Counselling in IG10

As an experienced professional with over 25 years experience, dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship problems, general sadness and more deep rooted issues, I am aware of the need for people to find a therapist who can offer a discreet, confidential space separate to work and home life The key to successful therapy is finding the right therapist for you. However good a therapist is, it is the relationship between the two of you that determines whether you trust them enough, and they come to understand you enough, to help you explore and find solutions for your problem.

Confidential, warm and friendly. I work with those experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, the effects of abuse and other issues. My aim is to help support clients in bringing back the happiness, confidence, normality and strength to their lives. I operate my private practices in Loughton and South Woodford, offering both individual, couples and family counselling. Using the person centered approach I aim to build rapport with my clients and empathise with them using a compassionate and nurturing style.

Bump in the Road Therapy was created from my own personal experience with pregnancy, birth and beyond. The glow people talk about during pregnancy did not arrive and with various pregnancy related ailments, I felt like the only person in the world who couldn’t wait for pregnancy to be over right from the start (and not just to meet my baby). In various parenting groups, I have met a number of birthing people & their partners who have experienced a loss of control regarding their birth, intrusive thoughts, fighting for their needs, the feelings of vulnerability and so on. I am passionate about lifting that burden of carrying these.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, sad or anxious? I am available to support you to explore and share your experiences and to help make sense of them. I am able to offer flexible therapy that suits you. I am offering face to face, online, or phone counselling. There maybe other aspects of your life that you may want support with, such as; relationship difficulties, grief, self esteem, feeling overwhelmed by modern day life, work challenges, becoming a new parent. I am experienced in offering support with more complex issues such as addiction, dual diagnosis, supporting prenatal and postnatal women, fertility issues & baby loss.

I am a Chartered Psychologist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, and therapist with over 10 years experience in mental health services. With a current NHS position in a specialist hospital for adults with personality disorders, and previous experience at Great Ormond Street Hospital and psychotherapy services for adolescents and adults with mental and physical health conditions, I have the knowledge and professional experience to help with a wide variety of difficulties. I offer specialist assessments and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.

Counselling and Psychotherapy is both my career and my passion. It is a privilege to work with people taking what can be the bravest of decisions to come to therapy. I am there to support you in finding clarity and understanding, so that you may find ways to lead life more on your terms. Therapy will not make things disappear but it can and does create opportunities to look at matters differently, so that distress can be managed, if not overcome. You will be assured I have over 10-years experience of working with adults, young people and children.

I worked for many years in schools, listening to children and young people, having conversations with parents, carers and staff, wanting to help more, do more. I started training to be a person centred therapist to do just that! I have experience with ASD, ADHD, and other special needs. My training and my own perspective had to be adjusted from rescuing to enabling clients to rescue themselves. Through talking and providing a space to explore with no judgement or bias is sometimes all that is needed to move towards your goal.

Now Therapy isn't the therapy of the past. It doesn't assume you're 'broken' or need 'fixing'. Now Therapy is a contemporary, dynamic mental health service, which sees you as an EQUAL - a human being who's figuring things out and is valuable, worthy and capable. ​Now Therapy can work with you - on whatever's going on for you - be it working through difficult issues, implementing change or practicing mental health maintenance. ​There's no time like NOW.

Many people think Counselling is something we need when we experience problems like anxiety, depression or overwhelming feelings of sadness, that challenge our coping mechanisms. However, in my view, Counselling should be seen in the same way as going to the hairdresser to get your emotional well-being shipshape. It is almost like trimming the dry split ends, to help you get emotionally healthy and ready for real-life again. Trimming the anxiety to a manageable length. Just like some people need a short back and sides haircut others might need a new hair colour. Whatever your needs, you will be allowed to share your feelings.

I appreciate it may feel a little daunting to be here. I am a qualified and experienced counsellor in support with a range of issues including bereavement, depression anxiety , relationship difficulties and Autism. Exam stress and students on counselling courses are also seen. I am here to explore challenges and difficulties life may present and this includes working with you in a non-judgmental and empathetic way. We will work through these challenges together. I work in a flexible and integrative way, working with humanistic approaches including creative therapy moving towards your goals. Sessions are of a 50 minute duration.

I am passionate about helping people find a happier and more fulfilled way of life. You may be struggling with depression, anxiety, recent or past trauma or you may be concerned about your relationship, having difficulty communicating or dealing with the aftermath of an affair. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental and safe place to explore whatever your difficulties are and work through these side by side. I draw upon different approaches to provide a bespoke service to each of my client's particular issues. I have extensive experience working for Relate and in private practice with individuals and couples.

My focus in therapy is on a person's life and relationships, past and present. I regard symptoms or behaviour patterns as expressions of distress connected to life circumstances. My style is fairly active, but I'm careful to listen and check what I have heard. I pay attention to a person's narrative, including successes as well as difficulties. I am happy to share knowledge that might help my client or point to resources. Most of my work is relatively short term (12 sessions or less). Typically I start off with a questionnaire which includes client ideas about the goals of our work together.

I am an experienced Psychodynamic Counsellor offering affordable counselling to those who feel burdened by emotional problems in their lives. I understand that starting counselling is an important decision for you and can be a daunting prospect; choosing the right counsellor, wondering what will happen and if and how you can feel better. If this is how you feel, you are not alone.

Is life getting you down? Are you feeling anxious or low? Relationship troubles? Have you been trying to sort problems out by yourself but they just keep coming back? Often, we try to push our problems aside believing that if we do not think about them, they will go away. Unfortunately, in my experience, this does not happen and they can be triggered and resurface. I am an accredited, qualified counsellor who specialises in the Person-Centred Approach. I am here to listen to you with care and compassion.

Are you fed up of the clichés that are far too often attached to grief and other difficult feelings, such as 'you should be over it by now', or 'no point living in the past'? Have you experienced a loss? Do you feel anxious or depressed? Are you struggling in relationships at home or at work? I know how worrying it can be to share your thoughts and emotions with someone. The time and space we share together will enable you to speak about whatever you like at your own pace and depth, however 'big or small', in a non-judgemental environment.

The 3 C’s in life, Choice,Chance, Change. You can chose to make the choice, to take the chance, if you want anything in life to change.I am here to help, support and aid you with any difficulties you maybe having. Be that with any anxiety, depression. Phobias, OCD, relationships, complex issues. My aim is to get you unstuck and to help you move forward in your chosen life direction.

Counselling can seem daunting initially, but with the right person it can be a space to be brave, and a space to grow in self-awareness and confidence. Your therapy experience with me will be as unique as you are. I can show you how to set and manage boundaries, communicate more effectively, learn healthier coping mechanisms and have an increased sense of wellbeing. If you're coming to counselling for a specific reason, I offer a calm, accepting and non-judgement environment.

I am an integrative psychotherapist With qualifications in psychodynamic psychoanalytic counselling. C.B.T EMDR and also a senior qualified accredited hypnotherapist . MY practice is easily reached only a few minutes from south woodford station ( central line ) i offer evening and afternoon appointments