Hello
We all know that, at times, life can become difficult and distressing, confusing even, and it may be hard to know what to do or who to turn to. If things have become particularly challenging for you lately, then perhaps it's time to look after yourself and find a space where you can do just that. A space where you can slow down.., pause..., breathe..., gather yourself together in one place... Where you'll be listened to and can reflect on, absorb and start to make sense of what's going on in your life.
If you're suffering, then speaking with friends and family can often be very useful, but may not always be an option or even easy to do.This is when seeing a counsellor or psychotherapist can help. Getting support from someone outside your social group and family brings a fresh perspective and insight to whatever is troubling you.
I offer a safe space where you can talk in confidence, will be listened to without judgment and taken seriously.
I think we all have far more inner resources than we realise and the experience of feeling listened to and understood can help us tap into those hidden strengths, enabling us to regain equlibrium and find our best way forward.
I'm a UKCP Registered Integrative psychotherapist (MUKCP) and a Graduate member of the British Psychological Society (mBPS) For full details of my qualifications & experience, go to About Me.
'Be yourself, everyone else is already taken' Oscar Wilde
My Approach
We're all unique so I tailor how I work in response to each individual. I'll encourage you to approach yourself with compassion and curiosity (not self criticism). Together we think about your personal history and how this has shaped you. Our past is intricately linked to our present, so thinking about childhood experiences is important - it often sheds light on current difficulties. For example, coping behaviours learnt as children (e.g.to conceal distress, be over-responsible) can get carried forward into adult life without us realising, trapping us in repetitive, automatic patterns (of thinking as well as acting) which restrict creativity and emotional expression; cause difficulties in relationships as well as anxiety etc. Understanding the root of these patterns gives a chance to undo them and change direction. Self-awareness is key to well being. See About me for more about my approach.
My experience
My especial interest is bereavements, loss and life transitions. However, over the last 15 years I've also worked with many other issues, for example:
anxiety, panic attacks, depression, family & relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, infertility and IVF, identity issues, work-related problems and pressures, student concerns (e.g. exam stress & worry), eating disorders, sexuality, trauma, isolation and loneliness, suicidal ideation.
In addition I work long term with trainee psychotherapists, counselling psychologists and counsellors from training institutions across London.
Bereavement counselling
I'm particularly skilled and attuned to working with bereavements and loss, I was an NHS Hospice bereavement counsellor for over 5 years. My experience includes 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
