Welcome, and thank you for visiting Ben Ockrent Psychotherapy.
About Me
Psychotherapist in Crouch End
I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I have an undergraduate degree from Leeds University, a postgraduate masters degree from the University of East Anglia, and a diploma in Counselling from Regents University London, where I am also completing my second postgraduate masters degree.
My Approach
Whilst we are all likely to encounter emotional challenges at various points throughout our lives, the specific nature of those challenges, and the way in which we experience them, will be different for each of us. That is why any attempt to overcome your own challenges must place you, and the unique set of factors which have influenced your current situation, at the very centre of the approach.
A myriad of reasons could have brought you in search of help. Some people seek therapy because they're struggling to process an isolated incident, such as a bereavement, a break down in a relationship, or a recent medical development. Others arrive in search of a way to explore more long term struggles, such as a difficult childhood, a challenging relationship, or general loss of meaning in life. And then there are those who can not yet even identify the causes of their distress. Whatever your reasons for seeking out therapy, it is my belief that exploring your situation with an experienced, well-trained and highly-qualified psychotherapist might not just be life-changing but life-saving.
My approach to working with you will draw on my integrative training. That means that I am able to incorporate a wide range of theoretical models as I work with you, as required by the specificities of your needs. I also have a specialism in existential-phenomenology, which pays particular attention to what it feels like to be you in the present moment. This includes an exploration of everything that has informed this person who you have become; and considers all of the new possibilities which might still lie ahead of you.
Above all else, my approach will involve us co-creating a unique relationship together, in which you can feel safe, respected and supported by me. Our sessions will be strictly confidential, non-judgmental, and sensitively challenging enough for meaningful change to become possible for you.
What issues can psychotherapy help with?
Some of the many issues which I can help you explore include:
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Addictions, Adoption, AIDS/HIV, Anger management, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Coercive control, Cultural issues, Depression, Disability, Eating disorders, Health related issues, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Men's issues, Mood disorder
Narcissism, Neurodiversity, Obsessions, OCD, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy related issues, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sensory impairment, Service veterans, Sex-related issues, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Dependency, Trauma, Vegan allied, Women's issues, Work related issues
In Person Counselling in Crouch End
Sessions take place either online or in person, in my discreet and comfortable psychotherapy room in central Crouch End, North London. This is easily accessible from the surrounding areas of Haringey, Hornsey, Highgate, Muswell Hill, Archway, Stroud Green, Finsbury Park, Turnpike Lane, Highbury and Islington, Holloway and more.
Online counselling and psychotherapy sessions are also available via Microsoft Teams.
Sessions and Fees
I offer an initial online appointment of 50 minutes to explore our compatibility before committing to long term work together. This is offered at the reduced rate of £50.
Should we choose to move forwards, weekly 50 minute sessions are offered. These take place either online or in person. In my experience, the benefits of psychotherapy are derived from the relationship which we co-create and this can take time. As such, I work on an open-ended basis. This requires that you commit to a fixed time for your weekly session, for which payment will be required, even if you are unable to attend.
I charge £75 per session, though offer concessionary rates for those facing financial difficulties.
"Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes"
Carl Jung
"Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards"
Soren Kierkegaard
"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship"
Louisa May Alcott
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
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