Integrative Psychotherapy, Counselling and Supervision in London and Online.
Welcome to East London Counselling Therapy
Rob French 07761 463 319
Hello and welcome. I’m Rob French, I'm an integrative psychotherapist, counsellor and supervisor working in Kings Cross, London Bridge, and online. I also teach humanistic counselling at The Gestalt Centre.
I can work with you to address a specific difficulty, or towards general 'self-development', based on increased awareness. I'm a supervisor for therapists, counsellors, and students.
I will be able to help you if you want to address a particular issue- I've given a few examples just below.
If you are interested in growth through deepened self-understanding, you may be interested in therapy as an investment in yourself. Increased awareness leads to better relationships, so therapy also contributes to other people. The deeper our self-understanding, the greater our natural ability to manage difficulties, form nourishing relationships and lead fulfilling lives.
If you think you might like to work with me, please send a message via the form below, email, text or WhatsApp. I'll reply with my availability, and we'll see if we can find a time that will work. We can then look at setting up an initial session. My number is 07761 463 319. Thanks for reading, Rob.
I've been a therapist for quite some time now, and have supported clients with a wide variety of specific issues.
I've listed a few of these below, as examples:
Feeling stuck but wanting change
Anxiety
Depression
Legacy of oppression
Loss, grief, regret
Issues around changing identity
People-pleasing / difficulty saying yes and no authentically
Perfectionism
Addiction
Loneliness
Recurring unhelpful behavioural patterns
Feelings of shame / low self-esteem
Legacy of trauma
Challenges facing emerging adults aged 18-30
Addressing a specific issue often also contributes to an overall deepening of self awareness, freedom and contentment.
You can reach me via the contact form here, email, or text or WhatsApp on 07761463319.
Rob French – Integrative Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Supervisor and Tutor.
With over 15 years’ experience, I have worked in the NHS, in private practice, and as a tutor of humanistic counselling. I originally trained as a Gestalt therapist for individuals and groups and have subsequently studied several other approaches. My orientation is now integrative, meaning that I draw on various influences, including Gestalt, Person-Centred therapy, body awareness work, and trauma informed therapy. My supervision training was with the Minster Centre.
I actively engage in the ongoing life's work of increasing my awareness around diversity, equity, and inclusion. I have a lot of experience of working with people with different social locations and identities, neurotypes, religious, sexual and gender orientations, and so forth. I believe that my work plays a small but important part in increasing social justice. I am inclusive and affirmative in my work as a therapist.
I am accredited with the UKCP and registered with the BACP, abiding by their ethical codes. My qualifications include a BA, PGCE, MA, Postgraduate Diploma, and Diploma in Supervision.
Studies aside, I feel that simply being a human in the world is the major part of me being able to support my clients in their lives. It is very rare that someone presents a difficulty, a fear, a shame, an anger, hurt, or indeed a triumph or joy, of which I cannot find my version. Often healing and change come through being really met, human to human, and finding we are not alone. If we can become increasingly self-accepting, facilitated through acceptance by someone else, we're on the right path.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a furniture maker and design technology teacher. I feel very fortunate to have a family of my own.
As a therapist I am engaging, warm and supportive. I believe good therapy to be a
collaborative, creative process in which healing, growth, and lasting change spring from increased awareness.
