Maria Hernandez
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About me
I am an experienced psychotherapist specialised in relationship difficulties based in North London (NW8) and Harley St (W1G). With a postgraduate from Oxford University in Family and Couple's Therapy. I offer face to face and online therapy (or both, if you find this combination works for you)
If you are experiencing relationship difficulties, family problems, online dating disappointments, anxiety or going through a difficult period, please contact me If you'd like to discuss whether counselling could help.
Coming to therapy can feel daunting at first, and it is important to find a practitioner you feel comfortable with. , please be in touch for a free initial consultation
As a relationship counsellor I can help you to lead a healthy and meaningful relationships both with yourself and others, by changing the patterns of communication that lead to arguments and loneliness by developing better copping skills.
I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space for you to explore whatever may be troubling you.
I am a caring, open minded, empathetic and honest person who has a passion for helping others in overcoming emotional difficulties. I hope to connect with my clients on a personal level; I don't hide behind a professional facade and I am not, in general, silent.
My approach to therapy is humanistic, this means I work to build a therapeutic relationship with my clients, in which we can think together about their feelings and experiences and the relationships in their lives, both now and in the past.
Training, qualifications & experience
* Couple therapy & Family Systems, Oxford University (PgDip)
* Person-Centred Psychotherapist, Middlesex University (BACP accredited training).
* Postgraduated Diploma in counselling and counselling skills, Birkbeck University of London.
* MA in Social Work, Malaga University, Spain.
I am a registered member of the BACP – (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) which is the largest professional body in its field in the UK. It ensures all its members are appropriately trained, qualified and adhere to their strict code of ethics for practitioners.
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have undergone comprehensive training on COVID-19 anxiety-related issues, including long covid and the effects of lockdown.
I am experienced in working with NHS and front-line workers delivering psychological support to those who are or have been affected by The COVID-19 Pandemic.
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 - £120.00
Free initial online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
For students and those on Lower Income, I also offer further discounted sessions, Please contact me for more information.
Payment to be made by bank transfer before the session.
When I work
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Please send me an email to set up a free initial tel conversation to talk about how counselling can help you; if you are happy to continue, we can arrange a suitable time for weekly sessions
Further information
I adhere to a strict code of confidentiality with all communications.
