Counselling in East London, London

Hi, I am Valentina :) my therapeutic style is creative, evolving from my psychoanalytic training while also considering the importance of finding balance in the emotional, spiritual, and physical realms. I focus on your uniqueness, promoting a sense of safety, connection, hope, and a gentle reminder of your intrinsic power to heal. Freud said that 'psychoanalysis is a cure by love'. I believe that humans can be helped by fostering heart-to-heart connections by tuning into one's emotional needs. Your psychological state holds the key to what is preventing you from being free and connected, and how to get it.

My main goal is to help people to achieve a better quality of life by helping them to develop awareness and responsibility on their needs and desires. I consider therapy as a creative process between the client and the therapist that starts from a stuck point in life due to a symptom, a feeling of loss, a fear or a transition from one life stage into the next one. For me therapy is not about “to cure something wrong inside us” but an opportunity to transform our dysfunctional way to live.

I am a counsellor who provides a safe, warm and comfortable place for clients to explore what is making them feel unhappy with their lives, and enable them to explore how they can move forward or adjust to what they are experiencing, to be the person they want to be and lead a happy fulfilling life. Our lives can change in a second sometimes this is a good experience, but when it changes and makes us feel unhappy, sometimes alone and overwhelmed with life, we want this to change, however this can be painful and difficult to do alone, I believe counselling gives the client a safe place to explore these feelings.

I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience working in NHS mental health services with people of all ages. I currently work part-time as a Senior Psychologist in the NHS and I have previously worked as a qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have experience of working with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, eating difficulties and relationship difficulties. I am currently offering remote telephone and/or video call appointments.

I can help you to access your creative potential by overcoming psychological challenges. Often our ability to live a fuller life is blocked by issues, such as physical and emotional difficulties, anxieties, phobias and relationship issues. Working together in therapy I will guide you to explore the source of your issue and help you to find solutions to your problems. Everyone arrives to the therapy process at different stages. I am committed to meeting you where you are at as an individual, and can provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, providing empathy and respect for you, your values and belief systems.

Sometimes, life in general can seem overwhelming, and there is a need to have a space that is non-judgemental, empathic and holding; to express fears, anxities, concerns and problems. I offer to you, a listening ear, a warm and welcoming presence that will promote an environment which makes you feel comfortable to talk.

It takes a lot of courage to accept that we are struggling and to take the first steps to seeking support. You are not alone and I am here to help. As a psychologist with wide ranging experience, I am trained in multiple approaches which help to find the right fit for those seeking support and to make therapy a meaningful endeavour. I am trained across the life span so can provide talking therapy for children, teens, adults and those who may have retired. I can also work individually, with couples or groups and with those who may have additional needs.

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and hard to handle. I provide a space to talk through the things that are making you feel anxious, sad, stressed or perhaps a bit lost. Setting aside time to focus on yourself and talk about the things that are causing you distress can really help to bring new perspectives and ease some of the anxieties that can hold you back from living in a happy and fulfilled way. I aim to work with you through some of these things to help bring clarity and insight, which in turn can help improve how you feel day to day and allow you to take charge of who you are and how you navigate the world.

Hello, my name is Sue and I am a warm and friendly professionally qualified counsellor, based in east London. I am available for face to face, online or telephone counselling and would be happy to answer any questions you might have. My approach emphasises on helping clients to better understand themselves and be more confident in the choices they make and the way they think and feel. I strive to help clients with understanding their thoughts feeling and behaviour to feel empowered and more in control of there lives.

Firstly, I would like to say well done for starting this journey towards asking for help. Deciding to embark on a therapeutic process can be very challenging, but I assure you, my personal experience as a therapist and as a client has showed me that giving yourself time and space to talk through your emotions and experiences will be the most transformative decision of your life. As a person-centred therapist I believe that people have the capacity to grow through adversity within a caring therapeutic relationship. If you are feeling a burning need to own your life, take a moment to email me and see how I can help.

My approach to therapy is first to create a safe space where one is accepted and valued for who they are, as they are, without judgement. I acknowledge each person as a multifaceted, unique being. With this in mind, I welcome all experiences you may bring into the therapy room. Areas I work with include: Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Relationship challenges, Childhood adverse events (abuse, neglect, trauma), Issues of power, oppression & privilege, Cultural identity & issues of belonging, Issues of sense of self, Difficulty relating to others, Issues of self-esteem, Shame, Repeating patterns of behaving, feeling and thinking.

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You may feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or sadness. You may be experiencing social isolation, loneliness or difficulties in relationships. We are in a time when meaningful human connection is more important than ever. As a Person Centred therapist, creating an authentic and trusting relationship is at the heart of my work. I can provide you with a safe and confidential space where you feel heard, valued and understood. This relationship can enable you to explore all aspects of your "self " free from judgements or conditions, leading to more self-awareness, self-acceptance and a happier and more fulfilling life

I work with adult individuals and couples from many different backgrounds They can be in the grip of depression or battling with anxiety attacks or the after effects of traumatic experiences. Often though they come to counselling because they can't shake this nagging feeling that something is going wrong in their life and they can't even put the finger on what exactly that is, but they worry that they are missing something and don't really live their lives to their full potential.

I am a HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist offering short and long-term psychotherapy and counselling. I work with issues spanning low mood and anxiety, infertility, pregnancy and perinatal difficulties, health problems and life changes as well as more complex psychological problems. I have a broad training in a number of psychological models including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. I have many years of experience working with individuals in the NHS primary care and perinatal services, University College London, schools and private practice.

You could be seeking therapy because you are struggling with difficult feelings such as low mood, anxiety, anger or guilt, which could be adversely affecting your everyday life. Or you may feel that a closer look into your inner landscape helps you relate to yourself in healthier ways which paves the way for more contentment.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, and anxious, the emotional turmoil unbearable, as you struggle to make sense of it all? Do you feel alone, as you struggle to understand and manage your feelings and emotions internally? Together, we will explore your challenges. You will in turn gain insight, and understanding into the root cause of your issue. Tell me about your challenges, I will listen to you without judgment, we will move at a pace that is comfortable for you. You will create new coping strategies, for you to make positive changes to your life, enabling you to manage your life autonomously, leading to inner balance and empowerment.

At some point in life we experience the storms of life that impact our very being and our ability to function with daily life due to unexpected events or crisis. It can be difficult to express concerns, doubts, fears etc to manage what seems to be a rollercoaster period. It is sometimes difficult to manage or confront internal/external conflicts or to determine which path to take when in the midst of challenging life experiences. We worry about not being understood or accepted. It is for such reasons that I feel honoured to become a part of client' lives during moments of connecting to weather the storms together.

I understand that reaching out for support can evoke much anxiety. I am here to work at your pace and with your agenda in a non judgemental space. I have learned that our reaction to challenges in our adult lives can often be related to our childhood experiences. Within our partnership we will be able to work through childhood trauma, attachment and how they may impact on your current mental health. I offer a holistic approach which allows clients to bring every aspect of themselves, creating a heart to heart connection. With children and Adolescence I work to support and understand their experiences and stages of development.