Elisabetta Romani
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About me
Hello and welcome to the 'You Matter Therapy Space', a calm and supportive setting where change happens—one session at a time!
Are you experiencing feelings of emptiness or a lack of purpose and meaning? Perhaps you struggle to find your voice, or you can't think clearly and compassionately about yourself.
Often individuals seek counselling to address specific problems, but at times they desire to understand themselves better, both in terms of internal processes and in relation to others. You may lead a good enough life, but still feel the desire to change certain aspects which are causing you some distress. In a warm and non-judgemental space I will listen to you very carefully and help you uncover meanings, whilst reflecting on your patterns and choices.
I have worked in a variety of mental health and therapeutic settings, supporting individuals struggling with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, stress, loss and bereavement.
Having lived in different countries prior to settling in the UK more than 20 years ago, I embrace and deeply respect cultural and individual differences. Open to diversity in all its forms, I hold an anti-discriminatory stance and I am sensitive to issues related to belonging and adjustment.
My special interests include Attachment, Trauma, Intergenerational Therapy, Jungian Dream Analysis, Animal Symbolism, as well as working therapeutically with photographs (my Doctoral Research ) and other artistic mediums clients may bring to therapy.
First Meeting
The initial consultation will give us both a chance to decide whether counselling and psychotherapy are for you and whether we are a good enough fit and can work well together. During this session I will ask you some questions about your background history, presenting issues (what is troubling you) and expectations for therapy. You will also be invited to ask me anything which may help you clarify whether you would feel comfortable with me. If we choose to work together, we will establish the focus of therapy and a treatment plan that will meet your needs. If, however, we agree that you may be better suited to a different therapist, I will do my best to signpost you in the right direction.
Goals
From the start we will agree on what you will like to get out of therapy. However, we will be reviewing the work as we move along, offering you the opportunity to reflect on your progress and how we are doing. It is not uncommon for initial goals to change as the therapeutic work evolves over time.
Integrative Framework
I chose integration because it is my belief that there is no one way of understanding human behaviour and no therapeutic approach that is suitable for everyone and all presenting issues. I integrate different theoretical approaches into a cohesive, relational way of working which involves the ‘self’ of the therapist being present on multiple levels in the work with clients.
My approach assumes the healing potential of an ethical, authentic and mutually impacting therapeutic relationship, the quality of which is crucial. Accordingly, I aim to facilitate the development of a safe and trusting relationship, within which your self-awareness and well-being can significantly improve. As part of the work, I will pay attention to relational dynamics which will get evoked between us and, when appropriate, I may invite you to reflect on them, in order to help you examine and resolve unexplored and problematic patterns. Amongst my interests is attachment theory, which draws links between the nature of our present connections with others and those we had with our caregivers in the past.
At your own pace
At first you may find the prospect of opening up about your private experiences and personal reactions to them daunting. Rest assured that this is absolutely normal and that you will never be forced to share more than you feel comfortable sharing, and certainly not before a degree of trust between us is in place. It may take a few sessions for this to happen and collaboratively we will determine the pace of our work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Doctorate in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy (Viva Passed - Award Pending) - Metanoia Institute/Middlesex University
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy - Metanoia Institute
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychodynamic Counselling -Metanoia Institute
- Certificate of Proficiency - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP
- Certificate in Clinical Assessment and Evaluation - Metanoia Institute
- Counselling Skills - City, University of London
- MSc Psychology - University of East London, UEL
- BA (Hons) in Comparative Religion - School of Oriental & African Studies, SOAS
Experience
Besides my private practice, my past voluntary work includes:
- Samaritans, May 2010 – January 2021 (Listening Volunteer and Caller Support Deputy Director)
- Ealing Abbey Counselling Service, September 2014 – July 2019 (Practitioner)
- Action for Blind/RNIB, April 2015- December 2016 (Practitioner)
- City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health, Homerton University Hospital, September 2016 – November 2016 (Psychiatric Shadowing Intern)
- Mind (The Lotus Centre), June 2016 – October 2016 (Therapeutic Activities Facilitator)
- Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Service (MCPS), September 2013- September 2014 (Practitioner)
- Victim Support, April 2011 – May 2013 (Support Worker)
Professional Bodies
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) - Full Clinical Member 2011166115
- British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) – Accredited Member 227356
- British Psychological Society (BPS) – Graduate Member 247385
- Metanoia Institute
- ICO Information Commissioner's Office - Data Protection Registration Number ZA554373
I am committed to an ethical practice and my own continuous personal and professional development. I regularly attend supervision, post-graduate training and peer review, as well as seminars, workshops and conferences related to my field. This allows me to keep up to date with new developments and to offer an ethical and reflective practice.
I am fully insured.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
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 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.
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
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Fees
£85.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Initial telephone consultation: approximately 15 minutes: FREE of charge
Individual weekly sessions – (usually 50 minutes) from £85.00
I work with the following Health Insurance Providers: AXA PPP, AVIVA, WPA, Cigna, VitalityHealth, Healix Health Services, Aetna, Healthcare rm, Bupa.
Cancellations: My cancellation policy is 48 hours. This means that any session missed or cancelled with less than the required notice will have to be paid for in full. If I cancel a session, you will not be expected to pay for it and, if possible, I will offer you an alternative.
When I work
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Further information
I am qualified, experienced and approachable. My style is interactive.
I work with adults in Ealing (W5), and my practice is convenient for people living near Ealing Broadway, Hanwell, Greenford, Northholt, Southall and Acton. It is also easy to reach from neighbouring boroughs such as Brent, Hammersmith & Fulham, amongst others. Please consult the map to see where my practice is located.
One day a week I see clients in Chiswick (W4).
I can offer psychological support in English and Italian.
