About us
Maria B Thieme, the RCPS Lead, is an UKCP accredited psychotherapist, and trained supervisor with a BSc in Psychology. Her experience began with managing a Community Mental Health home in Surbiton for four years and at the Star and Garter Home for eight years as part of the medical team at that time.
Oxshott therapy practice established since 2003.
Maria Bento-Thieme - 0790-0210829
m-bt@hotmail.co.uk
Qualifications
UKCP Accredited Therapist
BSC in Psychology
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Therapist)
BSFT (Brief Solution Focused Therapy)
DIT (Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy)
DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapist)
Neuropsychology
These are all theoretical approaches which deal with trauma, anxiety and depression.
About my work
My experience began with managing a Community Mental Health Home in Surbiton for four years and then the Star and Garter Home in Richmond Hill for eight years as part of the medical team.
In 1994 I took over the running of the Richmond Counselling and Psychotherapy Service. My role is to supervise the therapists, interview therapists for placements, deal with the finances and hold an initial meeting with new clients.
My intention
My intention is to provide a confidential and accessible psychological intervention at an affordable rate. I like to integrate various theoretical approaches. Originally using transpersonal and humanistic broadly exploratory talking therapy and lately some focused work. I like integrating the findings in neuropsychology and relational psychology to my work.
What is therapy?
Oxshott Therapy Room
Therapy is a place where you unravel and try to make sense of what feels overwhelming or puzzling to you. It’s a space where you can reflect on the narrative you are accustomed to use. I like to invite you to this transitional space where you can sort out what is valuable to you from the inside out.
Coronavirus – changes in the way we are working
In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak affecting many people in many ways, we are taking the necessary steps to protect both our clients and ourselves, by conducting all counselling and psychotherapy sessions via telephone or video calls.
Training, qualifications & experience
The RCPS - Established in Richmond since 1994
LOW FEE regular weekly sessions with no time limitation at the RCPS.
Please check our website -
www.richmond-counselling-psychotherapy.com
Since 1994, the RCPS has provided therapy at an affordable rate. This has been achieved by the use of talking therapy methods such as CBT, existential, and mindfulness.
Currently 50% of our therapists are fully qualified. The remaining therapists are in the process of completing a long term and recognised by UKCP, BACP or BPS training courses.
All therapists are in personal therapy/ self development and attend fortnightly supervision (at the RCPS) as a way of monitoring and supporting clinical practice.
The Management Team are all accredited psychotherapists.
(Updated November 2020).
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.
Areas of counselling we deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Working at the RCPS and CPD
Dear applicants
The RCPS is offers placements for training therapists. Interviews take place via video calls.
I should like to inform you ahead of time that the RCPS supervision takes place fortnightly on Tuesdays 10.30-12.30 pm. Please register your interest by texting me on 07900 210 829.
Maria B Thieme RCPS Lead.
www.richmond-counselling-psychotherapy.com
- CPD - The RCPS runs a monthly study group. Its' purpose is enrich our knowledge, maintain our interest in the work and fulfilling our commitment to continual professional development. (Nov 2020)
Fees
Maria Thieme - Oxshott - Individual/ couples therapy/ Supervision - £60/negotiable.
(If you have been referred to me for therapy please do not hesitate to call so that we can discuss your circumstances.)
RCPS Fees - NEGOTIABLE/ LOW FEE STRUCTURE (RCPS). At the RCPS we aim to support the public. You will pay what you are able to afford. Please call us to discuss your situation.
www.richmond-counselling-psychotherapy.com
Concessions offered for
Further information
Maria B Thieme, the RCPS Lead, is an UKCP accredited psychotherapist, and trained supervisor with a BSc in Psychology. Her experience began with managing a Community Mental Health home in Surbiton for four years and at the Star and Garter Home for eight years as part of the medical team at that time.
Since 1994 she has been running the Richmond Counselling and Psychotherapy Service holding assessment meetings, interviewing prospective clients, supervising therapists. And looking after the administrative and financial aspects of the Service.
For individual sessions/ supervision in Oxshott please call
07900 210829 to arrange an initial meeting.