About me
Hello and welcome! My name is Dr Anette Magnus and I’m an experienced HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist and Chartered Member with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I see clients both Online and in person in my safe and welcoming therapy room in Central London.
Clients often describe my style as “warm but active”: I’m engaged, collaborative and attuned to your needs and preferences. I believe personal therapy is an investment in yourself and helping clients gain the most from their investment is something I’m passionate about.
If you have any questions at all about how I work or about the process of starting therapy, please feel free to get in touch! I know starting therapy can be a lot to navigate and consider it part of my job to explain the process and make it as straight forward as possible.
To give potential clients an idea of what I’m like to work with, I offer a free and non-committal 15-minute consultation where we can have an informal chat about what you’re looking for in terms of therapy.
Areas of specialty
While I work with a wide range of presenting difficulties, my areas of specialty include anxiety, relationship and family issues, feeling "stuck", and struggling to move on from difficult life experiences and relationship endings (breakups and divorce).
I have extensive experience supporting clients who struggle with anxiety, overthinking and catastrophising, including those who struggle to identify a clear cause for their difficulties. I also work frequently with anxiety following a difficult or traumatic incident, where the focus is on building practical coping skills to help clients feel more in control as well as healing and moving on with their lives.
My work also often involves helping clients who struggle with one or more relationships in their lives. This can be family-related, often involving a strained, draining or confusing relationship with a parent. One of my areas of special interest is supporting adult children of emotionally immature parents, including the lasting impact on their boundaries, relationships, emotional wellbeing and sense of self.
I also frequently work with difficulties related to romantic relationships, including anxiety about the relationship itself (relationship uncertainty, fear of abandonment) and difficult breakups/divorce. Healing and moving on following a bad breakup can be challenging and supporting clients in navigating heartbreak is one of my specialties.
I also regularly work with low self-esteem, self-criticism and shame, helping clients build a more grounded and compassionate sense of self.
Working with me
As a therapist, I facilitate a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to work on what’s going on for you. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on CBT, psychodynamic therapy, person-centred therapy and EMDR, which allows me to tailor our work to you rather than taking a ‘one size fits all’ approach.
I bring expertise, presence and curiosity to help you gain insight, develop practical tools, and build lasting confidence. Over the years, many clients have said therapy with me helps them feel more grounded, confident and in control.
Next steps
If you’re curious about working together, I’d be very happy to speak with you. Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have!
Should you wish to proceed, the next step will be to schedule a free, 15-minute initial consultation so that we can have a brief chat about what you’re looking for in terms of therapy.
You can reach me through the contact options on this profile or book directly via my booking portal: https://booking.konfidens.uk/magnus-therapy
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (PsychD)
- Psychology & Counselling (BSc)
Training
My training is integrative, meaning I have trained in multiple therapeutic approaches, including:
- Person-centred therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
I am also fully EMDR trained.
I have experience working with a wide range of presenting issues in a variety of settings, including NHS secondary care, mental health charities and services specialising in gambling addiction and sexual health.
Professional memberships
- Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Registrant with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
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 HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Alternative lifestyles, non-conventional relationships, and BDSM/kink: I have experience working sensitively and respectfully with individuals from various backgrounds and subcultures. This includes alternative/non-traditional relationship styles, BDSM and kink, and alternative lifestyles. My approach is non-pathologizing and I welcome clients from all walks of life.
Video gaming and Online activities: I approach working with video gaming and Online activities in therapy in a non-pathologizing way. Whether you are looking to cut down on your gaming, or gaming is simply an important part of your life, I welcome open conversations around this activity without prejudice.
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£120.00 - £140.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Free initial consultation: I offer a free 15-minute consultation via video call where we can have an informal chat about what you’re looking for and get a sense of whether we’re a good fit.
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