Psychotherapy in Brixton, South London and Central London Dan Bracken, UKCP reg. Psychotherapist

"Dan is an experienced psychotherapist, with past experience as a mental health professional, service manager, leader and coach. In 2021 he set up the London centre of a therapy service for men called James’ Place, leading the therapy team there for over four years and for periods covering as National Clinical Lead. He is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist offering sessions in Brixton, South London as well as the City of London, on Fleet Street. Dan also delivers training for counsellors and psychotherapists as well as NHS staff"

What’s my approach? I enjoy working with people who want to explore more about themselves and their lives to answer ongoing questions, knots, symptoms or pattern. Most simply, sessions are a place to come and speak. This might be to say something that doesn't have words yet or seem too big and complicated to talk about. It is a confidential space and the therapy can be as long or short as it needs to be

Where do we start? On first meeting we start by thinking in detail about what you want to come and talk about. The initial part of the work is usually understanding where what you want to talk about in fits into the wider context of your life. From here we need to begin reflecting and asking unasked questions - kindly, bravely, with space and time. It is hard to say how long someone will need because everyone needs to go at a different pace. Sometimes it is productive to set a time limit, sometimes not.

 

Experience and qualifications

Qualified Psychotherapist (Guild of Psychotherapists four year Adult Clinical Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy training)

Registered Member of UKCP (United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists)

Sixteen years experience as a psychotherapist

Four years as Lead Psychotherapist and Head of Service for James' Place London

Ten years experience working for a housing organisation as a mental health key worker offering support, counselling and coaching

Member of The Guild of Psychotherapists

WHY PEOPLE COME TO PSYCHOTHERAPY

speak freely in confidence
explore powerful emotions and thoughts
help inspire creative work
address self-destructive cycles and repetitions
work through trauma
address relationship issues
think about questions you can’t let go of
explore physical symptoms with no medical cause
talk about difficult childhood memories
talk about big life changes you are going through or are coming up
explore why you feel low, depressed or demotivated
provide basic ongoing support for those who need it

Common reasons to visit a psychotherapist

Stress
Relationship difficulties
Panic Attacks
Sleeping problems
Phobias
Anxiety
Trauma
Symptoms with no obvious medical explanations
Memories of sexual abuse
Bereavement
Dissociation
Sexual problems
Depression and other more specific issues

 

 

Dan Bracken
Brixton (South London) and Fleet Street (Central London) by appointment
Call 07510 574 734

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