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Jonathan Pollard

Jonathan Pollard

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Overview

Verified -

4+ years experience

Works with individuals only

Usually responds within 24 hours

Typically £75 per individual session

Offers concession rates

Offers free 20 minute introduction

In-person or online sessions

Male

About me

I'm a UKCP registered Integrative Psychotherapist based in Walthamstow (E17) and Woodford Green (IG8). Areas I can help with include: - Addressing problems with relationships (family/romantic/friendships etc) - Issues around identity and belonging (typically issues around sexuality, social identity and so on). - Dealing with work dissatisfaction and stress. - Experiences of loss such as bereavement, life transitions, changes in health, and the loss of meaning that can result. - Repetitive destructive behaviours such as addictions, self-harm, phobias or obsessions. - Understanding a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis such as ADHD, autism or personality disorder. - Issues relating to intimacy and sex in relationships such as questions around sexuality, loss of libido.

My approach to individual therapy

My character is warm and approachable. I aim to help you feel safe, such that exploring difficult material becomes easier with me than it has been alone. Conversations are confidential and we go at your pace. It’s likely that the problem/s you are experiencing might take some time to clarify and resolve. I am patient and able to sit with the pain you are experiencing. Through untangling the various strands of your story I will help you resolve your situation - in this way you will slowly feel less stuck.

Our first individual session

In the first session I will initially ask you what you would like to get from therapy. There is no requirement from me that you can properly articulate what you need. My job is to help you clarify and demystify things in your life you want to make better. The first session will then involve me asking many simple questions in response to whatever you raise, so that collaboratively we work out what's been causing you distress and plan a path forwards. I normally suggest working for four sessions and then reviewing at the end of those, to decide if you would like to continue.

My specialities

Addiction
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship issues
Self-esteem and confidence

Additional areas of expertise

ADD/ADHD, Autism/ASD, Body image, Career issues, Grief or loss, Family issues, Health concerns, Hoarding, Illness, LGBTQIA+, Life transitions, Phobias, Parenthood, OCD, Maternal mental health, Relationship with food, Separation or divorce, Sleep issues, Stress, Sexuality and Trauma

Therapy styles

Humanistic Therapy
Integrative Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Relational Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Locations

London E17 8PD

Woodford Green IG8 9LQ

My schedule

Sessions are typically 50 minutes

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Verified accreditations

UKCP Psychotherapist (2011185497)

Experience

4+ years of professional training

500+ hours of training and 450+ hours working with clients

Masters-level qualification (Level 7+)

160 - 250 hours of personal therapy

Accredited by UKCP

Other qualifications

MSc (hons) Integrative Psychotherapy (distinction), Middlesex University, London

Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute, London

Certificate in therapeutic skills and studies - Metanoia Institute, London

BA (hons) Philosophy/Sociology, University of Manchester