Susan Holliday
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About me
I am an experienced psychotherapist with 18 years in private practice working with individuals. Through weekly therapy I provide a caring and creative space in which to find ways through periods of anxiety, low mood, loss or uncertainty. Together we will develop the psychological insight and emotional resources needed to make good decisions, build nourishing relationships, and live authentically, so that you feel whole and true to yourself.
I believe that our suffering has meaning, that we feel disturbed and distressed because essential aspects of ourselves are calling to be healed or expressed. So the 'crack' in our lives which brings us into therapy is also a doorway. This hopeful perspective on our suffering is explored in my book 'Hidden Wonders of the Human Heart - How To See Through Your Sorrow' which was published in 2021.
I have particular interest and experience in the following areas:
* working with imagination and creative processes to recover self
* restoring identity, purpose and direction
* overcoming difficulties with intimacy and relationship
* navigating life transitions such as motherhood, separation, mid-life
* recovery from childhood trauma or wounding
* getting to the root of chronic anxiety or depression
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Master Degree (MA) in Psychotherapy from Middlesex University and the Institute of Psychosynthesis and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from the Institute of Psychosynthesis.
I also hold a Certificate in 'Supervision with Soul' (supervision within a psychosynthesis context) from Re.Vision.
I have also studied and have an interest in Jungian psychology and 'Somatic Experiencing' Trauma Therapy
I have published work on the subject of the transition to motherhood and post-natal disturbance.
My professional experience has also included managing, mentoring and advising people in a range of organisations on issues of vocation, purpose and identity.
Member organisations
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Boarding School survivors
Blocked or unrealised creativity
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I work with individuals on a weekly basis. My fees are £70 per one hour session (with some concessionary rates for counsellors and therapists in training).
Further information
My practice is in Southfields near Wimbledon and Putney in South West London. The practice is within easy walking distance from Southfields tube station on the District Line and has easy access to metred parking.
