This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Life can sometimes be overwhelming and may leave you feeling stuck or lost without hope. I will offer a warm, confidential space where you can talk openly and gain a better understanding of your concerns without the fear of being judged. I will help you explore ways of making life more manageable and support you in developing your own coping strategies. I strongly believe that everyone has the potential to become the best version of themselves. I work integratively which means that I will use a variety of theoretical approaches to tailor our sessions according to your needs.
With my background as a yoga teacher, I believe in the body mind connection and have an interest in meditation, breath work and movement as a way of addressing mental health difficulties.
SERVICES
Talking therapy
I will help you understand yourself better, notice patterns of behaviour and learn new skills that you can apply to everyday life. We may also explore your past and its impact on you and your relationships in the present. During this process, I will support and challenge you with the aim of empowering you to create meaningful changes and live a more fulfilled life.
WALK & TALK – an alternative approach
If you don’t like the idea of sitting in a therapy room, try Walk & Talk! Walking side by side with your therapist, may be more comfortable for you and the perfect option If you prefer an open, more relaxed environment, providing you with a breath of fresh air while discussing your thoughts and feelings.
Walk & Talk combines movement, time in nature, and counselling, making it a popular choice. Movement supports the therapeutic process by releasing painful emotions and tension stored in the body. Engaging our senses while working through emotional experiences further creates a sense of grounding and body-mind connection.
Your issues are in your tissues – Therapeutic Yoga
Yoga can be a valuable addition to talking when we are stuck or struggling to make progress in therapy. We may understand the root causes of our difficulties and know what we need to change, yet are unable to do so. Our emotions simply weigh us down and get stuck in our bodies. As hard as our brain is trying to think us out of the situation, it’s getting nowhere. In these instances, it’s helpful to use the body to change the mind. Emotions need motion – therapeutic yoga encourages us to notice the physical sensations attached to our emotions in our bodies, to stay with them, accept and feel them rather than pushing them away and finally let them pass by moving through them.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an integrative therapist and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). In the past, I worked with NHS Talking Therapies Lambeth where I supported a wide range of clients from diverse backgrounds. Currently, I work in private practice and am also a qualified yoga and teen yoga teacher.
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
£65.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Starting therapy can be daunting, so I offer a 15-minute free consultation to give you the opportunity to ask questions and make sure that I am the right therapist for you.
Sessions take place on a regular basis at a charge of £65 for 50 min online or in person.
Concessions are available for students, those on benefits or low income.
Payments need to be made in advance by bank transfer or Paypal. Please note that I require 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel a session.
Further information
I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment. Please contact me on:
anna@bodymindtherapy.co.uk
You can also call or message me on: 07720702644
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.
