Kayan Houssein
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About me
How can Psychotherapy help?
There is no truer adage “that a problem shared is a problem halved.” I would add, that speaking to an impartial, non-judgemental person who truly listens, not just to the content of what you are saying but also to the emotional tone and notices your embodied presence, can be an incredibly powerful experience. It helps to foster greater awareness and understanding of how you are in the world and relationships. This deepening sense of awareness allows for greater choice with your behaviour and a move to more healthy behaviours and relationships.
I understand that approaching me for therapy might be a daunting prospect, or it might be the first step in an exhilarating process, wherever you are in this, I hope to make it as smooth as possible.
My approach
I work in an Integrative-Embodied-Relational style, meaning I see therapy as a collaborative endeavour. Together, we build a therapeutic alliance and trust. From this place, it allows us to go into places that maybe painful or shame laden, I hope it’s a place you feel you can drop your mask or persona and connect to your truer experience, even if that risks exposing some of the shadow.
I see my role as having dual functions, to use my own training, knowledge of theory and experience to help guide you, whilst also getting out of the way and helping your find your own way.
For a more in-depth explanation of my Integrative, Embodied and Relational stance please visit my website: https://www.therapywithkayan.com
Influences
As an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor, I am inspired by a multitude of psychotherapeutic modalities, each helping to complement and support my work. I also take inspiration from influences as broad as science, philosophy, religion, spirituality, eastern thought and Buddhism, shamanism and magic.
Specialism
I have extensive experience in helping people experiencing anxiety or panic attacks, I help clients to combat negative and intrusive thoughts, regulate overwhelming physical sensations and ultimately understand the deeper origins of their anxiety.
I am also passionate about helping clients with low moods, relationship difficulties and identity crises.
Finally, I also have experience in helping clients with psychosis, schizophrenia, bipolar and paranoia.
I work with individuals and couples.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor and Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. As a member of the BACP, I abide by their code of ethics, to practice safely and ethically.
Qualifications
- MA in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling
- Certificate in Complex Trauma level 1
- Bsc in Psychological Studies
Experience
During my training, I worked for an organisation offering long-term individual therapy to clients with psychosis, schizophrenia and Bipolar. I have been in private practice for six years now working with individuals and couples. I also teach at the Minster Centre, and I am part of an intellectual community that studies psychoanalysis, attending annual lecture series's and conferences.
In my previous career, I worked as a support worker for ten years in various homeless organisations in London. I worked with different client groups including ex-offenders, severe and enduring mental health, and alcohol and substance use. From this role, I have an intimate knowledge of the criminal justice, social services, and mental health systems, coupled with experience in safeguarding adults.
Member organisations
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
Additional information
Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes and priced at £85. Couples therapy sessions are 75 minutes and priced at £130.
Some concessionary places are available for people on low incomes or trainees.
Contacting me
My contact details are 07763764689, please call or text me, or you can email me at mail@therapywithkayan.com.
If I am unavailable please leave me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
I work in-person and online, via phone or Zoom for video sessions. I work from two physical spaces, London Bridge and South Woodford.
When I work
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Please get in touch to discuss when works best for us to meet.
Further information
I offer a free twenty-minute initial call or zoom meeting, this is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and see if we are a good fit. It is perfectly okay for you to take some time to think about it, it is also okay if it does feel right to ask for a first session to be booked in.
What you can expect from the first session?
In the first session I will try to get a sense of your current dilemma and some information about your past history. This is also an opportunity for you to ask me any questions about the therapy process and what you can expect. I am also happy to answer these questions at any point in the therapy.
