Mary Dempsey

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About me

If you're struggling with depression or constant anxiety; relationship issues, dealing with loss, navigating life transitions or low self esteem, I can help you make sense of these feelings.  In therapy we aim to identify themes and patterns in your life and what internal forces are governing  your choices.  We all have the potential for change and can benefit from greater self awareness. 

I could help you find a different way of looking at things and gain a clearer understanding of yourself and your relationship with others, learn to recognise your strengths and value yourself more.  

Diploma in Integrative Counselling/Psychotherapy from the Minster Centre, London (a BACP accredited course).

Training, qualifications & experience

Diploma in Integrative Counselling from the Minster Centre, NW London - a BACP accredited course.

I developed an understanding of many theoretical perspectives in my training and continue to expand this through experience in my practice and ongoing professional development. 

Amongst other areas of interest, I volunteer at a South London Bereavement Service. 

I am a member of the BACP and abide by their code of ethics. I am committed to pursuing my ongoing professional development and maintain an awareness of current thinking in the field of psychotherapy.

Member organisations

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

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Fees

£60.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

Appointments available: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 7.30pm

I prefer initial contact by email explaining why you are seeking therapy. Sessions are 50 minutes long and we would usually meet at the same time each week.  You do not need to commit to a particular number of sessions, I believe you will know best when you have arrived where you want to be.

I am also happy to work online if that is better for you.

When I work

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Further information

I am experienced in counselling clients who are struggling with:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Lack of confidence
  • Low self esteem
  • Relationships and family issues
  • Life Changes - Divorce/'Empty Nest'/Retirement
  • Trauma
  • Bereavement
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Identity issues
  • Issues around Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

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

Key details

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Additional languages

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Online platforms

Zoom

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