About me
Hello, my name is Sanna. I’m an experienced psychodynamic counsellor supporting individuals through life’s challenges. Sometimes talking about feelings may seem daunting. I provide a safe, empathetic and non-judgemental space to talk and explore any difficulties you may be experiencing with no pressure to be anything other than yourself.
Together, we can look at where you are in your life now and where you would like to be. You may feel that something in your life isn’t quite right. You may be feeling dissatisfied or distressed. You may want to explore the past or process difficult life events. You may be looking for someone to talk things through other than friends or family. Whether you come to therapy with a clear sense of what you want to change or simply with a feeling that something needs to shift, I am here to work alongside you. Through building a trusting therapeutic relationship, together we can make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences, so you can find a way forward.
My approach is psychodynamic, which means I’ll support you to explore how early relationships, and past experiences may be contributing to your feelings, thoughts and patterns of behaviour now. There may be things out of your awareness that are painful or keeping you stuck. I will work at your pace to strengthen your sense of self and develop new perspectives. Through greater self-awareness, change and growth become possible.
I am a BACP-registered counsellor working with adults who are struggling with a range of emotional and psychological issues and difficulties, including anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, domestic abuse, trauma, relationship issues, addiction and work-related stress. I bring curiosity and care into each session so you can feel heard and supported.
I work in Cheshunt, Hertford, online via Teams or over the phone.
It is not uncommon to feel hesitant or unsure about seeking help. If you are considering therapy and would like to explore whether we could work together, please feel to contact me to arrange a free 15-minute phone consultation. This is a chance for us to talk through what you are looking for in therapy, any questions you may have and whether I may be the right person to support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Certificate in Psychodynamic Clinical Skills
- Diploma in Contemporary Psychodynamic Counselling (BACP Accredited course)
- Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling Skills and Theory
- BSc Hons Psychology
- PGCE Primary Education
I adhere to the requirements of the BACP for continuous professional development, which requires ongoing training and updating knowledge.
As well as my private practice, I have experience working for a Hertfordshire based counselling service, working with a wide range of issues.
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in Education. This background gives me insight into the impact that work related stress, and challenges can have on mental well being, alongside the the everyday pressures people face in balancing their professional and personal life.
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
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
£60.00 per session
Additional information
If you are considering therapy and would like to explore whether we could work together, please feel to contact me to arrange a free 15-minute phone consultation. This is a chance for us to talk through what you are looking for in therapy, any questions you may have and whether I may be the right person to support you. If you wish to proceed, we can book an initial session which costs £60, with no obligation to continue.
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