Counselling in Hackney, London

Whatever is worrying you, therapy can be a space like no other, where you will be genuinely listened to without judgement. It can lead to a lighter feeling, as that heaviness and tension on your shoulders recede. I will work with you at a comfortable pace, in a way that honours your uniqueness and worth. Together we can find the answers that are meaningful to you. I have found that these answers are often right in front of us, in the present moment. I can help you see yourself more clearly and value yourself more fully.

I have over 18 years post qualification experience as a psychotherapist/ counsellor Jungian analyst and Group Therapist working privately and in the NHS. I also work as a psychotherapist at the University of London and teach and supervise trainee counsellors and psychotherapists.

Identity | Gender | Relationships. Are you feeling anxious, low, stuck or depressed and not sure who to turn to? Are there aspects of your identity or factors of your relationships that you would like to explore in confidence? I work with clients from a range of intersectional backgrounds to help them understand themselves and the world they live in.

I am a fully qualified counselling psychologist with 10 years experience of working within the NHS and in charities. I work in an integrative way to help you to find your own 'lightbulb' moment. Offering a humanistic psychodynamic and cogntive-behavioural integrated approach helps me to tailor therapy to ensure that the psychological therapy I offer meets your needs. I also offer EMDR for trauma-focussed work; I am fully EMDR-trained and working towards accreditation. I can also help you to explore what will be meaningful to you in therapy.

Going to therapy can be daunting and especially challenging. It can feel frightening to explore old wounds and perhaps, in the process, even discover new ones that maybe you didn’t even know were there. What can be even more challenging than going to therapy however is to live with fear, anxiety, and sadness. And although most people can find ways to manage the loneliness and anxiety of everyday life, it tends to keep finding ways to seep through once again. Therapy cannot promise that you will never feel depressed or anxious again. But it can give you the tools that you might need to flourish and learn more about yourself.

We are living in unprecedented times. You might want to access therapy or just some non-judgemental listening and support time for yourself right now. I also offer 'focusing' (www.focusing.org.uk) which can help you feel more grounded or make decisions that are right for you. I'm a warm and approachable counsellor. You may have a clear sense of why you're considering therapy, but it might feel hard to put into words. I can help you tap into your inner resources and find new ways forward or more sense of well-being. As well as being a qualified counsellor I am also a Focusing Practitioner with the British Focusing Association.

I work as a psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist, based in East London. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak I am currently working online, either by video or telephone. I offer a therapeutic space in which we can work collaboratively to better understand what might be troubling you and start to find a way forward. There could be a particular issue you would like help with or an event in your life that you wish to think more about. Sometimes it is hard to understand why we feel as we do, we just know that something is not right. At these times it can seem challenging to know where to seek help.

People start therapy for many different reasons. You may feel dissatisfied, worried or sad, want to explore the past, process difficult events, or achieve goals. By also using art-making, it is possible to explore emotional issues in a different, sometimes deeper way, one that words alone may not allow. You do not need to be an artist to benefit from this, just drawn to the idea of expressing yourself creatively. I have experience of helping with a range of issues, from common life problems, through depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, and experiences of unstable mood.

Welcome and Thank you for viewing my profile. My name is Dobrochna Zajas and I am a qualified Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist (register with BABCP), EMDR Therapist and Registered Drug and Alcohol Practitioner (register with FDAP) based at HQ Therapy Rooms in Haggerston, Hackney E8 4DE. My passion is to help people discover their own potential and gain the ability to heal themselves, recognize their own strengths, find the ability to cope from within and regain their strength after difficult and/or traumatic situations.

I help corporate women step up in their career by breaking through barriers of low confidence. Allowing them to progress in their career, stop settling in their job, believe in their ability and achieve success. I empower women to reprogram their thoughts about not being good enough. Helping them believe in their full potential, giving them unstoppable confidence so they can show up at work with self-belief and achieve that next step. Whether that be a promotion, new job or simply talking up more in the workplace without ruminating over every possible outcome.

We all experience periods in our lives when things feel difficult, uncertain and daunting. We might feel overwhelmed, hopeless and can often feel lost and exhausted from trying our best to resolve the various issues that life throws at us. Experiencing intrusive or unwanted thoughts and feelings can be painful and confusing as well as making our day to day lives challenging. From my experience I believe that we can go a long way to reducing our suffering by working on how we relate or respond to our thoughts and feelings when they arise. I’m experienced in using a varied range of therapeutic approaches to meet people's needs.

Welcome! I am an experienced Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Art psychotherapist. You may suffer from anxiety or depression or feel unsure about how to deal with relationship difficulties, separation , identity issues, bereavement ,mental health or addiction problems. You may feel stuck in certain patterns that you may wish to change and need support with. Making contact with people may feel difficult or you have low self confidence; the pandemic may have contributed to feelings of isolation and questioning one's future and purpose in life. In these situations it helps to express either verbally or through doing art your feelings.

- I work with people experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety; - I offer an initial session of Clinical assessment and further recommendations and referrals if needed; - Besides, I offer a short-term EMDR therapy, Stress management and Clinical hypnosis

I work as a Child, Adolescent, Parent and Adult Counsellor based in East London. As well as my own private practice, I work in schools, offering 1:1 counselling with children from 4 years - 18 years old, and in the domestic abuse sector with victim-survivors of domestic abuse. I am a fully registered BACP member and integrate a variety of different therapeutic modalities, such as psychodynamic , humanistic, art/play therapy, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to meet each person’s specific needs.

I intend to offer you a private and non-judgmental space in which you feel comfortable to express and explore what you are struggling with. We will consider your past and present experiences in order to develop a richer understanding of your current difficulties. My aim is to provide you with a talking therapy that is evidence-based, effective and personalised to your individual needs and goals.

i am a person-centred counsellor with 25+ years experience of working with people from all backgrounds and walks of life. I aim to provide a safe accepting place where you can explore your concerns. I have seen people who have been abused and traumatised in childhood, people who are worried about addiction, those who have suffered rape or domectic violence, people experiencing anxiety, depression or work related stress. Sometimes people don't come with a specific problem they can identify but want to increase their self awareness. I see individuals and couples on a long or short term basis.

Whether it’s being caught in endless worries and ‘what ifs’, having painful memories of difficult past experiences, or going through a transition that has you feeling a little lost, life has a way of throwing things at you that increase anxiety, low mood, demotivation and impact relationships. This might affect you physically, increasing stress and tension, disturbing your sleep and appetite or preventing you from living a life that feels aligned with what’s most important to you. I am here to provide you with a safe, non-judgemental and encouraging space in which to understand and navigate a way out of this.

My main aim as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgemental environment in which you as a client feel safe to explore and build trust. I offer a welcoming, confidential space for you to talk and explore any problems or challenges in your life that may be causing you to experience psychological and emotional pain in a safe setting at a pace that works for you. It doesn’t matter how problematic your life is or what form, or size the problems or challenges in your life take, if they are causing you to be unhappy then I can help you.

I'm a psychodynamic therapist working primarily with issues related to sex, intimacy and relationships. I am sex positive and specialise in Gender, Sexuality and Relationship diversity, meaning I'm LGBTQIA+ inclusive, BDSM/Kink conscious, polyamorous/non-monogamous aware and sex worker allied. I have extensive experience working with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, poor body image, internalised shame, stigmatisation due to being a sex worker, fear of intimacy, self-harm, trauma and childhood abuse.