How Can Psychotherapy Help?
Psychotherapy
can help you with such difficulties as: life or career changes, relationship
problems, stress, depression, low self-confidence, identity confusion,
feelings of powerlessness, and anger. People who undergo therapy may report
improvements in the quality of their relationships, increased confidence and
a growing ability to take risks and make changes in their lives.
Counselling.
There are probably more
similarities between counselling and therapy than there are differences.
However, counselling tends to focus more on specific and current life issues
and is quite often short-term. Psychotherapy is a more open-ended exploration
of deep-rooted or recurring problems.
Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling aims to bring different therapeutic models, methods and philosophies together in a principled way. My approach integrates aspects of psychoanalytic psychotherapy with elements of Humanistic psychology. I also incorporate into my practice some techniques of Brief Dynamic Psychotherapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy, which research has shown to be effective across a range of presenting difficulties.
Where, When, How Much Will It Cost?
Where? For evening appointments, my practice is based at The Healing Rooms above the Bristol Buddhist Centre on the A38 Gloucester Road, approximately 1.5 miles from the city centre. Buses 72-77, 98 and 99 stop nearby and there is unrestricted parking in the vicinity.
I also maintain a consulting room at my home in Bishopston, Bristol BS7.
This venue is approximately 5 minutes walk from bus stops on the Gloucester
Road. Parking is free in the surrounding streets.
When?
Clients generally meet with me once weekly for a 50-minute session. As the
work progresses, some clients may decide to meet for two sessions per week.
Cost? People in employment can expect to pay £40–£46 for a 50-minute consultation, depending on individual circumstances. I also have a limited number of lower-cost places (£26–£36), reserved for clients on lower incomes who have availability to attend daytime appointments.
Professional Membership and Ethics
I am registered as a Psychotherapist with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and accredited as a Counsellor by the British Association for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BACP). I abide by the Codes of Ethics of both professional bodies.
Making An Appointment
If you would like to meet with me to
discuss how psychotherapy or counselling might help you, please telephone on 07981
798 165 to arrange an initial appointment. If there is no one
available to take your call, you can leave a message on a confidential
voicemail and I will get back to you at the earliest opportunity. Alternatively,
you may e-mail me at mail@ukpsychotherapist.net
All calls and e-mails are treated as strictly confidential.
Professional Credentials
I am a qualified psychotherapist with more than 14 years' experience of working with adult clients in private practice and the NHS. In 1999, I completed my professional training at The Minster Centre in London. The Minster Centre's training is a postgraduate programme (minimum four years) recognised by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). My qualifications to practice are as follows:
- BACP-accredited Counsellor
- UKCP-registered Psychotherapist
- MA Integrative Psychotherapy (Middlesex University 1998-2000)
- Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (The Minster Centre 1994-99)
- Diploma in Clinical Supervision (CPPD Counselling School 2003-2004)
- Certificate in the Fundamentals of Psychotherapy & Counselling (Regent's College 1992-93)