Mandy Wax
UKCP Registered Psychotherapist
Counselling and Psychotherapy in Clapham, London SW4
07920 699 408
Begin Your Journey to Happiness
Psychotherapy is a long term treatment which focuses on gaining insight into the underlying causes of emotional problems.
Hidden feelings and past experiences often inform our behaviour and the way we relate to others. By working therapeutically, the aim of psychoanalytic psychotherapy is to bring these feelings to the surface and give them space to transform.
Psychotherapy is exploratory and
non-judgemental. Psychoanalytic psychotherapists believe that helping people to understand the underlying roots of their difficulties is more effective in the long term than giving advice or reassurance, or using techniques which try to numb the mind.
I also offer counselling sessions which will often be focused on a short-term issue or problem you are having and may be more concentrated on helping you work out how to feel better around a particular life event, for example.
My approach
My approach is informed by a rigorous training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and many years of pastoral work prior to becoming a therapist. I firmly believe that the strength of healing and recovery lies in the quality of the therapeutic relationship. I am a warm and compassionate therapist with a passion for this work and a genuine desire to help people. I have worked with people from all backgrounds who experience mental and emotional distress.
I offer you a safe, confidential environment in which difficult feelings can be explored. I believe that distress arises from our life experiences which are unique to us and by listening closely, I aim to help you find your own solutions.
About Therapy
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Initial Consultation
Before committing yourself to psychotherapy I offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation, to find out a bit about you and your concerns. This will help to form an opinion on the best option for you.
Your initial consultation will take place in person and after this session we will decide if we want to work together and how to move forwards.
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Digital Policy
In recent years I have found that technology and social media use can affect the therapeutic relationship and I have found it necessary to create a digital policy. I now ask all my clients to read my digital policy when they start therapy.
You can read my digital policy here
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Sessions are usually once a week for 50 minutes. I am unable to offer fortnightly sessions. In some circumstances you may want to come twice weekly which can be arranged. My fee is £90 per session. I have some reduced fee places for people on low incomes, please ask me about this.
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Counselling Directory
Counselling Directory is a comprehensive and helpful website where you can find a lot of information about psychotherapy. Go there by clicking here.
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Privacy and Ethics
Click here to read my privacy policy for this website and for my clinical practice. I abide by the UKCP code of ethics which you can read here.
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Private Health Insurance
I am a registered healthcare provider with AXA/PPP, Vitality Health and Aviva Private Health Insurances. Please let me know as soon as possible if you are intending to claim your treatment using one of these insurances.