Tisha Kachhapati
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About me
I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor/Psychotherapist in Colchester. I specialise in working with clients who are struggling to understand their own feelings of discomfort about themselves, while also feeling misunderstood by others. You may be using denial and avoidance to cope with grief, hopelessness, stress, and a sense of being 'stuck.' You may be trying your best to get by but feel yourself slowly falling apart. In my therapy room, we create a safe and confidential space to explore and discuss even the most difficult topics.
My background as a Southeast Asian counsellor from America contributes to my unique approach; I can understand the feeling of "otherness", the feeling of not quite belonging but not being different enough. I can open space to speak about discrimination, prejudice, classism, sexuality, or abuse with those facing naming such difficult experiences.
I'd like to invite you into a safe space to help you share your burdens, to unload and begin to process them to live your best life. We might not be able to solve all your problems, but therapy with me can take meaningful steps toward understanding your reactions to the world and finding different ways toward approaching solutions.
Approach to Therapy
I help clients to focus on the present while reflecting on their journey to their current point, exploring how past experiences may be influencing their current challenges. Using a psychodynamic approach, I help clients unravel the unconscious behaviors that may be negatively impacting their lives. By increasing awareness and understanding, we can work towards creating meaningful changes. Whether it's anger, panic attacks, or avoidant behaviours, I'm here to support you through trauma, mood disorders, and grief.
Available Spaces and Therapy Options:
I currently have spaces available for individuals aged 16 and older. I offer both short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy (10-20 sessions on a weekly basis) and long-term psychotherapy (open-ended work on a weekly basis).
Culturally Inclusive Practice:
My practise is culturally and diversity-informed, welcoming clients from all backgrounds, including people of colour (POC), size inclusive, chronic-illness, differently-abled and LGBTQIA+ persons.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- Master of Arts in Psychodynamic Counselling (BACP accredited course) from the University of Essex (2021) 2:1 Honours (Merit)
- Master of Science in Psychology with Graduate Basis for BPS membership from the University of Essex (2018) 2:1 Honours (Merit)
Additional Training:
- Adult Safeguarding Level 3
- Child Safeguarding Level 3
- GDPR (Data protection + GDPR)
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training
- Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability & Autism
- Suicide Awareness Training
- Client Suicidal Ideation
- Grief Training
- Working with Bereavement and Complex Grief
- Anxiety and Attachment training
Experience:
- Stockwell Centre: Associate member working with young adults and adults in private practice, both online and in-person
- St Helena Hospice: Counsellor on the Psychosocial Team of the Counselling and Emotional Support Team to hospice patients and their families, including externally bereaved children. Supported patients with counselling after a terminal diagnosis and to families after the death of their loved ones. Attendance of multidisciplinary team meetings (MDT) to coordinate patient care and working with teams across the hospice and adjacent organisations to support patients and their families.
- 4YP Suffolk: School counsellor working with secondary school students
- Y.E.S. Colchester: Counsellor working with young people in a non-profit setting
- The Gilberd School: Trainee counsellor working with young people in a secondary school setting
- Philip Morant School & College: Trainee counsellor working with young people in a secondary school setting
Memberships:
- Registered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Accredited registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Additional Credentials:
- Enhanced DBS certified
- Full complainace with GDPR
- Registered with ICO
- Full professional indemnity insurance
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Grief
- low self-esteem
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £60.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I take credit card, bank transfer or cash as a method of payment. Payment is requested to confirm our our initial session.
Please note that I have a 48-hour cancellation policy and cancellations made within this time frame may be subject to the full sessional fee.
When I work
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My diary is now open for more clients:
Monday: Online - 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm
Friday: Face to Face - 2pm, 3pm
Further information
All face-to-face-counselling sessions will take place at a convenient high street location in Colchester City Centre. Online sessions take place from my home office which is confidential and quiet.
Once we've agreed on a time and date for your session, I'll provide you with all necessary paperwork and instructions outlining what to expect before our sessions begin.
