About me
Many people I work with already have some insight into their anxiety, depression, or stress. They might be familiar with their past, but feel stuck because that understanding hasn't translated into a change in how they actually feel. I help bridge that gap between knowing why you feel overwhelmed, or on edge, and actually experiencing a shift in your daily life.
I frequently support individuals navigating:
- Stress, anxiety and OCD: feeling constantly on edge, burnt out, or 'tired but wired'
- Depression and low mood: from feeling down, or flat, to that sense of being at war with yourself and held back by an inner critic
- The 'Monkey Mind': persistent overthinking and ruminating on the past or future
- Relational difficulties: navigating heartbreak, dating, difficulty with setting boundaries, or feelings of loneliness
- Work and performance: managing burnout, procrastination, and "imposter" feelings
What's it like to work with me
At the heart of therapy with me, is a warm and authentic conversation. Many clients find the most value in simply having a safe, non-judgmental space to talk and be heard with tenderness. To feel seen and less alone.
Transformation can really take-off when we experience, and practice, new skills and tools. If it feels helpful, we can draw on a framework I call ‘Be your own therapist' to help you go from not just having awareness, but to actual change to.
This might include:
- Compassionate Inquiry: with curiosity and warmth, we explore how you came to be the person you are today - change begins when you can speak about your unique story with compassion
- Somatic regulation: using the breath, mindfulness, and visualisation, we can practice returning your mind and body to a sense of safety - especially helpful when you feel physically anxious, restless, overwhelmed, or unable to switch off
- Internal Family Systems (IFS): an engaging way to identify and work with the different "parts" of you - like the inner critic - to move from internal conflict to self-leadership
- Being intentional: by practicing tools, like urge surfing, you can learn how to turn towards what you might otherwise turn away from – an antidote to procrastination, urges and cravings
- Trauma-informed approach: emotional and physical safety is always prioritised to support you with building resilience - we can approach this through psychoeducation, memory reconsolidation, and grounding
I’m an integrative therapist, which ultimately means we’ll tailor the therapy to best support your unique needs.
What happens in the first session?
Starting therapy can feel daunting. In our first session there is no pressure to have it all figured out. It is a space of curiosity and lightness where we begin to map out the territory together, moving at a pace that feels safe for you.
Where do the sessions take place?
My therapy room is at my home in De Beauvoir, just to the north-east of central London. It's in zone two on the border of Hackney and Islington, five minutes’ walk from Haggerston London Overground station which can be easily accessed from Highbury and Islington station. Nearby postcodes include N1, N5, E8, E2, E1 and EC.
For those who wish to work with me via online therapy, we’ll connect using the secure communication platform Zoom.
How do I get in contact?
If you feel that a blend of deep, compassionate talk and practical psychological tools might be right for you, please get in touch.
You can instantly book an appointment via my website. Or if you wish to find out more information, or have any questions, please send me an email or give me a call for a chat on: 07903 496992
And a little bit more about me...
I am a meditation teacher
You can also find me on the #1 meditation and sleep app, Insight Timer. Where you can listen to content I've created, including breathing meditations and talks about discovering your true self and compassion.
You can follow me at: www.insighttimer.com/bendouch
You may also wish to checkout my Instagram page to get more of a sense of who I am, and for useful reflections, tips and tools related to mental health: www.instagram.com/bendouchtherapy
Be your own therapist course
I've also created a course, where I've brought together all my experience as a therapist, and everyday human, to help you be your very own therapist. You can find it on my website, or please contact me if you're interested in more details.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, with a foundation degree in counselling and diplomas in therapeutic counselling and relational mindfulness. I have been working as a therapist for more than eight years.
I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The BACP is the largest professional body representing counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. They set the standards, values, and ethical guidelines by which therapists work to.
As part of my therapeutic approach I draw on my experience of Psychodynamic and Person centred theory, Internal Family Systems theory, Acceptance and commitment therapy, and Mindfulness based cognitive therapy.
Here are more examples of some issues I have worked with:
- Fear and anxiety, including generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and panic attacks
- Health anxiety
- Sadness and depression, including postnatal depression
- Isolation, uncertainty, and the loss of routine
- Low self-esteem or confidence
- Health anxiety
- Relationship issues and difficulties
- Family issues
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Bereavement
- Addictions
- Alcohol and drug abuse
- The end of a relationship, separation and divorce
- Feeling confused, indecisive, stuck
- Feeling chaotic, overwhelmed, out of control
- A sense of un-fulfilment
- Shame, guilt and anger
- Feeling suicidal
- Sexual abuse
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.
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
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Fees
£85.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Each session is 50 minutes in duration.
Our initial session, which we'll use to find out whether we would like to work together is £60 (for online therapy via video-call and face-to-face).
Each session after the initial consultation is £85 (for online therapy via video-call and face-to-face).
I offer a concession rate for counselling students. Please contact me for details.
When I work
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I offer appointments between 9am-5:30pm on a weekday. Please contact me for my current availability.
Further information
Clients often find my free Values Sorting Tool helpful for grounding our work together. You can find it on my website: www.bendouchtherapy.com/values-sorting-exercise
