Pauline Mcintosh
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About me
I offer a safe haven where you can take time to breathe, reflect, consider, and explore life and all its options. I am there to support you in this process with empathy and non-judgement. Together we can find the right therapeutic route for you to make a happier and healthier onward journey.
At the heart of my practice is the desire to find the right form of therapy for you, hence my integrative approach psychotherapeutically, expressively, and physically. First of all let's have a chat on the phone, begin to learn a little about each other, and find a way to work together. After that we can meet and find the best therapy path forwards for you. Maybe that will be simply talking; perhaps EMDR can help you with deep trauma; maybe expression through the metaphor will be useful with imagery, artwork, music or movement - no creative talent or experience required. If talking feels difficult, or issues feel stuck, bodywork such as yoga, Pilates or dance and movement may be useful - every one of our life experiences is stored in the cells of our bodies. The working path can be checked and adapted as the work proceeds. The important thing is that it feels right and works for you.
I have over twenty years' experience as a psychotherapist working with men, women, adolescents, children and families in private practice, for the Priory Hospital Group, London Women's Centres, London schools, and Hampshire care agencies. Before becoming a therapist I had an extensive career working in the media and mainstream television production; and almost a lifetime's experience as a movement practitioner in theatre and education. I maintain a down to earth, real world mentality whilst helping you through your difficulties.
Training, qualifications & experience
MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy (UKCP registered)
Diploma in Child Psychotherapeutic Skills
EMDR training: Pts 1, 2 & 3
CBT Certificate
DDP for working with children and families
BA Social Biology and Dance 1st class hons
Yoga - 500 hr YA, BWY
Qualified Stott pilates instructor
Reiki II
AISTD modern dance & ballet
KFA youth moves (EMDP)
LSSM student: Sports massage therapy
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Please contact me for information
Further information
Based in:
Central London, WC1 (1 minute from Holborn Tube (central line));
Perivale, Middx (12 minutes from Perivale tube (central line));
Wickham, Hampshire (just off of Wickham Square)
For further information visit www.themindbodymovement.com
or better still, call me.
