About me
My approach is rooted in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, exploring how early experiences, relationships and beliefs shape how we relate to ourselves and others. I also draw on Systemic thinking, CBT and Mentalisation based approaches, allowing me to respond to our individual needs.
We will meet weekly for 50 minutes each session, either in-person, online, or via telephone. Consistency helps build trust and support meaningful change over time.
If you would like to ask any questions or arrange an initial session, please get in touch
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked across the NHS, Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Social Services, supporting individuals and families form diverse backgrounds, cultures and identities. I also welcome those who may not have had access to therapy before or who are unsure where to begin.
Alongside my clinical practice, I have worked in Voluntary and Charitable organisations, including Women's Aid, Victim Support, And Community Projects in India. I have also supported political refugees returning to South Africa post apartheid. These experiences have deepened my commitment to trauma-informed and culturally sensitive practice.
The following are some of my qualifications:
- MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Advanced Certificate & Post Graduate Diploma in Systemic Practice with Families and Couples
- Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Supervision
- Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Qualified Social Worker
- BA (Hons) in Communication Studies
Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) adhering to BACP Ethical Framework.
I am a Member of Birkbeck Counselling Association
I am a member of the Black, African & Asian Therapy Network (BAATN)
I hold a current enhanced Disclosure Certificate, and full professional insurance.
I am a registered Bupa provider. If you are are a Bupa service user I can be found at http://finder.bupa.co.uk/go/ms_marilyn_de_freitas
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£70.00 per session for Adults and Young People aged 13+
£70.00 Supervision
Bupa clients: I am a recognised provider with BUPA. You can find me here. http://finder.bupa.co.uk/go/ms_marilyn_de_freitas
Session length: 50 minutes
Frequency: Weekly, on the same day and time.
In-person: dedicated private therapy space in Holloway N7
Online: secure video sessions for flexibility and accessibility
Telephone: a supportive options for those who prefer voice based sessions.
Consistency and regularity support the development of trust and therapeutic rhythm, helping meaningful change to unfold over time.
