About me
Hello and welcome!
We are living in very uncertain and unprecedented times. The world is changing rapidly and it is no wonder that increasing numbers of adults, adolescents and children are presenting with high anxiety and depression. In addition to issues such as family conflict, separation and divorce, abuse, eating disorders, self-harm and suicidality, there is also a significant increase children being assessed for and/or diagnosed with autism and ADHD; which has also led to more and more adults recognising neurodivergence in themselves. The issue of social media continues to creates much tension in households and makes life so much more complex for young people to navigate. AI is beginning to impact all our lives and make people fear for their jobs and for their future
These are but a few of the issues for which that people seek therapy.
It is important to recognise that whatever you may be feeling is valid, is normal and is worth bringing to therapy. Talking will help ease some of the feelings you may have and can help you take back control of your future.If you want to take back control of your life and of your emotions, do get in touch.
You may have a concrete issue; you may just feel generally unhappy without knowing why. Whatever your issue, large or small, I can offer you a warm, safe and confidential space in which to explore your feelings and can help you find strategies to deal with them.
Over the past 20 + years, I have helped hundreds of children, adolescents and adults of all ages and backgrounds heal their issues and fulfil their potential. It can be difficult to take the plunge to come for therapy but it is always worthwhile!! Therapy can be short or long term depending on your needs; and, for those who prefer to work creatively rather than talking, I offer sandplay, dreamwork, art, music, writing and guided visualisation amongst other creative therapies.
However big or small your issue, do get in touch. I look forward to speaking to you soon.
Training, qualifications & experience
MA in Child, Adolescent and Family Psychotherapy (Distinction)
Diploma in Sandtray Studies
Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Psychotherapy
Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative & Transpersonal Psychotherapy
Postgraduate Certificate in Dream Work from a transpersonal perspective
Diploma in Integrative and Transpersonal Supervision
Diploma in Counselling
PGCE
BA Hons UCL (French)
Member organisations
school 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.
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
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Apart from the above I also work with people who know they are unhappy or not fulfilled but who may not know why, as well as those who simply wish to understand themselves better, develop their creativity, their spiritual life or find meaning, purpose or direction.
I run dreamwork workshops I run a 10 week dream course for 2 hours weekly And I offer both face to face and email dream interpretation.
Therapies offered
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Fees
Additional information
Rayna's fees: Please contact Rayna for details
(Email: raynashock@aol.com, mob: 07961 343894)
Miranda's Fees: Please contact Miranda for details:
(Email: mkshock1@aol.com, mob: 07840 000091
There are a limited number of concessions for counsellors/psychotherapists in training and for the low waged. Please note that there is a FULL FEE cancellation charge for ANY cancellation for whatever reason, INCLUDING EMERGENCIES, made within less than 48 hours in advance of the session.
Fees for schools and other organisations are available on request.
When I work
Day, Evening & Weekend (mornings only) appointments available.
