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Kathleen Rao Integrative Humanistic Therapist Highbury London N5Kathleen Rao:

Integrative Humanistic Therapist (BACP)

It is so common, now more than ever, for people to feel lost, to struggle with unresolved trauma, or to seek a deeper understanding of their lives. Therapy can provide a safe space that allows an individual to explore these experiences and help to make sense of them.

I base my work on building trust and an alliance with my clients to make sure they feel safe, contained, and comfortable in our space. I know how daunting it can be to go and speak to a stranger about your innermost thoughts and feelings.

With this in mind, I aim to show empathy and warmth, but most of all, to meet you person-to-person during our time together.

We will use our initial sessions as a period to get to know one another – to think about your background, where you are in the here and now, and what you might be looking to explore. The most important thing I believe is that the sessions are led by the client, and I will follow wherever you take me and try to help you to make sense of, or explore at a deeper level, whatever might be coming up for you.

I use an integrative model of psychotherapy, meaning I draw on a number of different therapeutic models based on what a client brings to the session. This includes, but is not limited to, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Attachment Theory, Gestalt, amongst many others.

I work with a broad range of presentations, with a personal interest in grief, perinatal and postnatal health, long-term health conditions, and burnout.

I have worked within the mental health field for fifteen years, including ten years of experience within child, young people, and adult NHS (including throughout the Covid-19 pandemic).

I currently have availability for face-to-face and online sessions. I offer a complimentary 20-minute consultation where you can bring any questions you might have and get a feel for how I work.

 

***If you require more information and guidance about therapy, please use the contact form at the bottom of this page.***

Kathleen Rao – Working Hours

Monday – 12:00 – 17:00

Contact Details

Kathleen Rao, Integrative Humanistic Therapist, can be reached using the following:
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.kathleenrao.com

Previous Therapeutic Experience

– Voluntary Sector, Local Authority, Charity, NHS.

Clients Kathleen Rao Works With

Client Issues Kathleen Deals With

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Motivation

Helping you set and achieve the goals that are important to you.

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Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

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Bullying

A repeated characteristic pattern of behaviour directed towards it's victims.

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Relationships

Exploring feelings about current & past relationships, or relationships in general.

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Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Life Transitions

Dealing with important changes or adjustments in your life that impact you.

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Chronic Pain & Illness

Preventing a detriment to the physical & psychological well-being of the sufferer

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Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

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Work & Family Conflict Issues

Seeking resolution through short-term goal-oriented forms of counselling.

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Codependency

Overcome control issues, low self-esteem, poor boundaries & ‘saviour’ mentality.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Helping overcome behavioural patterns.

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Autism

Finding ways to manage your life in a way that is healthy for you.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

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Pregnancy Loss

Helping express & process emotions in a supportive & non-judgemental space.

Therapy Modalities Kathleen uses With Clients

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What Is Counselling?

Allowing you to discuss problems & difficult feelings in a safe environment.

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Psychoanalytic Therapy

A talking therapy focusing on bringing the unconscious to the conscious mind.

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Attachment-Based Therapy

Securing attachments to help rebuild emotionally secure relationships.

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What Is Psychotherapy?

Dealing with past events that make you feel unsafe, helpless or vulnerable.

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Humanistic Psychotherapy

Focusing on a you as a whole & with a core belief that humans are innately good.

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Transactional Analysis (TA)

Helping attain & maintain your autonomy by strengthening your Adult state.

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Person-Centred Therapy

Guiding you to seek & tackle your own natural self-healing process.

Mindfulness Therapy & Counselling

Mindfulness

Helping to control your thoughts & feelings, rather than be controlled by them.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Helping focus on practical solutions to current issues that you are experiencing.

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Integrative Psychotherapy

A unifying psychotherapy helping affirm the inherent value of each individual.

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Gestalt Therapy

Focusing on the present moment to help your personal growth & balance.

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 fill out the form below in confidence, and one of our fully qualified referral therapists can work with you to make sure you connect with the right practitioner and receive the correct therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored for 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.