Lara Charles
INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Approach and background
At times you may feel overwhelmed by conflicting emotions and thoughts about many areas in your life, or perhaps you are struggling with a particular issue. Whatever concerns you, I empower and support you through compassionate and attentive listening to identify and meet your needs. I am experienced in supporting people on a variety of issues including relationship difficulties, family dynamics, work stress, anxiety, and depression. Recently, I have supported many clients with issues around identity stemming from multi/dual heritage backgrounds.
Using an integrative approach which combines psychodynamic and humanistic models, and employs techniques from Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and object-relations theories, I am able to provide a positive space for you to explore issues in confidence. I believe in the overriding power of you, the client, to resolve issues and flourish through empathic and authentic support from me, your therapist.
Training, qualifications, and experience
I am an accredited BACP psychotherapist, which I combine with skills and knowledge acquired from many years working internationally, where I was involved in resolving issues that impact the human condition - including social, political & economic justice.
I am from a mixed heritage background and grew up in central London. I previously worked in international conflict/human rights and urban development in India and Mexico before returning to London and working as a Research Fellow in the War Studies Department at King’s College London.
I have a strong interest in conflict resolution as well as experience with groups and individuals suffering from deprivation, conflict and trauma. I have experience working in bereavement and loss, relationships, and sexuality. I am experienced working with both adults and children.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their ethical code. I am a member of BAATN - the Black, African & Asian Therapy Network. As part of my CPD, I've trained in trauma work, psychosexual therapy & bereavement.
I look forward to hearing from you and exploring what is most important for you.
Main qualifications
Diploma in Integrative Counselling @ Lambeth College 2021
MA International Relations @ Sussex University 1995
BA Geography @ Leeds University 1993
Availability, fees, and contact details
I offer all my slots in-person or online.
I offer weekly appointments.
I offer a variety of online and face-to-face appointments during the hours of 8am till 5pm. Please contact me for current availability.
Sessions are £92 per fifty minutes with some concession rates available so please ask.
You can contact me by emailing laracharlescounselling@gmail.com or on 07857 825 737. For more information about me and my practice you can go to my website at www.laracharlescounselling.com