Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I’m Richard Schafer, a professionally trained registered counsellor (MBACP).
I practice in Clapham SW4.
In 2003 I qualified as a psychodynamic counsellor and began private practice in 2004.
I have spent over 12 years working in the field of talking therapies as a clinical lead within statutory sector therapeutic residential settings.
I work to an integrative model which means that I work with different therapeutic principles, specifically applying psychodynamic and Person Centred theoretical principles.
This fits well with my personal philosophy in that I feel different people require different strategies to help them at different times during therapy. This philosophy has been developed from my professional training together with broad professional and personal life experiences.
I offer individual and couple counselling.
I am a long term registered member (No. 107865 ) of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists(BACP) and adhere to their code of conduct & ethics in my work.
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Richard Schafer is a professionally trained registered counsellor (MBACP) practising in Clapham SW4 in the United Kingdom.
He qualified as a psychodynamic counsellor in 2003 and began private practice in 2004, and he brings 21 years of experience to his clinical work.
Richard has spent over 12 years working as a clinical lead within statutory sector therapeutic residential settings, experience that informs his approach in private practice.
He follows an integrative model, drawing specifically on psychodynamic and Person Centred theoretical principles. This combination reflects his view that different people benefit from different strategies at different stages of therapy.
Richard offers individual and couple counselling and works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes. He is a long-term registered member (No. 107865) of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and adheres to their code of conduct and ethics.
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