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Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
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Effy Westenra

Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc. (she, her)

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London E8
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I work with couples and individuals who are having problems or feeling stuck. I help people to identify and grapple with longstanding struggles and patterns they don’t want to keep repeating.
I've got expertise in working with relationship problems, especially where family of origin dynamics are playing a part. I'm also a psychosexual therapist, trained to diagnose and treat sexual difficulties.
I work with all sorts of people, but have particular experience working with social marginalisation, unconventional lifestyles, illness and disability, and difficult childhood experiences. If you’re unsure whether I work with what you want to bring, get in touch to ask. I offer a free-of-charge consultation to everyone to see whether we’re a good fit.
Effy Westenra now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

West Therapy

London E8

I offer a free, no-pressure initial consultation. If I don't think we're a good fit, I can usually suggest a colleague who is.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy and Self Esteem 
£80 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Connect with Effy Westenra
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

West Therapy

London E8

I offer a free, no-pressure initial consultation. If I don't think we're a good fit, I can usually suggest a colleague who is.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy and Self Esteem 
£80 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions £80
  • Couple Sessions £100
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
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Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Effy Westenra, Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society Effy Westenra

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • MA Psychodynamic Counselling, Graduated 2019

    • Additional Credentials

  • Diploma from Tavistock Relationships 2023
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Diploma Psychosexual Therapy 2021-2023, MA Counselling (psychodynamic) 2016-2019, Certificate Integrative Counselling 2015-2016
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Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Diploma Psychosexual Therapy 2021-2023, MA Counselling (psychodynamic) 2016-2019, Certificate Integrative Counselling 2015-2016
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Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Self Esteem

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Personality Disorders
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stigma and social marginalisation
  • Transgender
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The way I work will depend on what you're bringing. For a relationship problem, we'll look at the patterns you get stuck in, then work on actively breaking out of them. For a sexual difficulty, we might intermix exploration and helpful exercises. For self esteem or anxiety, we'll try to get to the root of things and figure out what keeps bringing you down.
Photo of Effy Westenra, Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
The way I work will depend on what you're bringing. For a relationship problem, we'll look at the patterns you get stuck in, then work on actively breaking out of them. For a sexual difficulty, we might intermix exploration and helpful exercises. For self esteem or anxiety, we'll try to get to the root of things and figure out what keeps bringing you down.
Photo of Effy Westenra, Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Psychosexual behavioural
  • Relational
  • Relational psychodynamic
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I trained originally in psychodynamic therapy, then added integrative (behavioural and psychodynamic) psychosexual training and Emotionally-focused therapy for couples (attachment-based).
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Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I trained originally in psychodynamic therapy, then added integrative (behavioural and psychodynamic) psychosexual training and Emotionally-focused therapy for couples (attachment-based).
Photo of Effy Westenra, Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

West Therapy

London E8

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I offer a free, no-pressure initial consultation. If I don't think we're a good fit, I can usually suggest a colleague who is.
Photo of Effy Westenra, Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
"
I offer a free, no-pressure initial consultation. If I don't think we're a good fit, I can usually suggest a colleague who is.
Photo of Effy Westenra, Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Effy Westenra
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.