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What is Integrative Psychotherapy?

Integrative psychotherapy is one of the most common forms of talk psychotherapy. It can be an effective way to explore the many emotional, practical, and psychological issues in your life, helping you develop new perspectives and purpose, whilst nurturing emotional intelligence, more meaningful relationships, and better communication.

Integrative psychotherapy considers all the major theoretical modalities within a wider humanistic tradition. At its foundation is the belief that relationships are fundamental to human development and well-being. Within this, the therapeutic relationship serves as a boundaried and consistant space to explore past and present experiences.

I work with individuals, and offer weekly sessions that happen on the same day, at the same time, each week. Our sessions are collaborative and conversational, remaining open, reflective, and curious to what may emerge between us.

Here, we will consider childhood and current experiences, as well as factors such as gender, culture and diversity to develop an integrated sense of self, that fosters balance, autonomy and accountability. This will help you develop a deeper understanding and awareness of who you are, and how you impact and are affected by others.

What is the difference between psychotherapy and counselling?

I have heard it said that counselling is for when you have a problem in your life, and psychotherapy is for when life feels like a problem.

Psychotherapy is usually longer term or open-ended due to the depth of the work. It will involve an exploration of your story and the underlying or acute issues that have brought you here. I would describe the process as about joining the dots, rather than being linear, but it is often deeply rewarding.

Many people embarking on therapy ask, will it 'fix' them? It is a good question. Of course, we all know that there is no magic wand or short-cut. Whilst some therapeutic techniques can help with self-regulation and psycho-education, I also hold that psychotherapy involves deeper reflection, self-knowledge, and the ebbs and flows of experience which requires time.

Please take a look at my blog where I answer questions people often ask as they embark on psychotherapy.

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ABOUT ME

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I work with adults / individuals.

Issues I work with include: relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, difference, childhood issues, parents and family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, bereavement and loss, panic attacks, feeling stuck, sexuality, identity, intimacy and sex, life/career changes, toxic work environments, coaching, boarding school trauma, life/work balance, self-confidence and self-worth.

I work with LGBTQI+ people.

As a psychotherapist, I am qualified to work with complex issues such as PTSD, complex trauma, adult ADHD, OCD, OCPD, and diagnosed personality disorders.

I offer psychological support around alcohol, gambling and drug use.

I am committed to changing the perception of psychotherapy and counselling, which I believe is 'everyday, essential, wellness maintenance'.

I have worked as a clinical team leader and psychotherapist within Wandsworth NHS and Sutton Uplift.

My training includes a 5-Year MSc in Psychotherapy (Level 7) at the Metanoia Institute, Middlesex University.

As a fully accredited member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy www.psychotherapy.org.uk I follow their Code of Ethics and Conduct, which includes annual CPD.

I carry full professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

I am an AXA Insurance Provider.

I am registered with the ICO, and follow GDPR principles and guidelines which can be found in my privacy policy.

Before becoming a psychotherapist I worked in the commercial sector for more than 20 years and was the founder of a TV production company. I have a particular interest in the challenges and stresses faced by people in business and organisations.

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