Kim Spicer
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About me
There can be times in our lives when we experience distressing events or feelings that seem overwhelming. This can be due to a particular circumstance, such as difficulties in our current relationships, work-related stress, illness, bereavement, or dealing with painful memories from our childhood. Sometimes, we do no know what makes us feel the way we do. All we know is that life has become distressing or even intolerable. At these times, talking therapy may be a helpful option.
I realize the thought of meeting with a therapist can be daunting, but it provides the opportunity to make sense of your individual circumstances, leaving you better equipped to cope with the future. Ideas, thoughts and feelings can be aired in a non-judgemental and confidential setting during the sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked as a therapist for over 28 years in various settings, including as the staff counsellor at St Mary's Hospital and the Counselling Service Manager for MIND in Barnet. I am experienced in providing short-term-focused counselling or longer-term psychoanalytic therapy. I am qualified to see couples, having trained with Relate as a relationship counsellor and facilitating therapy groups and having trained as a group analyst at the IGA.
In addition to seeing individuals and couples, I currently work as a clinical supervisor at Highgate Counselling Service and as the Diploma Course Convenor at the Institute of Group Analysis. I was also a senior tutor at Birkbeck College, University of London, on the Adult MSc in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling for several years.
UKCP Registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist: Member of The Guild of Psychotherapists (2007) and Group Analyst: IGA (2022)
MSc. Psychodynamic Counselling, Birkbeck London University (1997)
MA Organizational Consultancy, Tavistock Clinic and UEL (2007)
Relate Level 5 Training: Relationship Counsellor (2016)
Diploma in Supervision, Institute of Group Analysis, London (2014)
Member organisations
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Have you ever considered joining a therapy group?
I am setting up a new once-weekly group starting in May/June (Swiss Cottage area). Please use this link to read about the benefits of group therapy: https://www.groupanalyticgroups.co.uk/about.html
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 - £90.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individuals £60 to £75 depending on the time of day
Couples £70 to £90 depending on the time of day
Occasionally I have a concessionary day time slot available.
Further information
My consulting room is a 15 minute walk from Finchley Central Underground station. There are no parking restrictions.
