Martin Muscatt
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About me
About Me
After events in my own life led me to experience the positive outcome of seeing a great Counsellor, I was inspired to train to be a Counsellor myself.
My Practice is integrative, which means that I take influence from various schools of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
My approach is patient and non-judgemental.
I have 22 years experience, and have seen Clients of all ages and backgrounds and from many walks of life.
I am experienced in working with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Panic attacks, Relationship Difficulties/ breakups, Work Problems (for example, bullying), Addictions (e.g. gambling, alcohol, drug abuse), Gender issues, Creative blocks.
I can offer effective strategies for dealing with anxiety, stress and depression.
In recent times, the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic have caused stress and anxiety for many people from all walks of life. If this has been an issue for you, we can dedicate some sessions to look at the specific problems that have you have experienced.
How Counselling Can Help
Maybe you are having a difficult time in your life and need some support. Problems that have arisen to affect you in this moment may be solvable in the short term, or perhaps the root of the problem lies in the past, possibly dating back from childhood or relationships.
Feelings can be hard to let go of, so may continue to impact on you in the present and may need a longer exploration.
Either way, the support of a qualified Counsellor can help you to find a way to move forward in your life.
Perhaps you find yourself in a dilemma; maybe a decision needs to be made but you feel unable to make it. Any life-changing event such as a bereavement, loss or illness can lead to painful feelings or difficulty accepting circumstances.
My aim in Counselling is to achieve balance by gaining non- judgemental perspective and insight, to enable your own clarity to help you move forward. Whilst exploring the root causes of painful or negative feelings, we work with strategies to help deal with difficulties in a practical way, and to enable you to shift the tendency to feel 'stuck' or unable to make decisions.
In the first session we will assess your individual needs, and formulate a plan for Counselling.
As well as Face-to-Face Counselling, I also offer counselling by telephone or online via Skype.
Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling- CPCAB.
Critical Incident Crisis Intervention- UMBC.
MBACP Register 550042.
Member organisations
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Anxiety.
Depression.
Panic attacks.
Stress.
Teenagers.
Creative Artists.
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My Standard Rates.
A normal session lasts 50 minutes.
Face to Face Counselling in Kensington is usually £60 per session; Due to the current cost of living crisis I am offering (if necessary) a negotiable fee to suit your budget. We can discuss this during your initial free telephone assessment.
Telephone or online Counselling is £35 per session. (also negotiable for those on lower income etc).
When I work
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Appointments available.
Further information
Other Specialised Areas.
I have experience in working with people from all walks of life and cultures.
As well as emotional issues, relationships, bereavements, health related problems, I have also counselled Employees in all sectors dealing with work-related issues.
I have 20 years experience as a Youth Worker in the past, so I am used to working with teenagers and young adults.
I also work as a Musician, so have first hand awareness of the difficulties and challenges of working in the creative arts.
