As a Training Member of the Association for Group and Individual Psychotherapy (AGIP) and a registered Training member of the UKCP, I am experienced in Psychodynamic counselling and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy work with individuals, on both long and short term basis.
People decide to seek therapy for many reasons. You may wish to feel more authentically yourself, at peace in your mind and body, released from old patterns of self-doubt and worry or able to engage more fully with relationships, work and social situations.
I believe that the therapeutic relationship can offer empowerment, opportunities for growth and healing.
How I work
I provide a secure, confidential space that is supportive, non-judgemental and appropriately boundaried. The therapeutic alliance aims to guide and empower you, from a place of warmth, curiosity, challenge and respect.
My therapeutic stance is relational. I consider the developing relationship between the client and therapist as integral to the transformative work and outcomes of therapy.
My clinical perspective is informed by a pluralist approach drawing, as I do, from a wide range of theories and modalities, selecting those most appropriate to the needs of the client.
Areas or Issues I can help with; Depression, Feelings of stress or anxiety, Problems with confidence or self-esteem, Relationship Issues, Issues relating to sexuality, Difficulties at work or in retirement, Problems with family or school life, Anger management, Panic attacks, Grief, loss or bereavement, Trauma and post-traumatic stress difficulties, Cultural Issues.
About Me
As a Training Member of the Association for Group and Individual Psychotherapy (AGIP) and a registered Training member of the UKCP, I am experienced in Psychodynamic counselling and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy work with individuals, on both long and short term basis.
I was born in London from a mixed ethnic background, and have lived in the Middle East, North Africa and Southern Europe. My undergraduate studies and first career were in the Arts and Media. I settled in the South East when I began my family and retrained in education. I am a qualified teacher, Inclusion Lead and Special Educational Needs Coordinator. I have extensive experience with children, young people, families and professionals in specialist therapeutic education and residential settings.
My availability
I offer sessions remotely throughout the week if your preference is to work Online.
I am also available on Mondays in Hove and in Lewes on Fridays.
Qualifications and Academic Training
BA hons Art History
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
National Award for Special Education Needs Coordination
Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology
Foundation & Clinical Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training
Additional Qualifications and CPD
I am a qualified Mental Health First Aid Lead, Autism Aware, Attachment and Trauma Informed Practitioner. I have undertaken extensive CPD training in Neurodiversity, Communication and Interaction and Social and Emotional Mental Health.
Registrations and membership with Professional Organisations
I am a training member of AGIP*, a recognised member organisation of the UKCP. I am registered with the UKCP as a training member and adhere to their ethical codes of good practice at all times.
*AGIP is a member organisation of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) through the College of Psychoanalysis and Jungian Therapy (CPJA), the professional body setting standards for all UKCP Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy training.
Shiraz works from our Brighton and Hove practice, Lewes practice and online
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