I am an integrative therapist, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work with individual adults (18+) in-person from practices in Central London and Peckham, and online via Zoom.
I offer both long-term and short-term therapy, depending on clients’ preferences and needs.
Find out more about me, and what to expect from therapy.
You might decide to contact me if you are:
Struggling with confidence and self-esteem
Feeling lonely, empty or lost
Experiencing difficulties in relationships with partners, family members, friends or colleagues
Preoccupied by memories or feelings about childhood
Overwhelmed by strong emotions or recurrent, anxious thoughts
Suffering following a bereavement or loss
Living with negative body image or disordered eating
This list is not exhaustive, and some clients I see aren’t able to define exactly what’s wrong. But they have a sense that things could be better, and they’d like help with figuring out a way forward.
About me
I work integratively. That means I draw on a range of tools and approaches to support you towards making change.
I am particularly influenced by attachment-based and psychodynamic perspectives, which highlight the significance of our early years in shaping our present experiences.
My approach is also relational. I believe that change is only possible where there is a trusting and open therapeutic relationship. So I do my best to create a space where you can feel heard and known in all aspects of yourself.
I trained at The Minster Centre, which is one of Europe’s leading institutes for Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and my work is guided by their ethical framework. I am committed to non-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice, and welcome clients of all identities, cultures, faiths, genders and sexualities, as well as those with health conditions or disabilities. My approach seeks to recognise the power dynamics in relationships that are shaped by the wider society we live in.
I hold an enhanced DBS certificate.
What to expect
Making contact
If you are interested in working with me, the first step is to send me an email, or give me a call or text. Reaching out can feel daunting, but my aim is to put you at ease when you make contact.
We’ll discuss practicalities, including what regular session times are available, and whether you might like therapy online or in-person.
First session
If the practicalities line up, we will meet for a 50-minute consultation. This will give us the chance to get to know one another. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy and what you would like to get from it. You might have particular goals you want to work towards, or you might simply be seeking a supportive space to explore your feelings. You may also want to know about me and the kind of therapy I offer. This session is charged at £50, and it is entirely without further obligation.
Our ongoing work together
If we decide to work together on an ongoing basis, I will invite you to bring your thoughts, your feelings, and perhaps your bodily sensations into our sessions. I will gently encourage you to bring your whole self – including those parts that might feel upset, afraid, angry, or confused. Together, we'll work to process what's troubling you and to make sense of your experiences. In this way, we will pave the way for gradual changes in how you are able to relate both to yourself and others.
Practicalities
Cost: Sessions are 50 minutes long and are charged at £75. First sessions are charged at a reduced rate of £50.
Locations:
City Therapy Rooms, 33 Furnival St, London EC4A 1JQ – a 2-minute walk from Chancery Lane tube station, and a 10-minute walk from Farringdon & Holborn stations. This practice is not wheelchair accessible.
HumanKind Therapy, Peckham Levels, UNIT 410-413, 95a Rye Lane, London SE15 4ST – a 3-minute walk from Peckham Rye overground station. This practice is wheelchair accessible.
Contact details: rosabanham@gmail.com / 07405 321187