Andrew Hapeshi
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About me
Welcome. If you have made it to my profile, I'm guessing that there is something occurring for you that is in need of attention. It could be that you are struggling to cope with an aspect of your life, or that you want to add therapy to your well-being routine as you might with exercise or healthy eating. In my eyes, there are no 'right' or 'wrong' reasons for seeking counselling - it can be extremely helpful at any time.
In saying that, I also recognise that the prospect of therapy can leave some people a little nervous. Perhaps there is a fear of being judged or rejected? Or maybe there is a past experience that feels too painful to revisit? On top of that, if you have never had counselling before, you may be feeling unsure about what to expect. These are all natural responses, and I will always aim to meet you in a way that helps you feel settled and able to express yourself freely.
Developing a trusting and safe relationship is central to my practice, and it is important to me that therapy moves at a pace that suits you - this is a process in which nothing needs to be rushed. Together, we can journey towards offloading pent-up emotions, processing difficult experiences, and empowering you to live your best life.
Personal qualities I bring to the counselling setting include compassion, sensitivity, curiosity, reliability, and authenticity.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at the Minster Centre, and have a Diploma in Integrative Counselling.
Working integratively means I am guided by multiple counselling ideologies. These include object relations theory, attachment theory, person-centred counselling, gestalt therapy, body psychotherapy, and existentialism. I am also relationally orientated and seek to create a unique dynamic with each of my clients that is both creative and collaborative.
If you would like further information about my style of practice, please visit the 'about me' section of my website. This can be accessed by clicking the 'Visit website' link at the top of this page.
Before setting up my private practice, I provided my services to the NHS and charity sectors. These roles included both time-limited and open-ended counselling relationships - with my charity work having an emphasis on supporting people who were experiencing suicidal thoughts, had recently attempted to end their lives, or were self-harming.
I have undertaken further training in trauma processing; supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse; loss and bereavement; family and belonging; and diversity. I additionally attend regular supervision and professional development seminars to enhance my services. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their code of ethics.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees begin at £70 for a 50 minute session. I also keep some reduced-fee concessionary openings.
I offer a free, pre-arranged 20 minute phone call prior to a face-to-face introductory meeting. Both the phone call and first session provide an opportunity for us to discuss what is bringing you to therapy and what your desired outcomes are.
When I work
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Further information
I am currently offering in-person therapy on a Tuesday in Holborn and on a Friday in Camden.
I run an online service via Zoom on a Wednesday and Thursday.
Please email regarding availability or any other questions you may have.
I also have a section dedicated to FAQ's on my website. This can be accessed by clicking the 'Visit website' button at the top of my profile and then scrolling down the homepage.
