Nicola Kerr

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Psychodynamic Psychotherapist PG Dip (Psyc.) BPC, FPC, UKCP

About me

Hello there,  I aim to facilitate a judgement free and safe environment for us to think and work collaboratively to address the underlying emotional difficulties that can repeat and play out in daily life. 

You may be feeling anxious, depressed, low, or worried about certain aspects of your life. Whatever it is that is currently troubling you, if it has reached the point at which it is affecting the quality of your daily life, then therapy can be the first step to understanding some of these difficulties and challenges.

I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy, where the primary focus is to identify and understand emotional and behavioural patterns that are troublesome. The length of the therapy is discussed together as we proceed.

Training, qualifications & experience

I work within the NHS as a senior psychotherapist and lead clinician providing Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) as part of NHS Talking Therapies Southwark (IAPT) service at South London and Maudsley (SLaM).

I am a professional member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and also registered with The Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC). Therefore, I adhere to their code of ethics and working practice.

I am a kite-marked DIT Practitioner and DIT Supervisor registered with The British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). I have trained in the supervision diploma with the SAP (Society of Analytical Psychology). 

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BPC
British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)

The British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.

The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.

BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.

As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.

UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

British Psychoanalytic Council
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Psychoanalytic Council

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Fees

£95.00 per session

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Aviva
  • Cigna
  • WPA
  • Axa Health

Additional information

Appointments: Each session runs for 50 minutes at the same weekly time.

If you would like to discuss matters further, please contact me by telephone, email or the form below to arrange an initial consultation. Please note that all communication is treated confidentially.

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Staple Inn Associates, 5 Staple Inn, Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH

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Types of client

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

Zoom

Supervision

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Online
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I offer psychodynamic supervision to therapists and counsellors, either online, or in person. I charge £80 per supervision session.

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