Amanda Hon
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About me
I am a Jungian Analyst, also known as an Analytical Psychologist. I am an experienced, qualified and professionally trained Psychotherapist, Couple and Relationship Psychotherapist, and UKCP/HIPC Registered Supervisor.
I offer a confidential, respectful space for individuals and couples in which, if you are in crisis, or are seeking to make some changes, you can explore whatever it is that is troubling you.
Anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, general stuckness... these and other issues affect many of us at some point in life, and when they do it can be overwhelming. You might feel lost, unanchored, unsure where to turn, either as an individual or in your close relationships. Everything can start to feel unmanageable or hopeless.
Psychotherapy can help. It can help you to cope better with problems, to develop a deeper sense of yourself as an individual, and to improve your relationships with others.
As well as looking at difficulties that you are encountering in the present and have experienced in the past, we might work with dreams and other images that you bring as a way of trying to gain a deeper understanding of what might be going on unconsciously, creating obstacles that trip you up and prevent you from living as you would like to.
I welcome enquiries by telephone or e-mail. Before arranging to meet for an initial consultation, we can have a brief telephone conversation so that you can tell me a bit about your situation.
If we decide to meet, we will arrange a mutually convenient appointment which I will confirm with you by e-mail. At our first meeting, you will be able to tell me in more detail about yourself and what it is that has prompted you to look into psychotherapy. You will be free to ask any questions during the first session and as we continue with other sessions.
I work in person and online using Zoom or FaceTime.
Individual therapy
I generally work in an open-ended, long-term way, but am also able to work on a short-term counselling basis. Sessions can be once, twice or three-times weekly, as required.
Depending on what you are searching for, it can be helpful to have several sessions a week.
Couples
Sessions can be once weekly or fortnightly.
Supervision
I am available for weekly or fortnightly supervision with trainee and qualified psychotherapists, counsellors and supervisors.
Training, qualifications & experience
Jungian Analyst/Analytical Psychologist: I am a member of the Association of Jungian Analysts (AJA) London, and of the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP).
Transpersonal Psychotherapist: I am a qualified and UKCP registered Professional Member of the Centre for Transpersonal Psychology, London (Advanced Diploma).
MA (Distinction) in Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies from the Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex.
Diploma in Transpersonal Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Centre for Counselling & Psychotherapy Education (CCPE), London.
Supervisor: I am listed on the UKCP/HIPC Directory of Supervisors.
Certificate in Supervision from the Society of Analytical Psychology (SAP) London .
Diploma in Supervision from the Centre for Counselling & Psychotherapy Education (CCPE), London.
I engage in continuing training and professional development to ensure that I am able to offer the best informed care.
Experience
I have been working as a psychotherapist since 2003.
Jungian Analytic training is much more intensive than psychotherapy training. Different institutes require trainees to have between 2 to 4 sessions of Analysis each week. AJA requires a minimum of three analytic sessions per week for some time leading up to and throughout the years of the training.
For several years I worked as a psychotherapist/counsellor for the NHS alongside my private practice.
For 5 years I ran FreshStart Psychotherapy, a London-based charity offering low-cost psychotherapy to members of the Greater London community.
I abide by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) ethical code of practice.
I positively embrace difference.
Publications
Chapter 'Rethinking virginity: a post-Jungian reframing' in Sexual Revolutions, Psychoanalysis, History and the Father, ed. Dr. Gottfried Heuer, published by Routledge, 2010.
Russian edition published as Sexual Revolutions, Psychoanalysis and Culture by URSS, MOCKBA, 2017.
Member organisations
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Ageing, alienation, conflicts, coping with illness or injury, crossroads, developmental or life crises, distress, existential, isolation, lack of direction, loss, panic attacks, self-image and identity, sense of meaninglessness.
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 - £150.00
Additional information
Individual Clients
Initial consultation fee is £85.00.
Ongoing fees will be discussed and agreed at our first session and will be between £85 to £150 per session.
Couples
My initial consultation fee is £120.00.
Ongoing fees are from £120 to £150 per session, to be discussed and agreed at our first session.
Supervision
Fees are between £85 and £150 per session.
Please contact me for information about group supervision.
When I work
Morning to early evening, Tuesday to Friday.
Further information
Location
Beauchamp Lodge is a Grade II listed building next to the canal in Little Venice and has a ground floor WC and wheelchair access.
I also practice from another location close to the above.
Both locations have excellent public transport access and are in parking zone 1 C/B1. All parking in the vicinity is Pay by Phone.
