Roula Barlika Dip. Couns., MSc., BSc. Psych.
About me
I understand that it takes strength to ask for help from someone you do not know and deciding on a therapist to work with is a daunting task, so I would like to introduce myself to you as a counsellor and how I work.
I am a qualified, professionally registered and experienced counsellor. My deep belief that we are all unique shapes my work with my clients. I appreciate the unique essence of a person separate from the influence of a painful past and the ongoing abuse of a cruel inner voice.
In therapy with me there is no judgement, just acceptance, honesty and authenticity. I can offer you trust, kindness, warmth and the occasional humour. I will help you to truly know and understand yourself and support you in implementing changes in your life that are true to who you really are.
We will explore your past experiences if you wish to do so and examine how your past has shaped who you are, the way you think, the way you relate to others and how it contributes to your presenting problems. We will work on how you feel in the "here and now" and explore ways of coping better and feeling happier in your life.
My experience has been gained through working in private practice and in the counselling services of two large mental health charities and of a University. I have been helping clients with varied presentations such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship problems, grief and loss, addiction, trauma, abuse and other issues.
My specialisms are Eating Disorders and Weight Loss Counselling. I have been working with clients to help them understand that our use of food can be emotionally charged and that it may mask events and uncomfortable feelings which we find difficult to deal with. With my help clients can understand their relationship with food, explore barriers to healthy eating, and discover their inner resources to create a healthier relationship with food and themselves.
If you would like to learn more about me or see what clients have said about the way I work with them, please visit my website at www.innersightcounselling.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS).
Qualifications
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Master's Degree in Human Resources and Employment Relations
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Continuous Professional Development
- The neurobiology of trauma and attachment
- Practitioner Skills in Eating Disorders
- Working with obesity, looking at food addiction/binge eating disorder
- Understanding bipolar disorder
- Tackling Addiction
- Overcoming Low Self-Esteem
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
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National Counselling Society
The National Counselling Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
- £40 (for introductory session only)
- £60 per session
- £55 per session for clients who prepay for 6 weekly sessions (available only for online or phone sessions)
Sessions last for 50 minutes. Fees are paid in cash at the session or by bank transfer prior to the session.
£20 deposit required to secure your booking for the initial session. Deposit refundable subject to 30-hour cancellation notice.
Further information
The practice where I work from has excellent links to road, bus and tube networks.
