Susan McQuaker-Kajiwara
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About me
Hello, my name is Susan. I am a Psychotherapist, Dramatherapist and EMDR practitioner. I’m registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). I work with children, young people and adults. In Dramatherapy, people are supported to use creative expression to explore their stories, set goals, solve problems, express feelings, achieve improved mental health and make positive changes in their lives. I also offer EMDR therapy, which helps people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences. We can work together to help you cope better, and I can offer a bespoke service that fits your needs. I have experience working with a wide range of issues. I can offer you a confidential space where you will be listened to with compassion and helped with some of the difficulties you may be experiencing.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked with children, adolescents, families and adults in education and other charitable organisations for over twenty five years. My training in both the creative arts and therapy has enabled me to provide a bespoke service that is confidential, respectful, collaborative and non-judgemental. My work is influenced by trauma-informed approaches which allow us to look at ourselves with acceptance and curiosity and to understand why we experience life in the way that we do.
I am a Psychotherapist and Dramatherapist, HCPC registered. I have Masters' degrees in both Dramatherapy and Drama. I am also a qualified drama teacher and hold a PGCE from the General Teaching Council, with distinction.
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £65.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees:
Initial meeting (50 minutes) £50
Individual session (50 minutes) £50-65
Individual session has a sliding scale to accommodate budgets.
Family session (80 minutes) £80
Case consultation (80 minutes) £80
Work team discussion (80 minutes) £80
EMDR (50 minutes) £70
Group session (variable)
Initial appointment fees are payable in cash or BACS transfer at the end of the session.
Ongoing therapy can be paid either at the end of each session, or by standing order/BACS transfer on a monthly basis.
When I work
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Monday-Thursday appointments are available 3:30-8pm.
Saturday appointments - early morning to late afternoon.
Further information
I have experience working in organisations offering psychological services to children, young people and adults. I have worked with people who are experiencing challenges with their mental health, are struggling to self-regulate, facing a bereavement or significant loss, feeling anxious, living with depression, encountering difficulties at school, struggling with communication, feeling isolated, having problems with peers, experiencing family difficulties, trying to overcome trauma, having behavioural problems, enduring low self-esteem and/or engaging in self destructive behaviour.
