About me
Hello and welcome. I'm Rowan, a fully-accredited, integrative therapist offering warm and supportive sessions in therapy rooms and online, or walk & talk sessions outdoors in central and north London parks.
I can help if you're experiencing anxiety or depression, low moods or low self-esteem, family issues or difficulties with stress, work and relationships - perhaps looking for ways to cope with distressing thoughts or emotions.
Clients come to me looking for support through difficult periods in their lives, managing emotional stress and anxiety, or exploring memories and relationships to gain the clarity and confidence they need to move forward.
Working with me, you'll find warmth and understanding, gaining insights and new perspectives through compassionate challenge. I'll support you in navigating changes and choosing new paths, helping you to learn more about yourself. I can help you find more self-confidence and fulfilment, as, together, we develop techniques for you to make the changes you want to see.
Some of the ways I can help you
- I can help you make sense of confusing or conflicting feelings, looking at techniques to manage difficult thoughts and emotions.
- I'll help you explore new perspectives, using gentle questions and challenge – allowing you to understand yourself better and find new meanings.
- Insights into patterns of behaviour can be empowering: together, we'll find healthier ways of relating and responding to difficulties in relationships and circumstances.
- Many of us go through life with the voice of an inner critic inside us, feeling we’re not good enough. I'll help you increase your self-compassion and self-acceptance, which can tackle procrastination and perfectionism at their roots.
- Sometimes, painful or traumatic experiences get lodged inside us and it's hard to express how we feel. I offer a calm and supportive space, so, when you feel ready, you can talk about what has happened to you - in your own time and at your own pace.
First steps
I understand it can be hard to look for support and choose the right therapist, so I offer a complimentary 15-minute call for you to let me know your hopes and aims. Please use the links on this page to contact me and I'll get back to you to arrange a time that suits you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I'm an accredited member of the BACP and the NCPS, which means I adhere to the high professional and ethical standards set by these counselling and psychotherapy organisations .
I’ve worked in the charity sector, as well as in private practice, with clients bringing a variety of issues to therapy, including anxiety, relationship difficulties, distressing childhood experiences, grief and loss. I’m experienced in supporting clients through the perinatal period and parenthood, with the life changes these can bring.
I’ve completed professional development training in a range of topics, including: anxiety, bereavement, shame, trauma, existential approaches, climate change anxiety, ADHD awareness; perinatal, postnatal and parenting support.
Therapeutic Settings
I offer sessions in different settings, so you can choose what feels most comfortable for you.
Indoor Sessions
Comfortable therapy rooms are available in Camden, close to the tube and the high street.
Online Sessions
I offer secure, online counselling sessions, which can be a practical option for many.
Walk and talk or nature therapy
In addition to my indoor practice, as a qualified outdoor therapist, I offer walk and talk therapy (or sitting if preferred) in central London and north London parks. Being in green spaces and by water has been shown to enhance physical and mental well-being. Walking or sitting side by side can benefit those who feel less comfortable in a therapy room. I've found that therapy in natural spaces can help those who are suffering anxiety, depression, and grief or loss, because it provides some serenity and moments to look around us, gently. It can also benefit those with ADD or ADHD, as movement and the sights and sounds around us can sometimes help focus.
Sometimes, clients wish to try a combination of online sessions and walk and talk therapy, perhaps beginning indoors then moving outdoors later on. Please take a look at my outdoor, nature therapy website (see link above) and contact me to talk about what you feel best suits you.
Climate change and eco-anxiety
I offer support for anxiety about ecological issues and climate change, where outdoor walk and talk can offer connection with nature alongside a supportive space for individual therapy. Please see my website (link at top of page) for more information and contact me for an introductory call.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling, City Literary Institute
- Diploma in Ecotherapy, Tariki Trust
- Certificate in Counselling Skills, Mary Ward Centre
Additional professional training:
- Psychodynamic Counselling Certificate: The Bedfordshire Centre for Counselling & Psychotherapy
- BACP proficiency certification in online and telephone counselling
- Professional development training in: anxiety, bereavement counselling, shame, trauma, existential approaches, climate change/ eco-anxiety, ADHD awareness; narcissistic abuse; perinatal, postnatal and parenting support.
- Accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
- DBS check
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Walk and talk therapy
Perinatal support
Parenthood
Nature Therapy
ADHD aware
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a sliding scale between £55 (online) to £70, depending on location and availability.
Online sessions are £55 per session; outdoor, walk and talk therapy £70 per session; sessions in therapy rooms in Camden are £70 per session. All sessions are held weekly and last 50 minutes.
I offer some places at concessionary rates, subject to availability.
Please get in touch to discuss what might work best for you.
When I work
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Further information
I’m an accredited member of the BACP and the NCPS and work in accordance with their ethical guidelines, emphasising client care and confidentiality alongside a requirement to undertake regular supervision and training.
Online sessions available UK-wide only.
