Counselling in South East London

The beginning of therapy makes you feel nervous, perhaps unsure where to start from; revisiting those traumatic memories often embedded in the subconscious can prevent you from moving forward while enable you to make a connection with your inner self.

Counselling is a private outlet in which to talk of difficulties emerging from family dynamics, interpersonal trauma, loss. I can’t single-handedly change your thoughts and feelings, but I can guide you towards how to do those things, but the actual doing — that’s all you. It is all about choice if the client decide to let go or modify  part of themselves, and they can be in charge of the pacing, of their own growth. I as your therapist am to provide you with a safe space to explore those changes to achieve your aims. 

Couple therapy explores methods how to accept differences, to share emotional needs, to build strength and a better insight into their lives. Pre marital counselling enables you to navigate your expectations, to negotiate a satisfactory plan for your future, to feel confident in taking your relationship one step further. The focus of my work with couples is about the dynamics playing in your rapport, attachment styles, and to improve the communication a predominant aspect to maintain quality in the relationship with your partner, free from gender based - role display. 

Anger is the result of hidden feeling of shame or fear, often stemming from Trauma. Unexpressed anger plays a part in what you are experiencing, if not explored it can prevent you to re connect with yourself, and those close to you. Trauma and Abuse plunges the individual into a spiral of guilt, low self esteem, depression to name a few aspects. 

Memories of past trauma triggers somatic responses, those physical symptoms can affect your daily life leaving you to feel distressed and edgy. Counselling support your self care plan to gain self awareness. 

About Myself

My name is Monika Bassani a dedicated, experienced Integrative Counsellor / Psychotherapist. My career started in 2012, my approach includes Psychodynamic, Person Centred, Solution Focused Therapy and Emotional Focus Therapy.  

You as my client will profit from a congruent and confidential therapy service where you are acknowledged, accepted, and listened to with respect and value. 

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I welcome all individuals irrespective of gender, body size, creed, religion, hair colour, abilities, sexuality, and political values. 

I am an Accredited Member of the National Counselling Society, ICO Registered, and I also hold liability Insurance. Further information can be found within the Privacy Policy. The practice is based in West Norwood SE27, South East London.

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