.Qualifications & Training
MA Existential Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Diploma Existential Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Certificate Existential Counselling & Psychotherapy.
I have a Masters Degree in Existential Psychotherapy from The New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling in Waterloo, London. I also undertake a minimum of 30 hours Continuing Professional Development per year.Experience
I have been working as a psychotherapist in private practice in London since 2008, and I have worked with clients with substance misuse problems in the public sector since 2005.
I am an accredited Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme) Practitioner and have worked both individually and run groups with parents on parenting.Fees
£60 per 50 minute session.
Payment is made by cash or cheque at the end of each session. Fees are subject to annual review.
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