Christine West

London N8	London N15
07900912085 Click here to Email me

Profile

I have been an Individual and Relationship Counsellor since 1995. I am also a State Registered Dramatherapist, Body-Oriented Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I have a private practice working mainly with adults , in Crouch End, offering both Individual sessions and Group therapy. I also work with children who have emotional, behavioural and social issues in  schools and provide clinical supervision for a Charity Organisation called Carefree Kids. I worked in Adult Mental Health Day Services for 8 years as an Arts Therapist and Counsellor and co-ordinated the counselling service. I have also worked with Drug Rehabilitation Services.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

2000 P.G Diploma in Dramatherapy, 1996 Cert. Psychodrama, 1995 Diploma in Individual and Relationship Counselling, 1989 Dip P.I. (Body Oriented Psychotherapy), 1982 BA Hons Fine Art.

I would describe myself as an experienced Humanistic, Relational and Integrative Therapist. I am also a Creative Arts Therapy Supervisor. My approach is Process oriented, person-centred, yet informed by psychodynamic thinking. I think the therapeutic relationship is very important. I can use both purely verbal methods, or more experiential creative techniques if appropriate, to explore a wide range of issues, or whatever the client brings to the session. Some of these include Gestalt, Sub-Personality work, Psychodrama, Art and movement, and Mindfulness.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Bullying
• Child Related Issues
• Dependent Personality Disorder
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Generalised Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Physical Abuse
• Relationship Issues
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Self Harm, School related issues eg Bullying, Transition difficulties, Emotional and Behavioural problems.

Therapies Offered

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

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychodynamic Therapy

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling
  - Gestalt Therapy

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative

Fees

£45 to £60

Further Information

I am also trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and have run many CBT based groups and individual sessions, mainly focusing on self- esteem and confidence issues, and stress/ anxiety management.

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