Charlene Taylor

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UKCP registered, accredited and insured psychotherapist
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location_on London, NW5
Accepting new clients
Accepting new clients

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About me

I am an experienced psychotherapist ( over 20 years ) and an EMDR trained therapist,  specialising in addictions and trauma.  I provide a confidential service to adults, couples and  young people, online and face to face. 

I have extensive knowledge of treating mood disorders such as anxiety, personality disorders such as EUPD, childhood abuse/trauma and addiction - both substance and  behavioural. 

I am comfortable and experienced in working with a diverse clientele having worked and trained others in many different settings. I currently work for a large mental health provider providing therapy to professionals working in the finance and banking sector in central London. I have previous experience including managing teams and providing therapy within prisons, psychiatric hospitals and rehabs alongside private practice.

I am compassionate, results driven, approachable, straight talking, combining streetwise realism with skilled interventions. 

Memberships: EMDR Association, UKCP full membership. I abide by the UKCP's code of conduct, ethics and confidentiality policies

Training, qualifications & experience

  • DBT Skills 3 day training, APT training April 2023
  • Certificate in EMDR Therapy for Borderline Personality (Dolores Mosquera) Online training 12 hours
  • Diploma in Clinical Supervision - Revision centre for counselling & Psychotherapy 2021 
  • Certificate in Online and telephone counselling training - OCST - July-Nov 2020 (87 hours CPD ) ACTO approved training provider
  • EMDR practitioner training level 1-3- Trauma Aid UK
  • Hypnotherapy Level 1 & 2 - The National college of Hypnotherapy  and Psychotherapy
  • Group facilitation/leadership training - The Gestalt Centre, London 2012/13
  • Diploma in integrative transpersonal counselling and psychotherapy - Revision centre for counselling & Psychotherapy 2008
  • Solution-Focussed therapy 2010 NHS training, Manor Park GP Practice, Clapham
  • Various courses on topics including Addictions, forensic aspects of alcohol use, Motivational Interviewing, Itep, anger management - 2006-2011
  • Certificate in helpline counselling - Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre, Croydon

Member organisations

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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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.

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

Free initial in-person, telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

I offer a reduction for a block of EMDR sessions. Please enquire

When I work

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Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

FaceTime
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Zoom

Supervision

In person
Online
Phone

I am available for 1-1 and group supervision. I specialise in addiction clients, homelessness sector and general practice

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