Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in East London
I utilize positive psychology, narrative therapy and mindfulness, which focuses on positive thinking, strengths, resilience and building healthy coping mechanisms.
I am a Counselling Psychologist based in East London. I work with both adults and adolescents. I work with various presenting concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, career guidance, adjustment to life transitions and grief. I utilize a therapeutic approach that focuses on early relationship dynamics where the impact of past wounds creates challenges within us and as a result, impacts our relationships with others. This approach to therapy, helps clients choose healthier behavioural responses. I view the counselling relationship as a partnership where two people work towards a goal.
I utilize positive psychology, narrative therapy and mindfulness, which focuses on positive thinking, strengths, resilience and building healthy coping mechanisms.
I am a Counselling Psychologist based in East London. I work with both adults and adolescents. I work with various presenting concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, career guidance, adjustment to life transitions and grief. I utilize a therapeutic approach that focuses on early relationship dynamics where the impact of past wounds creates challenges within us and as a result, impacts our relationships with others. This approach to therapy, helps clients choose healthier behavioural responses. I view the counselling relationship as a partnership where two people work towards a goal.
I offer comprehensive intervention and compassionate therapeutic approach. My experience and expertise play a vital role in assisting to address diverse client issues. I provide a non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential space in which clients can safely express the challenges that are impacting their daily lives. I work with clients, supporting them to achieve their goals, empowering them with skills that they can apply in the future when in need. I create a supportive setting and find actionable solutions. I am the greatest first point of contact when you are not sure where to turn to.
I offer comprehensive intervention and compassionate therapeutic approach. My experience and expertise play a vital role in assisting to address diverse client issues. I provide a non-judgmental, empathetic and confidential space in which clients can safely express the challenges that are impacting their daily lives. I work with clients, supporting them to achieve their goals, empowering them with skills that they can apply in the future when in need. I create a supportive setting and find actionable solutions. I am the greatest first point of contact when you are not sure where to turn to.
Liesl Eliastam
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
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My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.
My passion is working with clients who want to develop themselves at a personal and relational level. My ideal client is someone who has experienced great difficulty in life, whether it's an issue that persists from childhood or is more a recent trauma or setback; someone who understands that they need help and want to move forward in their lives, bringing tangible and sustainable change.....and freedom. I get excited about the transformational aspect that therapy can bring.
Everyone today is facing many challenges and lack of belongingness within the society. The difficult circumstances that they face are because of limited opportunities, viable employment and health and social services. These challenges that they endure affect them both internally and externally which can be overwhelming and thus inhibits them from reaching their full potential.
Everyone today is facing many challenges and lack of belongingness within the society. The difficult circumstances that they face are because of limited opportunities, viable employment and health and social services. These challenges that they endure affect them both internally and externally which can be overwhelming and thus inhibits them from reaching their full potential.
An ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work. Change cannot happen if an effort isn't being made on both the client and the counsellor's side. Clients have to be committed and ready for a journey that might not always be easy, because growth can sometimes hurt. An ideal client is one that wants to better themselves, break unhealthy cycles, as well as find healthy ways to cope in all areas of their lives. They must be willing to become vulnerable, open and honest. Not for the sake of others - but for themselves.
An ideal client is someone who is willing to put in the work. Change cannot happen if an effort isn't being made on both the client and the counsellor's side. Clients have to be committed and ready for a journey that might not always be easy, because growth can sometimes hurt. An ideal client is one that wants to better themselves, break unhealthy cycles, as well as find healthy ways to cope in all areas of their lives. They must be willing to become vulnerable, open and honest. Not for the sake of others - but for themselves.
Leonie is a Transformative Mindset Coach/counselor. Are you tired of being stuck in survival mode? Grief, sadness, Loss over what if? Are guil and shame holding you in bondage? Do you question life, wanting to give up? Is living a lie draining your life force? With Abandonment issues, comes Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma. Do you not feel being heard? Old coping self-destructive bad habits block your life and repeatedly set yourself up for failure! Let Leonie help you Reset that feeling of loss and hopelessness. Learn to Regain self-control, bring in balance, and find your Joy through acceptance.
Leonie is a Transformative Mindset Coach/counselor. Are you tired of being stuck in survival mode? Grief, sadness, Loss over what if? Are guil and shame holding you in bondage? Do you question life, wanting to give up? Is living a lie draining your life force? With Abandonment issues, comes Fear, Anxiety, and Trauma. Do you not feel being heard? Old coping self-destructive bad habits block your life and repeatedly set yourself up for failure! Let Leonie help you Reset that feeling of loss and hopelessness. Learn to Regain self-control, bring in balance, and find your Joy through acceptance.
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To lend a comprehensive and specialized counselling support. To provide a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness education and career goals. Objectives are to promote behavior change, promote optimal mental health. Empowerment to manage emotional turmoil. To improve communication amd coping skills, to strengthen self-esteem and enable clients to identify goals and potential solution to problems. I have ability to apply interpersonel skills entering into a helping relationship. Apply counselling techniques to support, guide, debrief, encourage a client
To lend a comprehensive and specialized counselling support. To provide a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness education and career goals. Objectives are to promote behavior change, promote optimal mental health. Empowerment to manage emotional turmoil. To improve communication amd coping skills, to strengthen self-esteem and enable clients to identify goals and potential solution to problems. I have ability to apply interpersonel skills entering into a helping relationship. Apply counselling techniques to support, guide, debrief, encourage a client
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My approach is holistic, and client centred, and I weave the principles of mindfulness, positive psychology and blended learning into my work with individual clients, groups and teams.
Whether you're struggling to navigate difficult life circumstances, or feeling like you're ready to take action and make positive life changes, finding someone to support and guide you is a healthy and courageous step.
My approach is holistic, and client centred, and I weave the principles of mindfulness, positive psychology and blended learning into my work with individual clients, groups and teams.
Whether you're struggling to navigate difficult life circumstances, or feeling like you're ready to take action and make positive life changes, finding someone to support and guide you is a healthy and courageous step.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.