Andrew Royle
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About me
I am a qualified and experienced therapist. I work with individuals, couples and families in a confidential and welcoming space. I have over 15 years of experience, which includes private practice and NHS work. I currently hold a senior post in CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team) in the NHS as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner and Dramatherapist.
I work according to the needs of the people that come to see me. This is often through talking and sometimes using a couch to deepen reflection and thought. Also, I am qualified to use more creative methods too, using drama techniques, roles and imagery, which can work to unlock very fixed and unhelpful ways of thinking and being. We'll find a way that works for you.
I work in Hampstead, London on Wednesdays and in Chesham, Buckinghamshire on Saturdays. I can see you in person (usually the best option) or online. People I see for therapy tend to come once or twice per week and usually for long term durations, though I am open to working for a fixed period too.
In the first instance, we would meet for an initial consultation to discuss what brings you to therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have 15 years of post-qualifying experience working as a therapist, with adults, children, families and groups.
I have an MA in Dramatherapy from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London and I am a registered Arts Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professionals Council).
I am in my 4th year of training to be a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, at The Philadelphia Association, London.
I have a BA (Hons) in Philosophy and Literature with The Open University.
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£60.00 per session
Additional information
I charge £85 per session for couples
I charge £125 per session for families and groups up to 4 people
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Further information
I have provided consultation and training to organisations including schools, charities and local authorities.
I have published articles in Therapy and Philosophy Journals on the themes of bereavement, autism and philosophy.
I hold an Associate Lecturer post with The Open University, teaching on Families, Young Lives and Children.
I combine psychoanalytic ways of working with contemporary philosophy & dramatherapy.
