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What is Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling?

Psychotherapy and counselling can be an effective way to explore the many emotional, practical, and psychological issues in your life, helping you develop purpose and meaning, whilst nurturing emotional intelligence, more fulfilling relationships, and better communication.

Integrative psychotherapy and counselling consider all the major theoretical modalities within a wider humanistic tradition. At its foundation is the idea that relationships - with ourselves and others - are key to well-being and change.

I work in a 'relational' way, which means our sessions are collaborative and conversational, remaining open and curious about what may emerge between us. This helps develop self-awareness, accountability and a more reflective way of being.

I offer weekly sessions which happen on the same day, at the same time. Working in this consistent way builds trust and connection.

What is the difference between psychotherapy and counselling?

I have heard it said that counselling is for when you have a problem in your life and psychotherapy is for when life feels like a problem.

Psychotherapy is usually longer term or open-ended due to the depth of the work. It will involve an exploration of your story and the underlying or acute issues that have brought you here. I would describe the process as about joining the dots, rather than being linear, but it is often deeply rewarding.

Many people embarking on therapy ask, will it 'fix' them? It is a good question. Of course, we all know that there is no magic wand or short-cut. Whilst some therapeutic techniques can help with day-to-day self-regulation and psycho-education, I also hold that psychotherapy involves deeper self-reflection which requires time.

Please take a look at my blog where I answer questions people often ask as they embark on psychotherapy.

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ABOUT ME

I work with adults / individuals.

Issues I work with include:

Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Childhood Issues, Identity, Feeling stuck, Parenting, Anger, Cultural Differences, Family Issues, Attachment and Abandonment, Stress, Bereavement and Loss, Neurodiversity / ADHD, Life / Career Changes, Difference, Panic Attacks, Sexuality, Loneliness, Intimacy and Sex, IVF / Pregnancy, Boarding School Trauma, Life / Work Balance, Self-confidence & Self-Worth, LGBTQI+, OCD/OCPD, Toxic Work Environments.

As a Level 7 psychotherapist, I am qualified to work with complex issues such as PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Diagnosed Personality Disorders.

I work with people who have a diagnosis of, or are curious about ADHD.

I have an interest in the challenges faced by people in business and organisations and offer coaching around this.

Culturally sensitive. Sex positive.

I offer psychological support around alcohol, gambling and drug use.

I am committed to changing the perception of psychotherapy and counselling, which I believe is 'everyday, essential, wellness maintenance'.

I have worked as a clinical team leader and psychotherapist within Wandsworth NHS and Sutton Uplift.

My training includes a 5-Year MSc in Psychotherapy (Level 7) at the Metanoia Institute, Middlesex University.

As a fully accredited member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy www.psychotherapy.org.uk I follow their Code of Ethics and Conduct, which includes annual CPD.

I carry full professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

I am an AXA Insurance Provider.

I am registered with the ICO, and follow GDPR principles and guidelines which can be found in my privacy policy.

Before becoming a psychotherapist I worked in the commercial sector for more than 20 years and was the co-founder of a TV production company.

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