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ISTDP Psychotherapy & Counselling in Camden Town
I am a highly qualified and accredited psychotherapist with over two decades of experience supporting individuals facing emotional challenges. Holding a Master's degree in Psychodynamic Counselling from Birkbeck College, I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My practice integrates evidence-based approaches, including Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), to address complex emotional difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.With a focus on fostering self-awareness and resilience, I provide a confidential space for clients to explore personal challenges and achieve meaningful change. My expertise extends to supporting professionals in the media and arts sectors dealing with creative blocks and self-doubt. I adhere to the BACP Code of Ethics, ensuring a professional and ethical service tailored to individual needs.
Services
ISTDP Psychotherapy
Anxiety Counselling
Depression Support
Trauma Therapy
Relationship Issues
Creative Block Resolution
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in mental health therapy.
- Our practice offers Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) for rapid results.
- We are accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
- We specialize in supporting media and arts professionals with creative challenges.
- We provide personalized, confidential therapy tailored to individual needs.
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
What people say
Highly recommend
Life-changing therapy
Increased confidence
Effective approach
Emotional strength gained
Services
ISTDP Psychotherapy
ISTDP Psychotherapy is an evidence-based approach designed to resolve complex emotional difficulties rapidly. This method actively addresses suppressed emotions causing anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. By exploring past experiences influencing present behaviour, clients gain self-awareness and tools to make informed decisions, fostering resilience and emotional well-being through a structured, therapist-led process.
Anxiety Counselling
Anxiety Counselling targets high anxiety and avoidance strategies impacting daily life. Through a confidential, supportive environment, clients explore root causes of anxiety, including trauma or workplace stress. Techniques focus on dismantling avoidance patterns, enhancing emotional regulation, and building confidence to face challenges, promoting long-term relief and improved interpersonal relationships.
Depression Support
Depression Support addresses persistent low mood and self-doubt by exploring underlying emotional conflicts. Using psychodynamic principles, clients uncover patterns affecting self-esteem and relationships. The therapy fosters self-compassion, identifies triggers, and develops coping strategies, enabling clients to regain motivation and reconnect with personal goals and creative potential.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma Therapy focuses on resolving past traumatic experiences impacting current mental health. By safely processing suppressed emotions, clients reduce symptoms like flashbacks or emotional numbness. The approach integrates body-mind awareness to rebuild resilience, restore self-worth, and break cycles of negative behaviour, facilitating holistic recovery and emotional stability.
Creative Block Resolution
Creative Block Resolution supports media and arts professionals facing creative freezes or self-doubt. By addressing emotional barriers like stage fright or writer's block, clients rediscover creative confidence. The therapy explores personal and professional stressors, fostering self-acceptance and strategies to sustain artistic expression and professional growth.
Questions
What is ISTDP Psychotherapy?
ISTDP Psychotherapy is an evidence-based, active therapy addressing anxiety, depression, and trauma by exploring suppressed emotions. It focuses on rapid, lasting change through structured sessions that link past experiences to present challenges.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary based on session type and duration. Please contact Catherine directly via email or phone for detailed pricing information.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, both in-person sessions in Camden Town and online sessions are available to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
What issues do you specialise in?
I specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and creative blocks, particularly for professionals in the media and arts sectors.
What happens in the first session?
The initial 90-minute consultation focuses on understanding your emotional challenges, setting therapy goals, and determining the best approach tailored to your needs.
Reviews (5)
Andreea Plesea
Dec 02, 2020
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Its been such a privilege to work with such an amazing therapist. It is difficult to express in words how much therapy with Catherine has meant for my life. She is the go-to therapist in my opinion after having had experience with other therapists. She will not take you down some easy pleasant road just because that is where you want to visit- she will go with you into the depth of your emotions, help you excavate what needs to be brought to light, and patiently be your most loving and supportive guide as you work through it and find your way to the other side. And she will then celebrate all
Natasha S.
Nov 05, 2020
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When I began having counselling sessions with Catherine, I was taking a year out from university due to debilitating anxiety. She taught me how to manage my symptoms and helped me to understand the underlying issues behind the anxiety and how to start overcoming them. With her help, I managed to graduate, and I am now feeling the most emotionally robust and happy since I can remember.
Gregr Dyer
Sep 04, 2018
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I began counselling sessions with Catherine after suffering from extreme stress and anxiety at work and in my home life. The stress and anxiety had got to the stage where I did not even want to leave the house. Catherine helped me understand where my problems had originated from , why the problems were happening, and gave me the mental tools I needed to recover from my issues. I am now back at work and am better equipped to deal with work/life balance in general. I regard the counselling I received from Catherine to be the main reason that I am now able to do this.
Alison Taylor
Jun 05, 2018
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Catherine has been an excellent therapist. We have worked together to access and process emotions from my past and present. Attending sessions has had a significant positive impact on my day to day wellbeing
Martin Merenyi
Jun 01, 2018
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Catherine helped me to work through a lot of traumatic experiences, which were causing me daily distress. Her sessions are longer than usually and her methods more intense, and as a result I felt much better even after just a couple of sessions.
