Ulrike Wirth
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About me
Most of us face challenges at one point or another in our lives. Perhaps you are having difficulties with a relationship at work or at home. Maybe you have lost someone you love. Perhaps you are finding that the old strategies that helped you cope in the past no longer work so well for you now.
Our difficulties connecting and communicating with others are often at the heart of our unhappiness. In therapy, we can explore where and how these difficulties arise.
I use an integrative approach and draw from a number of different theories and techniques. My overarching focus is relational - how we connect or fail to connect with others and how this affects every aspect of our lives.
My background is in the NHS cancer services where I provide psychotherapy to patients and their relatives, and facilitate reflective practice groups for clinicians. I have a special interest in cancer and the emotional impact of diagnosis and treatment.
If you are new to therapy, you may not be sure what to expect or where to start. It can also feel strange to talk about personal things to someone you don’t know. I offer an initial free phone call that gives us a chance to discuss what you are looking for and address any questions you have about the therapy process.
Find out more about the way I work by visiting my website www.reflectandexplore.co.uk
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at Metanoia Institute and have a Clinical Diploma and an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, validated by Middlesex University.
I divide my time between my private practice and the cancer services team at Kingston Hospital. Previously, I worked for the NHS full-time as hospital staff counsellor.
I have regular supervision to support my clinical work and to ensure professional and ethical practice.
I am also an experienced meditator and have cultivated my individual practice for the past 20 years. In my previous career, I worked as traditional acupuncturist for the NHS as part of a chronic pain management team. Although I have now retired from acupuncture practice, I remain very interested in the body-mind connection.
Member organisations
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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
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a free initial telephone call.
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Further information
I offer an initial free phone call that gives us a chance to discuss what you are looking for and address any questions you have about the therapy process. If you want to give therapy a try, I usually arrange a one-off session which will help us decide whether we can and want to work together.
To arrange a suitable time for a call, please email me.
