Rob Stuart
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
"Therapy was literally life-changing and what I learned remains with me today. I don’t think I could ever really articulate the level of gratitude."
It's not easy choosing a counsellor. I'm here to make the process easier. If you're experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, work related stress and/or a general sense of existential malaise, I may be able to help.
I understand it can be difficult talking to a stranger about your personal life. It's important to know that person will treat your concern with empathy and respect. If you choose to work with me, I will try my best to help you feel at ease.
I offer a friendly and engaging service, perfect for beginners and more experienced clients alike. I'm not here to be critical or to judge, so you can be certain I'll always be on your side.
We all make mistakes - that's part of what it means to be alive. The key is to learn from those mistakes to avoid making them again. In essence, I'm here to support you as you attempt to make sense of your own life.
The clarity you will gain from counselling will help you to make better (more informed) decisions incorporating both conscious and unconscious factors. I do not believe there is a person alive today that would not benefit from such insight.
For your peace of mind, I'm registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council - "the UK’s leading professional association and accredited public register for psychoanalytic psychotherapy".
My Walthamstow based practice is only a few minutes’ walk from Lloyd Park and very well served by public transport. It is a 10 minute walk to Walthamstow Central and the 97, 34, 357, 123 and 275 busses all stop nearby.
If you would like a conversation about how I could potentially be of service to you, please click the “Email me” button above. I aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours, Monday - Friday.
Testimonials:
"Therapy was literally life-changing and what I learned remains with me today. I don’t think I could ever really articulate the level of gratitude."
"Many thanks for all the work you have done with me over the past year and a bit. It’s been so helpful and at many times fruitful."
"I wanted to write to say thank you. Today I’m getting married. I have come to find happiness with myself, and now, with someone else. So thank you."
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and Qualifications:
- MSc Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy - Birkbeck College, University of London
- Graduate Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling and Organisational Dynamics - Birkbeck College, University of London
- Graduate Diploma in Psychology - The Open University, Milton Keynes
- BA Philosophy and Politics - University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk
Experience:
- Honorary Psychotherapist in the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster (KCW) Psychotherapy Team, Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust.
- Clinical Support Worker at The Rivers Crisis House, St Pancras Hospital, Camden and Islington (CANDI) NHS Foundation Trust.
- Mental Health Support Worker at Connifinn Limited (private healthcare provider).
- Community Link Worker at Maytree (suicide prevention charity).
- Volunteer Listener at Samaritans (suicide prevention charity).
- Director at OPUS - An Organisation for Promoting Understanding of Society (registered charity) responsible for the "Listening Post" (a unique opportunity to study unconscious dynamics in society).
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.
BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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 - £70.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£60/£70 (daytime/evenings) negotiable.
When I work
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I generally prefer working in the mornings but have limited afternoon/evening appointments available.
Further information
I offer online sessions to anyone that may prefer this option. If you wish to see me in person, please note that my office is on the first floor.
I do not have a waiting room or public toilet facilities but I am located close to several very friendly cafes.
