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Anna Compton Counsellor London E8Anna Compton:

Trainee Counsellor (BACP student member)

Hello, my name is Anna Compton. I am a trainee counsellor working in the low-cost therapy and counselling service at HQ Therapy Rooms in Haggerston and Dalston, Hackney, London E8.

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in  Humanistic Integrative Counselling at the CPPD counselling school.

We all have mental health, it involves our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. How we think, feel, and act is dependent upon our mental well-being.

It also affects how we cope with stress, relate to others, and make choices. Poor mental health can cause frequent stress and affect someone’s ability to function effectively in daily life. Counselling can help improve mental health.

I have a strong desire to help people who have emotional, psychological, or social needs and to support them in creating a positive change in their lives.

I believe in the resilience of people and feel that most people just need a helping hand, from a person they can trust, to start exploring, healing, and living a happier and more rewarding life.

I also believe that the therapeutic relationship is the most important part of successful therapeutic work. My aim is to provide a safe and confidential space to talk. I support clients by listening, questioning, and encouraging them without judgement. I am committed to seeing things from the client’s point of view with acceptance and respect.

I am mindful of how diversity and difference have an impact on clients’ lives and also on the therapeutic relationship. Equality, treating every person fairly and equally, is a vital part of my practice.

I am a calm, empathetic and compassionate person. I help clients explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours and look at any adjustments they would like to make in their lives in dealing with their physical and emotional problems. Sometimes progress can take time but with patience, positivity and a focus on the end goal success is always possible.

As a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, I believe in the whole person and recognise the meaningful connections between all the approaches to counselling. Different clients have different needs and this needs to be reflected in the approaches used. I aim to promote healing and enable wholeness. I help clients with self-exploration to identify the factors in their life which are causing current concerns.

I have a BSc Degree in Psychology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education. In my many years teaching in primary schools I have had a lot of experience building rapport and making meaningful connections with children and their parents.

I am practised in giving people my full attention and valuing them as worthy individuals. Through working with children, I know that without the ability to regulate emotions and behaviours everything else becomes more challenging. Building up toolboxes, and strategies, to get to a place of calm can be life-changing.

I am currently seeing clients face-to-face. I look forward to meeting you and beginning our work together.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply get in touch with us using the low-cost help and advice form and one of our fully qualified therapists can work with you to make sure you get the right advice you need in order to receive the correct low-cost therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.

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