Dr Samuel Christmas
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space in which to explore the difficulties that you are facing currently and have faced in the past. I aim to create a collaborative relationship, in which we can work together towards your goals. I believe in providing a friendly and supportive environment to help you gain a greater understanding of yourself, navigate obstacles, and make changes.
I am an integrative psychological practitioner and I draw from several therapeutic models, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Dialectical Behaviour-informed therapy (DBT) and more.
I am a fully qualified counselling psychologist, registered with the HCPC and I have extensive experience helping those with low mood, anxiety difficulties and those who struggle to find emotional balance. I have worked in many NHS mental health services in London and for the Government of Jersey. I have also worked privately in the UK, for businesses and in the third sector.
I have a keen, specialist interest in helping those who are experiencing mood and anxiety difficulties, in the context of an ADHD diagnosis. I also have specialist skills helping those who experience difficulties with tinnitus.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and qualifications:
- Chartered member of the British Psychological Society.
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council.
- Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (University of East London).
- BSc in Psychology (Durham University).
Clinical research:
Dissertation researching the correlation between autism spectrum disorder and facial recognition of emotions.
Assistance with large scale studies into tinnitus: how we experience tinnitus at a conscious level and data collection of mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural treatments.
Research into practitioner’s experience of supervision.
Coaching research:
Doctoral thesis researching the integration of therapy and coaching.
Member organisations
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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Tinnitus
- Hyperacusis
- Phonophobia
- Misophonia
Therapies offered
Fees
£90.00 - £120.00
Additional information
I offer a free 15 minute introductory call, please message me to enquire
Further information
In our first session, you can expect:
Once we have made contact with each other, we will organise a time for an initial consultation. This will be an opportunity for you to talk openly about whatever is on your mind. We will use this as a chance to think about what might work best for your particular circumstances. You will be able to ask questions and then together, we will create a plan for our work together.
