Mike Penhaligon

Profile

I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, with 15 years of experience, helping clients with affordable CBT for a wide range of difficulties. C.B.T. aims to make an impact in a short or medium term. My website sets out straight forward information about this.

I also have a background in relationship therapy, and have worked as a couples counsellor for c. 18 years.

I work in 3 postcodes, SE1 , Waterloo. About 6 minutes walk from the main station. Also Peterborough : PE8 ( Wansford ) and PE1.

I am usually able to provide a half hour initial meeting session without fee. Do email me with any questions you may have.

My route into counselling followed a time when I used therapy as a client, and I found it really helped. Then for some months and years I began training and took placements in charity sector counselling. Finally I settled down to full time work as a therapist. I was looking for a balance between practical approaches ( c.b.t. ) and a more personal approach, and my two major trainings / diplomas, reflect that, I believe.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

A full c.v. is on my website ( look under Info on the right, and then Brief c.v. on the menu bar near the top ). My main qualifications are that I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I have diplomas in counselling and stress management.

I am now certificated in E.M.D.R. at level II, which fits with the level pointed to in the guidelines for the National Institute for Clinical Excellence. I have found that EMDR is a powerful therapy for a wide range of difficulites, when used in a stuctured and clear way. Once explained many clients completely get the idea of the approach, which helps them with progress to improvements. Just email me if you would like a brief appreciation of the approach.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Child Related Issues
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Couples Counselling
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Psychosexual Therapy
• Relationship Issues
• Sexual Issues
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

A portion of my work over the years has been with workplace issues and helping clients gaining a balance between work and life situations. Also dealing with formal issues at work, and getting back to work after accidents and time off.

Another theme in my work has been dealing with difficult events such as traumatic accidents and abuse, and I work for a number of insurance companies and constabularies.

Therapies Offered

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

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychodynamic Therapy

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative
  - Family/Systemic Therapy
  - EMDR

Fees

Sliding scale from £35 to £60 depending on time of day, if student, and location, London or Cambridgeshire.

Further Information

The website link gives quick referral information for clients and professionals.

I can make site visits, usually for companies, and will happily talk through arrangements.

• Online, email or telephone counselling available

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