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COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
LONDON
OLIVER O'DONOHOE
Dip. Integrative Counselling (MBACP)
OLIVER O'DONOHOE
(he/him/his)
Integrative Counsellor (MBACP)
Hello and welcome. If you've got this far, perhaps there's something on your mind. Could you tell me where you are with life and what that's really like for you? This is a safe space to be seen and heard without abandonment or rejection. Healing and growth lies within; I will guide you there at a pace that suits. Qualities I bring into the therapy room include kindness, curiosity, humour and compassion.
Located at A D Acupuncture, London SE4 (scroll down for travel info) for socially distanced, face-to-face counselling & psychotherapy. There is unfortunately no disabled access. I also deliver online when necessary.
Clinical terms include: Attachment, Body, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Person-centred, Psychodynamic, Relational, Transpersonal. Please ask what these mean or scroll down for more information.
FROM THE GROUND UP
Counselling & Psychotherapy in London
You may be wondering if you're strong enough to ask for help. Maybe this could be your first step on firm ground when things just don't feel right anymore. In therapy you get to share that stuff you may not feel safe taking anywhere else. Perhaps we can form a trusting relationship and talk things through, so the weight of your life can be gently lifted and a positive transformation can occur.
I can work with: abuse, addiction, anger, assault, anxiety, avoidance, bereavement, criminality, depression, eating issues, existential crisis, exploitation, gender identity, ill health, isolation, life-on-street aka 'gangs', relationships, sex and sexuality, shame, social issues, stress, trauma.
Below are some of the ways we might do this...
RELATIONSHIPS
Whether family, partners, friends or communities, sometimes relationships can be wonderful. They can also be challenging or even damaging for us. The therapeutic relationship can be a safe space to explore how these experiences impact your life, and to 'test' potentially new or healthier ways of being in relationship. This approach is at the core of my practice and is the root of growth, healing and awareness.
INDIVIDUALITY & BEING IN THE WORLD
Being in the world, faced daily with freedom, choice and responsibility can be confusing and overwhelming. We can feel uncertain, isolated and frightened and may turn to destructive, harmful or addictive behaviours to cope. I may invite you to be curious and find the courage to ask: "who am I, and what are my true needs?"
THE BODY
Ever felt like you are viewing life through a camera lens? Is the real world a dull substitute for your imagination? Does thinking exhaust you? Or perhaps you just feel numb. If so, you may have lost contact with your body and the vast emotional world it contains. The unique therapeutic connection can gently guide you back to this ever-present experience. This can be initially unnerving, but is far from dull.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THERAPY
HOW DO I KNOW IF THERAPY IS FOR ME?
Maybe you don't, and that's okay.
But if you are asking yourself that question, perhaps that says something about where you are. Fear and uncertainty might mean that possibility is a few steps away.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
£75 - £95 per 50 minute session, depending on income.
Some low cost slots available, please let me know what you can afford. I encourage those with wealth privilege to pay it forward so there is equity in the service.
Individuals only, 18+. No couples, families or groups.
Payments via bank transfer.
Bookings: oliver@fromthegrounduptherapy.com
WHERE ARE YOU BASED?
A D Acupuncture, Unit C2, First Floor, Damsel House, Dragonfly Place, Brockley, London, SE4 2FN. During COVID-19 I am adhering to government guidelines on socially distanced face-to-face work. I also work online using Zoom where necessary.
DO I HAVE TO COMMIT AFTER THE FIRST SESSION?
No. The first session will be us getting to know each other to see if we are a good 'fit'. There is no obligation to make any commitment beyond that.
HOW OFTEN WILL WE MEET?
Once a week, every week, at the same day and time. This will be excluding holidays for which I will provide prior notice.
HOW LONG WILL I BE IN THERAPY FOR?
That's up to you and is a discussion we can have at any time. I regularly review the work to assess how it's feeling for us both.
WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE A SESSION?
Any unplanned cancellations will be charged with the full session fee. I offer 4 pre-arranged holiday cancellations per year, charged at a £15 admin and retainer fee.
DO YOU WORK ONLINE?
When face-to-face is not possible, sessions can be delivered securely via Zoom.
WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?
I have a Diploma in Counselling from The Minster Centre. I am on course to receive an Advanced Diploma and MA in Psychotherapy by 2024. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their code of ethics, register no: 384184.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY CONFIDENTIAL DATA?
The safety and well-being of the individual is fundamental to my practice. All contact and enquiries with the service are treated in strict confidence. I am registered with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) and adhere to GDPR guidelines.
From the Ground Up
OLIVER O'DONOHOE
I have lived in SE London since 2006 and worked in Soho until graduating in Commercial Music (1st Class BA Hons) at the University of Westminster in 2013. After a brief stint in the music industry, I trained as a frontline sexual health professional and youth worker.
Since 2014, I continue to deliver workshops and 121 sessions in schools and youth clubs as a young person's relationships, sex and identity mentor in SW London. I have worked with thousands of 11-18 year olds, from a range of ethnic, cultural and class backgrounds, gender and sexual identities, and learning needs.
I participate in voluntary peer supervision at HMPPS (Her Majesty's Prison & Probation Service), supporting probation officers working with offenders. I also train professionals on a host of issues including the impact of gender bias when working with boys and young men and CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation), and Adolescent Trauma Awareness.
While acknowledging the value of work and qualifications, I believe, where appropriate, in the reparative power of drawing upon my own personal recovery experience to help inform my therapeutic approach.
I enjoy playing my drum kit, swimming, and slow walks in nature.
MAKE CONTACT
FROM THE GROUND UP face-to-face Counselling & Psychotherapy at
A D Acupuncture,
Unit C2, First Floor, Damsel House, Dragonfly Place, Brockley, London, SE4 2FN
oliver@fromthegrounduptherapy.com
Tel: +447762 652 796
The clinic is on a quiet cul-de-sac, undisturbed by road traffic, in the heart of Brockley. It adheres to COVID-conscious guidelines for face-to-face work and does not have disabled access. Located just 2 minutes walk from Brockley station, it is served by a wide range of travel options:
- 2 min walk from Brockley Station (Orange Overground & Trains)
- 18 min walk from New Cross Gate Station (Orange Overground & Trains)
- 20 min walk from Crofton Park Station (Trains)
- 21 min walk from St Johns Station (Trains)
- Bus routes: 171, 172, 484, 122
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