My Approach

I am an Existential psychotherapist, however I use an Integrative approach which enables me to meet my clients needs with diverse issues.

About Me

Existential Psychotherapist and Clinical supervisor BSC, MA, UPCA, UKCP, PG Dip, BPS

I have a master’s degree in Existential psychotherapy and counselling. I hold a full clinical psychotherapy membership with UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy), I adhere by their Ethical Principles and code of conduct. I have listed on the UKCP register.

I have a post graduate Diploma level 7 in clinical supervision. I have a BSc (Hons) degree in psychology. I am a member of BPS (British psychological society).

I have a wide range of experience working with people from a different cultural and social backgrounds presenting diverse issues including mental health, disabilities, women who experienced domestic violence, multiple traumas, relationship breakdowns, substance misuse, homelessness, loss and grief, loneliness, isolation, shame, guilt, aging, existential crisis, human conditions, uncertainty, low self-esteem, confidence, gender and personal identity, aging, and Pain (physical and emotional).

I have specialized in multi-cultural and inclusive therapy, trauma informed therapy, relationships and couple therapy, anxiety and depression.

I have extensive managerial experience and supervision in different workplaces. I have always promoted inclusive, relational, holistic, strength based, psychologically and trauma informed practices.

How I work:

I believe that in a safe environment you can be able to explore and understand issues you are facing. Through psychotherapy you will learn to make your choices and decisions and take control of your life. Psychotherapy aims to give you an opportunity to work towards a satisfying and meaningful life.

I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship between a therapist and client is the foundation for successful outcomes. The therapeutic relationship provides a safe and supportive environment where clients can openly express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns without fear of judgement.

I am an existential psychotherapist, but I use an integrative approach to meet my client’s needs.

I use an Embodiment approach to bring awareness to breath, body sensations and movement as a way into feeling and unconscious process and communications. Sometimes feelings are hard to access/ name where you ‘tune in’ to yourself through awareness of body process and symptoms. I also use creative approaches like drawing, colours, imagination, and visualizations as a way of enabling you to express your emotions.

I offer long term psychotherapy to clients who have experienced trauma in their lives and how impacts them now in building trust, a sense of safety in their relationships with self and others. Psychotherapy gives clients an opportunity to explore, understand and process their experiences and emotions at deeper levels.

I also provide compassion- focused therapy (CFT) to encourage clients to be compassionate towards themselves and others, to help clients to create a kind of nurturing inner voice, promoting empathy, kindness, self-soothing towards themselves.

I have worked with many EAP (Employee Assistance Providers), I provide short term counselling 6-12 weeks counselling. I use Solution Focused Brief therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) models to help employees to deal with personal problems that may adversely impact their work performance, health, and wellbeing.

I am a qualified clinical supervisor; I offer individual and group supervision to both trainees and qualified counsellors/psychotherapists.


Services and fees:
I work with both individuals and couples.
Individual sessions 50 minutes: £65
Couple sessions 60 minutes: £75
Concession rates available for students/ those on low incomes.
I offer clinical supervisions (individual and group) for both counselling and psychotherapy trainees and qualified psychotherapists.
Individual supervision 60 minutes: £70
Group supervision 90 minutes: £75

I speak English, Farsi and Dari/Afkani

Qualifications and memberships
UKCP (United Kingdom Council for psychotherapists), UPCA (University Psychotherapy and Counselling association), BPS (British Psychological Society), BSC (Hons), Degree in Psychology, MA (Master’s degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling), and Postgraduate diploma level 7 in integrative clinical supervision.

Location
My therapy room located in Holloway Road, London N7 6DL
To contact me to ask questions or to book a first meeting:
Email: nravandi@yahoo.co.uk
Mobile: 07423 546385

I work with

• Couples
• Families
• Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Existential Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Trauma