Who am I?
My name is Mani and I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor. I apply an integrative approach, adapted to the individual needs of each client, and I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in psychosynthesis counselling. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical framework.
Getting to know you
Often we can feel overwhelmed by what's going on in our lives, and stuck in survival mode, unable to fully express ourselves or fulfil our potential.
I can provide a safe and compassionate space for you to explore your behaviours, beliefs, emotions and memories to get a better sense of who you are. Which parts of yourself are you comfortable with and which would you prefer to get rid of? What bothers you? What judgements do you have? Who do you look up to and why?
Background
Before setting up my practice, I spent twenty years in book publishing and was a Managing Editor at Penguin Random House for 10 years. Prior to that, I studied languages and taught English in Spain and Japan.
Books can take us on a journey to new places, to learn new things and to get in touch with the different characters inside us, whether the adventurer in search of thrills, the shy schoolboy or the wild wolf. Along the way, I discovered that therapy also offers us an opportunity to connect with these different parts of ourselves – to be seen and accepted for who we truly are, to try out new ways of being and to explore our connection to the world we live in.
Why psychosynthesis?
Psychosynthesis therapy values times of crisis, conflict and loss as opportunities to learn more about ourselves and what is meaningful to us. I believe our pain and suffering can pave the way for personal growth and transformation. They can help us to recognise our qualities, behaviours, beliefs and dreams, and to realise our full potential.
For a brief explanation of what psychosynthesis is, see the Counselling Directory’s overview here.
“What I treasure most in life is being able to dream. During my most difficult moments and complex situations, I have been able to dream of a more beautiful future.”
– Rigoberta Menchú
Fees + timings
Talking therapy
Online or in-person, this is an opportunity to explore your behaviours, beliefs, emotions and memories to get a better sense of who you are. Typically, meetings are weekly. Short- and long-term therapy is available depending on individual needs.
50 mins | £65 | Get started