Lisa Bruton
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About me
I am a Psychotherapist and Counsellor with 15 years experience in the field of mental wellbeing. I also am a Visiting Tutor at the University of Oxford, teaching Psychotherapy. I am also trained to deliver EMDR, a therapeutic technique known to be particularly useful in treating the aftermath of trauma, or repeated negative feelings and thoughts that other therapies can't always reach. I have extensive expertise in relationship therapy for couples and other dyads (relatives, business partners, close friends), and am a qualified Mindfulness teacher. Previous experience includes working for the Metropolitan Police, the NHS and the Maudsley Hospital. I am UKCP accredited and in continuous professional supervision.
I offer both short term and long term therapy, in-person or online. I am fluent in French and can offer sessions in this language.
I have worked extensively with people affected by a range of issues including:
Abuse
Alcohol
Anger management
Bereavement
Bullying
Cancer
Depression
Domestic violence
Drug abuse
Eating disorders
Gambling
HIV/Aids
Internet addiction
Low self-esteem/confidence
Redundancy
Relationship problems, separation & divorce
Self-harm & Suicidal feelings
Sex addiction/Sex problems
Sexuality/Gender confusion
Stress & anxiety
Trauma
Work related stress
My approach is integrative, which means that I use different theories depending on what will best meet the needs of my clients. I draw on the main psychotherapy traditions, including Psychodynamic (which recognises the importance of the early years and people’s formative relationships), Humanistic (helping clients recognise their strength and creativity), Body-based (looking at the physical basis of emotion, experience, growth and change, including what neuroscience and attachment studies have taught us in recent years), and Transpersonal (addressing spiritual concerns and questions of existence).
My work with individuals and couples centres on improving their relationships with others (including partners), themselves, and with life in general. I am interested in individuals’ formative experiences as a means of better understanding who they are today, so as to support them to make more fulfilling choices going forward. Individuals or couples may come for a specific reason – unsatisfying or recurrent arguments, issues around family and children, insecurity within relationships– or a more general sense of unease and disconnection. My role is to help facilitate better communication between partners, and to help you think about what it best for you and for your relationships.
I am a firm believer in psychotherapy and its potential for bringing out change in peoples’ lives. I am consistently struck by how much people can grow given the right support, and enjoy witnessing clients become more connected to themselves and to the people around them. My aim is that therapy help my clients gain a better understanding of and connection with, themselves, so as to find new ways of being and relating with others. I may draw attention to your thoughts, feelings, behaviour or physical sensations to enable this process. I also think that it takes great courage to seek out therapy, so I honour this by making the relationship as secure and positive as possible.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling
- Advanced Diploma in Couples Therapy
- EMDR Levels 1 & 2
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling
- Certificate in Mindfulness Teacher training
- Certificate in Trauma Support
- Certificate in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Foundation Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling
- I am UKCP accredited
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Mindfulness
Multi-culturalism
Relationships
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 - £130.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer a sliding scale of £80-110 for 1:1 sessions, and £100-130 for couples or other dyads (business partners, relatives, close friends). I also offer sessions for adult family members and people in multi-partner relationships.
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I offer sessions between 10am and 5pm, face to face or online from Tuesday to Thursday; online only on Fridays
