Anna Filimonova
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About me
Are you stuck in a cycle of self-doubt and not feeling good enough? Do you feel like you lack confidence? Do you doubt your abilities and see yourself as less worthy than others around you? Do you blame yourself for what has happened to you? Are you self-critical about your appearance?
The lack of confidence and self-esteem can present in many ways and affect various aspects of your life. If you experience such issues, you are not able to live your life fully. Self-doubt gets in the way of being the real you and stops you from feeling comfortable in your own skin.
Signs of low self-esteem:
- feeling useless and not good enough
- being self-conscious
- feeling unsuccessful and having no drive
- being unhappy in your relationships
- being critical about yourself
- self-blame
- undermining your achievements
- thinking that you do not deserve good things
- feeling like a bad friend/partner/parent/daughter/son/employee
- avoiding social events because of the fear of being judged
- comparing yourself to others
- trying to please others
- finding it hard to ask for what you need
Living with such thoughts and feelings can be extremely hard and can lead to becoming anxious, depressed and stressed. However, it is within your power to change that.
How I can help:
Together with you we can explore your negative beliefs about yourself and challenge them. I can help you understand where your thoughts and feelings are coming from and change your responses to them. I can help you focus on your strengths and develop skills to work with negative self-talk. I can help you accept yourself just as you are and live your life with confidence.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people find having between 6 and 12 sessions the most beneficial. However, the amount of time needed is individual and you might require more or fewer sessions than that.
Where do sessions take place?
I work from my home in Rochester where I have a separate counseling room. I find it that face to face and online therapy are equally effective and I am happy to work in a way that suits you better.
How do I book a session?
If you would like to book a session or if you have any questions please get in touch via email or mobile phone (call, message or Whatsapp). I am usually able to get back to you within a couple of hours.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been supporting people with mental health issues first as a member of Early Help in one of the Medway Children and Family hubs and then in my private practice. I have been collaborating with agencies, universities and working with private clients. I noticed early in my work how many people with various presenting issues would explore their thoughts about themselves and talk about feeling like there was something wrong with them. Gradually I realised that self-worth lies at the core of many problems. This is why I have chosen to focus primarily on helping my clients gain self-confidence and support them in being who they truly are.
I have worked with issues like depression, abuse, family relationships, anxiety, emotional eating, bereavement and others.
My qualifications:
- Depression Counsellor Diploma
- Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB Level 4)
- Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB Level 3)
- Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB Level 2)
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.
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Fees
£40.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
50-minute session - £40
Please get in touch if you are on a low income or are currently unemployed to discuss a possible discount
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