Fionnuala O'Donnell
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About me
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor who works with adults of all ages.
There are times in life when changes in circumstances or relationships make it hard to find a way through alone. We might or might not have family or friends to whom we can turn for support, but even if we do, sometimes that isn't enough.
Would you like help from a professional - someone who is well trained, who is there for you, and able to devote time and skill to your unique situation? As someone who is not involved in the dynamics of your family or friendship groups, I can offer you nonjudgmental support.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals who come to me for a wide variety of reasons. I provide a confidential place to talk and to explore emotions, to take time to think about who you are and what you might want from life. I will help you to understand better what is contributing to your current situation, so that you can make the changes you desire, however big or small.
I have experience of working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities on issues such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, sexual assault, low self-esteem, career dilemmas, relationship issues and addiction. Of course, a list such as this might suggest that issues present themselves clearly and individually, whereas in reality it often is a complex web of experiences, that we can work through together. As well as working in private practice, I have worked in the NHS.
After an initial consultation clients attend a once or twice weekly, fifty minute session.
Training, qualifications & experience
PG Dip (Psychodynamic Psychotherapy) University of Roehampton & WPF Therapy
Certificate in Counselling skills (WPF Therapy)
MA (Education Management & Administration)
I have extensive experience of working with clients in clinical settings, as well as in private practice. I have experience of working at an outpatients' clinic at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
I am a member of the Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling, the UKCP, and an accredited member of the BACP.
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have experience of working with individuals who have moved from one country to another, and understand some of the complexities of dealing with the changes involved, and the stresses that can accompany such significant change.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions are charged at £70 for 50 minutes.
I am able to offer some reduced fee sessions, please contact me for further details.
When I work
I see clients during the day and in the evenings on weekdays.
