Paula Hoppins BA (Hons), Dip in Therapeutic Counselling, MBACP & LTF
Profile
I am trained in inter-cultural counselling and offer affordable rates. I work with individuals and couples from all different backgrounds developing a greater awareness of self. The areas of counselling I deal with: Abuse, Addiction(s), Adoption, Affairs and Betrayals, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Binge Eating Disorder, Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression, Bullying, Cultural & Identity issues, Depression, Generalised Anxiety, Low Self-Confidence, Low Self-Esteem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues, Self Harm, Separation and Divorce, Sexuality, Stress, Termination/Abortion/Miscarriage, Trauma, Work Related Issues.
I work from a integrative/CBT perspective, looking how past experiences, behaviours might shape and influence our thinking in regards to both our present relationships with others and in our relationships with ourselves and our own personal, spiritual and/or cultural identities. Whether your problems are identifiable, or confusing, counselling can help you deal with emotions that are difficult to understand, giving you fresh insight into your life in order to find the best way forward.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy and the London Therapy Foundation. I adhere to their code of ethics and standards of practice.
Part of my training was in Drug & Alcohol Services for four years alongside private practice, equipping clients with a range of tools and techniques to help manage anxiety/depression in a safe confidential counselling setting and in a doctor's surgery.
While training as a counsellor, I have worked for more than three years with a homeless charity and over five years with NHS Mental Health Services.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I completed my BA Hons in Counselling at the College of North East London relating to "Research Methods for Counsellors, Freud & Object Relations, Counselling & Society and Counselling Research Dissertation". CONEL is one of the leading training institutions in the UK with a reputation for clinical and academic excellence and is part of Middlesex University. It is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I hold a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from Lambeth College. This was a two year training course incorporating "Psychodynamic/Integrative Approaches, Inter-Cultural (Racial Identity Development Models, Attachment Theory & Culture, Identity & Mixed Parentage), Short Term Solution Focused Therapy, Working with Addictions".
I also hold the following:
Certificate in Drug & Alcohol Training
CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Studies
CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Adoption Issues
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Anxiety
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Bereavement
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Dependent Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Abuse
- Gambling
- Gender Identity
- Generalised Anxiety
- Infertility
- Internet Addiction
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Physical Abuse
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Harm
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Tourettes Syndrome
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Part of my work is for a homeless charity working with client's addictions, mental health problems, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, identity issues, domestic violence, sexual abuse, attachment issues, trauma, loss, bereavement, sex working and housing issues.
Therapies Offered
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies - Behavioural Therapy
- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic - Psychoanalysis
- Humanistic Therapies - Person-Centred Counselling
- Other Therapies - Integrative
- Cognitive Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychoanalytic Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Gestalt Therapy
- Transpersonal Psychology
Fees
Initially there is a consultation fee of £40 for individuals; couples £50 for 50 minutes where we could discuss your needs and expectations and whether you feel counselling would be helpful to you. Concessions will be made to students or people on low incomes (£30-£35) negotiable.
Further Information
I practice in two areas of London
Argyle House in Richmond TW9 A few stops away from Clapham Junction (British Rail) station, nearest British Rail Station, North Sheen. There are five therapy rooms set in comfortable and secure surroundings accessed by entryphone systems.
Balham, South West London SW12 convenient for central and south London. It is easy to reach using the Northern Line to Balham or Clapham South Overground Rail to Balham from London Bridge or Victoria and is accessible from major bus routes.
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