Grow, heal and transform from your core
“ The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”
Carl Jung
psycho - (ψυχή): soul, psyche, mind. - therapy (θεραπεία): healing, curing, attending
I am an independent practitioner who provides a confidential service in a non judgemental and psychologically-safe space.
People come to therapy for a number of reasons including anxiety, trauma, [C]PTSD, inner conflict, depression, loss, work related stress, existential questioning, relationship difficulties - but also to gain a greater understanding of the ‘self’ and improve psychological well-being.
Rather than analysing, directing or advising you, I work with you, joining you in your discovery for answers, healing and growth.
Natascha Ryan, MBACP Accredited., Dip.Psych.Couns
Types of therapy
There are various modalities of therapy; it is worth taking some time to consider the options. Below listed are the different approaches; a more comprehensives description can be found here.
Therapies provided at Clockhaus:
Person Centred Therapy (Humanistic)- Carl Rogers
Focus on self actualisation. Open ended, no 'quick fix'. The therapeutic relationship is key; healing happens when trust and safety is experienced. Client led, non directive. We are the expert on our self.
Existential Therapy (Humanistic)- Rollo May
How to live with anxiety and the uncertainties of life. Includes elements of psychology and philosophy . Client led, non directive, your agenda, not the therapist's. The work and answers lie with the client, the therapist works emphatically with you as a holistic individual being.
Gestalt Therapy (Humanistic)- Fritz Perls
Key focus on the here and now. Body language is considered equally important as what is being said The therapist will engage with you in a lot of dialogue and may challenge you (safely) . Gestalt techniques include experiments in the room with art, drawing, objects and the 'Empty chair.
Psychodynamic Therapy - Carl Jung
How current feelings and behaviours are shaped by past experiences, the unconscious mind and childhood. Psychodynamic therapy goes to the root of the problem. The therapist may challenge (safely) but at the client's pace . Open ended, non directive - unlike CBT & SFBT, psychodynamic therapy is not driven by measurable goals. Currently not offered through the NHS or EAPs
Other therapies (not provided at Clockhaus):
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Aaron Beck
Focus on recognising and challenging your thought processes, beliefs and fears; how to change your thought patterns and behaviours. Most commonly prescribed therapy, it is accessed through the NHS or health care plans and is usually short term (average 6-10 sessions). CBT is directive and measured through goals; it may include homework in between sessions .
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) -F. Shapiro
Reprocess past experiences and/or traumatic events. Using bilateral stimulation, you revisit the event(s) and painful memories. Surfaces lingering or buried trauma (and associated feelings), intense emotional flooding may increase anxiety or anger in some. Potentially available through the NHS or health care plans. Not suitable for clients experiencing hallucination, dissociation, psychosis or severe psychological instability
Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT) -S.de Shazer/K.Berg
Finding solutions to current problems and making positive changes. There is little or no focus on the past or root causes. Structured across 5-8 session programs . You work towards concise, realistic and measurable goals . Typically provided by Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
fees
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1-1 in person session/ therapeutic hour (50 mins)