JOANNA KALAPUS Psychotherapy & Counselling in West London

JOANNA KALAPUS
Psychotherapy & Counselling
in
West London

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"Sometimes you don't realise the weight of what you've been carrying until you feel the weight of its release"

-Buddha

Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you are having busy life or if you don’t even know what to look for in therapist and there are so many different options. Whether this is your first time or you’ve been in therapy before but are looking for a different approach.

The first step to ask for help could be difficult and clients are sometimes concerned that talking about their issues will make them feel worse. Indeed, it can be unsettling as awareness and insight is gained from material that has previously been hidden or denied.

You may be considering therapy because of a specific issues you are facing in your life;

You may suffering from depression, feel anxious, stressed, or perhaps you are not satisfy with your life and feeling down.

You may have had a loss or bereavement or difficulties in your relationships, family or at work: or even there might be time when you are unable to name what is wrong.

Sometimes it can be hard to find words to express what you feel or what you need and keep you stuck/ block, to the point that become difficult to make decisions or changes.

When you come to therapy with me, I promise to be there for you every step of your journey. My aim is to help you grow from your struggles and find better ways to cope, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

Life's a journey, not a struggle. Let's walk it well

What I can help with

I have worked extensively with adults from different ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious and cultural background and have experience of working with a wide range of issues include:

Feeling down, flat or depressed
Anxiety
Relationships/ Divorce/Family issues
Identity problems
Low Self-Confidence and Low Self-Esteem
Low Social skills
Lack of motivation, feeling lost
Loneliness
Career and Work related issues, stress
Mid-life change
Loss and bereavement
Anger
Shame and guilt
Trauma including sexual and emotional abuses
Eating Disorder
Emotional Eating/ Binge Eating
Self-harm, suicidal thoughts

This list is not exhaustive; please contact me if you are not sure if I can help.

Way of working

I work with adults and teenagers from my private practice in West London, Ealing W5

I offer Face to Face and Online, both short-term and long-term, open-ended therapy.

I use combination of different approaches, means that I draw on a range of theories to support my work and my belief is that the relationship created between a client and their therapist plays a significant part in the therapy process.

Cancellation Policy

Should you wish to cancel an appointment, for any reason, you can email or text me to cancel. I require 24 hours advance notice. If less than 24 hours notice of cancellation of a session is given by you the full fee will be payable. For example, if you cancel your session on the day, the fee is still due and must be paid that day.

If I am unwell or unable to attend the session, I will give you as much notice as possible and I will aim to organise an alternative time for a session. I will always do my best to inform you of my absence with significant advance notice.

Confidentiality

Everything you share with me in the course of our work together will be treated as highly confidential. However, there are a few limits to confidentiality and I may be legally or ethically obliged to break confidentiality, which you need to be aware of:

In accordance with the ethical framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I am required to undertake regular supervision. For this purpose, I may disclose some details of our work to my supervisor ( without providing and personal details)
If you are considered to be a serious risk to yourself or to other people.
Any illegal activities and acts of terrorism, where not to disclose would break the law.
Any child protection issues where a child could be at risk of harm or neglect must be reported to the appropriate authorities as required by The Children Act 1989.

Wherever possible, I will consult with you before breaching confidentiality.

"Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later in uglier ways.“

-S.Freud

Therapy

Teenagers benefit from therapy

Adolescence is a crucial time of developmental transition from adulthood. Teen years are characterized by exploration, novelty-seeking, goal setting, risk-taking, social interaction, and the continued development of critical reasoning skills.

Because of their still developing, emotionally driven brains, teens are vulnerable to extreme emotions, underdeveloped impulse control, and experimentation with drugs and alcohol.

Teenagers experience emotions more intensely than adults. This can lead to extreme feelings of euphoria, anger, or sadness depending on the circumstance.

Teens are at risk for anxiety and depression. In fact, depression is the most common emotional health issue facing teens. More than three million youth ages 12 to 17 have at least one major depressive episode.

Teenagers, just like adults, can benefit greatly from therapy. Therapy helps teens deal with specific emotions. It can also help navigate challenges facing adolescents, manage life stressors, and adjust to major changes.

Binge eating

Teenagers benefit from therapy

Binge eating is characterized by repeated episodes of uncontrolled intake of unusually large amounts of food in a short period of time. After these episodes quite often you might have feelings of guilt, shame, and psychological distress.

One of the most common reasons for binge eating is usually an attempt to manage difficult, unpleasant emotions such as anxiety, stress, depression, loneliness, fears........

When you have a bad day, and you can not cope with those unpleasant feelings, it can seem like food is your only friend.

During therapy I can help you to focuses on identifying the negative feelings and behaviours that cause binge eating and put strategies in place to improve them.

Depression & Anxiety

Depression, fear, and anxiety can feel like overwhelming burdens, robbing you of your light and leaving you struggling to find your way.

Through counselling, I can help you rekindle your passion, rediscover the vibrant joy that once filled your life, and find peace and fulfilment along the way. Imagine waking up with renewed energy, facing challenges with newfound confidence, and savouring the simple pleasures that life has to offer.

Together, we can create a roadmap to your brighter future. Don't wait any longer, take the first step towards hope and healing today.

Relationships

Depression & Anxiety

Relationship counselling can be an incredible resource for anyone seeking to nurture and strengthen their emotional connection with their partner. It's important to remember that there's no shame in seeking support, and couples of all types and at all stages in their relationship can benefit from professional guidance.

Imagine feeling:

Calm and confident instead of anxious and stressed about your relationship.
Heard and understood by your partner, even when you disagree.
Closer and more connected than ever before.

Relationship counselling can help you achieve these goals and build the kind of loving, supportive relationship you deserve.

Here are some specific ways relationship counselling can benefit couples:

Improve communication: Counsellors can help couples develop healthy communication skills, such as active listening and expressing feelings assertively. This can lead to greater understanding and empathy between partners.
Resolve conflict: Counsellors can provide a safe space for couples to discuss their differences and work towards mutually agreeable solutions. This can help to prevent conflict from escalating and damage the relationship.
Strengthen intimacy: Counsellors can help couples explore ways to deepen their emotional connection and build intimacy. This can include activities that promote physical and emotional closeness, such as spending quality time together and sharing meaningful conversations.
Manage relationship-related anxiety: Counsellors can help couples identify and address the sources of their anxiety, such as fear of commitment or abandonment. This can help to reduce stress and improve overall relationship satisfaction.
Set realistic expectations: Counsellors can help couples to understand that no relationship is perfect and that all couples experience challenges. This can help to reduce unrealistic expectations and improve relationship satisfaction.
Develop coping mechanisms: Counsellors can teach couples healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and conflict. This can help to prevent problems from spiralling out of control.