Elaine McKenzie Adv Dip. MA, UKRCP, MBACP |  |
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Elaine McKenzie Beckenham Kent BR3 |
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tel: 0208 650 8467
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web: www.counsellingbeckenham.com Click here to Email me |
Profile
Hello, I'm Elaine an accredited, experienced and professionally qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. A Graduate of "The University of Life, as well as Goldsmiths College", now able to utilise my experiences of living "life on life's terms" in supporting others in facing the many and varied challenges to the Human Condition.
With the expertise acquired from counselling training and ongoing personal/professional development I work to foster a positive therapeutic relationship "a working alliance" that can be your template to take forward and use to improve relationships with yourself and others. It works, it really does, as Freud said "therapy is a talking cure", give it a go you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!.
Counselling offers you the opportnuity to explore aspects of your life that may be challenging, seek solutions and options for "change". It also offers you the space to think and to reappriase your situation and gain a different perspective on life.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Diverse experience working in South East London in a very multi-cultural environment with issues, including domestic violence, gang related problems, abuse, addiction, terminal illness, refugee status, bereavement, mental illness eg schizophrenia. Further experience with adults in private practice working with relationship problems, depression, acute anxiety manifesting in panic attacks, loss and other difficulties, body dismorphia, all challenges known to "mankind".
I also have extensive experience as a play and art therapist working with primary aged children and adolescents. This has provided me with insight and understanding of how patterns of relating are influenced from the earliest of life's experiences.
Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, MA (Psychoanalytic Studies) , Goldsmiths College, University of London. Art Therapy, Goldsmiths College. Certificate in CBT. Currently undertaking Supervision Training with British Association of Psychotherapists.
Areas of expertise, working with adults, couples, and adolescents experiencing difficulties and uncomfortable feelings, the sense of aloneness, not being a part of but apart from! - CRB check.
Addiction, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, bereavement, abuse, childhood sexual abuse, rape/sexual assault, relationship difficulties ...............................
Problem drinking and compulsive patterns of behaviour of particular interest and expertise. Are you watching the one you love and care about fall prey to self-destructive habits, the affect on the whole family - feeling powerless ?
Couples counselling
Individual one to one sessions
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
If you are wrestling with something that is not listed please do not hesitate to e-mail an enquiry elainegrace6@aol.com.
Fees
£35 per 50 minute session. (Reduced rates for counselling trainees).
£55 couples
£30 adolescents
Initial assessment fee £25.
Off street parking.
Further Information
I offer both short term 6-12 sessions solution focussed therapy (CBT). Or long term sessions exploring and seeking to understand the difficulties that may have their roots in childhood and are "in the way" of fulfilment. Please do not hesitate to call or send an e mail with any questions you may have requesting any further information.
There is nothing that cannot be "worked with and worked through". Learn to "live life on life's terms, one day at a time", the rest of your life starts here............
Accredited Member - United Kingdom Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists
"The Hallmark for Good Practice"
