About me
Hi my name is Shem I'm a UKCP senior registered integrative psychotherapist. I offer counselling and psychotherapy both in person and online, providing a supportive, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences openly and honestly.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches and interventions, such as EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy and parts work. My work is tailored to meet your individual needs and my aim is to help you live a life that is guided by your own unique values, using these values as a compass for meaningful action, personal growth, psychological flexibility and lasting change.
Every person is unique, and I strive to meet each client with with respect, curiosity and compassion. Therapy can help you make sense of your inner world, develop a greater self - awareness and gain a deeper understanding of the thoughts, emotions and relationships.
As aspects of yourself that may have previously remained outdside of your awareness become clearer, you can develop a greater freedom and choice in how you relate to yourself, others and the challenges you face in everyday life.
Therapy is about making sense of your internal world and developing a greater self-awareness, allowing you to form more meaningful connections with your self and with others and as you become more open and aware of your patterns of thinking and feeling, what was implicit in you is nurtured to become more explicit, in this way you can then develop more choice and flexibility in how you relate to your self, others and the various situations in your life.
I have particular experience in working with:
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Panic attacks
- Depression
- Anger
- Couples relationship therapy
- Psychosexual related concerns
- Relationship issues
I have been in working in private practice since 2012 and currently offer therapy from practices in Exeter and Central London, as well as sessions for clients online across the UK.
Please feel free to get in touch to arrange an initial conversation. I look forward to hearing from you.
If you would like to book a free initial 20 min phone consultation to discuss your requirements from therapy, please do get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
- UKCP Registered Psychotherapist - Masters Degree Equivalent Qualification
- EMDR Trauma Psychotherapist (EMDRIA)
- CCTP CERTIFIED Complex Trauma treatment Professional Level 1 & 2
- Breathworks Accredited Mindfulness Teacher
- Clinical Hypnotherapist
- IEMT (Integral eye movement therapy) Advanced practitioner
- Psychosexual disorders specialist
- Level 5 Advanced Diploma Mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
- SCoPEd Senior Accredited Membership (Column C)
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
When I work
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My working hours are Monday to Friday 10 am to 7 pm, I offer sessions in person and online depending on your personal preference.
Further information
In therapy, we will focus on the areas that matter most to you, making the process something we share and commit to. I'll invite you to explore your feelings, make sense of your thoughts, and listen to the wisdom within your body. To support this, I utilise an integrative approach, tailoring the therapy to support your needs. My work as a psychotherapist is ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), EMDR, mindfulness clinical hypnotherapy, and IFS informed Parts work.
I also take insurance referrals from the following insurers:
Aviva
Vitality
Axa
WHA
