Psychotherapy & Exercise
I am qualified to instruct Fitness, Boxercise and Tai Chi, and I offer combined psychotherapy & exercise engagements for individuals wishing to explore exercise for mental health.
Combining talk therapy with exercise maximises the potential of both, and this engagement assists individuals to explore exercise and work therapeutically towards improved mental health at the same time. I offer engagements at locations in London, and I lead exercise groups at The Soma Space in Oswestry.
From my work at The Soma Space I have extensive experience as a psychological practitioner leading exercise programmes grounded in trauma-informed and psychotherapeutic principles.
The Mental Health Benefits Of Exercise
Exercise benefits both mental and physical health, improving strength, fitness and flexibility, plus mood, calmness and mind-body connection. Extensive research proves how exercise positively impacts mental health, yet while exercise is recommended by the NHS and GPs many individuals may struggle to begin.
My engagement, grounded in talk therapy, Tai Chi, boxercise and strength training, assists individuals to overcome anxieties around exercise and gently begin exploring how regular movement may help their therapeutic journey.
How Exercise Can Assist Mental Health
I assist clients to learn movements and techniques, and help them progress in their exercise practice.
• Tai Chi can assist with flow, grounding, embodiment and mind-body awareness, and help improve strength, flexibility, posture, balance and breathing.
• Boxercise (boxing techniques practiced as exercise) improves strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness and can assist individuals safely explore frustration.
• Strength Training with bodyweight and free weight exercises help individuals become stronger and assist them with autonomy, self-ownership and embodiment.
Working Together & Fees
My fee for individual engagements is £90 per session. I offer a free initial phone consultation where we can explore what has motivated you to seek help, with a further one-hour, in-person consultation charged at £60 to discover more about your search for support.
If we agree to work together our 50-minute session will be held at the same time each week. I require fees to be paid in advance of each session. If we agree to work together we will do so for an initial four-session block. After agreeing to work together I will also send you a copy of my client-therapist agreement which sets out information on confidentiality, holidays and cancellations.
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Credentials & Associations
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist and won a pass with distinction on the MA Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy (Level 7) programme at Goldsmiths College. I am also a member of CIMSPA (The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and physical Exercise), a member of the Tai Chi And Qi Gong Union Of Great Britain, and member of the Martial Arts Research Association. I am an accredited member of the BACP (#398075) and adhere to its code of ethics, and am insured, DBS-checked and work under supervision.
Qualifications
• MA Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths College. Awarded Distinction
• Tai Chi Instructor (Tai Chi & Qigong Union For Great Britain)
• Boxercise & Kick Boxercise Instructor (Boxercise Ltd)
• Fitness Instructor (Level 2), BISMA Awards
• Member, The Martial Arts Studies Association
• Mental Health First Aider, MHFA England
• Certificate in Humanistic & Psychodynamic Counselling (Level 6), Goldsmiths College
• Coaching & Mentoring, MA Leadership Programme, Institute of Education
• BA French Studies, First Class, Goldsmiths College
• Fluent English & French, conversational Italian & German