“The purpose of psychotherapy is to to set people free.”
Rollo May.
How I work
As an experienced and accredited integrative psychotherapist I work using a variety of different approaches, drawing on whatever seems most helpful to you. I recognise that we are all unique with diverse experiences; So I tune into each individual’s particular background, needs and objectives to inform how best to work. This also applies when working as a supervisor. I offer supervision to trainee and qualified therapists.
I am trained in EMDR therapy (https://emdrassociation.org.uk/a-unique-and-powerful-therapy/emdr-the-basics) which enables people to heal from the symptoms of trauma and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
I listen sensitively and intuitively to you express the challenges that you face and use my experience to get to the heart of the problem. Then, together, we can explore the issue to enable growth and healing. The relationship between therapist, me, and the client, you is the most important feature of the work. Creating a comfortable working environment can enable change.
Key issues and difficulties that often bring people into counselling and therapy include:
depression, addiction, stress and anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, family dynamics, anger issues, illness and pain, low self-esteem, feeling stuck, mid-life crisis, bereavement, work/career crisis, eating disorders, sexuality and loneliness.
I offer both short term counselling, usually 6-12 sessions and long term therapy for around a year or more with regular reviews. The latter is to allow deeper exploration for more complex issues. Both can provide support during a difficult time in your life.
“If you trade your authenticity for safety, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief.” Brené Brown
The First Session
This is a time to discuss your reasons for choosing therapy. It is also a chance for you to gauge your experience of the session, of my style of working and how comfortable you feel. Therapy is a collaborative process.
When a decision is reached to proceed with therapy, I offer weekly sessions at an agreed time (with GDPR compliance in accordance with BACP/ UKCP for confidentiality). Sessions are scheduled weekly to allow for continuity so if you have any breaks planned it’s useful to mention this. It is therefore important to allow 4 -6 sessions as time to familiarise yourself with the process and your therapist.
If you would like to arrange an initial consultation please contact me at Yasmin King Therapy.