Makiko Ohhara

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DipHE. MBACP (Accred)
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location_on Epsom KT19 & Banstead SM7
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About me

Hello, I'm Maki, a Psychodynamic Counsellor and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I provide a safe and reflective therapeutic space where you can explore and understand your emotions, feelings, and behaviours. I am fluent in both English and Japanese. 

My approach is rooted in the understanding that significant events and relationships in our early life experiences can influence how we feel and behave in the present. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process that often requires the courage to admit you might need support and cannot do it alone.

In our sessions, I will listen to you empathetically and supportively, offering a confidential and non-judgmental environment. Together, we will explore your emotions, helping you understand and overcome any complex feelings you may have about yourself or significant others. This process can address whatever you feel might be holding you back from living a happy and fulfilled life.

Everyone experiences times when they feel stuck and need someone to talk to, but discussing personal issues with family or friends can sometimes feel too difficult. I provide a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental space for you to share your emotions.

If you're interested in learning more about how I can help, please get in touch. I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation to answer any questions you may have.

Training, qualifications & experience

I am fluent in English and Japanese

Qualifications:

Diploma HE in Psychodynamic Counselling 

Ascentis Bereavement Support accredited

The Foundation for Infant Loss Training Course in
Baby Safety including Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

The Foundation for Infant Loss Training Course in
Assisting Clients with Subsequent Pregnancies after Loss

Experience:

Honorary therapist at Albany Trust (a specialist counselling and psychotherapy charity, focusing on a positive approach to sexuality and relationships)

Bereavement support at Cruse Bereavement Care.

Samaritans.

Sporting Chance: The Mental Health People For Professional Sportspeople.

Solas Mind: Mental Health and Wellbeing Support in the Creative Industries. 

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

日本語でのカウンセリングも受け付けております。お気軽にお問い合わせください。

I can offer counselling in Japanese too. 

Therapies offered

Fees

£60.00 - £90.00

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle Keyworkers
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors

Further information

Epsom Practice: https://whitehousehealth.co.uk/

Banstead Practice: https://www.surreytherapypractice.com/

White House Health & Wellness Centre, 16 Waterloo Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8EX

Surrey Therapy Practice, Castle House, Park Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 3BT

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check info

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Additional languages

Japanese/日本語

Online platforms

Zoom