Preethika Chandra


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About me
I think of psychotherapy as a creative process between the client and the therapist that comes about as a result of the unique and confidential therapeutic relationship which fosters emotional growth and development through the exploration of current issues in the context of the familial 'past'.
About my work
I have been a practising clinician for more than 15yrs. When I remember myself as a child, I can recall being very curious of those around me and trying to understand whats not being said. It is this curiosity that inspired me to become a therapist. Curiosity enables me to understand my clients in a way they want to be understood.
I am a systemic and psychodynamic psychotherapist. I work with the here and now, making meaning of your stories and the changes you would like to make in your life and relationships. Your past has made your present and your present will make your future. In my practice I constantly move between these three states - past, present and future. Whether you are presenting with general relationship issues or sexual difficulty, my approach uses systemic therapy , psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness practice, CBT and behavioural exercises.
What to expect in your first session
Following initial contact by emaiI, a 75 minute assessment is arranged. This will give you the opportunity to talk about your reasons for coming to therapy, your hopes from therapy and would als give you a chance to see if we can work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
- PGDip in Psychosexual Therapy (Distinction), University of East London (UEL) and Tavistock Relationships
- PGDip in Couple and Individual Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, UEL and Tavistock Relationships
- MA in Couple and Individual Relationship Therapy, University of Hull and Relate
- MA in Operational Research, Delhi University, India
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.

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All members must abide by their Code of Ethics and the performance of accredited members is regularly monitored.
Accredited register membership

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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Sexual dysfunctions such as vaginismus, dyspareunia, erectile dysfunctions, Premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation and sexual desire discrepancies.
Fees
£100.00 - £130.00
Additional information
Weekly 50minute sessions at:
- £100 individuals
- £130 couples
When I work
Please email for availability. You will hear from me within 24hours.