Aishling Partridge
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About me
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy offering adults in-depth and short-term psychotherapeutic treatment and specialised CBT-E for eating disorders.
Along with my Private Practice, I have also worked as a Couples Psychotherapist within the NHS Tavistock and Portman Foundation Trust.
I hold a BA Psych, HDip Ed and PG Dip Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and CBT-E certification in the treatment of Eating Disorders (Centre for Research on Eating Disorders, Oxford).
I work collaboratively with adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, eating disorders, self-harm tendencies and feelings of isolation.
I predominantly practice in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy which is rooted in the concept of exploring unconscious mental processes and recurring patterns of behaving and relating which may be causing emotional and physical symptoms. It is a talking therapy aimed at developing awareness and understanding of unknown aspects of the self which feel vulnerable and which need care and expression.
Most difficulties were, at one time, adaptive solutions to life challenges which over time and changes in circumstances have become self-defeating. I work with you to develop an understanding of the relationship between your early developmental experiences in the context of current life mental health challenges. Habits of relating might be repeated in the therapeutic relationship and this can be thought about together. This is known as transference. Experiencing and reflecting on transference patterns in the therapy allows increasing awareness to open up and brings a ‘here and now’ dimension to the experience of therapy and the search for self-awareness and acceptance. We would work together to create a relationship that enables you to experience being understood which, in itself, generates a sense of security from which to explore your emotions more freely and confidently – freeing up the bonds to past experiences helps you to live more fully in the present and move towards a more satisfying, contented and fulfilling life.
For challenges specifically relating to Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder), I offer a CBT-E approach encompassing 20 to 40 sessions which are adapted to your specific needs. The suitability of this approach is assessed during an initial consultation.
My practice is located in London Bridge, in close proximity to the mainline and underground station. and nearby Borough Market In Fitzrovia, the practice is located a short walk from Goodge St and Oxford Circus tube stations.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BA Psych, HDip Ed and PG Dip Psychotherapy and have undertaken specialist CBT-E training in the leading treatment for adults with Eating Disorders developed by the Centre for Research on Eating Disorders at Oxford University. I work in Private Practice and have 8 years clinical experience. I also have experience working within the NHS Tavistock and Portman Foundation Trust as a Couples Psychotherapist.
Prior to individual based psychotherapy, I worked in the business sector for over 15 years, most recently in the development of psychology based performance solutions within organisations.
Member organisations
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The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.
BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£70.00 - £90.00
Additional information
I charge £90 for an initial 90 minute consultation and £90 for on-going weekly sessions. I also offer concessionary rates depending on circumstance and availability, please enquire.
When I work
Please contact by email or telephone to discuss availability and arrange an initial meeting
