Virginia Craven
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About me
Hello
My name is Virginia and I am based in Sydenham, South East London.
I see people face to face, as well as having sessions on the phone and via Zoom.
Life today can seem particularly challenging, with the feeling of things changing in the world dramatically from one day to the next. Societal norms also seem to move quickly and social media may magnify this to cause difficulties or questions. In our personal lives, planning and thinking ahead may seem difficult and perhaps there is a feeling that our own worries or anxieties are less important than things happening elsewhere.
Living in this complicated environment might have made you feel anxious or depressed, or brought up particular worries for you. Maybe it feels as though things haven’t worked out the way you had imagined. Have you had a recent diagnosis that needs time to be discussed? Possibly there has been a particular personal event which you would like to talk about?
Relationships can be difficult too. Finding, sustaining, being in or working through - whether it be with partners, friends, family members or colleagues, all of these can be challenging.
Maybe the need to explore different kinds of relating and relationships is something you want to think about.
It could be that understanding or explaining why you are feeling low is a challenge in itself.
Everyone is different, so whatever your reason for seeking a place to talk, I would be pleased to listen.
I am open, approachable and collaborative, offering a space to think in a safe and confidential manner to help explore what’s on your mind.
Therapy offers valuable time to focus on yourself and the opportunity to be actively listened to in a non judgemental and safe place.
Please get in touch to arrange an initial consultation.
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Training, qualifications & experience
Having undertaken 5 years of training at WPF Therapy, London Bridge, I qualified with a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Theory and Practice, validated by the University of Roehampton. I also gained a Foundation Certificate in Counselling Skills.
I have also trained in relationship therapy with Debbie Winterbourne Couples Counselling
I work in private practice in Sydenham, South East London, helping clients with many different issues in their lives. Sessions are face to face, however on line and telephone consultations are also possible.
I have worked with a wide range of concerns including general anxiety disorder, feeling sad, relationship issues, panic, depression, family problems, pre and post natal worries, birth trauma, infertility, ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, couples therapy, separation and divorce.
I am an accredited member of the UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) and the FPC (Foundation for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and subscribe to their code of ethics.
I regularly attend CPD (Continual Professional Development) courses and receive regular clinical supervision. I have full cover professional indemnity insurance.
Member organisations
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have worked on a voluntary basis for the NCT (National Childbirth Trust), running groups to support woman seeking a natural birth after a caesarian section or traumatic birth, and as a result have spoken to many woman and their partners about birth issues and concerns. This continues to be an area of special interest to me.
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Fees
£70.00 - £95.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
The first step would be an initial phone or video consultation This provides an opportunity to discuss your reasons for seeking therapy and offers a chance to see if you feel I could help you at this time. The cost of this consultation is £80 for individuals and £95 for couples
Sessions going forward last for 50 minutes and are at the same time each week.
On going sessions cost between £75 and £95. I hold a number of low fee client sessions per week.
When I work
I work on weekdays and evenings. Please get in touch to discuss the best times for you.
Further information
My practice is situated a short walk from Sydenham Station which has both a South Eastern train line in and out of London Bridge as well as the London Overground tube line. In addition I am a 12 min walk or short bus journey, from Penge East rail station, connecting to Victoria Station in 20 mins.
There is free on street parking.
