Patricia Talens

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About me

I am a qualified psychotherapist working in Kentish Town and Brighton as well as online. My service is confidential and professional with a commitment to creating a warm, thoughtful and transparent environment. I offer one to one short and long-term counselling on a weekly basis and I am well experienced in working successfully with a wide range of people. Everyone is different and there is no one approach that fits all so I draw on a range of approaches depending on your needs and the time we have.

What’s next?

Get in touch: You can email or call me to arrange an initial meeting. Should there be any difficulties with travel or access then please let me know and I will arrange an online meeting.

Consultation: This gives you the opportunity to decide whether you want to commit to sessions. During this time we will talk through some of what has brought you to therapy and any thoughts, desires or worries you may have about starting. The session lasts 50 mins and is a reduced rate of £60.

Deciding: Whether it is your first experience of therapy or if it is something you have done before, finding someone you connect with is a key component of the process. If you decide I am not the right person for you, then I will do my best to refer you to another colleague or consult with you and help advise you in the right direction. If therapy is something you want to find out more about, please feel free to contact me and we can talk the details through.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • PhD in Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Advanced Practitioner Programme
  • PhD Development Programme
  • MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • BA Hons in Criminology and Applied Psychology
  • Diploma in Hypnotherapy
  • Safeguarding certificate

I have a wide range of experience working with adults and young people in a variety of settings. Previous experience includes working within a bereavement service, school counselling and forensic mental health units. I currently run a private practice in combination to charity work and continue with with personal development as part of my practice.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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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

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£50.00 - £80.00

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

£80 per session in person (50 minutes)

£60 online or telephone session (50 minutes)

£50 Consultation (50 minutes)

Concessions are available

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

Online sessions are more flexible.

155 Leighton Road, Kentish Town, London, Greater London, NW5 2RD

4 Fisher Street, Lewes, BN7 2DQ

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Online platforms

Zoom
Microsoft Teams