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      The Private Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice

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        The Private Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice

         

        located in Islington, North London

        and Biddenden, Kent

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

         

      • Therapy

        It is not uncommon to reach a point in life where you feel you need to reach out for help and talk about what is going on for you in a safe space without the fear of being judged, not being taken seriously and with someone who is trained to help you.

         

        Talking to family and friends can be a helpful and supportive outlet. However, for many specialist areas they are often not the right people to talk to when reaching out for help and it can be counterproductive causing you to become even more entrenched in the problem that you were trying to deal with and left feeling helpless and in despair.

         

        We offer a welcoming, confidential and non-judgmental space for you to talk and explore any areas of your life that may be causing you to experience psychological and emotional pain in a safe setting. It doesn't matter how problematic your life is or what form the problems or challenges in your life take, if they are causing you to be unhappy then therapy can help you.

         

      • Specialisms include

        Addiction

        Alcohol

        Drug

        Gambling

        Sex

        Technology

        Work

        Food

        Anxiety

        Generalised anxiety

        Obcessive Compulsive Disorder

        Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

        Social anxiety

        Performance anxiety

        Worry

        Panic attacks

        Phobias

        Health anxiety

         

        Mood Disorders

        Depression

        Rumination

        Low mood

        Bipolar

        Post-natal depression

        Seasonal Affective Disorder

         

         

         

        Work

        Stress

        Better work-life balance

        Improving performance

        Overthinking

        Burnout

        Procrastination

        Relationships

        Couples Therapy

        Codependency

        Relationship breakdown

        Parenting Issues

        Personality Disorders 

        Borderline Personality Disorder

        Avoidant Personality Disorder

        Narcissistic Personality Disorder

         

         

         

         

        Eating Disorders

        Aneroxia

        Binge Eating

        Bulimia Nervosa

         

         

        Trauma

        Abuse

        Loss

        Berevement

         

        Children & Teens

        ADHD

        Behavioural Problems

        Impulsive behaviour

        Anger Management

         

      • Therapists

        Kenny Larkin

        MSc, MBACP - Accred, MCT-I reg

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        I am trained and skilled in working with the major counselling approaches Person Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and the new evidence-based emerging approaches such as Metacognitive Therapy. I have an adaptive, flexible and integrative way of working with a focus on developing a collaborative relationship and tailor-making a range of ways to help you move forwards and grow.

         

        I have extensive experience working therapeutically having worked for the Islington and Camden NHS trust and for a nationwide drug and alcohol charity before starting The Private Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice.

         

        I have completed a thesis in the area of problematic smartphone use, made a contribution to the literature and hold a masters degree in addiction psychology and counselling.

         

        I am part of a team who travel and work with a world renowned leader on events globally that have helped thousands of people find inner peace.

         

        Laura Down

        Dip. Therapeutic Counselling, MBACP
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        I am an Integrative Therapist and work with adults online and in person.

         

        I am trained in Person-centred and Psychodynamic approaches which means our work may and my integrative work is personalised

        and tailored for each client's need.

         

        I am also trained to work with children and adolescents on a 1:1 basis in person. 

        When working with children and adolescents our sessions may feature art and play therapy which can help them to express and explore their experiences and feelings.

        I also offer support to parents and how I work will be considered in our intial assessment.

         

        I am currently studying a Master Course in Primitive Reflexes - to screen, test and integrate retained primitive reflexes and help clients improve motor, social and daily functioning skills by implementing therapeutic, and functional activities

         

         

         

         

        Our therapists undertake regular ongoing professional development including supervision, workshops and training courses, are members of various professionals bodies such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and bound by and adhere to their latest ethical frameworks and subject to their standard complaints procedures.

      • Testimonials

        "Been on the journey of my life! Transformational, truly incredible and will never forget what you have done for me." - Anonymous

         

        "I have found inner peace that I haven't felt since childhood. My confidence has grown and I feel that I am back in control." - Anonymous

         

        "The work we did around the relationship with my daughter was transformational." - Anonymous

         

        "I am so glad I met you. Thank you so much for helping me find insight into an overwhelmingly difficult challenge in my life." - Anonymous

         

      • Contact Us

        Reaching out for help can be the most difficult step to take which is why it often ends up being the most rewarding. Please do call, send us an email or fill in the form below. We are happy to talk on the telephone about any questions or concerns you may have about the process.

         

        Rates:

        Please enquire for fees.

         

        Private Insurance:

        We accept Aetna International, Aviva, Bupa Global, Cigna, Freedom Health, GBG Insurance or WPA Insurance Providers and Vitality Health.
         

        Call: 0203 633 7672

        Email: kenny@theprivatecounsellingpractice.co.uk

        Counselling and Psychotherapy in Islington, London and Biddenden, Kent

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