Marta Iturrioz MBACP (Accred), MBPsS

41 Queen's Road East Sheen London SW14 8PH View map
07717854972 Click here to Email me

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Over my long years practicing in the field of counselling and psychotherapy I have come to fully understand the value of truly listening as well as the power of feeling deeply understood. This is my most precious tool and the one that I treasure the most above any therory or school of thought.

I welcome you  to come and meet me so we can both discuss your personal needs in a strictly confidential setting for a first time FREE CONSULTATION.

My AIM is to provide a calm, reflective and non-judgemental space where you can have the chance to slowly process painful and traumatic events of your life. This will happen over time as the experience of being fully heard, will translate into you being more self-aware, and more in tune with your self. Eventually you will shift the perspective of yourself and your problems and you will feel empowered to deal with your symptoms or whatever challenges life presents you with.

The OUTCOME is gaining greater insight and self-knowledge, which is the main focus of the therapy. Whether you suffer from crippling mental health problems, or you are just struggling with more benign life issues. Most people find that the symptoms or problems they wanted help with in the first place, loose their power over time. In other words, a shift has taken place.

CHOOSING the right counsellor or psychotherapist is the main challenge, as it is the relationship, which develops within the strict therapeutic boundaries, which will determine the outcome of this process.

CONFUSION  and bewilderment, are very common when trying to gather the strength and courage to contact for a first appointment. It is useful to come for the first time ready with all the questions you want an answer to. You will have enough time to feel at ease and to relax so you can build trust.  Trust your instinct!

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I am BACP accredited, which is a guarantee of a high level of competence and the adherence to strict codes of ethical and professional standards.

My first degree is in Psychology which I took in Spain. I trained in the NHS in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I was subsequently employed by the NHS as an Adult Psychotherapist for over 15 years.

I am experienced in Mental Health related problems and I am used to working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.  I am also experienced in working in brief or more problem focused therapy, as well as long term. It mainly depends on what you want to get out of the therapy. We will have the chance to discuss the desirable length of the process in our first meeting.

Areas of counselling I deal with

• Abortion
• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Adoption Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Career Counselling
• Child Related Issues
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
• Couples Counselling
• Debt Management
• Dementia
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Domestic Violence
• Eating Disorders
• Gender Identity
• HIV/AIDS
• Infertility
• Learning Difficulties
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Personality Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
• Relationship Issues
• Schizophrenia
• Self Harm
• Sexual Issues
• Sexuality
• Spirituality
• Stress
• Tourettes Syndrome
• Trauma
• Work Related Issues

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I work with the individual rather than the symptom or problem. I am used to working with a diverse range of people with a wide range of problems. The same problem or symptom can have many different meanings for different individuals. This therapy is just for YOU, to help you take control of your life.

Therapies Offered

• Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic
  - Psychodynamic Therapy

Fees

You probably feel that you want help but you are not so sure as to what kind of help will be best for you. It is bewildering the amount of different therapies on offer.  This is the reason why I invite you for a first meeting FREE  of charge so we can explore and discuss which would be the best option available for you. Then, you are free to make an informed decision.

FEE: £40.00-£50.00

Further Information

I welcome people from SPANISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES who would like to talk in their mother tongue. I think it is helpful to talk in the language you feel most comfortable with. This will help you to feel relaxed and familiar, and to express yourself more freely. Choosing to undertake this process in your first language will be more meaningful, as it will connect you more directly to your emotional being, and therefore will be more beneficial.

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