Counselling in London

As a dedicated Psychotherapist, I work deeply to uncover the root causes of any difficulties you may be facing in your life or relationships. I utilize a therapeutic approach that delves into the unconscious mind, which operates beyond our conscious awareness. This method provides deeper understanding of any of any unmanageable emotions, repetitive behaviors, unhealthy relationships, and habits that may be affecting you.I am a fully qualified, licensed Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist with 20 years’ experience I have an Advanced Diploma from Yale University USA, and two advanced Diplomas from Harvard University.

Fear, anxiety, grief, loss and traumatic experiences can get in the way of self-acceptance and self-compassion. Without this, it is difficult to move forward with life and live well in the here and now. I work with clients to live well, whatever their circumstances and however they define living well. Our work together motivates changes in perspective, which leads to changes in feelings, thoughts, choices and behaviour. Although it is not a linear trajectory these changes can and do happen, with the right support, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

As a psycho-dynamic practitioner, I see my role first as to provide you with a safe and confidential space in which explore whatever issues you may be experiencing. At unpacking what seem to be the problem, I would listen up to the symptoms but my interest would be on the collaborative understanding of the underlying cause. Exploring and understanding this, would be the body of the work. And it is that, what brings change, and a change that is lasting because will be located not in the symptom but on what caused it in the first place.

Talking to a trained listener and counselor can be the key to overcoming anxiety, depression, bereavement, uncertainty in work or relationships or sorting your direction in life. As a trained psychologist and business person with 40 years experience I can provide an informed point of view on the challenges you face and help you see things from a fresh perspective. I don't believe in just asking open ended questions and being a passive listener.

Troubling thoughts, feelings, emotions, & repetitive behaviors can be safely explored & understood with the help of an experienced therapist. I work with individuals, couples and run groups. I help people who are experiencing a broad range of issues such as low mood, anxiety, low self esteem, anger, loneliness, rejection, infidelity, dependency, stuckness, eating disorders, abusive relationships, & seeking meaning in life. I use the psychodynamic model & CBT when necessary. Apart from being a therapist, I am a Lecturer at Birkbeck Uni on the MSc in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy course. Please visit www.citysanctuarytherapy.com

At various points in our lives we can experience distressing events or feelings which seem overwhelming. They can result from particular circumstance such as difficulties in our work lives, relationships, bereavement, illness or dealing with painful memories from our childhood. Sometimes we are unsure as to what is making us feel the way we do. All we know is that life may have become directionless, distressing, or even intolerable. It might be at these times psychotherapy might be helpful.

We are the same, you and I. The only things which separate us are the roles that we play in life and the lessons we are here to learn. Elsewhere, we are motivated by the same needs, and we feel the same pain when they fail to be met. My own experiences of pain have led me down a path which has deeply acquainted me with ‘ultimate truths’ and the ‘human condition’; and having walked the walk, and died the (numerous) deaths, I have somehow emerged with a knowingness of how suffering is transcended - and as a Knowing Guide, a Psychologist, and Therapist, I can walk side by side with you, until you discover this knowingness for yourself.

If you are looking for a safe confidential space to explore difficult emotions and you are interested in using a creative model of therapy to explore them please get in touch. I have worked with individuals and groups in the NHS and at my private practice for over 15 years.

Choosing a therapist can be overwhelming. I hope the information here, and on my website, gives you a sense of who I am and how I work. Calling me for a free initial consultation over the phone is a good way to find out if we could work well together, and as I have limited availability, if I have an appointment time that suits you. Working for over 30 years in creative businesses, I've evolved innovative ways to help people who are suffering emotionally. As a registered BACP therapist, I can help you find meaning in your painful feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and ways to create the changes you are looking for.

When people contact me for professional support, they often want fast results so as to be able to quickly start to feel better and to feel more in control. Over a period of more than 10 years as a Psychotherapist, I have developed a way of working that quickly allows people to feel more in control amidst the most complex of issues we face as humans. Whether it is a sudden, short-term situation that you need help to deal with, or a long-term ongoing issue that you have recently decided to address, I take a direct, action-led approach to helping you to tackle these challenges.

Are you feeling helpless, hopeless, frustrated with life, others or your self? Does life feel like too much at times? Do you find yourself wondering what is the point? Are you anxious? worrying about things that have yet to happen. Dealing with difficult feelings can feel overwhelming and may seem as if you have nowhere to turn or no way out. Deciding to see a counsellor can be a scary thought, thinking about discussing, with a stranger, private and sensitive subjects or even things that may feel shaming. However, making the decision to start therapy can be the first step to empowering yourself to make changes in your life.

Experienced Jungian/psychodynamic psychotherapist. A member of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC), the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP), the Society of Analytical Psychology (SAP), and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Utilising thoughts, emotions, feelings, memories, dreams and fantasies, I work with you to piece together and reintegrate 'lost parts' of yourself, displaced by life events, and now causing you difficulties in yourself, at work or in relationships. I work in private practice in Battersea, South West London, at London Bridge, SE1, and in Rome, Italy

I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist working with a wide range of emotional difficulties, mental health challenges and relationship issues. I offer a non-judgmental, confidential, safe and welcoming space for you to talk about any issues that may be troubling you. I am trauma informed and I have experience of working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. People come to see me for all sorts of reasons including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and relationship or family difficulties.

My name is Jorge Camarena, I am an Art psychotherapist with more than 14 years of clinical, and supervision experience within the NHS and privately. Throughout these years I have specialised in working with individuals and groups of young adults, and adults  with diverse relational and interpersonal difficulties which can manifest in a way that can make a negative impact of your mental health and wellbeing. Our therapeutic work will aim to reduce people difficulties and enhance their strengths.

I am a UKCP and BPA-accredited Psychotherapist specialised in psychodrama psychotherapy and holding an MSc in Theoretical Psychoanalysis from UCL where I graduated with Distinctions. I offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and groups. In the NHS I offer psychotherapy to people considered to have complex and enduring psychological difficulties. Through an integration of traditional verbal techniques and modern embodied methods regulating the nervous system, I assist you in both uncovering the underlying reasons behind your behaviors as well as facilitating your healing process.

The therapy I offer is a safe, welcoming, reflective space in which you can feel at ease and can explore all aspects of your life. It’s a harbour from the choppy waters of daily life, a place to be heard and understood without judgement. It’s an opportunity to take stock, to make sense of how you got here, to boost your inner resources, to explore possibilities for the future and to implement positive change. I help to structure the process, to provide clarity about what might be impeding you and offer strategies for clearing the way ahead. In addition to talk therapy I also offer the opportunity to use the arts as part of our work.

There are times in everyone's life when things can feel overwhelming. At others, we can find ourselves repeating unhelpful or destructive patterns in our behaviour or relationships. At these difficult, and sometimes very distressing times, therapy can, quite literally, be a life-saver. For others, therapy can be an exciting and challenging space for personal development, growth and exploration. I have worked in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I work in both the NHS and as a consultant in Private Practice. I am also a senior tutor at the Minster Centre a pre-eminent training organisation for Psychotherapists.

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.

There can be times in our lives when we experience distressing events or feelings which seem overwhelming. This can be due to a particular circumstance such as difficulties in our current relationships, work related stress, illness, bereavement, or dealing with painful memories from our childhood. Sometimes we have no idea what is making us feel the way we do. All we know is that life has become distressing, or even intolerable. It could be at these times a talking therapy may be a helpful option.