Cassandra Geisel
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About me
What are you looking for? To show up in your life authentically? To understand yourself on a deeper level? To move away from shame into acceptance? Maybe it isn't clear, yet. That's okay too.
I want to understand how you encounter yourself, the people in your life, and the world around you.
Trying to exist right now can be overwhelming. It can feel hard to carve out the space to sit with big questions and feelings. Maybe it even feels scary to do so. I believe that people were not meant to navigate their difficulties on their own. We live in a time that prioritises the individual. As human beings, we are hard-wired for attachment to others. Who would you turn to for support in navigating your pain? This question is at the heart of my therapeutic approach. I believe that solutions often emerge when individuals bravely confront the truth about their experiences, unafraid to delve into their innermost realities.
“When our experiences are not seen through loving eyes, we begin to see ourselves through unloving eyes - eyes that deny, dismiss, minimise, and gaslight. We all need loving witnesses to our suffering.” - David Bedrick
In a society that emphasises quick fixes and immediacy, therapy can feel daunting. The messaging we consume bombards us with ways to try and avoid or eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings. Do you feel like you attempt to push things down but feel like they are spilling out? That you want to contain them, but can’t? You weren’t meant to do it alone. Contrary to popular narratives, healing isn't a linear trajectory but an ongoing, never-ending process—an eternal unfolding of understanding and adaptation. It's about navigating the nuanced shades of healing. What if we saw our symptoms as signals that something is out of alignment? That there is something that wants to be acknowledged. Together, we'll explore these symptoms as indicators from our body, mind, and spirit, propelling us towards clarity amid chaos.
My areas of interest are:
- Life transitions
- Trauma and neglect
- Loss and bereavement
- Low self-esteem
- Suicidal ideation
- Shame
- Anxiety
- Depression
I am an integrative therapist who practices through a trauma-informed lens. I work with psychodynamic, existential and person-centred modalities. Would you want your therapist to ask more questions? To let you lead? Our relationship will be the foundation of our work together, so it is important to develop trust in the room together. Co-creating safety in the therapy room is fundamental. I will respect your pace and autonomy. We can identify roots of your challenges and find ways of moving forward. We can reflect, identify opportunities for healing, and make meaning based on your experiences in the world.
Each person's healing journey is as unique as their experiences, shaped by individual circumstances, strengths, and vulnerabilities. Instagram Therapy's linear approach belies the nuanced journey to heal from trauma, which necessitates acknowledging and integrating rather than erasing scars. It's about embracing our scars as symbols of resilience, forging a path that honours our past, nurtures our present, and emboldens our future.
“This journey is not linear. There is no final destination of cured and healed. Healing is a never ending process. It is an eternal unfolding - an eternal unfolding of understanding. It is about navigating the nuanced shades of healing. Where progress isn't measured by erasing our pain but our capacity to engage with it constructively. To weave our traumas into the fabric of who we are without letting them define us.” - Mollie Adler
I will consider power dynamics that you may be navigating both inside and outside of the therapy room. In order to do this, I am always seeking ways to learn more about myself, and privilege. I believe in the importance of humility. My practice is rooted in the understanding that each person's journey is shaped by intersecting identities and experiences. I recognise the importance of honouring and acknowledging the diversity of human experience, our similarities and differences. I want to know you who you are, fully. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming and anti-racist therapist.
Contact me today to schedule your initial consultation.
Training, qualifications & experience
I completed my Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy and am a Registered member of the British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists.
I have experience of providing therapy in a low-cost mental health agency, on a bereavement team in a hospice, and in a charity working with HIV+ clients, suicidal individuals, and trauma. I have worked with people from many different identities and backgrounds, facing a broad range of challenges.
I am committed to participating in additional training and lifelong learning, particularly in the areas of trauma, embodiment, systemic oppression and collective care. I have completed training in Cultural Competency, Bereavement Skills, Basic DBT Skills Training, Understanding our Intersectional Identity training, Compassion Focused Therapy and Parts Work. I am regularly attending Continuing Professional Development to deepen my learning around the areas I am interested in. I am someone who is hungry for knowledge and believe that I will always be improving my practice.
I am a Canadian living in London. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in the field of community-based suicide prevention. I believe in the importance of knowing the resources available to you in your community for additional support. I also have experience in the funeral sector which has given me significant experience working in bereavement. I am passionate about normalising conversations that are often seen as taboo. We will all be better off for it!
Post Graduate Diploma - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Masters of Science - Criminology with Forensic Psychology
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Criminology, Sociology & Religion
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
Additional information
I am available for a free 20 minute video-call to explore if it feels like a good fit and I can tell you a bit more about how I work.
I offer concession spots as I believe in the accessibility of therapy. At the moment, these slots are full. I will update my profile as and when they become available.
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If you do not see an available time slot above, please contact me and we can aim to figure something out together.
