G. Nicoletta Arbia
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About me
I am a mature therapist with over 25 years experience working both long term and short term (often 10 or 12 sessions are enough to address many concerns).
My approach is grounded and action oriented but at the same time it keeps into account spiritual needs and existential issues. I often involve the body which is where traumas are stored and, when appropriate, I use images and dreams for their ability to reach deeper than words. I weave together present and past working intuitively and creatively in a warm, interactive and non judgmental way building on your strengths and qualities, helping you to find clarity and release during times of difficulties and tension.
I have a lot of experience with issues like stress and anxiety, overwhelm and burnout, low self-esteem, depression and loneliness, relationships and family issues, loss and bereavement, life transitions, work and career problems, bullying, loss of direction, fear of the future.
Every session is absolutely confidential and lasts 60 minutes. The first appointment is just a space for us to begin to know each other and establish a bond. From the start I will endeavour to give you an idea of where I see us going and what is my understanding of your needs. All aspects of your experience are explored, honoured and taken care of.
My London office is a few minutes from Warwick Avenue and Maida Vale tube stations. My other office is in central Caversham.
I work in English and in Italian
I am fully registered with the following medical insurances:
Bupa
Cigna
WPA
Aviva
Cost of therapy is £80. Concessions may be available.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 25 years of experience.
I am UKCP registered and accredited and a member of BACP.
My qualifications are:
Post Graduate Diploma in Transpersonal and Integrative Psychotherapy at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE)
Diploma in Advanced Psychotherapy (CCPE)
Diploma in Supervision (CCPE)
Post Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Guidance through Transpersonal Dreamwork at the London Dream Institute
Diploma in Practitioner Skills for eating Disorders (National Centre for Eating Disorders)
I have received specialised training in trauma with leading expert Babette Rothschild
I regularly enhance my skills through Continuous Professional Development
I am fully insured and professionally supervised
I work both short and long-term with clients of different age, cultural background and sexual orientation. My approach is integrative enabling me to access different tools according to the needs of each client. These tools include the therapeutic use of imagery and dreams, mindfulness, psychodynamic interpretations, Gestalt and CBT techniques.
I have acted as a consultant psychotherapist and supervisor for charities working both with young people at risk and with members of staff. I have also worked for a number of Employee Assistant Programmes. I am currently associated with the following Insurance companies: Bupa, WPA, Aviva and Cigna.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Burnout
Personal Development
Ageing
Lack of purpose
Loneliness
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 - £80.00
Free initial online session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Cost of therapy is between £70 and £80 depending on your circumstances.
When I work
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I am available for appointments Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday both during the day and in the evening until 8pm.
I work both long term and short term.
Further information
I work both long term and short term.
My London consulting room is a few minutes from Warwick Avenue and Maida Vale stations (on the Bakerloo line) and about 20 minutes from Paddington.
W2 and NW8 are a short walk away. W1 and NW6 are a short hop away on the bus. My Reading consulting room is located in Caversham
I am available for appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday both during the day and in the evening.
"Otherwise", my first volume of narrative poetry is out and can be purchased on Amazon. It is a retelling and re-interpretation of five Greek myths. It draws on my experience as a psychotherapist and my ongoing interest in dreamwork, spirituality, Jungian depth psychology and alchemy.
