Basak Jeffreys
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About me
We live in a challenging time. In our lives, we all endure pain, stress and loss whilst trying to hold our business and personal lives together. Some people choose to work through their issues alone, perhaps reaching for help is a sign of weakness. However, there is substantial evidence and research indicating that a healthy support network can significantly enhance an individual's ability to overcome adversity .
Talking with someone who has no relationship to your daily life, willing to listen and understand your concerns can help.
As a dedicated Humanistic Psychotherapist, I believe in the inherent worth and potential of every individual. With a focus on holistic healing, my approach emphasises understanding the unique experiences and emotions that shapes each person's journey.
I place importance on providing warm, empathic and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their interactions with the environment and understand their internal responses to those experiences.
I believe that feelings, thoughts and sensations are deeply interconnected. By attuning to these connections, we gain valuable insights into our mental and emotional well-being. Through a holistic lens, I encourage clients to listen to their bodies and recognise how their emotional states affect their thoughts and physical sensations. This awareness empowers us to address underlying issues more effectively, fostering a more integrated and balanced sense of self.
I specialise in a range of psychological and emotional difficulties, such as:
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Panic Attacks
- Depression and Low Mood
- Relationship and Family Issues
- Low Self-Worth and Self-Esteem
- Trauma
- Sexuality
- Transitions and change
- Exam Stress
- Bullying
- Work-life balance difficulties
- LGBTQ + Friendly
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a fully qualified Humanistic Psychotherapist and Integrative Counselor. I’m also an accredited member of UKCP, which means I work under their Codes of Ethics. In addition, my work is regularly supervised by a highly experienced supervisor.
- MS Humanistic Psychotherapy
- Pearson Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Counselling Certificate
CPD Trainings:
- Applied Neuroscience for treating anxiety, panic and worry
- Unprocessed Trauma
- Managing chronic anxiety with Mindfulness
- Working at relational depth in counselling and psychotherapy
- Treating complex trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mastering IFS for clinical Challenges: Anxiety, Attachment Injuries, Addiction
- Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment: Integrating the science of safety, self-regulation and attachment
- Working with Neurodiversity in Psychotherapy
- Rethinking Adult ADHD: Helping clients turn intentions into actions
- Counselling Young People by Nick Luxmoore
- Working with Secondary Aged Young People
Alongside private practice, I have gained experience working for charity groups, research clinics and counselling agencies such as Place2Be, Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Services and the Awareness Centre. I have also worked within the NHS (Lavender Hill Surgery), where I have seen a wide range of clients for goal-oriented short-term therapy.
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 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.
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
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Fees
£80.00 - £100.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Taking the initial step of reaching out and meeting with the psychotherapist for the first time can be a daunting experience. If you feel uncertain or have any questions regarding therapy, please feel free to contact me for a 15-minute free and confidential assessment over the phone. If you decide that I am the right therapist for you, we can arrange to meet weekly either for a short term (6 to 12 sessions) or on an open-ended basis.
When I work
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Wednesday & Thursday in Chiswick
Monday & Friday in Central London
Further information
I celebrate differences by welcoming people from all walks of life, regardless of race, culture, religion, body image, gender, and sexuality.
