Dariel Pertwee Psychotherapist & Counsellor PG.Dip.Psych UKCP (Accred). FPC
Email meAbout me
Perhaps you are overwhelmed by the pressures of life, stuck in a rut, 
repeating negative patterns, or trying to find a way out of anxiety or depression?
Maybe you are having relationship difficulties, suffering a bereavement, trauma, feeling isolated, lonely, or simply want to take charge of your life and make some changes to the way you think and relate to others?
This may bring up challenging questions too unsettling to think about on your own, but by meeting together on a regular basis in the safety of my comfortable consulting rooms, we can attempt to confront your fears and find ways to approach life's obstacles in a manageable way, generating the potential for positive change.
My Approach
I am a qualified and experienced therapist with a flexible approach, who will listen in a non-judgemental way, offer caring confidential support and help to guide you to discover where your difficulties may stem from.
We often ignore or bury painful experiences from the past even though they can continue to affect the way we behave and think in the present. Exploring these experiences results in a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
It can be beneficial to talk to an experienced therapist with an unbiased perspective, who can offer a safe space to talk and is not connected to family or friends.
Areas of Counselling that I work with
- Depression
- Low self esteem/self confidence
- Difficulty in expressing feelings
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Panic attacks
- Loneliness & feelings of isolation
- Bereavement & loss
- Boarding School Issues
- Eating disorders
- Addiction
- Creative arts/blocks
- General counselling & personal development
Contacting me
Please do not hesitate to telephone if you have any questions about making an initial appointment or beginning therapy with me. You will be under no obligation to commit at this time.
Please call 07973 318702 and leave a message, or email me on darielpertwee@mac.com and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at WPF Therapy gaining a Post-graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Theory and Practice which is accredited by the University 
of Roehampton.
WPF is recognised as one of the leading Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic training bodies in the UK and has maintained a reputation for both clinical and academic excellence for over 40 years.
My professional registration body is The Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC) which is a member organisation of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).
I am an accredited member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP accred) and comply with ethical codes of practice. I work to best practice standards which have been designed to ensure the safety, privacy and confidentiality of my clients.
I hold a Diploma at Post Graduate level in Specialist Psychotherapy with Ex Boarders.
In addition, I am a practitioner of CBT skills (Cert Wimbledon Guild) and integrate these skills into my client work depending on their needs.
I currently work in Fulham in Private practice and have previously been a counsellor at WPF (Westminster Pastoral Foundation) London.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Addiction(s)
- Affairs and betrayals
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Career counselling
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Relationship problems
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of interest are:
Issues relating to boarding school, broken attachments and the psychological trauma of the 'privileged'child.
Creative blocks and working with those in creative professions.
Fees
I offer an initial consultation of between 50-60 minutes at a cost of £65
Weekday evening fee: £65-£70
Weekday daytime fees £60-65
Limited reduced fee sessions are available for students and those on lower incomes.
Skype or FaceTime sessions: £60
All fees are subject to annual review.
Payments please by cheque, electronic transfer or cash.
There is no facility for accepting credit cards.
Further information
The counselling rooms at 'West London Therapy' lie in a small pedestrian mews accessed by gates and in a quiet residential street just off the Fulham Road.
There is plenty of parking which is free after 5pm. Putney Bridge and Parsons Green underground stations are just minutes walk away.
Buses: 74, 430, 190, 28, 328, 211, 14, 414,
Maps & Directions
London, SW6 4LW
Type of session
| Online counselling: | Yes |
| Telephone counselling: | Yes |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
| Home visits: | No |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Unspecified |
Availability
Early morning, daytime and some evening sessions.
Types of client
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
