Dominic Ingham
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About me
Hi and welcome. I am a qualified psychotherapist. I use a range of therapies tailored to my clients.
I often find that people have disconnected from their true selves. Part of the work can be about rebuilding that relationship.
Are you blocked by your past? Are you experiencing loss? Do you repeat harmful behaviour?
Clients heal by working through the blocks that stop the natural state of joy, contentment and enthusiasm from bubbling up within.
It is an inside job. I am not here to teach you how to get people, places and things to be the way you want. I am here to help you look at why you want in the first place. To discover, uncover and discard those blockages.
I deal with a range of issues;
anxiety
stress
trauma
co-dependency
addiction
low self-esteem
relationship issues
depression and dual diagnosis (addictions plus mental health issues).
I have worked for the NHS and in private practice.
I use a combination of theoretical approaches tailor made to the client. The psychodynamic which looks to the past. It gives clients useful insight into their current behaviours. Often, behaviours that were adaptive in childhood become limiting and destructive in adulthood. An example is people pleasing. By putting other peoples needs before your own there is a tendency to abandon the self.
Also, the person-centred approach uses humanistic skills. It involves seeing the client as their own expert. It also involves using deep empathy and other skills to be present for the client in the here and now.
Many clients find their mind disturbing. The mind will not stop, even when they go on holiday, the mind is always with them.
My work often helps people start to leave their 'story' behind. They then connect with themselves and reality. Being present can bring relief, peace, and energy.
To that extent, the 'work' is about learning to sit with and manage emotions. It is about resting and releasing, not holding onto or suppressing feelings. A true break from the endless dialogue of the mind. This can be very peaceful and restorative though it does take practice.
I also use CBT where it applies. It can help with erroneous core beliefs.
I am available online or in person.
If you are interested, please email me. I will arrange a call. Then we can see where you are at and what you would like to work on.
Training, qualifications & experience
L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
Client work includes NHS, The Awareness Centre. 3rd Age Counselling. The Bridge Treatment Center in Marbella, Spain.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I am a keen advocate of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dsyfunctional families. (ACOA). This is a 12 Step Program which originated from Alcoholics Anonymous but was re-interpreted by therapists and looks at the whole system the person comes from including childhood and trans-generational trauma. Therapeutic support can be of great value and assistance during this work.
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
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Further information
My private practice is in a quiet relaxing space in Clapham South.
I create a safe, non-judgemental space for clients.
By fully being with clients in the here and now I find we can easily more deeply discover where the client is at and what they would like to work on.
I use a range of therapeutic theories as well as intuition with clients.
I am here to help guide clients back to themselves and to develop a range of tools to self-regulate.
