Jane Eldridge

I'm an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist and offer a supportive and confidential space where we can think about and explore together what's troubling you. It might be something you want to change, understand, or learn to accept. Or perhaps you're feeling a more general sense of lacking vitality and meaning in life.

I draw on a range of approaches from the psychodynamic, existential and gestalt traditions and will aim to find a way of working that's a good fit for you.  My practice is in Sydenham in South East London SE26. I offer some early morning and evening sessions as well as regular daytime hours - please contact me for availability.

Counselling or therapy sessions available face to face and also via secure online platform or by phone at present.

What's it all about?
Sometimes people come to counselling with a particular symptom, after a significant life event or with work-related difficulties. Other times it's more about not quite feeling fulfilled in life, career or relationships. I believe the many ways we come to understand and make sense of who we are, including how we relate to others and the world around us, are central to our mental health and physical wellbeing. Unforeseen life events, separations, losses and disappointments can all profoundly affect our sense of who we are.

If you've not had counselling or psychotherapy before - and even if you have - starting can feel daunting. If it's important to you, I can tell you about my training, my experience, and how I might work with the particular issue you bring. What matters is that we feel we can work together.

Who am I meeting?
It's normal to wonder about your therapist's background. I've worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bereavement, trauma, abuse, domestic violence, career difficulties, bullying, problems at school, college or university, family and relationship difficulties, and issues around gender, sexuality and identity.

I started working as a counsellor and therapist after spending the first part of my career in education, research and other activities connected with media and the arts.  I'm interested in hearing about what moves and inspires you, as well as the difficulties you might be having.

When we meet, I'll ask you what you're looking for from counselling or therapy. I offer open-ended, integrative psychotherapy and short-term, solution-focused work.  What's likely to be most effective for the particular issue you bring is something we can think about together.

You can contact me by email or phone using the information on this page and, if it feels right, arrange a consultation. The initial appointment helps me decide if I can help, and is an opportunity for you to get a sense of whether it would feel useful to work together.  I offer this at a one-off, reduced fee of £50

I usually see clients once a week and offer twice a week in some circumstances. Face to face and Skype/Zoom sessions available at present.

My fee is £75 per 50 minute session for individuals. I charge £95 for couples (60 minute session). I offer a reduced-fee initial consultation for £50 so you can meet me and we can decide if we want to work together.

Counselling and Psychotherapy currently available face to face or by secure online video platform. Please enquire for further information.

I offer counselling and psychotherapy in Sydenham SE26, close to Crystal Palace, Streatham, Brixton, Herne Hill, Forest Hill, Dulwich, Lewisham, Bromley and Croydon in South and South East London. Accessible from Crystal Palace, Sydenham Hill and Sydenham stations, or 202 and 363 buses stop outside the door. Please contact me for further information.