Shoshana Zimmer

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Psychotherapist Adv. Dip. Reg. MBACP

About me

Hi There! 
Life may feel overwhelming for you right now. 
Reaching out for professional support can help you view yourself and the challenges you are facing with a renewed perspective, helping you overcome and thrive. 
With care and compassion I am here to help.

My extensive training and experience working with clients that have experienced losses, whether a loss of a relationship,  loss of a loved one or loss of your identity. 
The safe space and ability to reflect will allow you to feel more in control of your life. 
Together, I will support you to find your inner strength to resolve complex issues in a constructive manner, Enabling you to find more compassion for yourself and the important relationships in your life. 

Training, qualifications & experience

I am an empathetic, caring and warm Psychotherapist, supporting adults dealing with anxiety, unresolved losses, bereavement, relationship issues, low self esteem and life changes. 
My professional training and vast experience working with clients from a wide variety of backgrounds, helps me focus on you with the sensitivity and understanding you need, at this uncertain juncture in your life. 

Having as safe space to discuss confidential issues can feel like a great relief. Especially if you feel that sharing it with those close to you, is not a healthy option.

I endeavour to ensure you feel safe and at ease in therapy.

My training is psychodynamic therapy, which will give you a depth and understanding of yourself and the effect your life experiences may have on you and your relationships.

As every client is unique, the modality and therapeutic relationship will be tailored to suit your personal needs, to help you gain what you want to achieve in therapy. 

In addition, I am trained to work with bereaved clients and terminally ill patients. Which adds an extra dimension to the care I offer. 

I will gently support you through the process of therapy in a calm and compassionate manner.

With sensitivity, we will explore the challenges you are facing , enabling you to find the inner strength to live the life you aspire to. 

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£75.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Students

Additional information

Looking for support is a brave and important step in your recovery.

This may be your first experience with therapeutic counselling, or you may have tried other therapies and are ready for a change. 

I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation to discuss your therapeutic needs and offer you an assessment appointment prior to your agreement, giving you the space to discuss what you want to achieve in therapy and how you wish to proceed. 

We generally meet weekly - 50 min. Per session. 
if you work shifts we can arrange sessions accordingly . 
We can discuss what works best for you. 
Sessions can be time limited 6-8 weeks Or open ended, where you will decide how long you would like to be in therapy and we will reassess it periodically. 

You will have some forms to complete prior to an assessment session.

  • Assessment session Fee- £120
  • Session Fees -£75
  • If you are having financial difficulty please discuss this with me. 

I look forward to supporting you.

Best wishes 

Shoshana 

When I work

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Further information

I offer in person or online therapy sessions. 

I work with clients online internationally. 

Phone and Email sessions are available. 

I look forward to meeting you.

Shoshana

Elstree, Borehamwood, WD6

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Additional languages

Hebrew

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom
FaceTime