Catherine McCabe BACP accredited; BPC registered
|
West Hill House 6 Swains Lane London N6 6QS View map |
39 Margaret Street London W1G 0JQ View map |
 |
|
07808 578418
| ||
Profile
If you are looking at this website you may well be considering psychotherapy or counselling. Often the hardest part is simply making the decision to start. It is not unusual to feel hesitant about making that first step. Finding the right therapist, that you like and trust and feel comfortable talking to is very important. I hope I can give you a sense on this page of how I work and how I might be able to help you.
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist with consulting rooms in Highgate and Central London. I offer a safe, confidential space in which to explore whatever it is that may be troubling you.
Of course it is not unusual to experience emotional difficulties at times. Often it's possible to resolve problems without seeking help. At other times however therapy can make a very real difference. Talking to a therapist is very different from talking to family, friends or loved ones; you can say exactly what you feel without the fear of hurting or upsetting those you care about.
I have experience in working across a wide spectrum of issues, including difficulties arising because of abuse or trauma, bereavement, depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, relationship problems, difficulties with anger, problems connected to infertility, eating disorders, and problems relating to obsessive behaviours or thinking.
Just as there are many reasons why a person might seek therapy so there seems to be a minefield of different therapy options to choose from. The kind of therapy I offer is that of psychodynamic psychotherapy. What does that mean?
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is based on the idea that we unconsciously repeat patterns from our past in our current lives. Sometimes we may be aware already of these patterns, but at other time they may be more hidden from consciousness. These thoughts and emotions by their very nature are deep rooted and often can be very unhelpful and destructive.
In our work together my aim is to try to explore and understand with you the less conscious aspects of the thoughts, feelings and behaviour which may be contributing to the distress that has caused you to seek help. I do not offer advice, or tell you what to do, or what not to do. Instead, together we try to understand the difficulties as you describe them and make sense of their meaning for you. Gaining insight into the nature of underlying emotional problems in this way can bring relief, and also opens up the possibility of changing the unhelpful patterns that were being repeated without awareness.
The way I work is to offer a preliminary session(s) which provide an opportunity to meet and to explore together whether therapy may be helpful for you. There is no obligation to on-going work at this stage. If we do decide to start then a regular time/day will be discussed.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
M.A. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Intermediate Clinical Course in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
I trained at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, which has an international reputation for clinical excellence.
As well as my private practice I have clinical experience in a number of mental health settings. As part of my training I have worked in the Adult Department at the Tavistock and Portman Trust, and continue to work in the psychotherapy department of a NHS Trust in St. Albans. In addition I also work at the Camden Psychotherapy Unit.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Anger Management
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Bullying
- Child Related Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Generalised Anxiety
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Paranoid Personality Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Therapies Offered
- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic - Psychoanalytic Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Fees
£50
I sometimes have low fee places available
Further Information
My training has been registered by the BPC and I am an accredited member of the BACP. I am also a member of the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists and Allied Professionals. I am also a UKRCP Registered Independent Psychotherapist.
I work within strict guidelines for the profession, have supervision, and undertake regular professional development. I have full professional indemnity insurance.
Member Organisation(s)
