Charles Bown
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About me
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed by your emotions? Are you struggling with anxiety, low mood, or persistent negative thoughts? Are you finding it hard to cope with addiction or experiencing suicidal thoughts? Are you facing challenges in your relationships, dealing with a breakup, or grieving the loss of a loved one? Are you feeling stressed or burned out at work? Or are you struggling with self-harm, body image concerns, or disordered eating? Whatever the situation, I understand how hard it can be to open up and talk about your feelings. Together, we can explore your concerns and work through the challenges you’re facing.
Taking the first step to seek support can feel daunting, but it’s an important step towards change.
I offer psychodynamic therapy, an open-ended talk-based approach that explores how unconscious thoughts and past experiences shape your current behaviours and emotions. By reflecting on the past, we can better understand its impact on your present and discover new ways for you to move forward.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy helps you address both recent and long-standing issues, offering clarity and effective tools to manage life’s challenges. I work with individuals from all backgrounds, supporting them in navigating a wide range of concerns, big or small, with compassion and care.
I provide you with a calm, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore and work through any issues you may be facing. Together, we can uncover ways to navigate challenges and make meaningful changes in your daily life.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified psychodynamic counsellor, accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). I completed my training at the highly regarded Enfield Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre (ECPS), both a BPC and BACP accredited service, upholding the highest standards of training in the UK.
I abide by the BPC and BACP Code of Ethics, ensuring the highest standards of practice, which are based on values and principles that underpins how counsellors engage and work with clients. I am fully insured and have an up-to-date DBS check.
I have extensive experience working with individuals in numerous settings and working with groups.
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 British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.
BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). 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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Mens mental health
Writers block
Creative blocks
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial Chat
I offer a free introductory telephone call after initial contact has been made. During this chat, we’ll go over the next steps and address any questions you may have about getting started.
Assessment
In our initial session, I’ll take the time to understand your personal background, family history, current situation, and assess the key reasons you’re seeking therapy. This will allow me to determine the best way forward for your specific needs. You’ll also get a sense of what it’s like to work with me and to outline our therapeutic relationship moving forward. Individual assessment appointments last 90 minutes.
Assessment fee - £100
Weekly Sessions
Your weekly sessions will be guided by you. They will take place at the same time each week either in person or online. The option of twice weekly sessions at a discounted rate can be offered and discussed together to best accommodate your needs if it feels suitable for you. Individual appointments last 50 minutes.
Fee per session - £80
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