Jenny Watkins
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About me
Are you feeling anxious, questioning who you are; why you do the things you do? Are you worried about how your behaviour is impacting your relationships, but you feel you cannot break these patterns?
Are you finding that some childhood/past memories keep popping into your head? Are you questioning how you feel about them and how they may have impacted you?
Are you yearning for love and acceptance, but find you push people away? Are you worried that you if you don't find a way to feel better about yourself that you'll go on hurting not only you but also those you love most?
Trauma with a small 't' gets buried deep inside us making us act and react in ways that feel like we lose our self-control. I understand how very hard it is for you as you struggle to change despite wanting so much to be the best version of you. I understand the shame, guilt, and the terrible feelings of remorse you have when you’ve “done it again, had a blow-out, not said it how you wanted to say it” – you know the phrases that speak to you.
It is possible that as a child you were exposed to problematic behaviours that have led you to bottle up your feelings only to find yourself exploding when you can’t keep them in any longer.
I'm ADHD and self-realising autistic. Through my personal journey, I have learnt that neurodivergence influences how our brains work and respond to experiences, and I bring that understanding to help you unravel any impact of neurodivergence in your own life. It also enables me to be very sensitive to your needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at Metanoia Institute and have a Masters degree in Person-Centred Psychotherapy. I have a Certificate in Supervision through an Intersectional Lens from TA East.
I have over 12 years' experience of working with adults ranging from 18 to 80. My experience covers alcohol and substance abuse, bereavement, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, questions around who am I/what does it mean to be me, relationship issues, couples/relationship therapy, betrayal, bullying, post-natal depression, neurodiversity with a particular interest in ADHD and autism, and stress to name but a few.
How you experience your life and your issues is unique to you and we'll work together to make sense of it all.
Member organisations
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 - £95.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
Individual sessions are £75 per 50 minutes.
Coulples/relationship sessions are £95 per 50 minutes.
I offer a free and brief telephone conversation where we discuss your needs and find out if we can work together. Please contact me to find a time.
When I work
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I offer face-to-face sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 5 and 9pm. There are limited zoom sessions on Monday and Wednesday.
Further information
I rent a beautiful light and airy room Wanstead, which is on the High Street and less than 5 minutes from Wanstead Tube Station. Several bus routes run through the area - 101, 66, 108.
There is no wheelchair access to the building.
