Jaleh Gitiforoz (Adv.Dip.M.A Psych. & Supervisor UKCP
About me
I am an experienced Psychotherapist and a supervisor, UKCP registered, practicing in N2 East Finchley and W1G in Oxford Circus.
I have many years of experience working with a wide range of issues. Relationship issues, anxiety, depression, anger management, panic attack, eating disorders , low self-esteem and lack of confidence are amongst the most frequent issues that I work through with my clients.
As well as working in private practice, I have had experience working with people from diverse backgrounds in a number of mental heath settings and NHS provisions.
I also supervise qualified psychotherapists, counsellors and trainees .
My approach is integrative which means I can use a combination of several different approaches. The Integrative training has given me both in depth and rich training in different modalities and the freedom to choose what is right for a particular person or an issue. As there isn’t one single approach, which would suit all.
Therapy in my view is about creating a safe and trusting environment in which you can express yourself as freely as possible and get the opportunity to explore the roots of your problems and gain insight into patterns of living that may be destructive. This awareness can bring about the possibility of having choices, hence the ability to shift the stuck-ness or repetitive cycles.
Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, I was an artist and a lecturer. I have found that therapy can bring about creativity in clients not necessary in its obvious forms (e.g.; painting, music) but in learning how to deal with frustrations, internal and external conflicts.
I provide short term counselling 6-12 sessions as well as open ended long term psychotherapy. I have experience working with a wide range of concerns and issues. As well as working in private practice, I have had experience in a number of mental heath setting.
I am a supervisor to both trainees and qualified psychotherapists. Currently I supervise at Maya Centre as well as in my private practice.
Training, qualifications & experience
I was trained at the Minster Centre (5 years) where I received an M.A in Integrative Psychotherapy and an Advanced Diploma in integrative psychotherapy and counselling. I have also completed Diploma in Integrative Supervision from the Minster Centre. I hold a diploma in advanced clinical Hypnotherapy. I am registered practitioner with the UKCP. I am professionally supervised by an integrative UKCP registered supervisor.
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
UK Council for Psychotherapy
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
Accredited Register Scheme
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Relationship issues
Anxiety
Anger management
career related issues
Identity issues/
lack of confidence
Child related issues
Therapies offered
Fees
Initial consultations are , £70 at East Finchley and £80 at Oxford Circus practice. For future fees I have a sliding scale £70 to £85 based on ; number of sessions per week, and ability to pay . This will be discussed during the initial consultation session.
Couples £85 -£95
Further information
I work in central London W1 and North London in East Finchley N2. Please contact me on 07952596345 and feel free to discuss possibilities. I will try to answer your questions and can provide you with information/other options with no obligations.
The first session, the initial assessment will be one hour in which you could discuss your concerns/issues, your needs and expectations. This is also an opportunity for you to get an idea of how I work.
I am registered with most major insurance companies such as BUPA, AVIVA, PRUHEALTH, Vitality Insurance. If you have other private health insurance please ask.
