Heather Wilson
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About me
People from all walks of life can hit really bad times, separation, divorce, unemployment, painful loss of loved ones and serious abuse. Or perhaps the current cost of living crisis is just worsening ongoing struggles with depression and low mood. Such life crises leave the best of us struggling and reeling and often can bring us to a very dark place. Feeling constantly down, depressed or anxious will disrupt your close relationships, work life, well-being and your health. In therapy, I work initially to build a trusting therapeutic partnership allowing you to find a safe space to explore what's going on for you. Through awareness practice (similar to mindfulness) we work holistically, on the range of your current and past responses, your emotions, cognitions, your bodily sense, your social and 'spiritual' needs and patterns of living and relating in the world. Through increasing awareness of the nature and impact of your difficult emotions and their origins, gradually over time, you will move towards identifying choices and ways of being that will promote renewed energy and vitality for life.
A client said to me recently "Working with you has changed fundamental habits and views I have had that have held me back, and I trust you completely: no mean feat! Thank you for your kindness, wisdom and your clarity."
Training, qualifications & experience
I am UK Council of Psychotherapists accredited (UKCP Reg: 2011173486) and I welcome adults, couples, or groups.
Previously for over 30 years, I have been active professionally in supporting the personal well-being and development of individuals and groups, in the UK and many countries in Europe and sometimes beyond. I was first introduced to Gestalt as a therapy and philosophy for human growth and development during my accreditation as a coach in 2007. Since 2014 I have worked in placements as a counsellor and therapist in the NHS and as part of a cabinet of international therapists in Brussels, as well as my private practice. Currently, I work part-time with Age UK Camden counselling team as a group therapy facilitator and in client assessment.
Member organisations
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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.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions are 50 minutes in length. I work both long-term which can stretch over years, and with short-term (12-15 weeks). I find progress in therapy is best when sessions are weekly at the same time if possible.
As my client, you are protected by the GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018 and the ethical standards of the UKCP the body that regulates the practice of psychotherapists and counsellors.
When I work
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Further information
I warmly invite you to email me or call me to arrange an initial 15 minute conversation to answer any questions you have about me or my practice before arranging an initial assessment session.
In an assessment session, we will explore and discuss your current difficulties in more detail and I will ask for background and information about your history. We will check what aims you may have for therapy, or changes you are hoping to make and how I may be able to help.
