Ksenia Sholaya
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About me
In my 17 years of experience as a therapist, I worked with clients struggling with lifestyle changes, bereavement, experiencing PTSD, current and past domestic violence and sexual abuse.
I use an integrative approach encompassing psychodynamic, person centred and relational psychotherapy in my clinical work. I apply psychoeducation when required, in order to help clients understand themselves better. For example, in bereavement work, the client may think that feeling low may be a sign of depression. However, I explain the stages of grief to highlight that feeling deep sadness for the loved one is a natural part of the bereavement process, while depression is where the cause of sadness is usually unknown. Clients often find this shift in perception a comforting first step in coming to terms with their grief.
I bring attachment theory and developmental stages into my therapeutic work. I look for the attachment style in my clients and if there were any relational traumas. I incorporate neuroscience into sessions, focusing on how trauma affects the brain and the nervous system; how trauma is transferred across generations and how to work with trauma. I have supported clients through complicated bereavement due to unresolved past and present traumas. I think of Polyvagal theory when working with trauma which helps me understand where the client is and guides me in taking the right steps in approaching the client and also in how to regulate the client during the sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an accredited BACP therapist, with 17 years of experience providing therapy for adult clients. I hold a postgraduate diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Middlesex University, in collaboration with The Minster Centre. I am also an ACTO Senior Professional Member (Level 3) and Senior Online Supervisor.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Further information
I work online with adults 18+
