Ann Waddington - Advanced Diploma Psychoanalytic Therapy

Abuse, Anger, Anorexia Nervosa, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Bereavement, Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Bulimia Nervosa, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (ME), Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD), Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Histrionic Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Panic Disorder, Paranoid Personality Disorder, Personal Development, Phobias, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Problems, Schizoid Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexual Problems, Sleep Problems, Stress, Work Problems

Brief Therapy, Client Centred Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

Female

I have a range of skills including counselling, psychodynamic counselling and analytic psychotherapy; the approach would be decided by initial discussion depending on your interest and need. I have worked in education and as a therapist in the NHS for twenty years with a real interest in helping clients identify the triggers to their difficulties. The aim of therapy is often to understand the often negative repeating patterns which interfere with a satisfying life in relationships and work. Most of my clients begin therapy stuck knowing life isn't working on some levels but uncertain where things go wrong. Identifying these unproductive patterns of relating, and even experiencing them within the therapy, where these issues can emerge in the safety of the session can allow new ways of moving forwards. I have worked extensively with childhood abuse, and understand the need for many people to start to think about trusting in a relationship for the first time. I understand how daunting this feels initially but also how important this is in order to have a life with meaning and hope. Working in Secondary Mental Health Services over many years has given me a very wide ranging awareness and understanding of most issues. I also am experienced in helping people explore issues relating to sexual identity and many of my clients have been lesbian, gay or bisexual.

• UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) Registered Psychotherapist - Analytical Psychotherapist since September 2002
• Advanced Diploma Psychoanalytic Therapy - Guild of Psychotherapists (GUILD) London (UK) 2002

I am committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Counselling, Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy. I abide by the Code of Ethics of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the Code of Ethics of the Guild of Psychotherapists (GUILD) London.

I enjoy working with individuals to seek different perspectives or deal with past negative experiences. My clients, past and present, comment that they have found their experience in therapy helpful and that it has allowed them to move forwards with their lives.

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