Deborah Petrich
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07753569551
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
I am generally available, from 7:15 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend sessions may be available on an ad hoc basis. I provide both in-person and online sessions. I am only available 50 % of the time for in-person sessions.
About me and my therapy practice
Perhaps you are down or anxious - maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. That step through the door is one step further towards your well-being. Now it is all in your hands.
How do I work?
We are often looking for a quick fix to most of our problems. Yet, these difficulties are often deeper rooted. In my work, I take an integrative approach, working in dialogue; phenomenologically, yet informed by psychodynamic theory. The relationship with the therapist is a crucial element in the therapy. The primary focus of my work is to help others gain insight and awareness of their current situation through an understanding of past experiences and relationships. We then use that understanding in the present, for that is where change occurs.
Practice description
Therapy is not something I do to others or for others; it is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from the client and therapist alike. Making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results. It may be helpful to think of therapy as a journey. Rather than telling someone where to go, I see myself more as a guide, pointing out things that may not have been noticed, suggesting things to consider, and exploring or offering a new perspective.My first session
After your initial contact, we will arrange a consultation which will last about 60 minutes. In this time we can talk about why you have come to therapy and whether I am the right person to help you.
Types of therapy
Integrative
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions
Languages spoken
French