Counselling in Northwood

You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, sad, depressed, struggling with relationships or don't know what you feel. If so, then I offer you an opportunity to explore freely your thoughts and feelings in confidence and without judgement. People come to see me to address a number of emotional difficulties and we work together to make sense of what may be underlying these experiences to reduce the symptoms. By attuning your understanding and awareness it can help to make changes.

I am an authentic psychotherapist, rather than a blank screen. I work in a way that is best suited to my patients’ needs. I am their biggest cheer leader and guide although I don’t give any advice to my clients as such I do steer them in the ‘right’ direction. I can also be challenging with clients when required and do not shy away from addressing difference or the elephant in the room as it were. I try my best to be a good enough therapist one who much like my patients is also learning from their mistakes. These will invariably be made in order for the work to grow and develop. I work a lot with self compassion through mindfulness.

I firmly stand by facilitating a place where you are listened to without judgement. I believe the therapeutic relationship is crucial in creating a safe space where you can share your emotions, pains and fears. I have an integrative approach which adapts different methods according to your needs. I have a particular passion to come alongside those who are struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, loneliness, and family/social relationships. Though life will bring its battles, I hold to the belief that no one should go through it alone. Sessions can be online video calls or phone voice calls.

Sometimes life can get overwhelming, and you need to talk things through with someone independent of friends and family. You may have lost someone you love, be uncertain about the future, or you may not be sure why you are feeling the way you do. Whatever the reason I can offer that support to help you through your different needs and challenges.

Person Centred counselling is client led, my role is to provide empathy, transparency and a non judgemental environment, by focusing on the 'here and now' and the feelings you experience, clarity and become increasingly self aware. Analytical hypnotherapy uses relaxation and visualisation to assist you in looking at past trauma and unresolved conflicts. In a relaxed state you are able to work subconsciously to investigate and resolve past issues, irrational thinking, eliminating negative habits and behaviour, enabling healing to occur.

I am an Integrative therapist and work with both adults and teenagers who feel they have experienced a loss. This loss may have negatively affected your ability to manage your life and impacted on other relationships. You may feel lonely, powerless, or trapped. You may not know what you want but feel that you have reached a crossroads in your life, unsure of the way forward. You may feel that life events have spiralled out of control leaving you feeling overwhelmed. I work in a way which is tailored to your individual needs so it is always you who is at the centre of our work together.

You might feel you have mild depression, which runs through your life like a constant; an underground river. We will explore this together and discover its true origins: what has been bequeathed? What do you bring? We will talk about your family, and understand its' patterns and ways. We see where you have constraints which interrupt you from living your own life today. Through the act of discernment, you can find where there is life and hope, and accept what is lost.

We all have a story to tell. We all have a desire to be heard & valued, to feel good about ourselves & to have a meaningful life. If circumstances have prevented this for you it doesn't mean that your future will be the same. Change is constant & is possible so any worry or concern can be talked about. Sometimes we just don't know what is wrong or we try to silence ourselves & a space is needed to understand what is going on. Through collaboration & empowerment gained from therapy, gives an understanding & curiousity of yourself, that will change how you live your life.

I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist. I believe that the most important part of therapy is that we build a strong and therapeutic relationship together so that you can feel safe to explore your feelings and concerns. We all have times in our life when we need support and it is not always possible to sort things out with the help of family and friends. I would be there to listen and not judge, in a confidential and caring environment. Counselling can feel daunting but can help to empower you to explore and reflect on ways of making changes and moving forward with your life.

I offer a welcoming environment whereby I hope you feel safe to explore your emotions without fear of criticism or blame. Being listened to at a deep level with warmth and understanding brings huge relief and alleviates distress. Being able to express yourself in the presence of another who seeks to understand and support you is a very powerful experience.

Are you feeling depressed or anxious? Do you feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts? Do events from your past make it difficult to move forward? Would you like to learn how to manage negative emotions, heal yourself to move forward? What goals would you would like to achieve so that you can create a more fulfilling life? I would love to help you on your journey. I am a qualified experienced integrative counsellor, coach and NLP practitioner. My core training in Counselling Psychology allows me to use person-centred, CBT and psychodynamic theories in my clinical practice. This means I can tailor my approach to your specific needs.

Life is complicated, sometimes full of challenges which can become easier to cope with when someone non-judgemental really listens to you, enabling you to navigate a way forward. I am able to offer a safe and confidential space for you to explore whatever difficulties you may be facing. I offer both short term therapy and longer open-ended work, the choice is yours. Each client is unique and I work according to your needs. I specialise in young people and adults, coping with the complexities life can throw, often causing anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

Are you looking for support for yourself or your couple relationship? As an experienced counsellor and couple therapist, I can help you. I work flexibly, offering weekly, fortnightly and monthly maintenance appointments, online or over the phone. I am trained in the principle therapies including CBT, Solution Focused and Psychodynamic Therapy. If you need help in finding a way through your difficulties, please feel free to contact me.

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Thank you for reading my profile here on Psychology Today. I am a Counsellor and CBT Psychotherapist working in private practice in Pinner, NW London. I am an Accredited practitioner with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also an NHS trained, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) accredited with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am a registered Hypnotherapist with the General Hypnotherapy Register (GHR).

Is life not quite what you expected? Are you having difficulty with relationships, work or family troubles? From time to time we all run into obstacles or feel dissatisfied with life.

I have been a Counsellor for over 30 years. My experience is wide and varied and I provide a safe place to talk about your situation in order to help you resolve your issues.

Very often life involves losses, challenges and the inevitable changes that come alongside. Your psychological well being can be tried and tested at such times: Hence an understanding, warm and supportive non judgmental personable professional can make all the difference. Yes life will not be the same again, but it can be good again!

Hello. I'm Rayna and I am a highly experienced UKCP registered child and adult psychotherapist and supervisor, with extensive experience in schools and in private practice.. I see children, adolescents and adults both face to face and online. In these uncertain times of coronavirus, you or someone in your family may be experiencing a multitude of emotions and challenges. Some of the most common issues at the moment are bereavement, anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, school, financial fears as well as a general uncertainty about the future, I can help with all these issues and more. I look forward to hearing from you soon.