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Mariama Tounkara Pluralistic Counsellor Hackney London E8Mariama Tounkara:

Pluralistic Trainee Counsellor (BACP student member)

Hi, my name is Mariama Tounkara, Thank You for looking at my Profile. I am a Pluralistic trainee counsellor offering face-to-face counselling and online sessions.

Counselling gives clients the opportunity to be themselves, to express themselves freely in a safe, warm, welcoming environment, a space where their voices can be heard.

With the above in mind, I am able to offer clients a warm, confidential, safe, and non-judgemental space where you feel heard and together, we can explore and help you understand your thoughts and behaviours.

You may be feeling anxious, unheard or stuck, therapy can help you find new strategies to use in moving forward.

My belief is that we are all individuals and not all theories and counselling methods suit everyone, by training in a pluralistic way I have a greater platform of tools in which we can explore in the therapy room.

I tailor-make sessions around you as an individual, looking at what your therapy goals are and the steps we can take together, to reach these goals.

Being an accredited member of the The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) I adhere to their ethical guidelines and undertake monthly clinical supervision.

Alongside my BACP membership, I also have a BPS membership (British Psychology Society)

Areas of interest:

Therapeutic Approaches:

  • I offer a Pluralistic Approach as we are all individuals and not all theories and counselling methods suit everyone,
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): In the therapy room, a CBT therapist will not explore the past with the client but will look at how schemas formed in the past are maintaining responses in the present. CBT will help the client to identify what they are doing and thinking NOW, without focusing on how these responses were formed in the past. In this sense, CBT aims to help a client take responsibility for their actions in the present and to understand that they can learn to think differently in the present.
  • Humanistic Approach: Each individual has the potential for growth and development with self-actualisation as a fundamental drive. Self-actualisation is being defined and becoming the best of ‘us’ that we can be, reaching our potential as the person we are.
  • Psychodynamic Approach: As a therapist, we are focused on how a person’s unconscious mind and past experiences shape their current feelings and behaviours.

Languages I Speak:

  • I offer sessions in English and French

My background:

  • I have been working in the trading industry for over 18 years.
  • Alongside my clinical practice, I continue to work in the trading Industry.
  • I am currently seeing clients face-to-face and online and If you would like to book an appointment or ask any questions please feel free to contact me.
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Mariama Tounkara – Working Hours

Monday – 18:00 – 20:00

Thursday – 19:00 – 20.00

Saturday – 07:00 -21:00

Offers client Sessions In Languages Other Than English

– French and Wolof.

Clients Mariama Tounkara Works With

Client Issues Mariama Deals With

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Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

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Bullying

A repeated characteristic pattern of behaviour directed towards it's victims.

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Loneliness

Explores the emotional & psychological issues that might lead to isolation.

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Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Chronic Pain & Illness

Preventing a detriment to the physical & psychological well-being of the sufferer

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Body Image Issues

A negative or unhealthy body image can be distressing in your daily life.

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Motivation

Helping you set and achieve the goals that are important to you.

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Cultural Issues of Identity & Belonging

Helping cultural identity & diversity issues.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

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Pregnancy Loss

Helping express & process emotions in a supportive & non-judgemental space.

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Anger Management

Managing the symptoms of your anger issues & controlling your reactions.

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Domestic & Emotional Abuse

Mental and Emotional Abuse is the deliberate & unethical misuse of power.

Therapy Modalities Mariama uses With Clients

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Helping focus on practical solutions to current issues that you are experiencing.

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Person-Centred Therapy

Guiding you to seek & tackle your own natural self-healing process.

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Career Counselling & Coaching

Offering people guidance with choosing, building or changing their career path.

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Gestalt Therapy

Focusing on the present moment to help your personal growth & balance.

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What Is Counselling?

Allowing you to discuss problems & difficult feelings in a safe environment.

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Integrative Psychotherapy

A unifying psychotherapy helping affirm the inherent value of each individual.

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Humanistic Psychotherapy

Focusing on a you as a whole & with a core belief that humans are innately good.

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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Develop self-awareness & understanding of past influences on present behaviour.

Training and Qualifications

– Level 5 Counselling & Psychotherapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

Will Information About Me Be Safe & Secure?

It is quite normal to be hesitant when it comes to sharing private and intimate information about yourself with a stranger. You may fear that you will receive judgment from your therapist, or that your therapist will share your details with others.

HQ Therapy Rooms takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. Our therapists are required to keep everything said in therapy sessions between you, just like your doctor is required to keep your records private.

For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

Can I Contact You For Advice About Getting Therapy?

Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply get in touch with us using the low-cost help and advice form and one of our fully qualified therapists can work with you to make sure you get the right advice you need in order to receive the correct low-cost therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored to the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced-rate therapy to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.

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