Dr Helena Belgrave
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About me
I offer individual psychotherapy in comfortable surroundings for those who are in crisis or looking to explore who they are and/or who they want to be.
I practice in an existential way predominantly, which looks at the meaning that people give to the various facets of their lives. Issues such as authenticity, freedom, responsibility, choice, and interacting with others often surface, as well as any anxieties a client may be experiencing. Patterns of behaviour are also explored, so that clients can find a way of being that works better for them.
Depending on the circumstances, I also draw from my experience in psychoanalytic, person centred, CBT and trauma work (Narrative exposure therapy and CBT for trauma).
What to Expect
Therapy sessions last 50 minutes and within this time the client decides what to discuss. My role is to guide this discussion, and create an environment that enables the client to trust the process and speak openly about issues.
Perinatal Specialisation
Although I see adults with a range of issues, I also have a clinic at Dulwich Therapy Rooms specialising in mothers and mothers to be. Therapy sessions here are provided to help women to prepare for or adapt to their new situation and to deal with a new set of responsibilities and roles. I work specifically with prenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety as well as birth trauma.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a doctorate in counselling psychology, with chartered psychologist status with the British Psychological Society, and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Apart from my private practice work, I have also worked in the NHS in an IAPT (primary care psychotherapy) service, seeing a diverse range of clients, as well as conducting general and PTSD assessments. Whilst in training, I had a number of placements within the NHS, including within a perinatal service, and in a project for people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. I also had a placement in a charity for women suffering from domestic abuse. I have been seeing clients with a range of issues in my private practice for the last ten years.
I am also a qualified supervisor having taken the BPS Supervision Skills Course.
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£110.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Initial assessment session: £110
50 minute individual sessions: £110
Psychology and Psychotherapy trainees: £70 a session
Healthcare Providers
I am also a recognised psychology provider for a number of health insurance companies. Please contact me to check my coverage.
When I work
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Thursday - 9-2pm
Friday - 9-2pm
Further information
I am based at Dulwich Therapy Rooms in East Dulwich. It is a 10 minute walk from East Dulwich train station.
I offer day sessions during the week.