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Katrina Ives Integrative Psychotherapist London E8Katrina Ives:

Trainee Integrative Psychotherapist (UKCP student member)

My name is Katrina Ives and I am a Trainee Integrative Psychotherapist working in the low-cost counselling service at HQ Therapy Rooms at Haggerston, Hackney, London E8.

Therapy offers a unique space set aside from your day-to-day pressures to help you understand yourself better.

My role as your therapist is to be curious about you and your life, to give focus on understanding what it is like to be you and look at reality through your eyes in a supportive and collaborative environment.

I work alongside you with compassion and respect to explore how you make sense of the experiences you struggle with, and work together with you to build an honest and trusting relationship where we can explore difficult feelings and make sense of confusion.

I am interested in helping you develop a deeper awareness and understanding of yourself, working with you to identify unfulfilling patterns and help untangle the ways you may get stuck.

I believe the more you can understand your challenges and explore how you came to be who you are, the more you can take a risk of deviating from who you have felt you needed to be and find a different way forward.

I’m motivated for my clients to feel both supported and equipped to navigate life’s challenges and I enjoy helping clients identify what really matters to them amidst all the noise, demands and stress that surrounds them.

I work in a relational way and I’m interested in how you relate to yourself, the people in your life and in the wider world. I believe the therapeutic relationship acts as a microcosm of your outside world which can offer insight and understanding of your relational needs and be used as a vehicle to learn and grow from.

As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I blend a number of established psychotherapeutic theories into a framework which I draw from to respond to your unique individual needs and preferences.

My priority is to create a contained therapeutic space that feels safe enough for you to bring all of yourself, working at a pace that works best for you.  

I have worked with a diverse range of clients and together we can work towards your goals, whether that’s to address anxiety, stress, depression, intrusive thoughts, self-worth, traumatic experiences or events, loss, relationships, exploring neurodiversity or any other concerns you might bring into the therapeutic space.  

 I’m a United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) registered Trainee Integrative Psychotherapist and I’m working to gain a master’s degree in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Metanoia Institute where I continue my professional development through training and clinical supervision.  

I am available to work in person and I look forward to meeting you. 

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Clients Katrina Ives Works With

Client Issues Katrina Deals With

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Childhood Trauma & PTSD

Helping overcome ongoing adverse events experienced as a child.

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Sex & Intimacy Issues

Addressing sexual & intimacy issues to make your sex life more pleasurable.

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Loneliness

Explores the emotional & psychological issues that might lead to isolation.

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Domestic & Emotional Abuse

Mental and Emotional Abuse is the deliberate & unethical misuse of power.

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Self-Harm

Helping people work on expressing their feelings in a more positive way.

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Relationships

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

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Body Image Issues

A negative or unhealthy body image can be distressing in your daily life.

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Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

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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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Gender Identity Issues

Giving you a safe space to explore & express your feelings without judgement.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

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Cultural Issues of Identity & Belonging

Helping cultural identity & diversity issues.

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Pregnancy Loss

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

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Helping you to rebuild a sense of safety.

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Life Transitions

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

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Trauma

Helping you to talk openly & receive support about your traumatic experience.

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Codependency

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

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Work & Family Conflict Issues

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

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Autism

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

Therapy Modalities Katrina uses With Clients

Katrina Ives – Working Hours

Monday N/A Thursday N/A
Tuesday 09:00 – 12:00 Friday N/A
Wednesday N/A Sat-Sun N/A

Training and Qualifications

– Completing MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy

Previous Therapeutic Experience

– Voluntary Sector, charities

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.

Book a Low-Cost Therapy Assessment With Us

<<< If you are ready to begin therapy, click the low-cost assessment button to start your therapeutic journey. If you still feel a bit unsure about taking those first steps then don’t hesitate to contact us for some help. >>>

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