Sharing the Integrative and Personal Experience of therapy for enhanced self-awareness.
How is the therapeutic process?
How will we work?
The decision to start therapy generally takes time to make. It is normal to try taking care of our struggles by ourselves. Looking for help is often not easy. Also, sharing our worries with others can be especially challenging. However, sharing in a therapeutic space is not the same as sharing about ourselves with a friend.
‘Therapy is too good to be limited to the sick’ – Ervin Polster
Therapy is a process where we will work collaboratively, and where you will be heard, seen and acknowledged for who you are and how you feel. It is a safe and non-judgmental space.
In this process, you will be able to explore and experiment different parts of yourself. You may reflect on current or past experiences, which will help you understand your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. We will aim for you to be comfortable and understanding with your spontaneous and unique self.
Why IPE?
IPE Therapy was born with a goal of sharing the Integrative and Personal Experience of therapy with those looking to increase their self-awareness.
Also, Ipê is a beautiful and strong tree that is native to Brazil. This is a tree that can be found in Central, and other parts of South America. Being Brazilian myself, this tree is a symbol of my roots and background.
Ipê blooms once a year and its flowers grow where the leaves once existed. So, it has to lose all its leaves in order to blossom. This process can be similar to therapy, as we may need to let go of parts of ourselves in order to be able to discover new ones.
Additionally, trees, as all living things, show signs of distress. However, the signs of an unhealthy tree may not always be clearly visible, especially if you do not know how to spot them. This also is not different from the human experience. We may, at times, dismiss symptoms that indicate we need mental health support.
In therapy, we will explore these symptoms and work together to build you new skills and strategies to manage your mental health.
Who am I?
Hi, it is nice to have you here!
I am Fernanda, a Brazilian born, London based Counselling Psychologist.
I have over 10 years of experience as a psychologist and have worked with people across the lifespan. Currently, I work with adults with a range of mental health and relationship issues to increase their overall well being. I provide online sessions via Zoom, and face-to-face sessions in NW6.
I have a Bachelor in Psychology (PUC-Rio, Brazil), a Master in Forensic Psychology (Maastricht University, The Netherlands), a Specialisation in Gestalt-Therapy (CGTSS, Brazil). I see the individual holistically. I understand that emotions, mind and body are expressions of your unique self, which are inter-connected and part of one whole you.
I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, UK), British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP, UK), the British Psychological Society (BPS, UK), and Conselho Regional de Psicologia-RJ (BR) and adhere to their code of ethics and conduct.ct.
FAQs
This will depend on you and what your goal is.
Depending on your needs, therapy can be short- or long-term. With long-term therapy, topics can be explored more in depth, and we may tackle issues that may be different from what made you search for therapy in the beginning.
You can choose to end this process anytime. If you decide to come to an end, we will discuss any concerns you may have, and agree on a date to finish this process.
Sessions last 50 minutes, approximately.
Online, via secure online video conferencing platform.
A 50-minute session fee is £110, and must be paid in advance of each individual
appointment.
If you would like to access therapy and cannot afford the full rate, please ask me if I have any concessionary fee spaces available.
Sessions can be weekly, or fortnightly.
For in-person sessions, make sure you plan to arrive on time.
For online sessions, make sure you have a good internet connection, and a space that is both private and confidential.
When possible, take some time off before and after the session so you can attend to
your needs.
Once we agree on your date and time I will be waiting for you in the session, whether or not you attend the session.
Cancellations can be made with a minimum of 72 hours notice, without which the full session fee will be charged. If there is availability, we can try finding an alternative time
in the same week.
If I need to cancel your session, no fee will be charged.
Yes, all sessions will be confidential.
Any notes I may take during the session will be stored without identifiable information. I may discuss about you with my supervisor, which is a requirement for the professional practice, but this also will be done without revealing any details about you (anonymously).
Your information and details will be stored in accordance with GDPR guidelines.
Confidentiality may only be broken if I felt your or someone else’s life was in danger, or that there are serious child protection concerns. Unless it is not possible, this will be discussed with you beforehand.
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