Caroline Osifo

I offer 50 minutes slots via Zoom or Face to Face in Putney (SW15) Clapham (SW11) and Kensington (SW5). My working hours are as follows:

• Monday 4pm - 8pm
• Tuesday morning 9am -12noon
• Tuesday afternoon 1pm - 7pm
• Wednesday morning 9am -12pm
• Wednesday afternoon 1pm - 7pm
• Thursday afternoon/Evening 2pm - 8pm.

Not accepting new clients currently - Contact me for waitlist options.

Hello and welcome to my page.

My name is Caroline and I am an integrative counsellor and psychological therapist working from a psychological informed approach. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and have GMBPsS status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

You have now taken the first step to living a ‘Whole’ life, whatever your reasons for seeking support, nothing is too big or too small to explore. I believe therapy is for ‘everyone’ and not just for when we reach a crisis point in our lives. Our sessions may be about a specific issue or transition you may be going through such as a relationship or work challenges, bereavement and loss etc or about exploring feeling 'stuck' and a lack of motivation, energy or strength to move forward. Alternatively you may want to take the time to explore a little deeper, particularly around initial attachments and past experiences and events  and how these may be impacting you in the HERE and NOW.

Why seek Therapy?

Therapy can help us in bringing about more awareness and insight into our behavioural and thinking patterns and any areas that might be holding us back from living a full and fulfilled life.  I provide a safe, empathic and non-judgmental space for us to explore together why you may be feeling this way and what may be holding you back. It is my belief that psychological therapy can help you to accept the past, embrace the present and rewrite the future.

I am open to different ways of working either online of in person;

Short term/Fixed sessions counselling - focused on a particular issue, such as a transition, a relationship, work issue. 

Long-term/Open ended psychological therapy - to explore a little deeper, around past experiences and how these may be impacting you in the present

Single Session counselling - providing space to unburden and process a feeling, issue or dilemma

How we collaborate to meet your needs can be discussed more during our initial session. 

I integrate holistic therapeutic approaches and practice. As an integrative counsellor and psychological therapist sessions are tailored to each unique persons needs by providing a relational, empathic and non-judgmental safe space for us to explore and process in a collaborative way. I work across Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Behavioural approaches with a solutions focused perspective across cultures and difference. 

I am trauma and attachment informed and provide a safe space to explore the impact of past experiences, maladaptive habits and adaptations and other coping mechanisms which may no longer be serving you at this time. Working from a holistic approach in our sessions, we can review your lifestyle patterns and collaborate on making any necessary adjustments which can help to alleviate your symptoms and reenergise you to live a whole life. I will also support you to tap into and manifest your hidden strengths and resilience, working together to bring about positive change.

I also offer Young adult counselling which is specifically focused on providing counselling, psychological therapy and coaching to Young adults between 18 - 25. Feelings of Anxiety and Overwhelm or feeling Stressed and Depressed can often be magnified during the transition from Adolescence into Young adulthood and can trigger a multitude of feelings which often lead to the adoption of maladaptive coping mechanisms.

The sessions are tailored to each unique individual and may begin with a specific issue such as;

• a work or academic life challenge or dilemma
• a relationship dilemma or complicated family dynamics
• a past situation, event or experience
• feelings of being 'stuck' or a crossroads
• a general lack of energy and motivation
• a bereavement or loss

I provide a safe and non judgemental space to help develop self awareness to gain a better understanding of your experiences and to help you to develop more adaptive behaviours to increase your resilience whilst navigating life's inevitable transitions.

I understand that finding a therapist can be challenging, with questions coming to mind such as; will I find the right fit for me, someone I can relate to, someone who will understand me, and or someone who I can build a relationship of trust to be fully open about my challenges? 

I currently have the ff. availability:

Monday Evening - 6-8pm

Tuesday - 9-12 / 1-6

Wednesday 9-12 / 1-6

Thursday 2-6pm

Young adult Counselling 

Are you 18-27 and experiencing feelings of Anxiety and Overwhelm or feeling Stressed and Depressed without fully understanding why you might be feeling this way?

These are normal feelings when trying to navigate life's challenges and uncertainties, however, these feelings can be magnified during the transition from Adolescence into young adulthood.  The transition into young adulthood also known as emerging adulthood can incorporate;

• the age of identity explorations - exploring the question "Who am I?
• the age of instability with regard to relationships, academics, career, and place of residence.
• the self-focused age - taking on greater independence and responsibility.
• the age of feeling in-between adolescence and adulthood,
• the age of possibilities / optimism about the future.

These common themes can trigger a multitude of feelings and stress often leading to the adoption of maladaptive coping mechanisms.

Why seek therapy.

Therapy can provide a space in which to process feelings helping to bring more insight and awareness into behavioural and thinking patterns and any areas which may be holding you back from living a full and fulfilled life. It can help us to accept the past, embrace the present and re write the future, enabling us to live fully and consciously in the moment.

About me.

I am an integrative counsellor and psychological therapist working from a psychological informed approach. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and hold an accredited Masters degree with British Psychological Society (BPS).

I have a special interest in the young adult developmental stage having worked with a wide range of presenting issues within this development group from diverse cultural backgrounds, neurodivergence and with difference. 

I integrate holistic therapeutic practices in reviewing lifestyle patterns, paying attention any desired adjustments to help alleviate symptoms and re energise you to live a Whole life.

My practice are Safespace2speak is particularly focused on providing counselling, psychological therapy and coaching to Young adults between 18 - 27.  The sessions are tailored to each unique individual with an underlying focus on some of the main themes and presentations common to this client group.

Our sessions may begin with a specific issues you be going through such as;

• a work, academic life or relationship dilemma;
• a past situations and experiences, 
• current feelings and symptoms; 
• feelings of being 'stuck' or a crossroads with a dilemma;
• a lack of energy and motivation. 

However you are feeling nothing is to big or too small to explore.

I provide a safe and non judgement space for you to develop self awareness to gain a better understanding of the causes of concern and symptoms.  With is understanding you will be better placed to  confidently set goals and develop new adaptive behaviours to increase your resilience and tolerance in navigating life's uncertainties.

The Sessions

I am open to how we work which can be either Short Term, Fixed sessions (6-12) or in a Longer term open way. I would normally suggest weekly therapy to start off with, which can be changed to bi monthly when appropriate to do so.

The sessions are for 50 minutes and I currently offer this service online via zoom or telephone.  I can arrange Face to Face sessions on an idividual basis  in Clapham (SW11) and Kensington (SW5).

Online Sessions are charged at £60 with concessions offered to Students and Trainees. Face to Face sessions start at £80 in this service.

During our first session, we will spend some time of an assessment which will help to provide some background or context to the presenting issues and will help us to tailor the sessions inline with your needs and therapeutic goals.