About me
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My name is Vas, and i'm a Personal Integrative Therapist with over 15 years experience in the field of counselling and Specialised Mental Healthcare
One might describe me as a “wounded healer” as i have experienced more than my fair share of “dark nights of the Soul” and it is, in large part, these profoundly painful life changing experiences that make me a good therapist; I feel immense compassion and empathy for the suferring of others, and hold within me an innate deeply held passion to support others through their own individual Recovery Journeys
My lifes purpose has, for the longest time now, been dedicated to helping individuals overcome emotional distress, psychological issues, and unresolved trauma, using my comprehensive armoury of Resources; knowledge, Experience, Personal Learning & Development, Professional training, Multitudinal Efficacious, & Evidence- Based Resources & Holistic Practises
I worked initially in the field of addiction for many years prior to Private Practise, working in Judicial and community settings, providing individual or group work interventions.
I can help motivate individuals who are perhaps (Pre) contemplating change, explore ambivalance, and sustain long term recovery. This can be a long process, and i am open and willing to support whatever stage you are at, so please dont be put off with any negtaive thoughts or feelings that could prevent you from receiving professional, and compasisonate care to achieve what could literlly be a wholly positively transformative end
I also have special training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy which is an ‘evidenced based” approach to working with Personality disorders (EUPD/BPD/NPD)
I am a seasoned DBT Practitioner with a long history and experience with this particular client group (Cluster B)
This modality however, also works well when integrated into an individual treatment plan for Depression and Anxiety, and many other Complex Mental health Disorders, including ASD, ADD & ADHD
I provide a Neurodiversity-Affirming space, using a compasionate, naunced approach, adapting to different commmunication styles, processing speeds, sensory preferences etc.
I respect individuality, and know well that “one size does not fit all” and avidly promote the acceptance of one's unique identity, beliefs and values, neurology and cognitive functioning
To add to this theme of ‘individuality” i am also open to, and experienced in working with LGBTQIA+.
Our work together can be short or long term, fixed or fluid, depending on your personal requirements; together we agree a treatment plan that seeks to create the outcomes you desire. Alternatively, through development of the therapeutic relationship, I can help you find hidden, perhaps, harder to reach parts through gentle exploration into deeper levels of your subconscious
Training, qualifications & experience
- I am a a fully qualified psychotherapist and Registered Member of The British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society,
- Registered Member of the Federation of Drug & Alcohol Practitioners (FDAP) and Registered Member of the Addiction Professionals Association (AP)
- Diplomas in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy at The College of Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Angel, Islington, and Kingston universities
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB) and a Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social care
- Understanding Autism, Asperger's & ADHD (University Of Derby)
- Trauma informed Care (lived experience insight)
- CBT/IAPT for Practitioners (Forward Trust Formerly RAPT)
- Guidelines for treatment and behavioural Interventions for Tourette syndrome & Tic Disorders (Attitude)
- Working with Young People in Distress (Mindbodybreakthrough)
- Treating generalised Anxiety and Panic Attacks (Nscience)
- Hoarding Versus ADHD Clutter (Attitude)
- OCD, The Brain, and Recovery (Mindbodybreakthrough)
- Understanding Personality Disorder & Types for Therapy & Coaching
- Moving your practise online (Online Therapy Institute)
- Autism Friendly Practise
- Motivational Interviewing Techniques (Forward Trust Formerly RAPT)
- Families & addiction (Forward Trust & SCT)
- Mindfulness techniques (DBT Resources)
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (Christine Sanford)
- Relational Depth (Mick Cooper)
- Complex Trauma (Janina Fischer)
- Couples Therapy (The Grove)
- Gambling Clinics (Addiction Professionals)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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.
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
PTSD
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Attachment Disorders
Sex, Identity, Relationship Issues
Family Systems
Narcissitic Abuse
Co-dependancy
Eating Disorders
Shame/ Guilt
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I provide in Person sessions at two seperate locations in London three times a week, and also see clients Online.
I also provide a flexibile service that offers options for session frequency; Weekly, Bi weekly etc.and use a sliding scale for inclusion: Concessional, low income, trainees etc
I offer an initial free Phone/Zoom call to disucss
When I work
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Further information
"My focus in on building strong, supportive therapeutic relationships that foster growth and transformation, rooted in the belief that everyone has the potential to heal and grow into their best selves"
