Ikuko Abe
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About me
I will empower you to make your own choices, offer a space to explore the difficulties you are experiencing, delve into and resolve past or recent issues, identify your inner strengths and resources to work through your difficulties.
We will work together at your own pace, without fear of judgement. I always endeavour to provide a warm, caring and sensitive space that feels safe and confidential.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to gain insight and self-awareness, in order to lead a more fulfilling life. Many people find it a positive, life-changing experience.
Couples therapy work comprises of:
- Assess the status of your relationship
- Identify the problem areas
- Tools to de-escalate arguments
- Techniques to improve communication
- Exercises for deeper intimacy
- Worksheets to continue the work at home
- Eastern philosophical concepts
Training, qualifications & experience
Accredited member of BACP
Certificate in Supervision at CSTD
MA Relationship Therapy at Relate Institute
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Certificate in Counselling Studies
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Professional Development training days attended:
Internal Oppressor CPD with Dr Aileen Alleyne
GDPR for Therapists CPD
Boarding School Survivors Group Supervision with Nick Duffell
Neuroscience (Poly Vagal Theory) in therapy CPD
Suicide prevention CPD at Mental Health Academy
Sensorimotor psychotherapy CPD by Dr Pat Ogden
Group supervision module at CSTD
Core and Therapeutic modules in supervision at CSTD
Certificate in Understanding Sex Addiction at Relate
Certificate in Awareness of Safeguarding Children at Medway Safeguarding
Certificate in Domestic Violence and Abuse: Assessment and Intervention at Relate
Certificate in Loss and Bereavement at Relate Institute
Certificate in Domestic Violence and Abuse: Awareness and Safety at Relate Institute
Certificate in Safeguarding Vulnerable Young People at Bird College
Certificate in Making Endings at Place2Be
Certificate in Understanding Trauma at the Albany Centre
Certificate in Working with Metaphor at Place2Be
Certificate in Helping Children Tell Their Stories at Place2Be
Child Protection and Safeguarding at Place2Be
Child Protection training at Place2Be
Working in Schools training at Place2Be
Other relevant work experiences:
I run a successful private practice and an online business. Previously I have worked as a counsellor at organisations such as Relate (couples and families), Place2Be (play therapy with children), CRI (substance misuse, addiction), Sunflower Centre (domestic violence).
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.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Boarding school survivors, intercultural issues, cultural identity, interracial relationships, spiritual insights, Buddhist mindfulness, neuro-disability.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£130.00 - £190.00
Free initial online session
Health Insurance/EAP
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Please note any emails received over the weekend will be read and responded to on the Monday.
