Hello
We all know that, at times, life can get difficult, distressing and even confusing. Often this may leave us feeling isolated, uncertain what to do or who to turn to. So if this is you and things have become particularly tough, then perhaps it's time to look after yourself and find a space where you can do just that. A space where you feel safe and can pause..., breathe..., gather yourself together in one place... Somewhere you'll be listened to and given room to reflect on, absorb and start to make sense of what's troubling you.
Speaking with friends and family is often useful but it could be that's not an option right now or maybe is too difficult. This is when counselling or psychotherapy can help. Meeting and talking with a professional - someone from outside your social group and family - brings a fresh perspective and insight to whatever is troubling you.
I offer a space where you can talk in confidence, will be listened to without judgment and taken seriously.
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 path ahead.
I'm a UKCP Registered Integrative psychotherapist (MUKCP), an Independent member of BACP 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
