ABOUT VANESSA

I offer a confidential psychological therapies to individuals and couples for personal and professional development, health and wellbeing. 

I have an integrative holistic approach utilising a number of established evidence based therapies to include: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psycho-Sexual Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Brief Solution Focused Therapy (BSFT) and Life Coaching.

In addition, I provide Work Support to people who are experiencing difficulties at their place of work, and teach Stress Management Skills, Relaxation and Mindfulness Techniques.

Clinical Experience:

I have over twelve years clinical experience working therapeutically with clients using evidence based models of treatment on either a short or open ended basis.

My clinical experience has been in voluntary sectors, GP medical centre and business organisations, as well as in private practice for the past 12 years.  I work with a wide range of clients some with complex needs and a variety of life difficulties include:

Severe trauma, panic attacks, substance and internet abuse, work related stress, anxiety and depression, sexual abuse, cross cultural and identity problems, addictions, anger management, social phobias to long term mental and physical health issues including personality disorders and OCD.

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My speciality is working with psycho-somatic health problems to include a few here such as: Halitosis, scoliosis, sciatica, teeth grinding/clicking, IBS, reoccurring infections, urinary infections, skin and scalp problems, boils, eczema and itchiness, burping, gynaecological problems, fibroids, endometriosis and fertility problems.

Because we are all different there is no one problem I have not encountered in the twelve years of my therapeutic experience, please see the web page listing the  breadth of this experience in the conditions I can support through therapy.  In addition, I have been providing NLP and Life Coaching for over seven years to both individuals and to people within organisations achieving excellent results. 

I believe one model of therapy does not suit all, but the use of various theoretical models has much to offer a client.  I use theory to inform my work but do not attempt to fit or label my clients to them as each person is unique. 

I am passionate about my work and strive to empower and heal my clients in the best possible way.  I don't believe therapy is about going in circles, spending hours (or for some people years) on the past but, it is about making positive changes to your situation, being active, using the past as a tool to help move forward, but to work in the here and now to make the difference.  Therapy is about being honest with yourself, open to reflect on what you are experiencing, remove the dilemmas, limitations and struggles you face in your life and, explore possibilities and solutions to your situation in a safe confidential place.

I understand therapy is challenging, and I value that it can at times be difficult to face getting help. When a client and therapist commit to a working relationship the benefits are endless and changes can be dynamic.

How I Work:

My therapy is strictly confidential and I follow the strict professional code of conduct, good practice and ethical framework of my professional membership organisations.

The work is variable to the therapeutic needs of my clients, in terms of intensity and length of the sessions, using established models to support the treatment.  I individually tailor the therapy to suit each clients need and personality by attending to the whole person, their perceptions, thoughts, feelings and physical experience.

The sessions are about you and having a shared and collaborate therapeutic relationship with flexibility to achieve results.  My aim is to facilitate ways that respect your values, personal resources and capacity for choice to change within your cultural, environmental and spiritual context and recognise how they can sometimes be at odds with your actions or on how you feel.

At Times Do You Feel.....

- A sense of loneliness and unfulfilment, unloved and unsupported;

- It's embarrassing and it is too difficult to talk to someone;

- Bewildered, let down and lost;

- You always give, never recognised or valued for what you do;

-Constantly worried about something or about what others think, socially isolated and scared of going out meeting people;

- Relationships are difficult and the same pattern keeps repeating;

- Work or business issues are difficult to address with someone or feel ethical dilemmas holding you back;

- You can't sleep and have not had a good nights rest; you wake up in the middle of the night or find difficult issues keep you wake at night;

- Disassociated, fragmented and confused at times and not sure where it's from;

- Sexually frustrated or embarrassed with a situation or a habit, not able to enjoy a good sex life and it's affecting your relationship;

- Certain problems are affecting your wellbeing and it's hard to describe or have anyone listen to you;

- You have done something you cannot forgive yourself for and are unable to stop feeling guilty;

- Confused, unhappy, not sure of a direction in life with work or in a relationship;

- Repeating the same patterns, and going in circles blaming yourself of what you have done in the past;

- No matter how many times you visit your Doctor or specialists, they just don't seem to find anything wrong medically, but you feel there is something wrong';

- Inexplicable or recurring physical symptoms and pain.

If you are experiencing any of the above or something similar I may be able to you, for more information you can call me on 07985 387 021.

Qualifications:

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I hold an Advance Diploma in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy.  Further practitioner certificates include: NLP and Hypnotherapy, Relationship and Psychosexual Therapy.  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy (BSF) and Life Coaching.  Other training includes: Bereavement and Loss and Addiction Management.

I am committed to continuously increase, deepen and expand my skills and knowledge.  This includes attending regular professional training, workshops, conferences, seminars and research.  I start at the University of East London for the second year of the PG programme and complete MA in September 2011.

Professional Membership:

- Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) - Number 565857.

- Professional Practitioner member with the Association of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ANLP).

- Registered wit the Association of Independent Practitioner (AIP).

- Registered with the United Kingdom Register of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (UKRCP).

Recognised Health Provider with Health Insurance Companies:

As a registered health provider I am able to see client for counselling and psychotherapy that may be paid by your private health insurance. 

- Standard Life

- WPA

- CIGNA

- PRU Health

- Simply Health part of (HSA)

- AVIVA

- CS Healthcare.

Clients who are registered with BUPA and PPP AXA, I can refer you to my trusted colleagues in their respective professional field I collaborate work with.

You do not need to have private health insurance to see me, you can be self paying and you can self refer.

Additional Information:

I have recently joined Partnership with two clinical Psychologists in continuing my private practice "Counselling Choices" in the City of London, Liverpool Street, after the departure of my co-founder.  We continue to provide Counselling and Psychological Services to organisations and the people in and around the City of London.  For more information about Counselling Choices practice please visit http://www.counselling-choices.co.uk.

I continue to provide therapy consultations three practices locations easy reach of: Liverpool Street Station EC2M 4NS - Doctor Today NW3 6PB and at my private practice Wembley Park, NW10 0AY.

By collaboration with medical professionals, psychiatrists, psychologists and other specialists I offer a comprehensive psychological support to my clients where needed.

I gained valuable experience and skills from around the world as a project manager in my previous career.  I worked on major projects on behalf of the Civil Aviation Authority, Swiss Investment Bank and the IT telecommunications industry. 

This provided first-hand experience to understand the importance of individuals and organisational change and development.  My previous career has given me a passion to help and support my clients achieve their personal and professional goals whilst maintaining a healthy balance in achieving results with minimum stress.

I have done a very small amount of media work by writing an article for a local newspaper on "stop smoking" and a reader reply on "wrist fetish" for the for the Bizarre Magazine.  I am available to extend my media work and keen to hear from any media and PR companies that may be interested in further information, input or articles on psychological health problems and life difficulties.

I am happy to answer any questions you may have or want more information before deciding to have therapy, please contact me.

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Counsellor, Psychotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, Life Coach in the City of London near Liverpool Street - EC2M - Wembley Park NW10 - Finchley Road NW3.  Providing help with managing stress, depression, anxiety, work related problems, self esteem, relationship problems, psychosexual, behavioural issues and addictions using Counselling, Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, NLP, Hypnotherapy and Coaching. 

Vanessa Emile, Accredited Registered Counsellor

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