Counselling in CB2

Challenges can arise at any point in our lives affecting us mentally, emotionally and physically. Working through these difficult times I can help facilitate the process, enabling you to reach your own solutions and becoming the best version of yourself. A confidential and safe space in which to feel heard helps build trust providing the opportunity for deeper exploration. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, stress, depression, and relationships. I offer short term or long term counselling depending on the individuals needs or preferences.

I am a Lacanian psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with 25 years of experience. I treat eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and obesity, and addictions such as to nicotine, cannabis, gambling, sex, chocolate, tea and coffee. After my training in medicine (Oxford, Cambridge) I worked in London and at the American Hospital of Paris. To specialize, I trained in psychiatry and psychoanalysis (with Jacques Lacan at the École Freudienne) in Paris. For many years I was a Consultant Psychiatrist at Saint Anne’s Hospital in Paris. For the last twenty years I have worked as a specialised psychotherapist. Do take a look at my website.

Right now you might find it almost impossible to believe life will work out for the best. Sometimes change just comes along but most of the time it's up to us to get started. That's tough at the best of times. Maybe staying as you are just seems easier or, perhaps, you've now reached a point where you want to change but don't know how to go about it. Starting out can seem daunting, a risk even. That's where therapy comes in.

There are times when we are overwhelmed by the challenges we face. This might be due to current situations and/or linked to past experiences and/or trauma. It might then lead to getting stuck in this place, finding it difficult to connect to oneself and others and live ones life in a meaningful way. In these situations, it can sometimes be helpful to explore options and ideas with someone outside the situation. One way of getting support along the journey is to engage in psychological therapy. ​ My aim is to provide a safe space, to explore, grow and move in the direction that accords with your values.

I am a caring, calm and passionate EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who is a fully accredited member of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Mental Health Nurse. I can provide evidence-based psychological therapy to adults, children and adolescents. I am enhanced DBS checked and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office, in order to maintain data confidentiality .

At any point in our lives, we can experience difficulties, circumstances or life events that are challenging to deal with and can have a significant impact on our mental health and overall well-being. These if undealt with, can lead to a major disruption of our ability to flourish and fulfill our own needs, goals, and roles in the most varied realms of life. When this occurs, it's important to have the right support and understand how those difficulties developed and how to best tackle them, adopting new, flexible, compassionate, and informed ways to overcome them.

Therapy is an opportunity to get 'unstuck', to reflect on our relationship to ourselves, to the world, and to others, in an atmosphere that is safe, warm and encouraging. Often my clients are high functioning, intelligent and articulate, but struggle in their emotional lives - they may feel overwhelmed or disconnected, and may struggle to break harmful patterns or make important decisions. Together we explore what is going on at a cognitive, physical, emotional and relational level, identify sources of strength and creativity, and allow space for different aspects of the self to be more fully known.

I work with people to help relieve issues such as chronic stress, depression, anxiety and many forms of trauma. Body psychotherapy (somatic psychotherapy) sensitively addresses a person in terms of their mind-body connection, to process and transform stored emotions and traumas. Since body psychotherapy is a talking therapy which prioritises non-verbal communication, there is a dynamic and intuitive dimension which allows for what truly needs to be heard to emerge.

I believe that all people have the potential to be the best version of themselves providing they are met with the right conditions. Sometimes circumstances in peoples lives can act as blocks and lead them down paths they don’t want to be on. Finding the way back to contentment and fulfilment can be difficult alone, I hope I can walk alongside you and together we can get you to where you want to be in life. I am passionate about counselling and psychology and am fascinated by people and understanding what makes them who they are. I work with both individuals and couples.

Everyone comes to counselling with different ideas about what they want to achieve. It may be you are looking for help with a specific problem or perhaps simply want to talk to someone. I offer counselling for a wide range of problems which we can explore together in a safe and confidential space. I am currently offering in-person sessions in central Cambridge and on-line sessions.

Welcome; thank you for reading. I work with students aged 16 and older, online and face to face in Cambridge, England. I support A-Level/post-16 students, undergraduates, post graduates including PhD, and mature students balancing studies with other commitments. Being a student can be a stressful and lonely time. I help students nurture their wellbeing and develop coping skills alongside their academic learning so they can flourish in every respect. I support clients to live their values and make the most of the opportunities student life has to offer.

My approach to counselling is integrative having trained in person-centred, humanistic and psychodynamic approaches. I believe you are the expert of your own life, even if it doesn’t feel that way at the moment. I’m here to offer a safe, non-judgemental and nurturing environment in which I will support and help you as we explore the issues which led you to seek counselling.

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Can we all agree that life is beautiful, but also really messy and hard to navigate? And the problem with that is that most of us weren’t really taught how to deal with our feelings, the painful experiences we faced, and life’s challenges. Instead, we’ve likely learned to tell ourselves that “other people have it worse”, that we’re being “dramatic” and “overly sensitive”, to “man up” and “be strong”, or that the issues we face aren’t big enough to warrant therapy. Well, I'm here to tell you that no matter how big or small your challenges are, there’s space for you here!

Are you struggling with: Depression? A difficult life change? Grief/Bereavement? Relationship struggles? Mental health and wellbeing? Low self-esteem? Panic? Trauma? Anxiety? OCD? Post-Natal Depression? Social Anxiety? Life/Role transitions that have resulted in you feeling depressed? I believe that I am open-minded and non-judgemental, warm and approachable, with a strong sense of empathy and compassion. I have over 30 years of experience in mental health within the NHS. I am a tutor and supervisor within Universities, the NHS and privately.

Dr Tej is Consultant Clinical Psychologist with 25 years clinical experience across Infant, Child and Adult mental health services. In her clinical practice with adults, her expertise is in helping identify and work through intergenerational cycles of trauma – or trauma with a small ‘t’, such as complex developmental trauma/family trauma/narcissistic abuse, scapegoating, chronic shame, feeling stuck not knowing how to break relational patterns. Clients she has worked with report these difficulties in the context of bullying at work, couple /marital/relationship difficulties and attachment/parenting and birth trauma/difficulties.

I believe that every person is unique, and I hope to empower you to develop resilience, navigate life’s transitions, and overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties and self-esteem challenges. Central to my work lies a profound desire to understand you and to help you gain an understanding of yourself and enable you to seek the change you are looking for.

Cambridge Counselling Service is the largest private counselling service in Cambridge. Counselling is for anyone who wants to invest in getting their life on track. Typical problems that people bring to counselling include low-mood, depression, feeling stuck or trapped, anxiety, stress, feeling unhappy at work, eating issues, over-doing drink, drugs, gambling, gaming or social media, relationship issues (work or personal), identity issues, family problems, bereavement, career uncertainty, life-stage issues or personal development. We have private, comfortable and light-filled consulting rooms near Stourbridge Common, Cambridge.

Making the decision to come and see a counsellor can be a daunting one at first, and for some it can feel overwhelming. One-to-one counselling is an important step towards helping you understand and identify the roots of your difficulties. You may be here because you feel you have hit rock bottom, or that you find yourself struggling with particular relationships. There are many valid reasons why we search out help for what can seem like impossible struggles.