Steph Hernandez Therapy

Steph Hernandez

one-to-one and online counselling 

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Experienced one-to-one and online counselling based in London 

Welcome to my counselling practice.

If you are feeling that life is difficult and there are areas of your life that you would like to understand better then it may be that talking to someone will help you to reflect on and manage your concerns.

I can offer a safe, professional environment to explore both brief, focused issues or for longer term work on deeper issues.

I am a qualified and experienced therapist, a member of the British Psychological Society and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

 

 

types of counselling

One-to-one counselling

Counselling involves us working together to alleviate concerns, develop awareness and reach a deeper understanding of yourself and your patterns of relating. Counselling is a process of self discovery through an accepting, trusted and supportive relationship. I would help to guide you to develop your own coping skills and resources. This can take a varied amount of time depending on the issues and the person.

I have worked with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, loss and bereavement, trauma, addiction, lack of confidence, abuse, unsatisfying or destructive relationships and other emotional and mental distress.

I have regularly worked with interpreters and can arrange this facility, if required, for an extra cost.

 

Trauma counselling

I am experienced in working with those affected by post traumatic stress and the associated symptoms such as hyper-vigilance and anxiety, sleep problems, feeling disconnected from the world (dissociation), depression, flashbacks and intrusive thoughts using a combination of body awareness, grounding and mindfulness techniques to cope with the physical effects as well as general counselling to manage the psychological feelings of trauma.  

 I have done training in a body based therapy that acknowledges the body’s role in the therapeutic process. During a traumatic event our body generates alot of energy to enable us to fight or flee. The body would naturally attempt to release this energy following the event but if this process is prevented then the energy is stored and can cause tension throughout the body often experienced as anxiety, sleep problems and digestive conditions. 

 

On-line counselling

Email counselling can be very flexible. We would agree a day to send and receive emails  at a time that works for you. Emails would normally be around 1,000 words or one hour of writing. Additional writing is welcome for an increased fee.

Online chat is available to take place at an agreed time.

I use platforms that are encrypted and secure for the confidentiality and protection of client data.

If you have any questions about this, please get in touch and I am happy to answer any questions.

 
 

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About stephanie

 
 

A trained and highly experienced counsellor providing counselling and body-based therapy

I  have trained in Integrative Counselling, combining Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic approaches. I am currently studying for an MA in Gestalt Psychotherapy and I have completed training in body based therapeutic techniques. I believe we need to include the whole person and their experience in our therapeutic work in order to fully understand what you need to heal and recover.

I am registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and a member of the British Psychological Society.

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Qualifications

2017—date
MA Gestalt Psychotherapy

2016
Module 1 Theory of TRE
Module 2 Teaching TRE
General Certificate in Online Counselling

2015
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Programme
London Centre for Mindfulness

2011—2013
L4 Diploma Integrative Therapeutic Counselling Lambeth College

1995—1998
BSc (Hons) Psychology
London Guildhall University

“Thank you so much for all your help, you really helped me to grow and move on from everything that was affecting me.
— Client S
 
 
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rates

 
 

one to one

I am currently working at the Awareness Centre in Clapham on Friday afternoons. My fee is for a 50 minute session. Please email me for my current fee and we can arrange a time to meet.

ONLINE couNselling

Please email me so that I can send my contract for you to agree and then we would discuss when to send and receive emails or a time for instant messaging.

Please email me to discuss fees.

 

 

Trauma Release exercises

It is important for us to discuss what your needs are before beginning any treatment. I can offer an initial consultation to find out if I can provide the type of help you are looking for.

Please email me to talk about this further. 

 

 

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CONTACT