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About me

How did you become a Counselling Psychologist?
I studied Psychology at Swansea University and during this time I undertook a variety of placements and volunteer roles in both hospitals and the local community. This really expanded my interest in mental health and helped me decide that I wanted to work in the field of mental health.

After finishing my masters, I returned home to London and applied for the doctoral training. To my surprise, I was accepted to a doctoral programme just round the corner from where I had grown up! During my training I worked with adults from a wide array of backgrounds and in a variety of NHS settings, from clinics to hospitals.

Can you tell me a bit about your background?
Having worked in a variety of NHS services in recent years I have come to appreciate the importance of first creating a therapeutic space that is warm and non-judgmental. By creating such a space, we are able to deeply explore the experiences and difficulties that have brought you to therapy. Whilst working together, what you can expect from our sessions is a unique integration of different modalities that is tailor made to suit your needs.

What therapies do you use and what kind of difficulties do you help people with?
My training mostly focused on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic approaches, Schema Therapy and Dialectical and Behavioural therapy. However, I believe that when working with someone, a tailor-made integration of varying modalities needs to be used. No two people are alike and therefore everyone needs varying tools, techniques and approaches to help them achieve their goals. I am happy to discuss your goals in order for us to agree on the best integration for you.

People come to therapy for many reasons, in our first session we will therefore agree on what your goals are for therapy. I have worked in a variety of settings meeting people with an array of goals and needs and will feel comfortable in meeting you where you are at to ensure we are both on the same page and able to address your concerns. Whether you are hoping to reduce your anxiety or depression or simply feeling a bit lost and struggling with life we can work collaboratively to find clarity.

What would it be like to meet you?
The idea of coming to therapy can feel quite daunting. It is my hope that by providing a non-judgmental and safe space that you will feel more able to express your deepest concerns and begin to feel at ease with the therapeutic process.

The goals of our sessions and the way in which we conduct sessions will be guided by your values, ideas and previous experiences. I always aim to embody person-centred values to allow for a strong therapeutic relationship to develop. From this relationship we will then have the vehicle to make powerful life changes.

Areas of interest

Anxiety; Depression; Stress; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD); Bipolar Disorder; Panic Disorder; Social Anxiety; Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD); Phobias; Eating Disorders; Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD); Schizophrenia; Borderline Personality Disorder; Insomnia; Grief and Loss; Addiction; Low Self-Esteem; Anger Management Issues; Relationship Problems. This list is not exhaustive.

Medical secretaries

• Larisa Popa
• 020 8936 7666
• contact@theoaktreepractice.com