Lesley Hinder, BA, LLB, PgDip., Ad.DipEx., MBACP, UKCP* pending
Profile
Life is a journey with ups, downs and unexpected events; at times it may be helpful to navigate these with support. I am an experienced Existential/ Integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with consulting rooms in Central and North London.
My Approach
My approach is founded on existential thinking. I also incorporate some psychodynamic and integrative ideas as each clients needs are different and I try to work with them in a way that will best suit their needs. I work with people facing a wide variety of challenges and feelings that are difficult to manage. Whether you are seeking a counsellor for anger management, depression, or it's difficult to name what you feel and want to address, I will listen to your unique experience and work with you on finding a way forward.
About Me
I grew up in Canada but have now lived in London for 14 years. I have also lived and travelled in many other parts of the world.
The Therapy
My relationship with a client centres around a unique dialogue that evolves over time. Putting feelings and experiences into words together with a client can create new perspectives and new understanding. Clients often find this helpful - hence Psychotherapy has often been called the ‘talking cure’.
Over to You
If you are considering therapy, feel free to contact me so that we can explore the potential fit. It is important to find the right person for you to work with - though my training and qualifications are important, it comes down to whether you feel you can build on our initial connection.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I have worked in the NHS, the charitable sector and privately. I have had a wide variety of clients.
Adv Dip,Existential Psychotherapy Regent’s College, London.
MA/ PG Dip Psychotherapy and Counselling Regent’s College, London.
OCR Certificate in Counselling, Spectrum, London.
Foundation Course in Psychotherapy and Counselling, Regent’s College, London.
Memberships
Society for Existential Analysis (SEA)
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists (UKCP) - pending.
I am guided by and adhere to both BACP and UKCP codes of ethics.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Alcoholism
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Career Counselling
- Child Related Issues
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Gambling
- Infertility
- Internet Addiction
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Relationship Issues
- Self Harm
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Along with the areas listed on this website, I work with Cross Cultural Issues, Issues relating to Immigration or Migration, Search for Meaning, Working with Feelings of Meaninglessness or Isolation.
Therapies Offered
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic - Psychodynamic Therapy
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
- Other Therapies - Integrative
- Existential Therapy
Fees
An initial consultation is free of charge and lasts for approximately one hour.
Thereafter my fee is +/- £70 per 50 minute session. I do provide some low cost therapy. We would agree the fee before committing to work together.
Further Information
I work with clients for 12 weeks (short term) or on a longer term open ended basis. I believe it is important to review the therapy regularly and to keep my clients needs and goals in the foreground.
- Online, email or telephone counselling available
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