Psychotherapy & Counselling
in South East London, SE12
Tuula Rasen
BPC BACP FPC MA
I am a Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, registered with the BACP, BPC, and FPC.
For the past ten years, I have offered individual psychodynamic psychotherapy in South East London (SE12) and, almost as long, remotely for people further afield. I now also provide psychoanalytic psychotherapy for adult individuals.
While I do offer brief psychodynamic counselling, the majority of my practice involves collaborating with individuals who are interested in more substantial psychotherapy.
Here are some of the main issues that often lead people to seek therapy:
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Anxiety
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Bereavement
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Burnout
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Change
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Depression
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Family issues
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Fears, obsessions
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Feeling stuck
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Grief and loss: redundancy, relationship, separation
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Guilt, shame
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High sensitivity
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Issues relating to creativity
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Loneliness
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Low self-esteem
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Midlife and other life-stage transitions
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Overwhelm
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Relationship difficulties
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Trauma: childhood or more recent
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Work-related issues
Location
My consulting room is conveniently located in Lee, SE12, offering easy access from Blackheath, Bromley, Catford, Eltham, Forest Hill, Greenwich, Hither Green, and Lewisham. It is also well-connected with direct rail routes from London Bridge, Charing Cross and various stations in Kent.
Registration
I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC).
THERAPY
It is not unusual for people interested in therapy to be self-aware but find themselves repeating patterns that cause them difficulties of varying kinds.
It is also not uncommon for people to have considered therapy for some time, feeling unsure whether talking to a therapist could be of help.
Others have experience with different types of talk therapy and have decided to seek more substantial psychotherapy as their circumstances have become more settled, allowing for more sustained reflection.
Weekly psychodynamic and more frequent psychoanalytic psychotherapy provide regular space to explore thoughts, feelings, and difficulties. This might include beliefs, fears and worries about oneself and past experiences that continue to influence and shape the person's current life and relationships.
Improved self-awareness and a deeper understanding can offer meaningful insights and new perspectives, as well as a renewed sense of agency, empowering individuals to identify what they may want to change to lead more fulfilling lives.
How I work
I believe in fostering a collaborative and respectful therapeutic relationship that enables the exploration and understanding of troubling and sensitive issues over time.
I aim to listen attentively and communicate thoughtfully to help people address the areas of difficulty that led them to seek my help.
Sessions
Each session lasts 50 minutes and takes place on the same day and at the same time each week, either in person or online.
Sessions can be held weekly or more frequently, depending on the individual's specific needs, preferences, and mutual availability.
Fees
Fees start at £70 per session/initial appointment.
How to Get Started
Please either email me or use the contact form below to send an enquiry. I aim to respond within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Initial Appointment
An initial appointment is an opportunity to discuss the issues that have led you to seek therapy, as well as consider the possibility of working together.
We may meet two or three times before deciding on the way forward, depending on circumstances.
These meetings will give you a sense of what it might be like to work with me and help us determine whether I could be a good fit as a therapist for you.
If you would like to speak with me before setting up an appointment, I am happy to have a brief (15 to 20-minute) telephone conversation.
