Elena Shah
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About me
I am a fully qualified and experienced Psychodynamic therapist, offering counselling and psychotherapy to adults, young adults and trainees. I believe in providing a warm, non-judgemental environment in which to help clients make sense of their stories and gain a deeper understanding of their unconscious selves.
Throughout my professional journey, I've fostered a sincere commitment to nurturing and guiding individuals through life's challenges, aiding them in cultivating positive mindsets and discovering their inner voices. During my career in Financial Services managing large teams of people, I observed the impact of work-related stress on employees and offered valuable advice and support. Motivated by these experiences, I embarked on the path to becoming a professional Psychodynamic counsellor, undergoing extensive training and acquiring invaluable expertise over the last ten years, working both privately and in the charity sector.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in authenticity, down-to-earth engagement, and a deep understanding of the pivotal role relationships play. I guide clients through an exploration of their stories, aiming to liberate them from entrenched habits and fears, fostering meaningful transformation in the process.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA Linguistics
- Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling (BACP Accredited)
I have 10 years experience in both the charity and private sector as well as a University Mental Health counsellor (UCL).
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£90.00 per session
Additional information
Initial Consultation
Telephone or Online 20 Minutes
Free
Assessment
Face to Face or Online 1 Hour
£100
Ongoing Sessions
Face to Face or Online 50 minutes
Face to Face £90 / Online £80
Further information
I am bilingual in English and Italian and can have sessions in either language.
