Support starts with a simple, confidential conversation
Rowena Bell
PG Dip. Psych, UKCP, FPC
A brave step
The decision to have therapy is a brave, often daunting step that deserves due respect and care.
Emotional ups and downs are a natural part of life, but sometimes suffering becomes overwhelming or too heavy to carry on your own. Far from being a sign of weakness or self indulgence, therapy is a responsible and proactive step towards meaningful growth and lasting change.
Over the course of 15 years as a therapist, I have developed a warm and collaborative process of support. I provide one-to-one therapy for adults from two peaceful, private locations in London where you can talk openly about what’s on your mind. If you are not based in London, or prefer not to travel, I offer online and telephone sessions.
The most important factor in successful therapy is the quality of the relationship with your therapist. To give you a sense of how I work, and whether you feel comfortable working with me, I offer a free initial 30 minute phone consultation.
Therapy offers a safe, confidential setting to slow down and begin to make sense of what is troubling you. In our first consultation or two, we’ll explore what brought you here and talk about your hopes for ongoing sessions. There is no pressure to share everything right away. I will support you to express how you are feeling at the right pace for you, without fear of judgement or rejection.
Over time, therapy becomes more than just a place to talk. Patterns start to surface, insights take root and new ways of approaching life and relationships emerge. It is an opportunity to deepen your sense of self and develop a richer, more harmonious connection with the people around you.
What to expect
Some common
areas of practice
Relationship difficulties
Relationships can be a source of great joy and support, but they can also bring stress, misunderstandings and conflict. You may be struggling with communication, trust, intimacy or repeated behavioural patterns that seem to sabotage your best intentions. Therapy offers support to explore these issues, understand underlying dynamics and develop healthier ways of relating.
Struggling with loss, including bereavement and divorce
Loss can take many forms - the death of a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, or the closing of a chapter in your career or identity. Grief is a natural response and can bring a wave of different emotions: sadness, anger, confusion, even numbness . There is no single timeline or ‘right way’ to grieve. Therapy provides a supportive environment to process your experience and find a way forward at your own pace.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural response to stress but, when it becomes overwhelming, it can feel like a constant state of worry or dread. The world around you feels unsafe and you may be constantly on the look out for what could go wrong. Anxiety can show up in different ways - from difficulty concentrating or sleeping, to panic attacks, phobias or obsessive thoughts and behaviours. However it manifests, therapy can help you explore the root of your fear and learn effective coping strategies so you feel more grounded and confident in daily life.