Anna Walton
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About me
I practice integrative psychotherapy, informed by my extensive training in existential, psychodynamic and person-centered psychotherapy. We are fundamentally relational beings and the relationship we create will help you to see what relationship patterns you have developed, with yourself and others, and how they impact your sense of self and overall wellbeing.
Psychotherapy can help you to make sense of emotional difficulties and relieve unaddressed and ongoing struggle. The process encourages you to reflect more deeply and can ultimately change unhelpful perspectives about yourself. It allows you to see what choices you have, including what needs to be accepted and what can be changed. Increased reflectivity can lead to a stronger sense of self, deeper inner confidence and improved relationships. I work with clients who have experienced childhood trauma, adult trauma, relationship problems/abuse and addiction and professionals struggling with work related stress, anxiety and low self-esteem.
I have an academic and creative background that allows me to relate to many different individuals and their experiences. I have particular interest and experience in childhood trauma, addiction and sexuality/relationship/gender issues. I am open-minded and compassionate and approach my work with all clients with honesty, humilty and commitment.
I currently work as a visiting lecturer in existential psychotherapy at Regent's University, London.
Training, qualifications & experience
I currently work as a therapist at a North London private hospital and in private practice in London and Hertfordshire. I previously worked as a therapist at the LGBTQ charity London Friend, as a student counsellor at Middlesex University and for the mental health charity MIND. I completed the 5 year clinical and academic training in psychotherapy at Regent’s University in London. I am a registered member of BACP and SEA and I am accredited by UKCP. I adhere to the UKCP's strict code of ethics and confidentiality. My past experience, both academic and vocational, has exposed me to a wide range of life experiences and led me to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I have experience of working with issues that include but are not limited to: bereavement, anxiety, depression, self-harm, eating disorders, drug and alcohol issues, sexuality issues, relationship issues, trauma and abuse.
Member organisations
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
£80.00 - £100.00
Free initial online session
Additional information
My fee is between £80 and £100 depending on the location and the individual's situation.
I have limited availabilty for concessions.
Please get in touch to arrange a free consultation.
When I work
I work on week days and evenings, please get in touch to discuss current availability.
