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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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