Hi, I’m Jonathan, a BACP registered integrative therapist based at East London Therapy. I am experienced with a broad range of clients and issues from my work in private practice and in community-based therapy settings.
How therapy can help
At its most basic level, therapy is simply a conversation where you can share your thoughts and feelings in a safe, confidential space. Many people often feel relief at simply getting their story out to another person who is willing to listen without fearing judgement, who is available and reliable. Some come with a clear life goal to achieve, whilst others may not know what they need, other than simply wanting to feel more at ease with themselves. Often the root of a problem is hidden from view and so people need help to uncover this. Most feel they are stuck in some way. Through a collaborative examination of your life, therapy offers an alternative, that liberation from old patterns is possible. In this way therapy offers an enriched life experience rather than what might feel inevitable, painful, or simply mundane.
What to expect when we work together
For many people, the thought of starting therapy can feel unsettling and a bit scary. I will create a safe and supportive space where you can allow yourself to feel and think, where you will be heard. I will listen without judgement to whatever you want to work through. I will work alongside you as you examine your values, assumptions, ideals and biases. My role may then be to highlight some of these with clarity that might not be available from your perspective. Therapy will challenge you and be painful at times – it will also be empowering, energising and change you in ways you hadn’t expected. You will be surprised how your feelings about things change as you share them and we work together to rethink and reshape old ideas into something new.
Next steps
You can email me on the link below to arrange a first session. If you prefer, I offer a free 15 minute phone or zoom consultation so you can then decide if you would like to book a first session. I look forward to meeting you soon.
Contact
[email protected] Website: http://jonathanpollard.co.uk/
Rates
£60-80 per session. I ask clients to select what they feel is affordable.