Helen Marsh
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About me
Are you going through a difficult time in your life right now?
Are you suffering from work-related stress, the demands of partners, parents or children, depression, generalised anxiety disorder or panic attacks? Does life feel like an uphill struggle?
Are you facing a particular crisis, loss or relationship breakup?
Are you bereaved and struggling with feelings of grief and loss?
Are you feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed by something that has happened in your life?
Does it feel like your life is mundane and you never really feel happy? Do you feel like you are just ‘going through the motions’ of life with no real highs or lows and you just ‘get on with it’? Are you wondering if this is all there is? Are you wondering what to hope for in the future and where you want to go and who you want to be in the future?
Do you feel that situations in your past continue to affect you because of deep-rooted experiences and long-standing difficulties?
Whatever your situation, therapy can help:
· It is a way of getting help and support in your life now
· It is a space for you talk about the things which you never talk to anyone else about and that cause you anxiety or make you feel down and bad about yourself
· It is a space to look at your life, the things that have happened to you and how you have been affected so that you can start to make changes
I offer a safe, confidential, caring and supportive space where together we can explore the things that concern you, help you to make sense of what is happening, find out what you want from life and work towards that.
I work in three different ways. Firstly I am a Therapist who uses different methods depending on what you need and how you want to work. I'm happy to work with how YOU'RE feeling and what YOU need to talk about in order to process what is going on for you.
Secondly I work using CBT/REBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy) which involves working short-term in a focussed way in order to deal with specific problems, phobia's, generalised anxiety disorders, depression, panic attacks and many other issues.
I am also qualified and trained in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy and I can work with Individuals and Couples and anyone wanting to work on sexual issues or relationship issues. I am also in a further Advanced Training Course to work with Couples and would welcome Couples of all ages and sexuality.
I am a registered and accredited member of the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and I work within the UKCP code of ethics.
I have a Private Practice in South Woodford and I also work Online using Zoom. I see clients for both long-term and short-term work. Feel free to Email or Call me to discuss arranging an initial Session to talk about your needs and how we might work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
EXPERIENCE
I have over 10 years of one-to-one Therapy experience working with a wide range of clients in both long-term and short-term therapy. I also have experience in working with Couples, Relationships and Psychosexual issues. I also have extensive experience working with complex bereavement in an NHS setting and in short-term work for an NHS IAPT Service.
I have worked with a wide range of issues including (but not limited to) generalised anxiety disorders, depression, stress, loss, bereavement, miscarriage, panic attacks, relationship and sexual difficulties/dysfunctions, gender and identity issues, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, sexual/physical/emotional abuse/trauma, rape.
I have an enhanced DBS check and am covered by professional indemnity insurance.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 Year Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling
- 3 Year BSc Psychology and Counselling
- Diploma in CBT/REBT
- Advanced Diploma in CBT/REBT
- 2 Year Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy
- Currently training on an Advanced Course for Couples and Relationships.
- Currently completing an Advanced Integrative Diploma in CBT/REBT
OTHER TRAINING COURSES COMPLETED
- 5-day Bereavement Training
- Creative Imagination
- My Purpose – The Next Step
- Unfolding the Story: Archaeology of the Soul’s Journey
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Teaching Clients to Use Mindfulness Skills
- Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors – Working with Dissociative Disorders in Clinical Practice
- Vision Boards and Ritual
- Making Trauma Therapy Safer
Member organisations
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.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have a lot of experience working with complex bereavement, generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, sleep disorders, depression, childhood abuse, domestic violence, rape and many other areas.
I also have a particular interest and experience in working with Psychosexual and Relationship issues both with Individuals, Couples and Polyamorous Relationships.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
The Cost for a 50 minute Session for Individuals is £70
The Cost for a 50 minute Session for a Couple or Polyamorous Relationship is £100
- Please note I work online via zoom, on the phone and also in person in South Woodford.
When I work
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Monday to Friday from 8am until 9pm
Further information
I have completed 2 Diploma's in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and REBT (Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy) and am happy to work in this way - This works primarily for short-term work and is solution-focussed in order to help someone move quickly to where they want to be. This type of Therapy is ideal for Clients who have a specific issue or goal in mind for Therapy - It is particularly effective for generalised anxiety disorder, phobia's and compulsive thoughts/actions, panic attacks, depression and sleep disorders. In my experience this type of effective and specific work normally lasts between 6 and 12 sessions.
I am also a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and am happy to see Individuals, Couples and Polyamorous Relationships that are perhaps struggling with sexual or relationship issues. I am also kink-aware, more than happy to work with LGBTQ+ issues and happy to work with Polyamorous Relationships.
