Rob Stuart
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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."
I'm an experienced counsellor based in Walthamstow Village, registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council. I specialise in treating people with longer term problems, such as anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
If you've been trying to manage for a long time on your own but have recently started to feel overwhelmed, don't despair! I may be able to help. We all go through hard times occasionally: that's normal. What's not normal is bottling it up until the pressure gets too much.
I'm here to listen first and foremost. Sometimes a problem shared really is a problem halved. After that, I aim to help you make sense of what's happening by working together on the problem. I don't have all the answers but I'm good at spotting patterns of behaviour that may be leading you into trouble.
I would characterise myself as friendly, thoughtful, empathetic and respectful. I am socially progressive. I believe all people have intrinsic value. I believe some things are worth fighting for. If you'd agree and would like to have a conversation, please do message me!
Testimonials:
"From our very first interaction, I felt heard and understood."
"Rob created a safe, nonjudgmental space where I could be open about my thoughts and feelings."
"I feel better equipped to handle life's challenges."
"Many thanks for all the work you have done with me over the past year and a bit. It’s been so helpful."
"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
school Registered / Accredited
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
£80.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£80/£100 (daytime/evenings) negotiable.
When I work
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Further information
If you wish to see me in person, please note that my office is on the first floor. Alternatively, I am available online.
