Italian Counselling in Pinxton

Please note my practice is a women only service. I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Dramatherapist, Supervisor, Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist, Trauma Therapist and EMDR accredited practitioner with more than 20 years experience of working with a variety of presenting issues including complex PTSD. I can support clients with a number of difficulties and have extensive experience in supporting clients on the ASD spectrum. I am also trained in CBT, PCE-CfD and DBT therapy, Couple Counselling, MBCT and Mindfulness. All my training enables me to support clients through difficulties that classical talking therapy might not be able.

I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist currently working in the NHS in a Community Mental Health Team for Adults in Working Age. I love my job and I believe it is a privilege to be able to step into someone’s life and become, even for a short amount of time, part of their life story, their narrative. My aim is to ensure you feel heard, supported, and ultimately empowered. In the past, I have helped people to process past traumatic experiences that were having a major impact on their lives and to understand patterns of relating to self and others which might have left them feeling stuck, anxious, sad, guilty, and/or ashamed.

Se stai leggendo queste righe, vuol dire che hai speranza e coraggio nel cambiamento. Per questo hai il mio assoluto rispetto. Posso aiutarti in molti modi dal punto di vista terapeutico, ma forse le sfere della vita in cui ti posso aiutare maggiormente, sono quelle che ho vissuto io in prima persona, perché conosco le difficoltà e il dolore che le avvolgono. Sentirsi lontane da casa, lottare per un senso di accettazione e appartenenza. Studiare e costruirsi una carriera in campo accademico, facendo fronte a tutti gli impegni che spesso sembrano opprimenti. Se tutto questo risuona familiare voglio che tu sappia che ti posso aiutare

Nel corso della vita può capitare di avvertire un senso di sopraffazione senza riuscire a capirne il motivo. E questo può farci sentire disconnessi con gli altri e con noi stessi. Spesso il problema non è chiaro ai nostri occhi e parlarne con qualcuno, all’interno di uno spazio sicuro, può aiutare a capire ciò che sta accadendo. Affrontare certe problematiche all’interno di una relazione terapeutica dà la possibilità di progredire in quello che è il proprio percorso di crescita personale e scoperta di sé stessi. Ciò che metto a disposizione è uno spazio sicuro ed intimo in cui sentirti ascoltato e validato.

Ho ricevuto la mia formazione specialistica presso l'Instituto Tavistock Relationships di fama internazionale, 1948. Ho imparato ad ascoltare imparzialmente alle coppie che affrontano problemi intimi. Aiutando quindi a elaborare nuove e migliori soluzioni, portando naturalmente a un futuro più appagante.

La decisione di vedere uno psicoterapista può intimidire, specie dato che viene ancora molto spesso associata con seri problemi psichiatrici o considerata approprata solo per chi ha vissuto gravi traumi. I momenti o le aree di difficoltà, però, sono esperienze che accomunano tutti: è importante riconoscere i momenti in cui possiamo trarre beneficio da un aiuto esterno, come è importante non interpretare tale aiuto come un lusso a cui non abbiamo diritto. In momenti di stress, preoccupazione o malessere, la terapia può essere di supporto.

Benvenuto in questa pagina, sono Virginia, una counsellor psicoterapeutica Rogersiana. Nutro una profonda passione nel lavorare con clienti che hanno subito abusi narcisistici, sia romantici che genitoriali, e con coloro che affrontano la perdita. Riconoscere la presenza di un individuo narcisista può essere difficile. Nel caso di un genitore, i segni rivelatori includono critiche severe, sentirsi perpetuamente inadeguati nonostante gli sforzi, e tentativi di controllo attraverso sensi di colpa o richieste eccessive di attenzione. La loro mancanza di empatia ti fa sentire inascoltato e invalidato, e i loro sbalzi d'umore,incerto.

Sono una psicoterapeuta qualificata (MSc) ed esperta in molte aree del disagio psicologico e vari aspetti dell’esperienza umana. Molte circostanze possono causare una grande quantità di sofferenza: eventi che causano alti livelli di stress, transizioni di vita, la perdita di una persona cara, avversità durante l'infanzia o più tardi nella vita. Spesso queste esperienze sembrano opprimenti, facendoci sentire soli, persi, senza speranza o mettere in discussione il significato della nostra esistenza.In questi momenti la terapia può permetterci di ritrovare la serenità e di vivere una vita più appagante.

I work with adults, couples and young people, and with those experiencing a range of various difficulties including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, identity issues and grief. I also have experience working with survivors of trauma and sexual abuse, and the distressing ongoing effects this can have on everyday life. I also work with LGBTQ+ and GSRD (gender, sexuality and relationship diverse) individual and people who are questioning their gender identity, sexual orientation or relationship styles.

Anna is a highly experienced, BABCP accredited Senior Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), specialist in PTSD and Complex PTSD and multilingual therapy (English, Spanish, Russian & Italian). Anna specialises in working with adult clients who have problems with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD (childhood trauma, accidents, assaults, issues of military combat). Her approach is personalised and creative, focused on growth and resilience and informed by her extensive training and experience in CBT and complemented by ideas & techniques from Compassion Focused Therapy and Positive Psychology.

I am a professional, qualified therapeutic counsellor working with adults in the North Cotswolds. I am warm, empathic and genuine. I provide a safe, confidential space where you can express yourself freely and process complex thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. Whatever brings you to seek counselling, I will work hard to understand your goals and support you as you move towards resolution, relief or change. I have a degree in therapeutic counselling, experience gained through working in charities in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, and am a registered member of the BACP, working in accordance with its Ethical Framework.

Whether you are struggling with a life event or you carry unhelpful patterns from the past, I would like to help you manage the present more to your satisfaction. I will listen and try to understand what life is like for you. If you feel that you are not good enough and that your low self-esteem is impacting on your choices and the view of yourself, life can be hard. Experiencing problems in important relationships in your life, or struggling to connect with people, can make you feel isolated. Talking to somebody could be the first helpful step.

Want to explore what's brought you to therapy in a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental setting? I'm an Integrative psychotherapist - the essence of my practice is to work with you transparently and with warmth, empathy, humour and gentle challenge.  Perhaps you’re struggling - feeling alone and isolated.  Maybe you’re overwhelmed, depressed, burnt out or anxious.  It could be that what you’re experiencing isn’t any of these - maybe you don't feel yourself and you don’t know why.  If you’re experiencing any of these feelings, sharing your burden through counselling can help. 

Life doesn't really go as expected and finding the right support is key to move forward. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in combination with Systemic therapy allowing a tailored approach based on clients needs. CBT is aimed to support clients identifying the triggers and the dynamics that hide behind their difficulties, learning coping strategies to deal with them. Systemic therapy is often considered an approach to treat families and groups however, it also effectively apply to individuals.

My clinical experience encompasses many years working in a mental health setting and private practice dealing with a broad range of symptoms including, but not limited to, chronic trauma, loss or abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, child-parent conflicts, self-harm, bi-polar disorder, addiction and border-line states – to name just some of the presenting issues.

Even the strongest of us need help and support, and therapy is not meant to “fix” someone but to help them discover their full potential, this is my philosophy. Therapy is like a journey that the therapist and the client undertake together to explore the best options, with the client being the expert in their lives. Nobody knows better our life and what does it mean to be us than ourselves. Therapy is there to act as a guide for these explorations. And it is a privilege for the therapist to be part of this very personal journey and to share her knowledge and expertise, enabling in this way the change for a better life.

Life is a journey of discovery of the self, and diversity is the beauty of this world. Who a person is and what makes them happy is unique and most of the time different from others. Being truthful to self brings resilience, but even so, life can be a continuous challenge. Maybe right now you feel you are on the journey of self-discovery, or you want to start it. Perhaps, you are facing some new or old challenges in life that you want to overcome, control, get the better outcome of it, or get over it. Or you want to make some sense of some old matters that still influence your life, or to take control of some ongoing ones.

I have been working with families, children and adults who have presented with moderate to severe mental health difficulties and emotional distress. I am also interested in trauma and the treatment of self-harm and suicidal behaviours. Over the years, I've supported young people and adults with histories involving early traumas, abuse and neglect. I am qualified in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders, attachment disorders and broken relationships.

Dr Marzio Ascione is a Consultant HCPC registered clinical psychologist and Associate Fellow of BPS. Dr Ascione has over 20 years’ experience in clinical neuropsychology and mental health within the NHS and private sector. He has worked as Clinical Psychologist and Researcher for Cambridge University Hospital, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, East London and City Mental Health Trust, West London Mental Health Trust, University of Milan, King’s College London. Dr Ascione sees patients at London and Cambridge clinics. Please contact our office for further information.