Joseph Poullis

Harley Street London W1G 9PG View map	London Bridge 66 Snowsfields London SE1 3SS View map
0843 2892737 www.thepsychotherapy.co.uk Click here to Email me

Profile

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS), the Health Professions Council (HPC) and approved by Medical Insurance companies such as Bupa and AXA PPP.

I consult at Harley Street working with a wide range of issues: anxiety, stress, anger, autism, bi-polar disorder, bereavement, OCD, personality disorders, phobias, psychosis, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, self-harm, sexual problems and sleep disorders.

I speak English and Greek.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I am have experience within the NHS and in private practice. I work within an Integrative framework using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Analytic Therapy. I have worked with adults, adolescents, children and families for the last 10 years. I have worked at Guy's Hospital, at NHS Medical centers, at MIND, and an overseas Therapy clinic. I have lectured in psychology for the last 5 years at higher education level. I hold an MA and post-MA in Counselling Psychology, and four further degrees (including two Masters in Psychology and Management.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
• Bullying
• Career Counselling
• Child Related Issues
• Couples Counselling
• Dementia
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Generalised Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Panic Disorder
• Paranoid Personality Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Psychosexual Therapy
• Relationship Issues
• Schizoid Personality Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Schizotypal Personality Disorder
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Behavioural Therapy
  - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychoanalysis

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Existential Therapy

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

Psychotherapy sessions last 50 minutes and cost between £60.00 - £100.00 depending on the clients circumstances.

Further Information

We are accredited with all the major health insurance companies such as: BUPA, AXA, Pruhealth, Norwich and others. If yours is not shown, please check with us beforehand. If you have private healthcare insurance, we hold recognition as providers of healthcare in the field of psychology with all the major insurance companies. Some insurance companies require a formal referral from a GP or psychiatrist to validate a claim to see a psychologist. In this case, we will provide you with information with regards to a number of specialist colleagues whom we work closely with and recommend. If you are unsure of the procedures adopted by your insurers, please contact them beforehand to check any necessary steps to be taken to pre-authorise your sessions.

Member Organisation(s)

Published Articles

• Empowerment in the Workplace -- Daniel Pink Offers Convincing Data on Keeping Workers Motivated
• Practicing Happiness Together: Positive Psychology Exercises for Couples Under Stress
• A New Look at Love, Fear and Hope Through Positive Psychology
• Understanding Panic Disorder
• Adolescent Binge Drinking
• Living With Someone Else’s Depression
• Relationship Counselling – The Myths
• Sexuality And Mental Health
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• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgendered Voters Set To Make Their Choice
• Mental Health Issues Spiral In Recession-Hit Britain
• The Therapeutic Relationship and its links to Trait Emotional Intelligence

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