Penelope Mandich
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About me
I am an experienced BACP registered Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Nurse. I have a Masters in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling and 20 years of clinical experience in the NHS, including Cancer Care, Chronic Health conditions (including chronic pain) and Anxiety. I am situated Tunbridge Wells, Kent and Mayfield, East Sussex and provide both short term solution based therapy and long term therapy for adults and young people aged 16 and over.
Taking the first step and making initial contact can be difficult. I understand that the thought of sharing painful experiences, fears and expectations may feel daunting, but therapy provides a confidential, warm and supportive space, where you can feel listened to and explore what is going on without judgment.
My Approach to Therapy
As an integrative therapist, I combine different theoretical approaches (humanistic, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic) to enable a flexible and individual approach to working with each client’s individual needs and goals. I offer both short and long term therapy, depending on each client’s needs and expectations of therapy.
Can Therapy Help?
Do you struggle with racing thoughts or constantly worry about the future? Maybe you feel emotionally imbalanced (either numb or overwhelmed) or feel physical symptoms such as palpitations, muscle tension or a general feeling of dread. Therapy can both help deal with the symptoms of anxiety, as well as unpacking the potential triggers for your difficulties. I can help gain clarity on a situation and offer a new perspective. My role is not to give advice, but to facilitate a better understanding of the choices, motivations and patterns of behaviour that impact on your life. I believe you are the expert on yourself and so my approach is to work together to explore your difficulties and find some resolution. This can include building emotional resilience, making changes in your life or coming to terms with a difficult situation.
Experience and Areas of Interest
I have a broad range of experience and a specific interest in working with people with Anxiety including Health Anxiety, GAD, OCD, Panic, Social Anxiety, Cancer, and other medical conditions that cause psychological distress, such as chronic pain. Additionally, I work with family members dealing with a cancer diagnosis in the family.
I also have clinical experience in the following;
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Depression and low mood
- Bereavement and Loss
- Complicated Grief
- Anger
- Perfectionism
- Family Issues
- Relationship Issues
- Self destructive behaviours and self harming
- Fertility problems
- Menopause
- Mid-life issues
- Qualifications & Training
- Qualifications
- MA Integrative counselling and Psychotherapy (Roehampton University) 2018
- Certificate in Counselling Psychology (City University) 2014
- BSc (Hons) Human Sciences and Nursing 1994
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) 1994
Training
I have worked in a large London teaching hospital for 6 years, with clients who have a wide range of mental health conditions. Additionally, I have 16 years of experience in Nursing, specialising in oncology.
Professional Associations
I am a registered member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and I adhere their ethical code of conduct.
Fees
£65-£80 per session, with a review every 4 weeks. Sessions are 50 minutes and normally occur weekly.
Contact
Should you have any questions, please contact me for further information or visit my website, which is designed to give you a brief synopsis of psychotherapy and my approach to therapy.
Phone: 07780680373
Website: https//www.penmandich.com
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a BACP registered psychotherapist with 4 years of clinical mental experience and 16 years of experience in Cancer Nursing. I am fully qualified with a Masters degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Qualifications:
- MA Integrative counselling and Psychotherapy (Roehampton University) 2018
- Certificate in Counselling Psychology (City University) 2014
- BSc (Hons) Human Sciences and Nursing 1994
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) 1994
Professional Associations
I am a registered member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and I adhere to their ethical code of conduct.
Experience
I have a broad range of experience and a specific interest in working with people with a cancer diagnosis, Palliative care, HIV/AIDS, Health Anxiety and other medical conditions that cause psychological distress, such as chronic pain. Additionally, I work with family members dealing with a cancer diagnosis in the family.
My clinical experience includes:
- Depression
- Feeling sad
- Anxiety
- Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
- General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social Anxiety
- Health Anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Stress
- Work related Stress
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Bereavement and Loss
- Complicated Grief
- Anger
- Perfectionism
- Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Self-destructive behaviours and self-harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Fertility problems
- Menopause
- Mid-life issues
- Physical health conditions such as Chronic pain, long term or Terminal Illness
- Family issues
- Relationship issues
Please call or email me to chat more about what you are looking for in terms of therapy, or visit my website for more information.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
£65 per session, with a review every 4 weeks. Sessions are 50 minutes and normally occur weekly.
Further information
Should you have any questions, please contact me for further information or visit my website, which is designed to give you a brief synopsis of psychotherapy and my approach to therapy.
Phone: 0778068037
Website: https//www.penmandich.com
