We are a group of Chartered Psychologists (British Psychological Society) offering psychological therapy in central London. As counselling psychologists, we specialise in the treatment of a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties including:
-depression
-anxiety (including panic attacks and other anxiety-related difficulties)
-relationship difficulties
-work-related stress
-coping with transitions
-eating disorders
-addictive behaviours.
We practice in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and humanistic approaches. This allows us to formulate clients’ difficulties from a variety of perspectives and offer therapeutic interventions based on individual needs and clinical evidence. As Chartered Psychologists, we are bound by the British Psychological Society’s Code of Ethics and are committed to evidence-based practise.
All clinicians have contact with the NHS and have a variety of specialist experience and knowledge.
We are able to provide a service for clients who wish to be seen privately for reasons of confidentiality, convenience and duration. Appointments can be offered outside of working hours and at weekends. Moreover, initial assessments can usually be offered within 48 hours from initial contact.
About psychological therapy
Often referred to as ‘talking therapies’, these are discussions between therapist and client exploring the way you see yourself and others. At the heart of most emotional difficulties lie distortions - these can be hard to identify alone. With the help of a therapist you can discover what these are and begin to free yourself.
Technically the approaches we practice are known as cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic therapy. Most people are unsure about what these different kinds of therapy offer - we will explain the varieties and find the right one for you.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Involves the therapist listening to your experiences, exploring connections between present feelings and actions with past events. The relationship between the therapist and client is used to understand current difficulties in significant relationships. Psychodyamic therapy can help people get to know themselves better, improve their relationships and get more out of life. It can be especially useful in helping people with long term or recurrent problems get to the root of their difficulties.
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
What you believe about yourself, other people in general, and the way the world works determines your mood and behaviour. CBT aims to identify inaccurate beliefs that confuse and distress, and helps people modify their thinking and behaviour. Changing how you think and behave also changes how you feel. It is a structured approach - you agree goals for treatment with your therapist and try things out between sessions.
Our approach
Clients are ‘experts’ on themselves, and -respect for individual values and goals is of great importance. The therapist is a guide employed to take people through the difficult process of self-understanding.
Counselling psychologists are trained to use a variety of therapeutic ideas and methods. After finishing a bachelor’s degree in psychology, they complete three years post-graduate, doctoral, training at University and within the NHS. They are committed to evidence-based practice. We believe that this helps us match the most effective approach to particular people and particular problems.
All the psychologists at Maple are sensitive to issues of difference with lesbian, gay and multi-cultural clients.
