Dr Mia Malama
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Don't be alone with your challenges. I provide highly effective services both online, from the comfort of your own home, as well as in-person, where possible: Counselling, Integrative cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Rational emotive cognitive behavioural therapy (RECBT), and Hypnotherapy (CBT-based). For individuals (adults and young people 13 years onwards) as well as couples.
I use different psychological approaches and their combinations to ensure the best possible results. For example, RECBT therapy is an effective cognitive behavioural therapy approach which can be used alone or combined with other approaches. I teach relaxation and hypnotherapy techniques to combat stress, helping you to flourish in your life and career.
I also offer short-term therapy and hypnotherapy options for quitting smoking and other issues suitable for short term approach. One off sessions are also offered after consultation.
I offer my clients free resources to read and exercises they can do between sessions to gain skills for well-being and permanent change. I am eager to educate my clients about the approaches I use to help them gain transferrable skills and flourish in their lives. The CBT-RECBT approach is evidence-based and aims for the client to gain skills making them their own therapist.
About my personal background:
Besides professional qualifications, I have also my own personal experiences of mental health issues in the past. I had some traumatic experiences in my childhood and have experienced an anxiety disorder and depression. This has helped me better understand clients’ experiences. I have been given much positive feedback on this from my clients. I have also much work experience outside the therapy room including academia and teacher education.
I am experienced in working with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Professional development:
I enjoy my work and I am eager to further study and develop my skills to help my clients better. I have regular supervision as mandated by NCPS, HS and BACP and I attend various professional training to keep my knowledge and skills up to date and in constant development.
I have also developed Anxiety support group -concept and facilitate anxiety support groups in a local Women's centre (LAWC).
Results and client reviews:
Results have been excellent (check also the client testimonials on my website). I am described by clients as skilled, warm, approachable and sincere as well as able to challenge clients successfully to work through various challenges.
Next step & how to book?
Please text message, call or email me to find out more and book consultation! I aim to reply within 1-2 days. I am here for you!
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a dedicated Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Cognitive behaviour therapist. I am an accredited Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Accred.) and a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I am also a qualified hypnotherapist, offering CBT-based hypnotherapy and an accredited member of the National Hypnotherapy Society (MHS Accred.), UK. I hold a PhD in Behavioural Sciences -Education major (non-medical doctorate).
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
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Fees
£55.00 - £90.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Regular fees range typically from £50 to £90 depending on the service, time, session length and discounts. Please contact me to find best and most suitable service for you. Online therapy is a very flexible option as you can get services in your own home or in a location where you have access to a computer or mobile phone. Promptly getting help which can be scheduled around other commitments is important when you go through life challenges. As a therapist, I recognise and take this seriously which is why I am offering online sessions at short notice including late evenings.
When I work
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I offer sessions Monday to Friday 9am-12pm.
Further information
Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. Feel free to contact, I am here for you!
Email: mia@miamcounsellingandtherapy.com
