Jay Edge
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About me
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated through other difficult periods in your life, there's nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it.
A psychotherapy session is a place where you can be listened to with acceptance and without judgement in a confidential, safe space. My aim is to support you as you explore thoughts, feelings and beliefs about yourself, your life and your relationships.
Working together in therapy you can become more aware of the deeply held beliefs and assumptions that keep you from the possibility of a richer and more harmonious life. I can help you to understand how present difficulties and wounding from past experiences may be linked. This can lead to greater self-awareness and an opportunity for you to challenge old ideas and patterns and choose to have things be different in the future.
I have been in practice since 2001 and doing this work is a great privilege. I am a psychosynthesis psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor. Psychosynthesis acknowledges that we are all unique and individual souls on a journey through life, that we are more than our problems and our failures and that at the deepest levels of our being we are all seeking a way to fulfil our potential and live more of who we truly are.
I originally trained at the Institute of Psychosynthesis where I went on to become a course leader and group facilitator. I am a training therapist and have worked alongside people in psychotherapy and counselling training for many years.
My way of working is grounded in the work of Assagioli and Jung and informed by a weave of threads; the trauma and resilience work of Somatic Experiencing, Marion Woodman's BodySoul Rhythms work, the Myth and Story work of Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Dream work, Authentic Movement, Open Floor and Mindfulness. I am also a Veriditas Trained Labyrinth facilitator. I offer Myth, Story & Labyrinth retreats and workshops online and in person in Kent.
I offer psychotherapy and supervision online via Zoom.
Booking an initial session is a good way to explore whether working with me is a good fit for you. I think that one of the most important parts of the therapeutic journey is working with someone who you feel comfortable with.
Sessions are 60 minutes long and my hourly fees are currently £85. I sometimes have low cost spaces in my practice so please do check with me if that is what you need.
If you have any questions or would like to explore booking an initial session please call or email me.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Psychosynthesis Psychotherapist and have been in practice since 2001. I trained at the Institute of Psychosynthesis and went on to become a course leader and group facilitator there. I have an MA in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy and am registered with UKCP and a member of APP.
I have completed the Foundation in Group Analysis at the Institute Of Group Analysis in London. Alongside group work I have trained in Pat Ogden's Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, trauma, bodywork, Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing and Mindfulness.
In 2010 I completed the BodySoul Rhythms Leadership Training Program with the Marion Woodman Foundation. In 2018 I began training in myth and story work with Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estes, author of Women Who Run With The Wolves and I am currently training with Robert Bosnak in Dream work and Embodied Imagination.
I am a Veriditas trained Labyrinth Facilitator and offer groups, retreats and workshops.
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
I work with a wide range of issues from bereavement to relationship issues and anxiety and stress. I have a particular interest in exploring how we navigate life's different thresholds and try to live more of who we really are, whilst also meeting the demands of family and work life.
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
Additional information
My current fees are £85 per 60 minute session.
When I work
I offer sessions Monday to Thursday, morning to early evening. Give me a call if you'd like to see what times I currently have available.
