Michael Aspden MBACP (Snr.Accred.), UKCP Reg.
Profile
There are times when it can seem very hard to cope with life’s difficulties. It can also be difficult to be objective about matters where one has personal involvement, particularly in couple and work relationships.
A trained therapist or counsellor can offer you much more - someone who can help you clarify your understanding and feelings about a situation and who is professionally trained to provide assistance.
I'm a UKCP registered Psychotherapist, BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor and couple counsellor (Brit.Soc.Couple Psychotherapists & Counsellors). I work out of Chiswick and Windsor and see both individuals and couples for brief and longer-term therapy.
I've run my private practice since 1998 and work with a range of presenting issues. Whilst I would see my approach as primarily psychodynamic - with an emphasis on concepts such as the importance of attachment patterns and childhood experiences - techniques from other theoretical approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy may be used and there will be an emphasis on a client’s strengths and resources in dealing with real-life issues.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I initially trained as a Psychodynamic Counsellor and then went on to qualify as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. I have also undertaken post-qualifying trainings in couple therapy, CBT, EMDR, Clinical Supervision, solution focused brief therapy and Mindfulness. I have worked in a range of settings including GP's practice, counselling agencies, EAP providers and private practice.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Couples Counselling
- Depression
- Emotional Abuse
- Family Issues
- Generalised Anxiety
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Physical Abuse
- Relationship Issues
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Therapies Offered
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic - Psychodynamic Therapy
Fees
Face-to-face (Skype Video shortly) appointments (50 minute sessions) from £40 for individuals and from £50 for couples. Telephone/Voice Skype counselling (30 minute sessions) from £30 for individuals.Clinical supervision fees (individuals) from £40 per session.
For further information, or to discuss an initial appointment, please contact me by telephone or email.
Further Information
Please see my website for further details.
- Online, email or telephone counselling available
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