About me
Hi, I'm Stephanie. I am an integrative psychotherapist, based in London.
I practice with compassion, curiosity and with a non-judgmental stance. My approach is integrative and is mindfulness-based, whilst combining influences from psychodynamic theory and somatic approaches. There is a key focus on enhancing self-awareness and particularly on building an awareness of the body.
If you notice that you are struggling, becoming overwhelmed (dysregulated), experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or generally feeling out of control or finding it hard to function properly, therapy sessions can be a significant help with this.
In our sessions, we will work together towards creating a space that feels safe enough to explore your inner world and one that is supportive and non-judgmental. There will be a focus on body awareness, that being, an active stance in noticing sensations and emotions being experienced within the body. We will explore subtle shifts within the autonomic nervous system (ANS), and, begin to notice any repeating emotional and behavioral patterns when relating to self and others.
Sessions will focus on gradually and compassionately cultivating a healthier relationship to self that is more accepting, nurturing and attentive. As a result, a way of being can emerge, inside and outside of sessions, that is more at ease, resilient and psychologically flexible in response to whatever life may bring.
I understand that approaching therapy for the first time, or even the fifth time, can be a big step, and it can sometimes be confusing knowing who to approach and trust with your emotions. In our sessions, I ensure that the pace and depth of the sessions will match your current needs, and first and foremost, we will build on our therapeutic relationship so that you can feel safely held.
As a client presenting with anxiety once said, 'I feel lost.' To which the therapist replied, 'Where are you right now?' The client looked around the room and realised, with tremendous relief, 'I'm here, right now, with you.' The therapist smiled, 'Yes,' and with great warmth said, 'this is where the work begins.'
I offer an initial chat free of charge so that we can touch base and see if it's the right fit for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
My training is an integrative and mindfulness-based approach, including influences from psychodynamic theory, experiential dynamic and somatic approaches.
I have worked with clients in multiple settings from private practice, to young adults and adults within a large Further Education Institution, and also with staff members within a Foster Care Home charity. I have experienced helping clients with a broad range of issues including those presenting with feelings of anxiety, depression, overwhelm, bereavement and PTSD.
MBET (Mindfulness-Based Experiential Therapy) Diploma, Level 6.
MBET 5-week Mindfulness Training Course.
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
£70.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
An initial 20 min consultation chat is offered free of charge.
Face to face sessions are £70, and last 50 minutes in length.
Online sessions are held on Zoom and are £60.
I am currently offering in person and online sessions.
