Counselling and Psychotherapy can help you come to terms with emotional problems or troubling aspects of your life and gives you an opportunity to share your concerns with someone skilled at listening.
Once we have revealed, talked-through and understood these root causes we can examine ways of dealing with the issues and moving forward. This is a very much a joint effort where we work together to help you through the troublesome episode and out the other side.
About me and my practice
Although my primary model is 'psychodynamic' which simply means that I try to explore and interpret the underlying causes underpinning what you are telling me, it is my view that no one technique suits all. I therefore draw on a variety of models to help you in whichever way is appropriate. I work in a very interactive way and our sessions together will be conversational and collaborative.
Frequently, when I introduce myself to someone as a Psychotherapist, their initial reaction is to suggest that I will identify them as mad and have them locked up. All they hear from me is the word 'psycho', the stigma associated with the word and its suggestion of some sort of lunacy. This is of course miles away from the reality: We are all both physical and emotional. If you break a bone you get help and have it mended - There is no reason not to do the same if circumstances or events have upset you so much that your head feels like it's about to burst and your quality of life is impaired.
To paraphrase an old proverb: The longest journey starts with a single step. Because you are reading this, you have now taken that first step. But it is not unusual to feel nervous or even ashamed to seek help or guidance, and these feelings can become magnified when circumstances seem to be conspiring against you. You may even fear that you will be judged or admonished but this is not what therapy or counselling is about. It is about helping you gain perspective on the troublesome aspects of your life and regain control so that you can work through the issues, manage and deal with them. There is no doubt that if you feel the need, then you should seek out the help, and turn that first step into a journey of resolution.
Experience
My experience ranges from working with in-patients presenting severe psychotic disorders during my time at Basildon Hospital, through to self-referred patients with anxieties and issues which simply affect their quality of life.
Anxiety, in its various forms, can be distressing and is often self-managed by denial, self-medication by drugs or alcohol, or pretence non of which are unlikely to be successful. Working with a trained therapist enables you to deal with your problems effectively.
Qualifications
Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Psychoses
NHS registered as an Honorary Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Counsellor.
BACP Accredited
Recognised & Authorised by BUPA as a Mental Health and Well-being (MHW) Psychotherapist.
Recognised & Authorised by Aviva Insurance as a Psychotherapist
Recognised & Authorised by AXA-PPP Insurance as a Psychotherapist
Recognised & Authorised by Cigna Insurance as a Psychotherapist
Additional Information
Founding member of The Harley Consultancy, Harley Street, London.
www.TheHarleyConsultancy.co.uk
Professional Membership
BACP Accredited
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Monday, 23 October 2023
Initial Consultation
Free initial telephone or online introduction.
Fees
From £90.00 to £125.00
When I Work
On-line sessions are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Also:
Harley Street, London.
Frinton-on-Sea, Essex.
Therapeutic Approach
Psychodynamic, Solution focussed, CBT, EFT, EMDR, Life-Coaching
Video Platforms
Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram.
Pronouns
He
Area
Essex
