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Why counselling and psychotherapy?

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At this present moment in 2025 I am looking forward with you all, wondering what might bring you to see me.  In the work I look to connect people to their own potential in a safe and empathic environment using a range of skills, but also by simply holding space for people to talk.  I work from a non-judgmental place where all experiences and feelings are welcome, nothing is off the table. 

 

Having come from an arts background I am well suited to working with people who are creatives, but I welcome enquiries from everyone and am experienced in working with a wide range of people.  I have also completed further training in Integrative Therapy this year bringing a greater depth to my work.  

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​London can be a chaotic city and whilst I hope to be of service to many clients in my career, I have been humbled by everything brought to the therapy space so far.  I have a wide range of experience of working with anxiety, depression, sexuality, gender, trauma, grief, and neurodiversity amongst other areas, but please do reach out to discuss what it is you might be bringing as these are just a few of my areas of experience.  All are welcome. 

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Qualifications and Professional Membership:

I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practise in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling from The Minster Centre. I also have a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling which is accredited by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). The Diploma was awarded by Middlesex University.  I am UCKP accredited and registered with the BACP.  I also have a BA Hons Degree in English with Drama and have studied Psychology with the Open University.  

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GDPR and Data Protection Information: 

I am registered with the ICO for current Data Protection and GDPR legislation.  I take the handling of client data very seriously and will always endeavour to keep all written and computerised notes locked safely away in my home with no identifiable details attached.  All data is anonymised.  I will always do my utmost to maintain complete confidentiality through anonymity and safe keeping of client data in line with UK GDPR.  I do hold some information on clients including GP details which will be discussed when we meet.  All files are kept safely on an encrypted computer with no access to these by anyone else.  All information about previous clients will be deleted after a period of three years and I use journalling as a form of self supervision for sessions.  I use gmail for work and my phone is password protected.  If ever there was an issue about how I hold data or manage my practise in the first instance please do contact me directly to try to resolve any issues, but all clients have the right to make a complaint about data handling to the ICO or about my professional standards to my governing body. Please ask for any further information around data handling and GDPR when we meet.

    © 2025 by Mel McGrath UKCP MBACP

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