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About me
Please be aware that I am not accepting Bupa referrals at this time.
Sara is a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist and group analyst and has experience working with wide ranging issues with people of different ages and backgrounds. She has been seeing patients in private practice, the NHS and education since 1998. She offers long-term in-depth work or shorter more focused work.
In all her work Sara keeps the relationship in mind, focusing on what happens between people. This takes into account the social and cultural experiences that her patients bring.
Experience shows Sara therapy can bring about meaningful changes and increased self-esteem, leading to better personal and professional relationships.
Sara specialises in working with:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Relationship difficulties
• Somatic illnesses
For an initial confidential consultation to consider your needs Sara can be contacted directly on:
e: sara.wainstein@icloud.com
t: 07956190918
Areas of interest
Anxiety; relationships; somatic issues including the relationship between the body & mind; changes in life circumstances; group dynamics; work related problems
Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions
- Psychophysiological disorders
About me
Research interests
The bodies somatic communication of emotional issues and disturbance.
Awards received
Sara achieved a distinction in her dissertation during her MSc in Group Analysis. She explored intimacy in group analytic psychotherapy
My qualifications & training
Qualifications
- PG Dip Drama and Movement Therapist
Central School of Speech and Drama 1998
- MSc in Group Analysis
Birkbeck University 2013
- M. Inst. G.A.
Institute of Group Analysis 2014
Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)
- Honorary Psychotherapist
Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust 2020
- Clinical Associate in Psychotherapy
Forest House Psychotherapy Clinic, NELFT, NHS 2013
- Group Analyst
Royal Free Hospital 2016
- Group Process Facilitator
Royal Central School of Speech & Drama 2012
- Work Seminar Group Facilitator
British Psychotherapy Foundation 2014
- Member of Clinical Services Committee
Institute of Group Analysis 2015
Affiliations / memberships
UKCP - UK Council for Psychotherapy
IGA - Institute of Group Analysis
Clinical Services Committee - IGA
GASi - Group Analytic Society International
My private practice
Practice hours
Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings
- 20 Mccrone Mews Belsize LaneLondonNW3 5BG
- Tuesday
- 07:00
- 18:00
- 07956 190918
- 20 Mccrone Mews Belsize LaneLondonNW3 5BG
- Wednesday
- 07:00
- 20:30
- 07956 190918
- 20 McCrone Mews, Belsize Lane, London, NW3 5BG
- Monday
- 07:30
- 20:00
- 07956 190918
- 20 Mccrone MewsBelsize LaneLondonNW3 5BG
- Thursday
- 08:00
- 20:00
- 07956 190918
- 20 Mccrone MewsBelsize LaneLondonNW3 5BG
- Friday
- 08:00
- 18:00
- 07956 190918
Post treatment communication
Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs
in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies
guidelines.
In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the
following contact details
Sara Wainstein
07956190918
Other ways of contacting me
I can be contacted directly using Skype. My
Skype ID is: sara.wainstein