About me
What I offer:
I am an a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice and I am passionate about empowering you one session at a time. I offer in person and online psychodynamic therapy. I aim to make you feel at ease so you can explore and overcome difficulties. You can get in touch on 0793 0624 824 and at ana.vidal4280@gmail.com.
What might bring you here:
Perhaps you feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Is this related to work, friendships or family life? There are times where low self esteem can make social events and communications difficult. Maybe you are experiencing struggles with a narcissistic relationship. Do you feel stuck and going round in circles as if nothing was ever going to change? Have you been diagnosed with a visual impairment? Are you an adopter or adoptee? Then counselling by a professional like me can help you.
As Psychotherapist & Counsellor, I offer tailored therapy services to help you gain insight into your experiences and difficulties. This process creates the safe space to come to choices and solutions that are right for you. You can get in touch on 0793 0624 824 and at ana.vidal4280@gmail.com.
My office is conveniently placed for East London (E14) Canary Wharf and Stratford and I also have a practice in BA12 Warminster.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have gone through some personal challenges in my life and after benefiting from counselling myself, I decided to use my experiences and training to support others.
Having also worked for 20 years in the financial sector, I find that my background in finance helps me to understand the anxieties and challenges confronted in the work place, as well as the demands it makes at a personal level.
Additionally, my experience as a mental health worker and an Honorary Psychotherapist in the NHS and Multi Ethnic Counselling Services, supports and helps me understand issues at a deeper psychological level.
Qualifications list
- Masters of Science (MSc) in Psychodynamic Counselling (Birkbeck University College)
- Pgd Psychodynamic Counselling
- Dip Psychoanalytic Psychology
- Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychology
Experience
I have worked with clients in relation to
- Narcissistic tendencies in relation to partners, parents and other family members.
- Stress and Anxiety
- Work related anxiety and fear of not being able to perform at work.
- Chronic conditions (Bowel issues, Visual Impairments amongst others)
- Bereavement and loss
- Dealing with fears and/or feelings of underachievement
- Relationship difficulties, like feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns of relating at work or finding hard to sustain good relationships.
- Intercultural or cross cultural relationships
- Finding aim in life, direction and sense of identity.
- Feelings of emptiness and loneliness
- Sexual Identity and struggles with sexuality related experiences
- Sexual Abuse / Trauma
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Counselling for Adopters and or Adoptees
Counselling for those with Visual Impairments
In person, phone and online video therapy using encrypted platforms
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £100.02
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Canary Wharf fees: £85.00 per session - £95 consultation
Warminster Fees: £65.00 per session - £75 consultation
I have a number of concessionary slots for those who might need it so please do not hesitate to ask.
First session - What to expect
The initial consultation will help us to explore what has brought you to therapy. It is an opportunity to talk about any concerns you might have about counselling and a chance to ask me any questions you may have. It is also a chance to reflect how you might feel about working with me and for me to see if I am the right counsellor for you.
Frequency and length of sessions
Sessions last 50 minutes and take place at regular times once a week. The length of the therapeutic contract varies and can be established at the initial consultation. I offer short term: 6-8 sessions, mid term: 9-24 sessions and longer term ones. The length of the counselling can be agreed on after reflecting personal needs, and during the initial consultation we will also have the opportunity to clarify timing for the sessions.
Further information
Please contact me on 0793 0624 824 or ana.vidal4280@gmail.com if you require any further information. I look forward to hearing from you.
