Lillian Atkinson
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About me
I am a relational, integrative psychotherapist which means that I integrate different therapeutic concepts and theoretical ideas when working with clients: I do not believe in a generic approach to psychological therapy, as we are all unique. I aim to develop a deep understanding of each client I work with, to tailor the best techniques to your needs and the therapeutic work. I draw primarily from psychodynamic, attachment, trauma-focused, existential and cognitive-behavioural theories, alongside neuroscience research, holding the person-centred values of compassion, empathy, respect and care. When working with clients, my aim is to provide an open, caring environment to develop our therapeutic relationship and to understand the difficulty, its impact and the possibility of change.
I offer both long-term and short-term therapy. We would meet for an initial meeting and discuss what you are looking for. If we agree to continue our work together, we will book a set of sessions. These sessions would be weekly, on a Friday, in the Homa premises, and last for 50 minutes.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Integrative Psychotherapy by Professional Studies (DCPsych) (Metanoia Institute/Middlesex University, London) (final stages)
- Postgraduate Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (Metanoia Institute, London)
- Masters in Counselling (MA)
- Masters in Psychology (MSc)
- LL.B Law and French
I am a registered member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I am also a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I abide by these codes of ethics.
I continue my professional development through further training and clinical supervision.
I have experience with various mental health charities in London and Hong Kong, a substance abuse service in a London hospital, the student counselling service of a London university and in a London school.
Member organisations
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
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.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 per session
Additional information
I charge £75 for a 50-minute session.
Further information
I am currently writing up my Doctoral research dissertation, through the Metanoia Institute. The topic is making meaning after the death of a loved one.
Prior to working as a psychotherapist in London, I lived in Hong Kong for six years, where I trained and worked as a counsellor. I have also worked as a teacher in London and trained as a solicitor in the City.
