Naomi Magnus
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About me
I am an experienced London based psychotherapist and offer a free 30 minute phone consultation before booking, please get in touch so we can set up a time to talk.
Sessions can take place in person at my practice in Harley Street Central London or Finchley North London or online. I also offer home visits in and around London.
Psychotherapy is talking therapy that gives you the chance to explore yourself and your relationships. Through talking with me I aim to safely guide you to reflect on deep seated patterns in your thoughts and feelings, the goal with the work is to move towards a place of acceptance and healing.
Good talking therapy rests on the quality of the relationship you have with your therapist. Research has shown that regardless of the type of therapy a person receives, how they feel in the relationship with their therapist determines how successful the therapy is. With this in mind I offer a personable and warm approach to psychotherapy where we work on what you bring together and in partnership. I value the human closeness that humour and informality bring to the therapeutic relationship and believe that true healing takes place through that type of connection.
I am a fully qualified psychotherapist with extensive experience of working with a wide range of issues with adults, young people and couples.
Issues I commonly work with include; anxiety, fear, OCD, panic attacks, depression, self-esteem, relationship problems, identity and gender, life changes, meaning, grief, sexuality, trauma and abuse, mothers and parents negotiating all aspects of the parenting experience from conception, through pregnancy and beyond.
I work from my therapy practice in Finchley in North London, Harley Street Practice In Central London, Zoom/Skype video calls, phone calls and I offer home visits.
I offer an approachable, friendly and informal space for clients to come and explore whatever they feel necessary. I am non-judgemental, open and empathic and believe these qualities make me an effective and desirable counsellor and psychotherapist. I aim to provide a personable space where clients feel like we are collaborating and working together on their issues and concerns. I value humour and informality in making therapy an enjoyable and pleasurable experience for both me and my clients.
Who I work with
I offer individual (adult and adolescent) and couples sessions which can take place remotely via skype video, phone call, face to face in or in certain cases, in the comfort of your own home.
I have experience of working with clients presenting with a broad range of issues and welcome the opportunity to meet you and hear about your particular situation.
Some issues I work with:
Anxiety, Fear, Panic attacks, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, Fear, Panic attacks, OCD, Depression, Relationship issues, Separation and divorce, Postnatal depression, Bereavement, Weight loss Abuse, Eating disorders, Stress, Addiction, Gender and sexuality related issues.
How I work
My practice is best described as existential-phenomenological psychotherapy. Existential psychotherapy is a non-directive form of therapy. This means that I believe you are the expert, I do not claim to have any answers that you cannot find yourself, however it can be helpful to be supported in finding these answers and this is where therapy plays a part. As an existential psychotherapist I believe that enabling you to gain increased awareness of yourself and the implications of the choices you make, will lead you to live in a more meaningful and fulfilled way, and this is a main goal of therapy. The work is always collaborative, with me acting as a guide for you to explore what you choose.
Existential Psychotherapy
Existential psychotherapy is a talking therapy that draws on ideas from existential philosophy. Some central themes that inform my practice are: choice and responsibility, the search for meaning in life, mortality, freedom and relationships with others, ourselves and the natural world. Existential psychotherapists understand that emotional crises are devastating and need help to be resolved, but also believe that resolution can lead to a deeper sense of meaning in life and therefore enhanced well-being and life satisfaction.
Ask about video and phone sessions. I'm here to help. You can hold these from your home, a room, your car, a park or any other space you consider safe and private. We can use Zoom, Facetime, WhatsApp, Skype, a mobile or a landline phone for these sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I'm a BACP and UKCP registered psychotherapist with a Professional Masters (MProf) in psychotherapy.
I have experience of working as a therapist with a wide range of issues and in a variety of settings including the NHS and a women's domestic abuse counselling service. I've lived overseas and travelled extensively, working with non-profit community and human rights organisations. I have considerable experience working specifically with young people and youth workers. I'm inspired by philosophy, art and culture and enjoy working as an existential psychotherapist due to its innate links with these worlds. I have been running my own private psychotherapy practice in London for the last 8 years and see individuals and couples.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£150.00 - £270.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a few different services, please see below for the option that best suits your needs.
Sessions can take place in person at my practice in Harley Street, Central London or Finchley, North London or online. Please get in touch.
One on one sessions: Finchley North London or Harley Street Central London practice/Skype/Facetime/WhatsApp/Zoom/Phone Sessions:
Private Practice/Skype / Phone sessions last 50 minutes and occur at a regular time on the same day each week. These sessions suit people who have a busy lifestyle or are unable to attend a face to face session.
Relationship sessions: Finchley North London or Harley Street Central London practice/Skype/Facetime/WhatsApp/Zoom/Phone:
I offer relationship sessions for clients who feel it would be most helpful to attend with a partner, family member or other person of significance, in order to work through challenges in their relationship. These sessions typically last for 50 minutes.
One on one double session: Finchley North London or Harley Street Central London practice/ Skype/Facetime/WhatsApp/Zoom/Phone sessions :
Sometimes 50 minutes can seem too short for everything you feel you need to work through. Occasionally, following discussion you may choose to have a double session which lasts for 90 minutes.
Relationship double sessions: Finchley North London or Harley Street Central London practice/Skype/Facetime/WhatsApp/Zoom/Phone:
I offer double relationship sessions for clients who feel it would be most helpful to attend with a partner, family member or other person of significance and feel they require more time. This is because sometimes 50 minutes can seem too short for everything you feel you need to work through. These sessions typically last for 90 minutes.
When I work
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I offer daytime appointments Monday to Friday, occasionally where necessary sessions can be held outside of normal office hours.