Oliver Feldman
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About me
When life feels challenging it can be helpful to have a supportive companion to explore these difficulties with while you search for meaning and sense.
I work with clients to build a relationship of safety, warmth, trust and understanding, where it's possible to talk about thoughts, feelings and perceptions that might be difficult to address, and to consider ways forward.
Since it is you who knows what hurts and what problems are crucial, you will control the process, not just in your choice of me as your therapist, but also the direction of what we work on, the depth, and the pace.
As a person-centred psychotherapist, I view the work we do together as a collaborative relationship in which our focus will be on understanding what’s going on for you. My role is not to offer advice or analysis of you and your situation. Rather I will listen carefully and respond with curiosity and interest as you explore your experiences.
By coming to understand yourself, the situation you’re in, and your relationships better, you may find a sense of living more authentically, of perceiving your experiences more clearly, of starting to view yourself with more compassion and understanding, and to grow in ways that are more satisfying for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a UKCP-registered psychotherapist and hold an MSc in Contemporary Person-Centred Psychotherapy and Application (Metanoia/Middlesex University) and a postgraduate Clinical Diploma in Person-Centred Psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute. I also hold a BA (Hons) in philosophy from The University of Leeds and attend regular additional training to support my ongoing professional development.
I follow the UKCP Code of Ethics and Professional Practice and am subject to their Complaints & Conduct Process. I also follow Metanoia's Code of Clinical Ethics & Professional Conduct and attend regular supervision to support me in my clinical work.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Besides my private practice, I have worked with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds facing different challenges at therapy centres across London. Issues I've worked with include bereavement and losses of all kinds, relationship challenges, questions concerning identity and sexuality, stress, anxiety, obsessive, intrusive or paranoid thoughts, compulsive behaviours, loneliness, low moods, depression, hearing voices, work difficulties, health related issues, post-traumatic stress, career challenges, and struggles with addiction.
I also work with clients who want to use therapy as a means of personal development.
I have undertaken research into the experience of metaphor in psychotherapy, and I have a particular interest in experiences of otherness, migration and exile, lack of meaning and purpose, lost connections, spirituality, and creativity.
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £85.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I operate a sliding scale so a session fee for our work together will be set that's affordable and sustainable for your particular financial situation. I also maintain a small number of concessionary places for people on low incomes.
Introductory sessions last 50 minutes and are only chargeable (at £45) if we go on to work together. Please get in touch for details or if you have any questions about whether I might be the right therapist for you.
When I work
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As well as my Upper Street practice, I also offer online work. Please contact me for more details of availability.
Further information
I practice out of light and spacious rooms on Upper Street in Islington. Please contact me for practice details or for online availability.
