Counselling in Rickmansworth

Jag har mycket erfarenhet att behandla de emotionella svårigheter som kan uppstå specifikt när man är utlands-svensk både på ett personligt plan och arbetsmässigt. Ofta kan det vara kommunikationssvårigheter men även kulturella värderingar och skilda åsikter om tex barnuppfostran, vilka traditioner man ska fira tex. Det kan också kännas jobbigt att flytta hem efter många år utomlands men kanske nödvändigt av olika anledningar. Jag jobbar med med allt från stress, ångest, relationsproblem och andliga frågor till mentalsjukdomar, narkotika och beteende missbruk och personlighetsstörningar.

Du lägger mycket fokus på att prestera, men oroar dig för att det du gör inte blir bra nog, att du inte duger. Andra säger att du är för hård mot dig själv, men du vågar inte sänka ribban. Tänk om du misslyckas? Du känner dig ofta stressad, nere och slutkörd av all press du lägger på dig själv, så livet känns värdelöst eller bara fokuserat på dina prestationer. Ditt självförtroende är i botten och du har ofta ångest för vad andra ska tycka och tänka om dig. Livet behöver inte se ut såhär, du kan följa dina ambitioner utan att gå in i väggen och bli utbränd.

Upplever du återkommande nedstämdhet, oro eller ångest? Har allt du provat hittills endast fungerat en stund för att senare ta dig tillbaka till ruta ett? Känner du att du tappar den psykologiska balansen nästan varje dag? Genomgår en stor förändring? Kanske du nyligen blivit förälder, fått ett nytt jobb, eller förlorat en anställning. Kanske du nyss avslutat en relation eller precis flyttat? Vad än det är som gör att du hittat hit så gissar jag att du inte längre vill känna så som du gör och de metoder du provat hittills har visat sig vara otillräckliga. Jag gissar att du önskar gå och prata med någon som känner till den svenska kulturen och dess skillnader jämtemot brittiska kulturen, och som talar svenska såväl som engelska som även är professionell och har en rätta kompetensen för att hjälpa just dig.

Om du upplever ett gap mellan vad du vill i livet gentemot hur du har det eller om du känner ett generellt missnöje i aspekter av ditt liv, finns jag här för att hjälpa! Jag är en svensk-brittisk psykolog som är registrerad och ansluten till Health and Care Professions council (HCPC) i Storbritannien med över 15 år av erfarenhet inom tillämpad psykologi.

I work as a Senior CBT Therapist in the NHS providing evidence based therapy to treat psychological difficulties and disorders including depression, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety, OCD, PTSD, BDD, low self esteem and perfectionism. My clients often report feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns and are looking to make a lasting change to live a life more in line with what matters most to them.

I am a Clinical Psychologist currently working in the NHS and private practice. At the heart of my practice is cultivating a warm relationship with my clients that allows them to feel heard, validated & respected. I aim to help them develop a deep and practical understanding of their struggles & a focus on the steps needed to make change. I have expertise in working with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress, burnout, health issues, bereavement & family strain. I additionally have a particular interest in exploring sex, sexual health and sexuality. I have worked extensively and affirmatively with LGBTQI+ communities.

I am an experienced senior clinical psychologist (trained at Oxford University). I offer assessments and treatment for adolescents and adults facing a range of difficulties including, mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties), anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, OCD, panic, psychosis), trauma (e.g., PTSD, attachment difficulties), ADHD and autism, and low self esteem. The therapy I offer is integrative and draws on CBT, ACT, Compassion based therapies, DBT, EMDR and Systemic Therapy. I highly value the importance of developing a safe, trustworthy and empathic therapeutic relationship.

I am a warm & empathic integrative counsellor working to help you with your everyday concerns and mental health challenges. I am committed to helping you build positive mental health & reach your full potential, whatever that looks like for you. You might wonder how I work; I am an Integrative counsellor combining three approaches; I am person centred at the core meaning that I am client led, you are in charge of the focus/concerns of your sessions. I also use a psychodynamic approach to explore your past and cognitive behavioural approach to think about how to deal with everyday unhelpful thinking, all according to your needs.

Most people experience difficulties at some stage of their life, such as overwhelming distress, feeling of ‘stuckness’ or lack of meaningfulness. Thoughts and feelings can be difficult to identify alone and come to terms with alone. Talking to a therapist in a confidential and supportive environment is a space to understand and address your difficulties. My view is that the role of the therapist is to explore with the client their core beliefs, in order to identify their feelings of ‘stuckness’ and relationship patterns.

Sometimes our life experiences can trigger feelings of low mood and anxiety, and you may wish to see how therapy can help you. As a clinical psychologist and CBT therapist with over 10 years working in the NHS, I will work collaboratively with you to gain an understanding of how your difficulties started, what is keeping them going, and how you can overcome them. I believe that working together and forming a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to gaining positive outcomes and reaching therapy goals. I am friendly, warm and laid back and endeavour to help you feel supported throughout your therapy journey.

Life can be challenging at times, and it's important to recognize when you need help. If you're feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling with relationships, trauma, or grief, taking the step towards therapy is a courageous and vital move towards your well-being. In therapy with me, I will provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable talking freely about what's on your mind.

I believe that therapy allows you to take a more active role in understanding and experiencing your emotions. When we are not aware of our emotions or ideas, it can mean we act out certain behaviours – or experience certain feelings - without knowing why. And while we might be able to tolerate this for some time – perhaps even for a long time - I believe there is a difference between surviving and living. Developing a closer – or less mysterious - relationship with ourselves can allow us to go beyond living life passively and begin to really experience it.

Hello, I’m one of the most experienced counsellors in our area, having 25 years experience to date. Generally clients pay as they go. I also work privately through insurance company referrals such as PPP/Bupa/Aviva Etc. Professional, yet approachable and friendly practitioner. Proud to be known as challenging when circumstances require this! Many clients whom I have worked with said this was exactly what they needed from a counselling psychotherapist, especially if previous experience of practitioners whom have been overtly passive. Together we shall accessand implement YOUR inner wisdom! FTC also have many alternatives for you!

There are times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed by personal problems. We might turn to family or friends but feel that this is not enough. Or perhaps we find it difficult to talk about what’s bothering us or feel there’s no one who wants or are able to listen. Therapy provides a safe and contained space where personal challenges and difficult feelings can be expressed and gently explored & processed. I provide a professional & confidential psychotherapy service in which I help & support my clients work through whatever difficulties they’re experiencing. I maintain a duty of care & work within ethical boundaries.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, sad or worried? Maybe you’re struggling to juggle the many demands of life and feel like everything is getting to you. Taking the first step to getting help is a brave one and often one of the hardest parts. Together we will unpick what is going on for you and identify a way forward to help you get your life back on track. I know how difficult it can be finding a therapist who works with your schedule so I offer evening and weekend appointments.

Have you been struggling with relationships, your mood and/ or to cope for some time? Do you find that past experiences interfere with your present life? Are you looking for a psychologist that can provide you with a safe and non-judgemental space to explore, understand, and process your life patterns or difficulties? Then you have come to the right place! I can support you to explore and heal from these life patterns or difficulties, as well as to achieve meaningful and lasting change.

I have experience of a wide variety of therapeutic settings, working with loss and bereavement, work-related stress, migration, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. In therapy I will provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where we can explore the challenges in your life and how you can make the choices that are right for you at this point in your life. I provide therapy in English and in Swedish.

Are you struggling with high anxiety, repetitive themes and the need to relieve your anxiety with repetitive actions/thoughts? You may feel worried that you are a paedophile? You may be concerned that you will cause harm to a family member, friend or stranger? Do you spend much time ruminating about being gay/straight/transgender despite your own certainty that you are not? Perhaps you're worried that you don't love your partner, even though you know you do? All of these themes are extremely common with OCD. You are not alone. They, and many other themes, can induce a fear of losing control and concerns around being judged.

Adriana Rubio is an Integrative Psychologist offering psychotherapy and counseling to adults, young people and couples. She has studied in different European Universities, obtaining an MSc in Psychology and Social Psychology and she is graduated in Gestalt Psychotherapy. Adriana is registered at the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). For over a decade, Adriana has worked therapeutically with adults and young people from different cultures within mental health and psychosocial support projects in international settings.