Rayna Denitsova
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About me
I use a combination of psychodynamic, attachment-based and Jungian approaches to help individuals think about their relationships.
Relationships are the most important and most difficult part of our existence. They can be the place where we feel the most creative and alive but they can also leave us vulnerable to abandonment, unhealthy dependancy, feelings of impotence and despair. My aim is to open a safe and non-judgemental space where fears, doubts and anxieties around intimacy can be understood and worked through. If you are struggling with intimate relationships, it feels difficult to find a partner, a recent break-up is keeping you hostage or your relationships are following the same pattern, it might be crucial to find someone you can talk to instead of bottling everything up. We can also explore issues with sexuality, sexual identity, recent or historical sexual abuse, affairs and betrayal.
Sometimes the way we are in relationships is linked with childhood experiences and traumas. The ways our first love objects have met our needs can have a profound impact on our mental health, self-esteem, and ability to pursue our desires in the present. Lack of understanding or conflicts with parents or siblings can affect our very sense of self and how we are in the world. Self-blame, perfectionism, binge eating or shopping can serve to fill the gaps left by needs that were not met by our parents or siblings. It can be crucial to explore these in order to grow and change the most important relationship - the one with yourself.
I also work with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, loss, binge eating disorder, bulimia, self-harm and addictions.
I'm very interested in giftedness and I'm aware how vulnerable and sensitive gifted people can be. I have many years of experience in student counselling working with young artists in the Royal College of Art.
To arrange an initial consultation, please email rdenitsova.dktherapy@gmail.com and I will be in touch with you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have done a rigorous training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at WPF Therapy and completed a Diploma in Jungian Psychotherapy with Adolescents and Young Adults at the Society of Analytical Psychology. I hold a PhD in Cultural Anthropology and I have particular interest in different cultures, mythology and narratives that shape our thinking. I have an expertise in working with young people (18-25) and creative people from all fields, backgrounds and nationalities.
Member organisations
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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.
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 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial consultation is 50 minutes long and there is a flat fee of £80.
We can agree about the fee for regular sessions during the initial consultation. My usual rates are in the range of £65-£80 depending on income but some consideration can be given to your particular circumstances.
There are reduced fee rates for students and young artists (depending on availability).
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