Valerie Burgess

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About me

I have a warm, relaxed and open approach, enabling clients to feel comfortable and at ease as they begin therapy. I offer a non-judgemental, compassionate and confidential space where clients can express their feelings and explore some of the difficulties and challenges they may be experiencing. 

I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with an MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy (Distinction). I offer both talking therapy and art therapy to individuals, whether face-to-face, online or via telephone. I work in private practice at The Awareness Centre in Clapham SW4 on Wednesdays and online or via telephone on Thursdays.

My integrative psychotherapy training means I am not fixed to one modality or one school of thought. I work collaboratively with clients to adapt my psychotherapy practice to their needs, understanding that everyone’s experience of life is different. Many choose talking therapy, but for those less able to verbalise their thoughts and feelings I introduce various art forms to the therapy space to enable clients to express themselves through other means.

Training, qualifications & experience

Separate from my private practice, I am a psychotherapist at The Amy Winehouse Foundation, supporting young adults in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. I also provide online psychotherapeutic support to people who have experienced domestic violence and sexual abuse. My work in the NHS, the charity sector and in private practice has enabled me to support clients with a wide range of presenting issues, including drug and alcohol addiction and recovery, domestic violence and sexual abuse, personality disorders, PTSD, bereavement, loss, and long-term illness.

I work with a diverse range of clients from many cultures and socio-economic backgrounds and am committed to working inclusively. I am accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and registered with the UKCP and abide by their standards of proficiency and ethical frameworks for good practice. I receive regular supervision and am committed to continued growth and development as a psychotherapist through regular trainings.

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HCPC
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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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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

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 - £70.00
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

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Additional information

In-person fees are £70 per 50 minute session.

I offer a sliding scale of fees for online and telephone sessions, dependent on individual circumstances - from £50 per session.

When I work

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London, Greater London, SW4

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

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

Key details

DBS check info

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Online platforms

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