About me
For me, psychotherapy is the pursuit of freedom. Effective psychotherapy promotes a more free and joyful existence because of the increased sense of autonomy and authenticity the work can bring.
My approach is hopeful, driven by a belief in our capacity for change. I'm curious about how personal freedom to choose, to express oneself, and to take responsibility gets limited in living.
My way of working - which is informed by philosophy - wonders about your unique experiences, the beliefs that inform you and how you deal with life’s difficulties, taking interest in both the ‘everyday’ and the ‘big questions’ of your existence. We explore your past, present and future to make sense of how you live now.
Our relationship sits central to the work and can provide valuable insight into how you are with others.
This is an Existential-phenomenological approach to psychotherapy:
‘Existential’ = relating to one's existence.
‘Phenomenology’ = the study of experience.
I am an existential psychotherapist primarily but I have also been trained integratively:
'Integrative' = trained in various approaches inc. psychodynamic, existential, humanistic approaches.
I provide a unique space in your life - one that is all yours - where you can bring the unsayable and explore who you are. We slow things down and open them up, so you can reflect on and reframe your experiences and grow your self-understanding. I can challenge you to look at things afresh, illuminate unrecognised parts of you, support you in making sense of your struggle and really listen. There is opportunity to process your past, find clarity in your present, and explore new possibilities for your future. I do not diagnose, cure, fix or advise but support you to do your own discovering.
Training, qualifications & experience
Post-graduate Certificate in Existential Psychotherapy from Regent's University London - 1 year
MA Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling (Distinction) from Regent's University London - 3 years
Foundation Certificate Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regent's University London
I welcome adults of all ages to my practice. My principal experience is with young people (18 – 35 yrs), women affected by violence and abuse, refugee and migrant women, and LGBTQ+ people.
I work with relationship issues of all kinds, trauma, anger, anxiety, abuse, identity, panic, isolation, confusion, self-esteem, trappedness, discrimination, hopelessness, cultural issues, depression and loss.
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
Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Low-cost therapy - I offer lower cost slots for those facing financial challenges.
Further information
I work in-person (at Caya Therapy in Peckham) and online with individuals aged 18+.
There is an opportunity to have an initial 20 minute chat free of charge with no obligation to work together.
Sessions are 50 minutes and take place weekly. Your slot is reserved for you until you no longer want it. If you occasionally need more flexibility and I have capacity, we can move your session.
My website: www.caitlinlloydtherapy.com
