Sumeet | Transpersonal Psychotherapist
Counselling and Psychotherapy Leighton Buzzard LU7 4DS Leighton Buzzard |
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Counselling and Psychotherapy Leighton Buzzard
The experience of coming for therapy is an opportunity for you to discover for the first (or subsequent) time in life that you can let go of all the judgements, the fear and hesitation, and begin to talk about what is bothering you. We become wounded within a sense of connectedness - in families, relationships, friendships and society - and paradoxically it is within a sense of connectedness that we can begin to heal. Healing the emotional brain takes time, but it is a creative and deeply fulfilling process that brings wonderful gifts with itself.
I work with clients going through moderate distress, and some of the common issues that I work with are: anxiety, depression, Complex Trauma, relationship issues, survivors of domestic violence and post-traumatic stress. I help my clients to feel more grounded and functional in life, before they feel ready to reflect upon their past experiences.
Opening up about your life in psychotherapy can be a very anxiety-provoking experience for many, and therefore, I can assure you that the work I do is not about judgement, but it is to get a deeper understanding of what is going on for you. And to offer you a space where you can be heard and seen. I welcome the use of art and poetry in the therapy sessions. In addition to the client groups mentioned below, I offer a warm and non-judgemental space in therapy for gay men and LGBT clients.
I welcome the use of arts and creativity in the process of psychotherapy. This includes sandtray, art images, poetry, drawing and the use of symbols to explore life experiences that are difficult to put into words.
Long-Term & Short-Term Therapy
In addition to long-term psychotherapy, I offer a once-weekly counselling programme of 10 weeks to individuals in order to teach them emotional self-regulation skills that are informed by mindfulness and affect regulation theories.
First Session & Subsequent Appointments
Each appointment lasts for exactly 50 minutes. Our first appointment will be a relaxed assessment session where I get to understand your presenting problems, what brings you to therapy and also to understand your life history. It is also a space where you get to notice if you feel comfortable talking to me. Therapy begins from the second session onward. I offer a relaxed space where you can begin to tune into yourself and talk about what is bothering you, without any pressure or fear of judgement.
Psychiatric Conditions Not Covered
At present I do not offer psychotherapy for new clients with a diagnosis of, or signs of, personality disorders at my private practice. However, I do welcome enquiries from former clients with an existing personality disorder diagnosis.
More About Me
Prior to training as a psychotherapist, I have had a wide exposure in life: I studied a master’s degree in engineering, worked in financial services for a decade, authored three books of poetry, wrote art and book reviews, been a member of a few international arts and conflict transformation NGOs, and read Buddhist philosophy for fifteen years. I also speak the Dutch language to CEFR Level B1, and have a keen interest in Dutch culture and art.
Online therapy
I offer both in-person and online psychotherapy sessions.
Qualifications and registrations
- Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE), London – A UKCP and BACP Accredited Training.
- Certificate in Counselling Skills, Manor House Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (MHCPC), London
- Registered Member of the BACP and UKCP.
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Evergreen Certifications.
- Certified PD Treatment Provider (C-PD), Evergreen Certifications.
- Certificate in Working Creatively with Trauma, Jill Carter Training, London.
Registrations
Therapies offered
Areas of counselling I can help with
- ✓ Abortion
- ✓ Abuse
- ✓ Addiction
- ✓ Adoption/Post-Adoption
- ✓ Anxiety
- ✓ Being a perfectionist
- ✓ Being assertive
- ✓ Bereavement, grief, loss
- ✓ Bullying
- ✓ Burnout
- ✓ Communication
- ✓ Self confidence
- ✓ Covid-19 Anxiety
- ✓ Depression
- ✓ Eating disorders
- ✓ Family problems
- ✓ Fear
- ✓ Feeling lonely
- ✓ Feeling sad
- ✓ Hoarding
- ✓ Infertility
- ✓ Insecurity
- ✓ Jealousy
- ✓ LGBT-issues
- ✓ Low self esteem
- ✓ Obsessive compulsive disorder
- ✓ Panic attack
- ✓ Performance anxiety
- ✓ Post-traumatic stress disorder
- ✓ Redundancy
- ✓ Relationship issues
- ✓ Retirement
- ✓ Self-harm
- ✓ Setting boundaries
- ✓ Sleep problems
- ✓ Social phobia
- ✓ Stress
- ✓ Trauma
- ✓ Workplace stress
- ✓ Worrying too much
Fees
- Individual Counselling: My fees are on a sliding scale: £65 to £85. Please get in touch to enquire. Daytime and evening appointments available.
- Couples Counselling: My fees are on a sliding scale of £85 to £100 per 60-minute online session.
For individuals with an insurance policy, I currently accept the following insurance plans: Aviva, Axa Health, Vitality Health, Aetna Global Benefits, The Exeter, WPA Health Insurance, and Cigna.
Availability (Opening hours)
Monday | 12pm to 9pm |
Tuesday | 12pm to 9pm |
Wednesday | 12pm to 9pm |
Thursday | 12pm to 9pm |
Friday | 12pm to 9pm |
Saturday | - |
Sunday | - |
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