Pratima Mathews
Thank you for reaching out, possibly beyond your comfort zone. I realize that it can be a daunting step! It is a pleasure to tell you about myself.
I am a qualified, registered, trauma-informed, integrative counsellor, with a passion to connect with people and engage in their journey of healing and wellbeing. To know more, read below.
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QUALIFICATIONS
I have a level-4 diploma in therapeutic counselling. I trained at the North West London Counselling and Training (NWLCT) and specialized in person-centred, psychodynamic and integrative approaches. I include elements of somatic experiencing and emotionally focused therapy in my practice. I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and working towards accreditation.
Earlier, in 1993 I obtained a master’s degree in Physics from Nagpur University in India. After working for more than fifteen years, I got an additional qualification in Communications from Bangkok University in Thailand.
EXPERIENCES
Building on my 25+ years of experience as a communications professional, I am on a continual journey to engage with people, their pain, and enable positive change.
I have worked in multidisciplinary contexts in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Jordan and the UK. Based on these experiences and my language skills in English, Hindi, Urdu, Oriya and basic level Bengali and Thai, I support my clients with a cross-cultural understanding on various presenting issues . I have particular experience of working with anxiety, depression, abuse, bereavement, trauma and relationship issues.
Outside of private practice, I work with a charity providing counselling to women impacted by domestic abuse.
VALUES
I have immense faith in the potential of human beings for healing, wholeness and growth. Whilst there is brokenness in and around us, I firmly believe that these rough edges give us the ability to connect and grow.
By establishing a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship of openness and trust, I work along with my clients to harness their inner resources for healing and growth.
I move at a pace that feels safe and comfortable to the client. With compassion, open communication and collaboration I enable my clients achieve sustainable change.
As a registered member of the BACP, all my work is guided by its ethical framework.