Marilyn Allen
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About me
Adolescent & Teenage Therapeutic Counsellor, Specialising in Trauma, Bereavement & Loss Counselling working Online, by Telephone and In-Person (Central/North) London.
I am a MBACP Registered Adolescent Therapeutic Counsellor (Using the Arts) and a Qualified Bereavement/Trauma Counsellor who has worked with a variety of issues, particularly current or unresolved adolescent issues for over a decade.
My background working as a lecturer and pastoral carer informs my work as a Therapist. I am able to bring my skills of heightened empathy, observational skills and counter-transference into the work, broadening the experience for the client. I work in a warm, confidential and safe place with the aim to work through all issues brought to therapy for a manageable life. My Private Practice is set in an empathic and non-judgemental environment in Crouch End where space is created for you to talk, or use the arts to express thoughts and feelings.
My approach is Integrative Art meaning I draw from Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, Humanistic and Psychodynamic approaches, by tailor-making treatment plans to meet the needs of my clients. A therapeutic relationship is gradually formed between my client and I through our work together. During sessions we use the arts (drawing, body movements, story telling, sand tray work, music, sculpture, puppetry and poetry) to help support the process. I aim to offer support and encourage personal development of my clients in a non-judgemental environment. You need not be an artist to use this approach.
Issues I have dealt with include:
- Adolescent/Teenage/ Child related Issues
- Mental Distress/Trauma
- Anger Management Issues
- Depression/Depressive Thoughts
- Addictions/Addiction Management
- Work Related Issues
- Bereavement/Loss
- Low Self Confidence Issues
- Self Harm/Suicidal Thoughts
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety/Stress/Feeling hopeless
- Bullying/Cyber bullying
- Low Self Esteem
- Transitions
- Trauma/Unresolved issues
- Motivation
- Academic Issues e.g. Exam Stress/Anxiety, Coping with Appeals, Confidence with
- Presentations/Group Work
- Home Sickness
- Loneliness
Fees
My fees start from £80 to £350 on a sliding scale and location basis.
- Harley Street - Price on application
- Online - From £80
- In-Person - From £120
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience and History
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I have worked in various Educational Institutions as a Therapeutic Counsellor, specialising in Adolescent Issues, Bereavement/Loss and Trauma and run a Private Practice in Harley Street, London.
I have over a decade of clinical experience working in the following settings:
- Part of a University Counselling Team
- National Health Service (NHS) Setting (GP Team)
- Academic Settings e.g. University/Secondary School
- My Private Practices in (North London) and Harley Street (Central London)
- Pastoral Care in a Further Education setting for over ten years
Previously, I worked in higher and further education as a lecturer and pastoral carer for over a decade while training to become a therapeutic counsellor.
I am bound by the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Member organisations
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 - £350.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Prices Menu
Start Point:
Initial Free Consultation (10 minutes)
£120 - 50 minute (Online/Telephone/In-Person)
£80 per 50 minute session for Trainees and Low Income Earners (Online/Telephone).
Harley Street (In-Person) - Price on application
When I work
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Weekdays (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) 10am to 6pm.
Saturdays by (8am-2pm).
Further information
I am within reach of Central and North London, with good transport links. I am also available online and through telephone.
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Please note that a 48 hour notice of cancellation of sessions booked is required.
