07970 245 899
​Hello, I am Richard Hughes, an experienced integrative psychotherapist (Level 7, UK Council for Psychotherapy accredited).
I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in Central Walthamstow, E17 - 20 minutes on the Victoria line from Oxford Circus, or on the Overground from Liverpool Street Station.
Fee: £75 per 50 minute session.
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If you would like to speak further, please call me on 07970 245 899 or you can email me at richard@richardhughestherapy.com
HOW PSYCHOTHERAPY WORKS
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 new perspectives and purpose, whilst nurturing emotional intelligence, more meaningful relationships, and better communication.
Integrative psychotherapy and counselling considers all the major theoretical modalities within a wider humanistic tradition. At its foundation is the principle that our relationships - with ourselves and others - are key to well-being and change.
I work with individuals, and offer weekly sessions that happen on the same day, at the same time, each week. This helps create a safe, boundaried and consistant working relationship. Our sessions are collaborative and conversational, remaining open, reflective, and curious to what may emerge between us. All of this helps develop self-awareness, deeper self-knowledge, and accountability.
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What is the difference between psychotherapy and counselling?
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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.
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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.
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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 self-regulation and psycho-education, I also hold that psychotherapy involves deeper reflection, self-knowledge, and the ebbs and flows of experience which requires time.
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Please take a look at my blog where I answer questions people often ask as they embark on psychotherapy.
ABOUT ME
I work with adults / individuals.
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Issues I work with include: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, difference, childhood issues, parents and family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, cultural differences, bereavement and loss, abandonment, panic attacks, feeling stuck, sexuality, identity, intimacy and sex, trust issues, life/career changes, toxic work environments, boarding school trauma, life/work balance, self-confidence and self-worth.
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I am LGBTQI+ affirmative and take a sex positive approach.
I have an interest in the challenges faced by people in business and organisations.
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As a Level 7 psychotherapist, I am qualified to work with complex issues such as PTSD, complex trauma, adult ADHD, OCD, OCPD, and diagnosed personality disorders.
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I offer psychological support around alcohol, gambling and drug use.​
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I am committed to changing the perception of psychotherapy and counselling, which I believe is 'everyday, essential, wellness maintenance'.
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I have worked as a clinical team leader and psychotherapist within Wandsworth NHS and Sutton Uplift.
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My training includes a 5-Year MSc in Psychotherapy (Level 7) at the Metanoia Institute, Middlesex University.
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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.
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I carry full professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
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I am an AXA Insurance Provider.
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I am registered with the ICO, and follow GDPR principles and guidelines which can be found in my privacy policy.
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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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OFFICE HOURS
I offer weekly sessions that are for 50 minutes - a psychotherapeutic hour.
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The sessions happen at the same time, on consecutive weeks, for as long as we contract for.
How long is up to you.
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Fee:
Walthamstow, E17 - £75 per session.
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To find out more, please email me at richard@richardhughestherapy.com or you can call me on 07970 245 899
Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 8.30pm
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