Chamari Leelasena MBACP(Regd. Accred.) Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Supervisor
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I am an experienced integrative counsellor qualified to work with individuals and couples either face to face, on Skype or via Telephone sessions. I am also a qualified EMDR therapist and am a full member of EMDR Association UK & Ireland. I am an accredited and registered member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) too and my work is guided by the BACP and EMDR Ethical Frameworks.
My practices are in Wembley, North West London and in Central London. Therapy can be short term, medium term or long term.
The main counselling approach I use is integrative and is best described as a combination of Person-centred, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused therapies as well as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing)
I am experienced in providing CBT, EMDR and Psychotherapy for multiple Employee Assistance Providers (EAP) and Insurance providers such as BUPA (https://finder.bupa.co.uk/go/mrs_chamari_leelasena), BUPA International, Aviva and Cigna.
Another service I provide is Reflective and Integrative Clinical Supervision (both individual and group supervision) to qualified therapists, counselling trainees and other mental health professionals.
I have a valid Enhanced DBS Certificate.
Some of the issues I work with are:
- Anxiety and related issues (GAD, SAD)
- Panic Disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Work related issues
- Stress
- Anger management
- Domestic violence issues
- Bereavement & Loss
- Trauma
- Self esteem
- Personal development
- Cultural issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Hoarding
- Loss of meaning and purpose in life
- Mindfulness training
Training, qualifications & experience
Counselling & Psychotherapy Training & Qualifications
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Certificate in Clinical assessment
Certificate in Preparing to Teach in The Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLS) City & Guilds
Certificate in Domestic Violence Advanced Training (with DAAT)
Certificate in Making Sense of Relationships
Certificate in Transformational Couples Therapy
Certificate in EMDR - EMDR Association UK & Ireland membership no L0219
BACP Accreditation - British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy membership no 579144
Clinical Supervision Training
I am a certified and experienced Clinical supervisor and work with qualified and trainee therapists and other mental health professionals.
My Certificate in Clinical Supervision, which included the following modules (see below) was with the Centre for Supervision and Team Development (CSTD) website: www.cstdlondon.co.uk
Core Supervision Course (based on Seven Eyed Model of Supervision)
Therapeutic Supervision Course
Advanced Supervision Course
Group Supervision Course
I am a Directory member of Black, African, and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN) and also work as a Mentor for Black, African and Asian Trainee Therapists through BAATN's Each One Teach One Mentoring Program.
website: www.baatn.org.uk
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Attachment disorder
- Bereavement
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Bullying
- Career
- Carer support
- Dependent personality disorder
- Depression
- Discrimination
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
Therapies offered
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Fees
Counselling and Psychotherapy for Individuals
Wembley £50 - £60 per hour
Central London £80 - £90 per hour
Couples Therapy
Wembley £70 - £80 per hour
Central London £100 per hour
Clinical Supervision
Wembley £60 per hour - Individual Supervision
Central London £80 per hour - Individual Supervision
Please inquire for Group Supervision rates at either location
Insurance, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), and Medico-legal rates
Please call on 07872 953 061 or send email to chamari@findself.co.uk to enquire
Further information
The Wembley practice is a 12 minute walk from Preston Road underground station (Metropolitan line) or about 15 minutes walk from Wembley Park underground station (Metropolitan and Jubilee lines).
This location is also well served by bus routes 79, 83, 182, 204,206, 223 and 245. For those who drive, there is free parking available on street.
The Central London practice in Harley Street is about 5 minute walk from Bond Street underground station (Central line and Jubilee line).
Maps & Directions
Wembley, HA9
London, W1G
Type of session
| Online counselling: | Yes |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | Sinhalese |
Availability
Wembley - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday daytime and evening . Central London - Wednesday day time and evening sessions. On-line Skype sessions are also offered.
Types of client
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Couples |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
Supervision & training
I am a certified and experienced Clinical Supervisor and my supervision training was with the Centre for Supervision and Team Development (CSTD London).
| Online supervision: | Yes |
| Telephone supervision: | Yes |
Skype details
Skype name
findself.counselling
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