Sandhya Bhattacharya
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About me
I am a Relate trained couple and family therapist, working with adults, families and young people. Having worked as a clinician and supervisor with organisations such as Relate and Tavistock Relationships, I now have an in-person private practice in Harrow on the Hill. I also offer sessions online.
Sometimes being in a relationship can feel confusing. We may experience many conflicting emotions towards people we love. We may become 'stuck,' thinking about events that are difficult to talk about. We may fear of creating arguments and conflict. Conversely, we might find ourselves in another pattern of stuckness - repeated arguments that feel exhausting, leaving us worried about the future.
I foster a confidential, respectful space where you are better able to understand yourself and how early experiences shape your perceptions about significant relationships. Through our work, we develop our ability to listen, understand and empathise; while helping you gain insight into why you may be feeling 'stuck' in certain repetitive behaviours.
Often, we find ourselves repeating patterns of attachment, loss and conflict. I help you understand why these patterns emerge and how you might think about them differently, thereby building resilience. The first step towards change is understanding.
My primary clinical approach uses psychodynamic modality, where we think about what lies beneath our awareness of thoughts, feelings and behaviours, how they shape who we are. However, I am also CBT and systemically trained and will tailor my approach to your specific needs. Our work may be time limited or long term, based on what you find helpful.
I am particularly passionate about understanding and working with difference and diversity. A specific area of interest is cross-cultural relationships and being culturally congruent in my practice. I support people from a range of ethnicities, sexualities and faiths. I have also supported individuals and relationships where neurodiversity is present. Another area of interest is mental health, particularly depression and anxiety, which is a part of many relationships.
I also offer supervision for individual and couple therapists working with relationships. I work with therapists in training.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Relate trained relationship and family therapist (MA Relationship and Family Therapy), and have since worked for over fifteen years, with young people, individuals, couples and families. In addition to my private practice, I work as clinician and supervisor in organisations such as Relate and Tavistock Relationships. Additionally, I work with NHS patients on couple therapy for depression; I also teach and supervise in this area.
I have also completed specialist training in working with couples who are separated and/or considering separation/divorce. I am particularly interested in supporting separating couples and co-parents who are considering this difficult step. Our work together will help you manage the process compassionately and respectfully, while holding children in mind.
Issues I can help with:
Anxiety and depression
Bereavement and loss.
Communication and conflict.
Neurodiversity and relationships
Identity
Intercultural relationships
Blended families.
Relational trauma
Aging and retirement
Children leaving home.
Living with adult children.
Stress in the work place or at home.
Separation and divorce.
Parenting, co-parenting (for separated couples).
Member organisations
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Intercultural relationships.
Relational trauma.
Bereavement/loss.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£64.99 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer an initial 30 minute consultation either by phone or online. Ongoing sessions are once a week.
Rates:
Individual: 65.
Couple/polycule: 80
Family: 80
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I have in person availability in Harrow on the Hill, Fridays.
Additionally, I work online and also offer sessions via phone.
Further information
I work with individuals, couples and families, in person and online.
I offer a 30 minute meeting at a mutually convenient time. Following this meeting, I will see you for a formal consultation process after which we work together.
People seek therapy for various reasons: Some have experienced trauma, some are lacking intimacy...or simply feeling alone. Sometimes it is hard to be human. Sometimes it helps to get in touch, to have someone listen, help gain insight and connect again.
