Many people struggle with an internal war. No matter how perfect life is on the surface, the world can still be a frightening place.
In the hectic modern world, there are high demands and pressures forced upon us. From birth we are raised in a way that is useful to society, we are required to fit in the system at the expense of our own feelings. As a result, this conditioning weighs us down and prevents us from living a life filled with joy and excitement. Shining light to such experiences and exploring them can help gain insights into the root of personal distress. This can be reached through counselling or psychotherapy.
In the hectic modern world, there are high demands and pressures forced upon us. From birth we are raised in a way that is useful to society, we are required to fit in the system at the expense of our own feelings. As a result, this conditioning weighs us down and prevents us from living a life filled with joy and excitement. Shining light to such experiences and exploring them can help gain insights into the root of personal distress. This can be reached through counselling or psychotherapy.
My expertise lies in working with clients using a psychodynamic approach, this is very effective with a long-term psychotherapy approach. I also use CBT techniques, according to the client’s needs, for more short-term counselling.
I also offer short-term online counselling through Skype.
Counselling
Counselling, in the short-term work, aims to solve a specific issue you are experiencing. Agreeing to see each other once a week for a limited amount of sessions, we will explore the situation you feel troubled by from different perspectives. I am not in a position to give you advice as no one knows how to live your life best other than yourself. You will be provided with a warm and non-judgemental environment allowing you to express your thoughts aloud and find the right answers. I will also help you learn new skills to be more equipped in dealing with your issues.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is conducted one to four times per week for a non-predetermined period. It will be a deeper and more thorough work in understanding your inner world and the way you relate to the outside world. By speaking your mind with as few restrictions as possible, you will become engaged with parts of yourself that are worrisome, and you tried to ignore. We will work together through this challenging experience, gradually releasing yourself from the grip of old affirmations and repetitive patterns to find your path towards personal transformation.
Psychological issues I can help you with:
- Abuse or violence (physical, emotional, sexual)
- Anxiety
- Anger
- Bereavement
- Career issues
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Emotional disturbance
- Family conflict
- Fears / Phobias
- Gender identity concerns
- Guilt
- Infidelity
- Low self-esteem
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Relationship issues
- Separation / Divorce
- Sexual orientation concerns / transition
- Sexual difficulties
- Self-harming
- Sleep problems
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Trust / Intimacy issues
Have your counselling after your work.
Pay using a credit card online, or by bank transfer.
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No need to pay for services you will not use.
No need to wait for months to speak with someone.
Central location (Mill Road), free parking on site, and cyclable.
How to start?
First, you will be given an initial appointment with me before you commit yourself to a counselling journey. If you are unsure whether counselling is right for you or not, the initial appointment will help you find the answer. If you have an idea that you would like to explore, have some expectations from counselling, or have had counselling before and would like to work on a particular problem, the initial appointment is a great opportunity to talk it over.
Please note you will NOT be diagnosed during the initial assessment.
The fee for an initial appointment is £35. Please note, the initial appointment is required to be paid in advance.
The first, as well as every other session, are 50 minutes long. You don’t have to keep an eye on the time, I will let you know when we approach the end of the session.
Payment
The fee for an ongoing face-to-face counselling session in Mill Road is £55. You will be issued an invoice at the end of each month, which can be paid via bank transfer.
The fee for online counselling is £40 per session.
Cancellation policy
A consultation can be cancelled free of charge with at least 4 days notice, otherwise, the full cost of the consultation will be charged.
Duration
The duration of your counselling will be discussed in your initial assessment. I offer open-ended psychotherapy, which can be up to four times per week, and short-term counselling, which can be face-to-face or online.
Each session is 50 minutes long.
Confidentiality
Everything discussed during the session is confidential. However, there might be circumstances when I will be obliged to breach confidentiality:
- If I believe there’s a danger that you may cause serious harm to yourself or another person.
- If you disclose information relating to acts of terrorism or money laundering, I am legally bound to report it to the relevant authorities without consultation.
Book your initial appointment for £35
Please fill the form below to book your initial appointment. Submitting the form will redirect you to a secure payment web page. Once your payment has been confirmed, an email will be sent with more details.
If you have any questions or don't see a slot which suits you, please send me an email (hello@duraj.space).
£35 is ONLY for an initial appointment, the fee for each further session is £55.
Please note that the time slot for the initial appointment is not guaranteed to be the same for further ongoing sessions. You will receive an email with my availability for further sessions after the initial appointment or you can send me an email (hello@duraj.space) to check if the slot is available for ongoing sessions.
Qualifications
Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Counselling in the Community, MHCPC.
Occupation
- Charity The Cogwheel Trust, Cambridge, UK
- Private practice at Cambridge Flourishing, Mill Road, Cambridge, UK
- Online