Liz Mattson

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BA (Hons), M.Ed, PG Dip (MSTAT), PG Dip (MBACP), MSc
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About me

I am a UKCP-accredited Humanistic Psychotherapist offering private sessions for adults in West London (W5) and online.

My practice is an integration of Humanistic modalities, including Person-Centred Therapy, Gestalt, Internal family Systems, Relational Psychoanalysis and Jungian analysis.

Humanistic psychotherapy prizes your innate capacity to heal and self-actualize. So we work to understand the internal and external forces that might constrain this natural tendency towards growth, as well as the resources that support and strengthen it.

I work with body awareness and mindfulness principles to support clients in moving at their own pace with a sense of safety, presence and self-compassion. I encourage the use of art, dream work and visual journaling to explore different ways of knowing and experiencing the Self.

Research shows that the key to good outcomes in therapy is not a matter of modality or technique. Rather, it's held in the relationship of equality, mutuality and trust between client and therapist. I keep this principle central to my practice.

What I can help with 

I work with a range of issues, including: anxiety, depression, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, abuse, illness, bereavement and loss, discrimination and oppression, workplace problems, family and relationship problems, identity conflicts, and life transitions. I support clients in finding meaning, belonging and purpose. 

What you will find

I offer a confidential space where whatever you bring to therapy is welcomed in its own time, without judgement. With open-minded curiosity, we pay attention to the thoughts and feelings that are often drowned out by daily responsibilities, social pressures and survival-mode thinking. With careful listening, we encounter your own insightful awareness and make room for your authentic self-expression and creativity. We rely on these innate resources to guide the healing process.


 

Training, qualifications & experience

I’m a Registered Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and I’m bound by its Ethical Framework.

I have a MSc in Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling from the Metanoia Institute in London.

I'm a qualified Alexander Technique teacher (PG Dip MSTAT) with 15 years experience.

I also have a Masters in Education and a professional background in education, research and international development. 

Qualifications: BA (Hons), M.Ed, PG Dip (MSTAT), PG Dip (MBACP), MSc.

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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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.

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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Fees

£70.00 per session

When I work

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South Ealing, London, W5

Type of session

In person
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Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

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