Welcome.
“What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever said?” asked the boy.
“Help.” Said the horse
—
Charlie Mackesy
There are many reasons why people seek therapy. Life can be challenging; problems, worries, sadness and losses happen and sometimes we just don’t feel our best self. Whatever the reason, therapy offers a safe space for you to talk through and explore your issues and consider changes you may wish to make to your life. With better insight into your thoughts, feelings and behaviour, you will hopefully find a way to live life more fully.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination. ”
About me.
Hello.
I am John Collins, an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have over 15 years of experience working as a mental health and Wellbeing professional. I have worked as a therapist in community counselling, schools and drug and alcohol services.
As an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, my approach allows me to bring together different elements of therapeutic thinking to support you to move forward, and towards living the life you want to live.
I have experience of working with a wide variety of issues, including:
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Loss and Bereavement
Identity, Difference and Diversity
Childhood issues
Abuse (Emotional, Physical and Sexual)
Trauma
Anger
Relationships
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Qualifications
PGDip in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of East London
NPQML, Institute of Education, University College London
BSc Child and Youth Studies, City University London
My approach.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I believe that every person is unique and needs to be seen and understood as an individual. Therefore, I adapt my way of working to suit the individual I am working with.
At the heart of my work is the relationship between myself and you, my client. It is only by ensuring that you feel comfortable and safe in the therapeutic space that we can begin to work towards achieving your goals.
I am trained in using a range of modalities, including Person-centred, Psychoanalytic, Systemic, Cognitive Behavioural and Solution Focused therapies. Together, we will tailor a way of working that ensures you feel safe and comfortable whilst working towards your desired outcomes.
What to expect
I offer a free initial telephone consultation, usually taking around 15 minutes. This is an opportunity for you to ask questions, establish availability, and if you wish, book an initial assessment. Alternatively, an initial session can be booked via website, email or telephone.
The initial assessment session is an opportunity to get to know you. We can discuss what areas or issues you would like to work on and the ways in which I may be able to support you. At the end of the initial assessment, we can agree on whether (and how) you would like to continue our work. It is important that you feel I am the right therapist for you.
Once our work commences, we will meet weekly (or fortnightly) at a set time as agreed. Sessions last 50 minutes and take place at Space To Be You, comfortable, peaceful and confidential therapy rooms in Hackney, East London. Ou r work can be open-ended (ongoing for as long as necessary) or time-limited (for an agreed period established at the beginning of the work).
I also offer sessions online and via telephone.
Schools
Never has pastoral care been so important for the children in our schools.
With over 15 years of experience working in inclusion and pastoral care in schools, I offer consultancy and training in a range of areas, including:
Pastoral support
Improving attendance
Learning Mentor training
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Behaviour systems
Mentoring
Pupil Voice
Please contact me to discuss your needs and how I can help.
Fees
Initial assessment and ongoing sessions
50 mins | £65
In person
Online sessions
50 mins | £65
Online
*Telephone consolations are free
Some low-cost sessions are available for students and those on a lower income – please contact me for further information.
Location
Space To Be You Therapy Rooms
1st Floor, Mare Street Wing, St Joseph’s Hospice, Mare Street, London, E8 4SA
Get in touch.
Phone
07858 998 599
Email
john@johncollinscounselling.com
Space To Be You Therapy Rooms
1st Floor, Mare Street Wing, St Joseph’s Hospice, Mare Street, London, E8 4SA