Leah Lowinger C.Psychol., AFBPsS

Profile

Sometimes, for some people and some problems, an accepting listening ear with skilled questioning can sort a problem. At other times whats needed is the kind of new way that actually shifts how a client reacts to a situation and behaves within it. This is hard work. But youre not on your own - Im well prepared to roll up my sleeves and work very hard too in the partnership! My client has all the knowledge about the problem and its complications and I have a tool-bag full of psychology, psychotherapy and coaching applications. The bag also contains a solid lump of common-sense and a generous number of kindness items.

I am able to offer a variety of approaches and techniques to suit both the person and the problem. Starting with the solid foundation of my psychology knowledge and skills, I work hard at listening to my client, and attending to whats said and how, so I can get into my client's shoes and understand how things are for them. Then we begin the process of getting to know each other and somewhere along the way this process develops into a safe therapeutic liaison where the client and I can begin our work.

The work can be transactional analysis, person centred, behavioural, with and without elements of coaching but it is always psycho-dynamically informed, that is, it's based on the premise that we become who we are because of our experiences. Therapy changes the effects of those experiences making us happier and better adjusted.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I have had over 3 decades experience of the psychological management of people and their emotional and practical problems. Im an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, registered with the Health Professions Council, a member of the UKRCP and Im an Associate Fellow and Chartered Psychologist of the British Psychological Society and a Founder Member of its Coaching Group.

My training includes BSc and MSc (both in Psychology) and several diploma level courses in various different psychotherapeutic approaches. Im a trained coach and mediator. Ive worked in the NHS, with Social Services, in Health Education, have been a University Lecturer and a University Research Fellow.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Affairs and Betrayals
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Child Related Issues
• Couples Counselling
• Debt Management
• Dependent Personality Disorder
• Emotional Abuse
• Generalised Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Psychosexual Therapy
• Relationship Issues
• Separation and Divorce
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Stress
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

Re-building shattered lives. Building good lives. Assertion. Groupwork.

As well as the therapies listed elsewhere on this website I offer Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

Therapies Offered

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
  - Behavioural Therapy

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychodynamic Therapy

• Humanistic Therapies
  - Person-Centred Counselling
  - Gestalt Therapy
  - Transactional Analysis

• Other Therapies
  - Integrative
  - Family/Systemic Therapy

Fees

Payment arrangement are flexible, for instance fees and session intervals are by negotiation. Fees range from £40.00 to £70.00 with the first session being at £40.00.

Further Information

• Online, email or telephone counselling available

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