Sexual Abuse Counselling in Enfield
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor, with over 20 years’ experience in Social Care, and in particular, domestic and sexual abuse. I am a qualified Domestic Abuse adviser and have working and personal experience of abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, loss, identity and cultural issues, women’s issues, relationships, and addiction. I also have experience as a group facilitator for peer support groups.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor, with over 20 years’ experience in Social Care, and in particular, domestic and sexual abuse. I am a qualified Domestic Abuse adviser and have working and personal experience of abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, loss, identity and cultural issues, women’s issues, relationships, and addiction. I also have experience as a group facilitator for peer support groups.
I specialise in working with domestic abuse and sexual trauma, both recent and historic, including childhood sexual abuse. I also have experience in a range of other areas including depression and anxiety, self-harm, relationship difficulties and emotional regulation. Therapy can also support less specific concerns such as general low mood or lack of motivation, and be used to compliment a pro-active attitude towards greater wellbeing and self-care.
I specialise in working with domestic abuse and sexual trauma, both recent and historic, including childhood sexual abuse. I also have experience in a range of other areas including depression and anxiety, self-harm, relationship difficulties and emotional regulation. Therapy can also support less specific concerns such as general low mood or lack of motivation, and be used to compliment a pro-active attitude towards greater wellbeing and self-care.
I provide counselling and psychotherapy sessions for adults in North London, covering Enfield, Barnet and Southgate. I mainly work in person and online. I work with individuals who have been affected by current or early life traumas such as the loss of a loved one, sexual abuse, physical abuse and emotional neglect. I also work with parents and couples impacted by trauma, who struggle in their relationships with their children and one another. Therapy plays a crucial part in supporting you to understand how 'your' trauma has impacted your psychological well-being as well as helping you to significantly cope better in your life.
I provide counselling and psychotherapy sessions for adults in North London, covering Enfield, Barnet and Southgate. I mainly work in person and online. I work with individuals who have been affected by current or early life traumas such as the loss of a loved one, sexual abuse, physical abuse and emotional neglect. I also work with parents and couples impacted by trauma, who struggle in their relationships with their children and one another. Therapy plays a crucial part in supporting you to understand how 'your' trauma has impacted your psychological well-being as well as helping you to significantly cope better in your life.
I have an interest in working with adult survivors of child neglect or abuse, as well as issues such as domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Most of us experience feelings of sadness, loss, frustration, anger and stress at some time in our lives. It can be extremely difficult to express, understand and resolve these feelings when we are emotionally distressed. It may also be difficult to share some issues with family and friends for fear of being judged or misunderstood. I am here to offer you an empathic and non-judgmental ear. I am a highly experienced psychotherapist, offering a safe, calm and supportive space for you to work through those experiences and feelings, which are preventing you from leading a happy and fulfilling life.
I have an interest in working with adult survivors of child neglect or abuse, as well as issues such as domestic violence and sexual abuse.
Most of us experience feelings of sadness, loss, frustration, anger and stress at some time in our lives. It can be extremely difficult to express, understand and resolve these feelings when we are emotionally distressed. It may also be difficult to share some issues with family and friends for fear of being judged or misunderstood. I am here to offer you an empathic and non-judgmental ear. I am a highly experienced psychotherapist, offering a safe, calm and supportive space for you to work through those experiences and feelings, which are preventing you from leading a happy and fulfilling life.
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and have experience working in a number of organisations and charities providing psychotherapy and counselling in areas such as: Bereavement, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Relationship issues, Childhood Trauma, Cultural Diversity, Racial Identity.
At times life can be challenging and we can get to point where we may feel a bit stuck and need to make sense of things. I seek to create a safe, culturally sensitive and non judgmental space for you to feel heard and understood. I’m here to support you to achieve the changes that you desire for yourself by helping you to process your feelings, gain greater clarity and to build more self awareness.
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and have experience working in a number of organisations and charities providing psychotherapy and counselling in areas such as: Bereavement, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Relationship issues, Childhood Trauma, Cultural Diversity, Racial Identity.
At times life can be challenging and we can get to point where we may feel a bit stuck and need to make sense of things. I seek to create a safe, culturally sensitive and non judgmental space for you to feel heard and understood. I’m here to support you to achieve the changes that you desire for yourself by helping you to process your feelings, gain greater clarity and to build more self awareness.
Feeling overwhelmed; anxiety is on the rise; heart is continuously racing; having constant negative thoughts and your usual survival techniques are not working; then please, stop, pause and breathe. These are signs that it may be a good time to seek help. If you are reading this right now, then you are already taking that first step. As a qualified counsellor, I have experience working with a wide range of clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, burn out, stress and low self esteem. Life is complex and sometimes you cannot do it alone. This is where I hope to be able to help you find who you are and your true potential.
Feeling overwhelmed; anxiety is on the rise; heart is continuously racing; having constant negative thoughts and your usual survival techniques are not working; then please, stop, pause and breathe. These are signs that it may be a good time to seek help. If you are reading this right now, then you are already taking that first step. As a qualified counsellor, I have experience working with a wide range of clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, burn out, stress and low self esteem. Life is complex and sometimes you cannot do it alone. This is where I hope to be able to help you find who you are and your true potential.
Life does not come with a guide book, we can often find ourselves overwhelmed and distressed and not sure where to turn to. Sometimes you may not even be aware of the root cause of your problems, but have a nagging doubt of not feeling quite right. Anxiety, bereavement,relationship, job changes can leave you feeling unable to cope and overwhelmed. I am here to listen to you in a non-judgemental capacity in a safe confidential space. Talking about what is troubling you and being truly heard can prove to be invaluable, as together we unravel your thoughts and emotions, enabling you to take back the control over your life.
Life does not come with a guide book, we can often find ourselves overwhelmed and distressed and not sure where to turn to. Sometimes you may not even be aware of the root cause of your problems, but have a nagging doubt of not feeling quite right. Anxiety, bereavement,relationship, job changes can leave you feeling unable to cope and overwhelmed. I am here to listen to you in a non-judgemental capacity in a safe confidential space. Talking about what is troubling you and being truly heard can prove to be invaluable, as together we unravel your thoughts and emotions, enabling you to take back the control over your life.
How often have you felt that life is weighing you down? Have you ever wondered what it might be like for somebody to really listen and have the capacity to empathically connect with you? Life isn't always easy and there are always more questions than answers. Talking to a highly experienced therapist can be the most therapeutic experience you may encounter to enable you to have a deeper and better understanding of yourself, and the ability to move forward with a positive, healthier mindset. Having helped lots of people to explore their lives, the emphasis is on making positive personal changes to enable a happier fulfilling life.
How often have you felt that life is weighing you down? Have you ever wondered what it might be like for somebody to really listen and have the capacity to empathically connect with you? Life isn't always easy and there are always more questions than answers. Talking to a highly experienced therapist can be the most therapeutic experience you may encounter to enable you to have a deeper and better understanding of yourself, and the ability to move forward with a positive, healthier mindset. Having helped lots of people to explore their lives, the emphasis is on making positive personal changes to enable a happier fulfilling life.
If you are feeling troubled and are not sure how to move forward it may be a relief to talk things through. I specialise in working with people who have lost someone close, experienced a trauma that haunts them or an unexpected change in life such as a sudden loss, a health, work, or family problem. Difficulties in your relationships or work can cause anxiety, anger and loneliness in daily life and impact your sense of self. Often problems stem from the past, and unhealthy patterns can re-emerge. I can offer a safe space where together we can explore, locate, and work through what is troubling you so as to help you move forward.
If you are feeling troubled and are not sure how to move forward it may be a relief to talk things through. I specialise in working with people who have lost someone close, experienced a trauma that haunts them or an unexpected change in life such as a sudden loss, a health, work, or family problem. Difficulties in your relationships or work can cause anxiety, anger and loneliness in daily life and impact your sense of self. Often problems stem from the past, and unhealthy patterns can re-emerge. I can offer a safe space where together we can explore, locate, and work through what is troubling you so as to help you move forward.
Are you currently facing challenges in your life or struggling with your health? Are you going through difficult life transitions or feeling lost when it comes to making important decisions? Perhaps you can't quite pinpoint what's bothering you, but you know that something doesn't feel right anymore. No matter the reason that has led you to consider therapy, I am here to help create a safe and supportive environment where you can find the path to a more fulfilling life.
Are you currently facing challenges in your life or struggling with your health? Are you going through difficult life transitions or feeling lost when it comes to making important decisions? Perhaps you can't quite pinpoint what's bothering you, but you know that something doesn't feel right anymore. No matter the reason that has led you to consider therapy, I am here to help create a safe and supportive environment where you can find the path to a more fulfilling life.
Do you feel invisible, misunderstood, isolated, judged, alone, confused, or just need someone non-judgmental to listen and someone safe to talk to? There are so many reasons for you never to have to suffer in silence, however big or small the issue, struggle or situation. I am here to offer my support and understanding to you! Everyone is unique and manages life's experiences/ hardships differently. I provide a non-judgemental safe space, offering my full support, patience and understanding. Due to my own life experiences, I am able to relate, understand and genuinely empathise with my clients issues, pain and struggles.
Do you feel invisible, misunderstood, isolated, judged, alone, confused, or just need someone non-judgmental to listen and someone safe to talk to? There are so many reasons for you never to have to suffer in silence, however big or small the issue, struggle or situation. I am here to offer my support and understanding to you! Everyone is unique and manages life's experiences/ hardships differently. I provide a non-judgemental safe space, offering my full support, patience and understanding. Due to my own life experiences, I am able to relate, understand and genuinely empathise with my clients issues, pain and struggles.
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Hello, my name is George, and I am an experienced senior clinical psychologist and have worked in NHS mental health services, including in senior clinical roles, for more than 15 years. In private practice I offer individualised and tailored psychological therapy for adults. I am experienced in working with most types of difficulty, and offer evidence-based therapies, drawing on CBT and psychodynamic approaches. I appreciate that it can feel like a big step to get in contact with a therapist. I believe that a safe, supportive and confidential therapeutic relationship is key to effective psychological therapy.
Hello, my name is George, and I am an experienced senior clinical psychologist and have worked in NHS mental health services, including in senior clinical roles, for more than 15 years. In private practice I offer individualised and tailored psychological therapy for adults. I am experienced in working with most types of difficulty, and offer evidence-based therapies, drawing on CBT and psychodynamic approaches. I appreciate that it can feel like a big step to get in contact with a therapist. I believe that a safe, supportive and confidential therapeutic relationship is key to effective psychological therapy.
My aim in working with people is to promote well-being and achieve a good quality of life. Our first step is to think about your values and personal goals and what changes in your life you would like to see. We can then think about how to tackle any problems or difficulties in order to address these directly or think about strategies for minimising the disruption they cause. I help people struggling with anxiety, low mood, excessive self-criticism, trauma symptoms, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder and paranoia.
My aim in working with people is to promote well-being and achieve a good quality of life. Our first step is to think about your values and personal goals and what changes in your life you would like to see. We can then think about how to tackle any problems or difficulties in order to address these directly or think about strategies for minimising the disruption they cause. I help people struggling with anxiety, low mood, excessive self-criticism, trauma symptoms, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder and paranoia.
Have you been feeling angry and unsettled; a feeling of dread and don't know why? Perhaps you're restless at night due to fear or worries over school, family or relationship issues. Feeling low in mood and frustrated with life? I can help you to manage your worries about school, work or family, or anything else; set healthy boundaries in relationships and friendships; to develop ways of coping and taking back control of your life and your emotions. Freeing you from the invisible restraints and creating more space for joy, clarity and peace.
Have you been feeling angry and unsettled; a feeling of dread and don't know why? Perhaps you're restless at night due to fear or worries over school, family or relationship issues. Feeling low in mood and frustrated with life? I can help you to manage your worries about school, work or family, or anything else; set healthy boundaries in relationships and friendships; to develop ways of coping and taking back control of your life and your emotions. Freeing you from the invisible restraints and creating more space for joy, clarity and peace.
Vicki McCarthy - Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Enfield EN1
You may have found yourself searching for a therapist because you feel stuck due to a particular life event, or perhaps you have been struggling with longer term difficulties such as depression or anxiety. Alternatively, it may be that relationships have become challenging and you would like help to navigate through the emotional pain that you are feeling. I practice counselling and psychotherapy in discreet and comfortable consulting rooms in Enfield, and also online. Whatever your struggle is, I can help to unravel difficult thoughts and feelings with the aim of promoting change.
You may have found yourself searching for a therapist because you feel stuck due to a particular life event, or perhaps you have been struggling with longer term difficulties such as depression or anxiety. Alternatively, it may be that relationships have become challenging and you would like help to navigate through the emotional pain that you are feeling. I practice counselling and psychotherapy in discreet and comfortable consulting rooms in Enfield, and also online. Whatever your struggle is, I can help to unravel difficult thoughts and feelings with the aim of promoting change.
Finding the right therapist can make all the difference, often determining the success of therapy. This is why I offer a free 20-minute consultation to see if I am the right person for you. What you can expect from me is a warm, safe, compassionate space to explore your thoughts & feelings. I hold a flexible yet philosophical attitude, often curious about what it means to be oneself, to be human. As a humanistic & Integrative counsellor I draw upon a diverse range of approaches to suit your individual needs. I place special emphasis on cultivating a caring, honest, dynamic, respectful & very real relationship with you.
Finding the right therapist can make all the difference, often determining the success of therapy. This is why I offer a free 20-minute consultation to see if I am the right person for you. What you can expect from me is a warm, safe, compassionate space to explore your thoughts & feelings. I hold a flexible yet philosophical attitude, often curious about what it means to be oneself, to be human. As a humanistic & Integrative counsellor I draw upon a diverse range of approaches to suit your individual needs. I place special emphasis on cultivating a caring, honest, dynamic, respectful & very real relationship with you.
Are you feeling stuck? Wanting to change and not knowing how. The decision to access therapy can be a daunting one. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery can be challenging and I am privileged to be able to guide others to their own transformation. My goal is to help clients find both the meaning for their behaviours as well as a clear understanding of what’s holding them back, always encouraging them to find the “gift of growth” in every situation. My aim is to provide a safe and nurturing space for you to tell your story with no fear of judgement.
Are you feeling stuck? Wanting to change and not knowing how. The decision to access therapy can be a daunting one. Embarking on a journey of self-discovery can be challenging and I am privileged to be able to guide others to their own transformation. My goal is to help clients find both the meaning for their behaviours as well as a clear understanding of what’s holding them back, always encouraging them to find the “gift of growth” in every situation. My aim is to provide a safe and nurturing space for you to tell your story with no fear of judgement.
My name is Elaine and I am a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor who draws from a range of counselling techniques and traditions in order to ensure that my clients benefit from an approach that is designed to meet their individual needs. I am fully insured and as a member of the BACP, I abide by its code of ethics. If you are using my service for the first time you can expect to find a confidential, safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore any thoughts or feelings that have been causing you emotional pain, confusion or difficulty.
My name is Elaine and I am a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor who draws from a range of counselling techniques and traditions in order to ensure that my clients benefit from an approach that is designed to meet their individual needs. I am fully insured and as a member of the BACP, I abide by its code of ethics. If you are using my service for the first time you can expect to find a confidential, safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore any thoughts or feelings that have been causing you emotional pain, confusion or difficulty.
I am an HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist and BABCP Registered CBT Psychotherapist with 15 years' experience in mental health. I have been trained in different models of therapy (psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT) and use elements of cognitive analytic therapy and compassion focused therapy to tailor my therapeutic approach to meet my clients' needs. Above and beyond differences in theoretical approach, I focus on creating a caring and containing space where distressing feelings and thoughts can be shared and understood. I have a particular interest in working with grief and loss, and supporting people develop assertiveness.
I am an HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist and BABCP Registered CBT Psychotherapist with 15 years' experience in mental health. I have been trained in different models of therapy (psychodynamic, person-centred, CBT) and use elements of cognitive analytic therapy and compassion focused therapy to tailor my therapeutic approach to meet my clients' needs. Above and beyond differences in theoretical approach, I focus on creating a caring and containing space where distressing feelings and thoughts can be shared and understood. I have a particular interest in working with grief and loss, and supporting people develop assertiveness.
Starting therapy can feel unnerving, often it takes time and courage for one to take the first step. Often this initial anxiety about starting therapy can be down to, in part, not knowing what to expect. An initial session, often referred to as an assessment, can be a way of knowing whether or not you and I would like to start working together. Perhaps there are specific things in your life that are bothering you, or maybe you are not sure about why you are feeling the way that you are. Therapy is a place where we can think together in a confidential space.
Starting therapy can feel unnerving, often it takes time and courage for one to take the first step. Often this initial anxiety about starting therapy can be down to, in part, not knowing what to expect. An initial session, often referred to as an assessment, can be a way of knowing whether or not you and I would like to start working together. Perhaps there are specific things in your life that are bothering you, or maybe you are not sure about why you are feeling the way that you are. Therapy is a place where we can think together in a confidential space.
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Sexual Abuse Counsellors
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.