Kalpna Hirani

Counselling & Psychotherapy in Rickmansworth (WD3), Watford & online

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with stress, depression or stuck in negative thought patterns? I'm a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 9 years of experience (including working in the NHS as a therapist), based in Rickmansworth (WD3) near Watford, Hertfordshire, offering individual therapy, both in-person and online therapy.

I integrate various approaches or can offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as a stand alone to help clients dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, abuse, anger management, intrusive thoughts, stress, obsessive compulsory disorder (OCD), emotional and sexual abuse, feeling sad, sleep issues, relationship and family issues. I also support clients dealing with low self-confidence and low self-esteem.

I have acquired extensive experience in working with people from a diverse background, helping and supporting them with a wide range of issues including social anxiety, work related issues such as work stress, burnout, communication difficulties, men's issues and women's issues such as change at work, menopause, loss of purpose, status or responsibility and expatriate and multicultural counselling, challenges that come with relocation, cultural adjustment, and student life.  My client base is local and international.

I am also part of the Family therapy team in CAMHS (NHS) so i split my time  between private practice and there.

Format of sessions on offer  - I am based in Rickmansworth (WD3) near Watford, Hertfordshire, where I offer face to face/in-person sessions to individuals. Its only a few minutes walk from Rickmansworth station, and a short drive from the M25. Its conveniently located on the Hillingdon, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire border, so reachable for those in Ruislip,  Uxbridge, Northwood, Chorleywood, Watford, Croxley, Amersham, Chesham, Gerrards Cross and The Chalfonts.

I am also able to offer online sessions using video apps and telephone sessions. I'm able to work with you wherever you are located in the UK, Europe or rest of the world (time differences allowing). Working online also means YOU have flexibility to have your sessions at home, between meetings at work, in your car, while you're out on a walk.... anywhere! As long as you have the space to speak confidentially, you don't have to 'commute' to your weekly sessions with me.

You're in safe hands
I'm an accredited therapist with The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This ensures that I'm practicing ethically following their ethical code, which is designed to safeguard and protect you. The accreditation is a highly regarded mark of quality and professionalism. It means I have undertaken extensive training and met a high degree of expertise and skills, been through a rigorous process involving an assessment of my qualifications, experience, and adherence to ethical standards in order to obtain accredited membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have also accumulated many years of experience in supervised clinical practice, to provide you with the best help and support.

I am deeply passionate about supporting people and helping them make real positive changes so they can thrive, whilst being sensitive to their values, beliefs and accepting difference.

By offering a respectful safe space and a warm environment enabling you to feel safe enough to talk openly and in confidence, allowing you to freely explore your thoughts and feelings. I listen without judgment and assist you to explore whatever is bothering you. I will help you to be curious about your emotions and feelings, enabling you to gain a better understanding of yourself so you can have some clarity. When we make the connections to the root of difficult patterns of thoughts and behaviours, we begin to realise we can facilitate change. 

I can help uncover your strengths and assist you in learning new skills that will allow you to deal with your struggles so you are able to cope better with the challenges that arise in life. With me you can acknowledge and express your feelings without fear of judgement. I will support you to learn to let go of anger, guilt and shame, feel less anxious, sad or depressed, let go of things you can't control and learn more effective coping strategies to help you be more resilient, have more confidence and value yourself.  Our work together will help you gain a fresh perspective. My commitment to you is to support and empower you to overcome challenges and achieve your aims. 

If you need to talk to someone about your life, your relationships with the people around you, your experiences (past and present) or about everything in between, then please take that next brave step and give us a call. I'm here to help.

I will be there to guide you to achieve your aims by providing a personalised approach in supporting you with your emotional wellbeing and personal development.

My Approach - I recognise that every individual is unique, carrying their own life experiences. That is why I offer a flexible therapy plan that integrates modalities to ensure that I adapt my approach to what will best support and empower you. 

My training includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, Systemic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness practices, Transactional Analysis (TA) and EMDR (evidence based, NICE approved approach with potential for long-lasting changes). This integrative approach allows me to draw from various techniques, ensuring that our sessions are flexible and I use the most effective strategies in addressing your unique needs, fostering lasting change. 

The core of my counselling practice is Person-Centred approach, which means your individual needs are at the forefront of our work together. I strive to create a warm non-judgemental environment where you can feel truly understood and supported. My approach is a one that values the voice and experience of the client and recognises that we can all get stuck in problems that feel impossible to overcome and manage. I believe in creating a safe space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings. My commitment to genuineness, empathy, and integrity ensures that our sessions are a space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Therapy is about creating a space for active listening, acknowledging challenging experiences, and recognising individual and relational strengths. My goal is to help clients gain insight, identify areas where they feel stuck, reflect on potential solutions, and create pathways forward toward a more fulfilling life. This approach can help with a wide range of problems and difficulties. 

The therapeutic relationship we build together is the foundation of successful therapy. I prioritise creating a safe, relaxed space where you can be yourself.

Ultimately, my goal is for you to have a fulfilling and effective counselling experience. Our mutually trusting relationship will be the key to your growth and success in therapy.

Have a look at my website where you can find further information about what I can help with and my approach https://www.wellness-thinking.com

Get in touch
Its not always easy to create change on your own. A little support can help create the change a little faster. You do not have to wait until it gets really bad to ask for the help you need. If you're going through a tough time right now, you can talk to me. Its OK. We can get through this together. You're not alone. Whatever issues you are facing, I will strive to work with you and help you find a way forward. Ready to begin healing? Contact me today for a free consultation. If you don't even try you will never know.

I offer a brief telephone consultation, no longer than 15 minutes which is free of charge, to people who are genuinely ready to start therapy. The person can say what they are looking for from therapy and I can explain how I work and what I can offer. From here we decide if we are comfortable with the idea of working together. If we do decide to proceed together, then we can confirm a suitable time and day that works for us both, for an initial session.   There will be no obligation for you to enter into therapy and you will not be pressured. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable with the therapist you choose to work with.  

Before we have our telephone conversation, I ask that you check my website (www.wellness-thinking.com), if you have not done so already, as it provides plenty of information, including my approach, cost and what I can offer. If you still feel you have any questions or require clarification, you can ask during our telephone conversation.

Whether you're facing past traumas, current struggles, or future uncertainties, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Remember, there's help available, and acknowledgment is the first step towards finding relief and achieving true well-being. Let's embark on this journey together towards healing and growth.

Therapy can be really challenging when you’re faced with looking for someone who you feel able to connect with and open up to. Sharing your difficulties, you have probably never spoken about with anyone, can feel nerve wrecking and its natural to be hesitant and apprehensive. Sitting through discomfort and distress and being able to do that whilst feeling safe and not judged is one of the foundations in therapy.

Know that there is help out there that could make the world of difference. Part of the therapeutic process means that you get comfortable with being uncomfortable and as cliché as it may sound, this is where the growth and self discovery happens.

Through the role of being a therapist it becomes such an honour to meet people who are completely vulnerable and honest with who they are. To be in such a privileged position is something that I feel grateful every day.

RATES per session (sessions are 50 minutes)

£65 for online/telephone sessions (weekdays, 10-4pm). 
£78 for in-person sessions (weekdays, 10-4pm) 
£75 for evening online sessions. 
£85 for weekend in-person sessions. 

I would be happy to discuss the possibility of offering a reduced rate. Please let me know if you meet any of the following criteria:

• Receiving Universal Credit or Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Single parents or individuals with dependent

Sometimes it just makes sense to reach out for professional help rather than struggling on your own. Just contact me to book a 15 minutes free introductory telephone consultation and I can explain how I work, from here we decide if we are comfortable with the idea of working together! I totally understand that the first call to say you need therapy can be hard. But give it a go. Just call me. I understand.

PS: have a read of the bog on my website about The System That Failed Jamie: Perspective on the Lost Boys of Modern Society - A Systemic Therapy Perspective on the series "Adolescence"

Quote

"The insights and tools gained through therapy can transform your life, leading to greater self-awareness, happiness, and fulfillment".

"Trauma creates changes you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change that you do choose.” - unknown
 
Everyday mental health maintenance is an essential part of not just surviving, but thriving.

"The best investment you can make is in yourself. Therapy is the first step toward a stronger, more empowered you." - unknown

I will treat what you share with respect & confidentiality. Simply text, or email to set up a free 15 minutes telephone consultation. The consultation gives you an opportunity to ask me any questions you may have and for us to decide if we are a good fit to work together. We can explore how I can help and support you.

Before your free consultation, it will be helpful for you to read through the information on my website https://www.wellness-thinking.com as it has plenty of additional information, including my approach, cost and what I can offer. 

Sessions cost for 1 to 1 weekly therapy sessions range in price between £60 to £80 depending on type of session and time and day. Please enquire for specific session when booking. I offer discounts to those on low income households and struggling financially, please contact me to discuss.

The sooner you get help, the faster you can get back to enjoying life.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING

• Personalising psychotherapy
• A Pluralistic Approach to Therapy
• Working using creative techniques
• Polyvagal Theory and Neuroscience in practice
• Working With Trauma and Revolutionising trauma treatment
• Systemic family therapy - psychotherapy that focuses on how people's relationships and interactions affect their well-being. Training at Tavistock and Portman  – Ongoing
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - a type of psychotherapy used to help people heal from trauma and other distressing experiences - Ongoing
• Goals In Therapy
• Science of Wellbeing, Yale university – Ongoing
• Effective Anger Management
• The Inner Critic
• Cultural Awareness, Human diversity and Power in the therapy room