I am an experienced psychotherapist and Counselling Psychologist with a background in both the NHS and private practice, specialising in a wide range of mental health issues including trauma, addictions, and anxiety disorders. I hold a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Evolutionary Psychology, a Post Graduate Diploma in CBT, a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology.
Like all Counselling Psychologists, I have had many hours of personal therapy - this is a key component of our training- and therefore I understand what it is like being a client as well as a therapist. I've also seen how challenging it is for friends and family who are stressed and busy to start therapy as often they can't find the right therapist for them easily.
Whilst I am aware that other platforms exist for people searching for therapists, and many of them have improved in recent years, in reality, as a therapist myself, I feel that many of these are not attractive to me for varying reasons. For example, costly subscriptions, or requirements for me to accept reduced rates that are not reflective of my experience and qualifications. Some referral services require me to use all of their systems and processes which means I spend more time on admin and less time with clients.
I want to create something that is good for both clients and therapists, as I feel too often those working in mental health are prone to burnout and often have to take on a higher caseload than suits them. Most of us are in this profession as a vocation with a genuine desire to help others, and we should be able to have this with a good work/home life balance and time for our personal lives and/or families.
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