Renata Andrzejewska
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I can help you if you are experiencing family difficulties, relationship problems, and have low self-confidence. I can also support you if you are struggling with a childhood or recent bereavement, or are carrying a sense of loss or sadness in other ways - for who you are, for what might have been, or on behalf of someone else.
These concerns may leave you feeling anxious, lonely and isolated - you may not want those around you to worry, think they misunderstand you, or a critical voice gets in the way of being able to be with others, or tell them how you feel. Perhaps you find yourself meeting others' expectations and respond in ways which cause them the least discomfort, to the detriment of what you need and want. Sharing what is on your mind will bring a sense of relief - we will work together to untangle your thoughts, and reflect on what is happening.
I have a special interest in the passing on of family trauma and history, and in difficulties that may arise from navigating cross-cultural and social class expectations and differences.
I bring an understanding of the pressures and difficulties experienced by those who work in education, as this is my background. I can help if you are struggling in the workplace, both in and outside of the classroom.
How I work
Our emotional responses and ways of relating in the present, can often be traced back to earlier times - I will be gently curious about your memories and the experiences you have had. Together, and at your pace, we can explore and make sense of any connections. Gaining an understanding of yourself in the present, by reflecting on your past, can be challenging but also empowering.
During our sessions, I will get to know you and you will find out about yourself through our relationship. We will work together to notice and understand patterns of thinking, behaviour and ways of coping, that may no longer be helpful to you, represent who you are, or want to be. I will be committed to helping you instil change and move forward.
What happens next?
If you email me, I will get in contact to arrange a suitable time to call you. During this phone call, which is free and will last 20 minutes, you will be able to tell me what has brought you to counselling, and I will answer any questions you may have. If you choose to continue, we can arrange an initial consultation either at the practice rooms I use in Hove, online or over the phone, after which you can decide whether you would like to work with me.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualification: PGDip in Psychodynamic Psychotherapeutic Counselling
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
I have worked at a University Counselling Service and have taught accredited counselling courses to adults.
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard fee is £60.00 for a 50-minute initial consultation and a 50-minute weekly session.
I aim to make therapy as accessible as possible so offer a reduced rate to those on a lower income. We can talk about this during our initial phone call.
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