Hello
Are you...
...feeling anxious or down?
...struggling to come to terms with a bereavement?
...going through a life transition (eg divorce, illness)?
...having difficuties in a relationship or with family?
Perhaps there's no time to stop.., take a breath..., look around..., reflect on or absorb what's going on for you.
No space to pause...., gather yourself together in one place... and start to make sense of things...
Maybe you've been soldiering on for some time while, underneath, feeling unhappy and uncertain what to do or who to turn to. Speaking with friends or family can be useful, and perhaps all that's needed most of the time but sometimes that might not be easy or possible. This is when meeting with a professional - someone from outside your family and social group - can help. They bring a fresh perspective and insight to whatever is troubling you; whether it's something recent that's been upsetting or you've been worried and unhappy for a long time.Meeting with a psychotherapist or counsellor gives you a dedicated time and space to talk in confidence, be listened to without judgment and taken seriously.
In therapy, in addition to working with what's troubling you now, I'd encourage you to reflect on the path of your life thus far. The wider perspective this brings can reveal early life experiences that may, out of awareness, be influencing your present behaviours, coping methods, relationships etc. The past affects the present. Greater self awareness gives an option to do things differently. A broader viewpoint helps you focus, understand yourself and current difficulties with more clarity and depth. Knowing yourself better builds resilience and self-confidence. Psychotherapy or counselling support you to self-reflect, find your own solutions and re-gain equilibrium and confidence.
Everyone is unique so I tailor my work in response to each individual and will encourage you to approach yourself with curiosity and compassion (not self criticism). I think we have far more inner resources than we realise and the experience of feeling listened to and understood, helps us tap into these hidden strengths, enabling us to discover the best path ahead. See About Me for more about my approach in therapy sessions.
I'm a UKCP Registered Integrative psychotherapist (MUKCP) with over 15 years experience, am also an Independent member of BACP and a Graduate member of the British Psychological Society (mBPS). For full details of my training, qualifications & experience, please go to About Me.
'Be yourself, everyone else is already taken' Oscar Wilde
Bereavement counselling
Whilst I'm experienced in working with many issues (see About me), my especial interest is in bereavement and loss and I'm particularly skilled and attuned to working in this field. I was an NHS Hospice bereavement counsellor for over 5 years and my experience includes counselling those who have suffered traumatic losses such as sudden deaths, accidents, suicides, the death of a child. Please see Bereavement Counselling for more information.
Psychotherapy & Counselling in Holborn and online
I offer sessions online (Zoom) and face to face. My base is in Holborn (close to Holborn tube) and is easily reached by public transport from most areas of London.
You can find me listed on the following professionally accredited websites:
UKCP Register - Maggie Jamieson
Counselling Directory
Society for Existential Analysis
Linkedin
Psychotherapy and Counselling in Central London WC1
UKCP Registered Psychotherapist in Holborn, Central London WC1
