Louise Pivcevic
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About me
I'm a Tavistock trained specialist psychotherapist (teenagers, young adults, plus individuals or couples with parenting concerns). I offer an insightful, compassionate and empathic approach helping you engage with life's challenges, eg chronic anxiety, depression, low self esteem. I aim to help you find deeper self knowledge, greater emotional creativity and more fulfilling relationships. I have 16 years of clinical experience in NHS mental health teams, and 10+ years in private practice helping clients explore and work through issues, gaining resilience, insight and a renewed sense of curiosity and optimism in their lives.
I have additional trainings in couples therapy, psychosexual therapy, EMDR and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). I am also a tutor with University of Exeter's Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy programme, and a clinical supervisor to other psychotherapists and counsellors.
I have a warm, empathic approach, meeting you where you are.
I will help you discover more freedom and authenticity in how you understand yourself and others. I work with close attention to your thoughts, feelings, memories and dreams. Through the therapeutic relationship we make sense of ways of relating where you may be unconsciously repeating old patterns which no longer serve you.
The evidence indicates that the benefits of psychodynamic treatment are “lasting and not just transitory and appear to extend well beyond symptom remission." For many people, "psychodynamic therapy may foster inner resources and capacities that allow richer, freer, and more fulfilling lives.”
Shedler, J., 2010. The efficacy of psychodynamic psychotherapy. American Psychologist, 65(2), p.98.
I offer an initial free telephone consultation of 15 minutes.
Following this would be an initial assessment where we can decide together if I can be of help to you. Treatment is always a collaborative approach, and we will look at your goals and what you hope to achieve within a particular timeframe. I offer brief consultation eg for a parenting or relationship difficulty. However most treatment will take longer eg at least 12 weeks or longer term for more deep-seated issues.
Please get in touch with any questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Doctoral level professional qualification in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Children, Adolescents,Young Adults 0-25 years and Parents) : Tavistock and Portman and University of East London
- Post graduate diploma in Psychoanalytic Studies and Infant Observation: Tavistock and Portman Clinic/University of East London
- Advanced Certificate in Couple Relationships: Tavistock Relationships
- EMDR level 1, 2 EMDR Works
- IAPT Supervisors training Exeter University
- Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS) postgraduate certificate in Psychosexual Therapy
- BA (Hons) MA English (Cantab)
- Member of the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists
- BACP individual member and full member of ACP
Member organisations
The ACP is the registering body for NHS trained Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists. ACP members undergo a minimum 6 year training; two years at Masters level then 4 years full-time clinical in the NHS qualifying in a Doctorate Level course. Full members are able to work with neonates, mothers & babies, parents & toddlers, primary school age children & adolescents. 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
- Parenting guidance
- Work with parental couples during separation and divorce
- Attachment based Parent-child therapy
- Transgender and LGBTQI+ issues
- Student mental health
- Life transitions eg leaving home, adapting to university and post university/work life
Therapies offered
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Fees
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a standard session fee and I also offer a reduced fee for students and young adults on low or no income. if you would like to discuss this further please get in touch.
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Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and to check availability.
Further information
Psychodynamic psychotherapy provides a space to explore, to feel understood at your own pace, to work through complex issues and dilemmas, to get more in touch with yourself and find ways of overcoming unhelpful patterns. The therapeutic alliance between client and therapist is the key to meaningful positive relief of symptoms and long-term change.
