Jarah Koomson

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location_on London, Greater London, W1G 9JB
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About me

My intention as your therapist is to help you create meaningful change, including increasing self-compassion, self-confidence, achieving your personal goals and a greater sense of well-being. I strive to understand where you are at and where you would like to get to by supporting you to feel safe in embracing change.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your story. Perhaps you are intrigued in deprogramming previous patterns that you feel do not serve you? Creating a new foundation that starts internally and has a positive ripple effect on those close to you and around you.

Our nervous system can be overactive which can impact our thoughts, clarity, focus and sleep. I am passionate about mindfulness practices and offer tailored meditations to accompany your therapeutic journey.

With a rich and varied therapeutic experience, I have supported clients across various sectors, including the film and creative industries, senior professionals in finance, young people in school settings, and individuals affected by domestic abuse. My work also extends to those within the prison system, individuals struggling with alcohol or substance misuse, and families and couples facing complex emotional dynamics. Additionally, I assist individuals dealing with depression and anxiety.

In my therapy practice, I lead with compassion and a heart-centred approach. I encourage clients to lean into discomfort, as this is often where the most significant growth occurs. By guiding you to access your blind spots, I help you gain insight into your needs and understand what may be hindering your progress toward your desired goals.

In addition to my 1-to-1 and couples therapeutic work, I offer therapeutic coaching through one-off sessions and tailored programs designed to meet your specific needs. These flexible options provide additional support and structure, whether you're looking for a brief intervention or a comprehensive plan for personal growth.

Therapy and coaching can support that leap of faith. We can work towards you feeling safe to expand beyond what you know. When you are ready you can call you can email me. I offer free telephone and online consultations, a chance for you to see if we are the right fit for your journey ahead.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling 2020
  • Certificate in Mindfulness Leadership 2015
  • MSc in Forensic Mental Health 2013
  • BA in Psychology and Criminology 2011

I embrace difference, diversity and identity be it racial, cultural, sexual or gender-based.

My therapeutic experience includes working with young people in school settings, domestic abuse, those troubled by alcohol or substance misuse, families experiencing complex emotional dynamics and individuals experiencing depression and anxiety.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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.

Areas of counselling I deal with

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Fees

Free initial telephone or online session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

Therapy sessions, therapeutic coaching sessions and bespoke life coaching programmes, enquire for further information.

When I work

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37 Queen Anne Street, London, Greater London, W1G 9JB

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations

Online platforms

Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Jarah Koomson
Jarah Koomson