About Richmond Counselling and Psychotherapy

Welcome to my page. I am a psychotherapist and counsellor with nine years of experience and am UKCP registered. I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, within which issues can be explored and worked through together.

Through the therapeutic relationship, aspects of current and past events in your life can be linked and understood. This can lead to a better understanding of how you relate and respond to other people and situations. This new found awareness could enable you to make meaningful changes going forward.

Sessions take place once a week and last for 50 minutes. I offer both open ended and time limited therapy. Time limited therapy of 12 session or less may be appropriate where there is an immediate crisis or clearly defined problem. I use CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) skills where appropriate. Please contact me via email on maryobyrnes@gmail.com or telephone on 07977405544 for an initial consultation to discuss your individual needs.

My training, work experience and any achievement

I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy gained from WPF Therapy and Roehampton University. I also hold a Post qualification Certificate in CBT.

I am registered with the UKCP and the FPC as a psychodynamic psychotherapist. I practice in accordance with the FPC’s code of ethics and conduct.

I have experience of working within various NHS and voluntary organisations. I have worked as a psychotherapist in the psychotherapy department at Charing Cross hospital and as a counsellor at WDP (Westminster Drug Project) working with clients with a history of alcohol and substance misuse. I have experience in facilitating support groups both at WDP and for KCN (Kingston Carer’s Network) in GP surgeries across the borough of Kingston. My areas of experience include:

Addiction
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bereavement and loss
Debt Management
Dementia
Depression
Difference
Eating disorders
Gender issues
Panic attacks
Rape
Relationship difficulties
Sexual problems
Substance and alcohol misuse
Trauma