Rita Fawcett:

Advanced Integrative Trainee Psychotherapist (BACP student member)

My name is Rita Fawcett, and I am an advanced integrative and humanistic trainee psychotherapist working in the Reduced-Rate therapy service at HQ Therapy. I hold a band 7 MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling from Regent’s University, and I am currently working towards my UKCP accreditation.

As an integrative therapist, I draw on various theories from different schools of thought to best meet your needs and situation.

My approach is trauma-informed and incorporates intersubjectivity, relational, psychodynamic, gestalt, and person-centred approaches. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all method. Instead, I work collaboratively and holistically.

I am particularly interested in the complex intersections of race and ethnicity within an individual’s identity, as well as the diverse lived and subjective experiences of individuals. I believe that understanding these experiences can help you better make sense of your internal processes and your interactions and relationships with others.

As your psychotherapist, I see my role as accompanying you on your journey of self-discovery by establishing a therapeutic alliance built on empathy and compassion.

I encourage a dialogue that welcomes authenticity to facilitate honest, open, and sincere communication. When we meet in the therapy room as equals, my objective is to build a rapport that will help you better understand yourself and any self-limiting behaviours that hinder you from reaching your full potential.

In our fast-paced society, riddled with anxiety and stress, people often do not have the time to reflect and increase their self-awareness. I see therapy as an opportunity to challenge and better understand our core belief systems and how they impact our perception of ourselves and others.

I offer a safe space to discover a real sense of self, inviting you to bring your most vulnerable parts to be seen and heard without judgment. I believe therapy can provide a pathway to implementing positive changes and exploring difficult decisions, aligning you with the person you want to be.

I work predominantly long-term and open-ended, meaning there are no restrictions on the number of sessions. I carry out regular reviews to ensure you get the most out of your therapy and to see whether any adjustments are required.

I am currently available for face-to-face and online sessions. Sessions are 50 minutes long. My fee for in-person is £60, and online, my fee is £50. I have a limited number of reduced-rate sessions available at HQ Therapy.

To schedule a complimentary 20–30-minute consultation, please reach out to me on my work number, which is 07946779078.

Alternatively, you can contact me via my email, which is [email protected]. During this call, we can discuss your therapy needs, you can ask any questions about the counselling process, and I can further explain how I work.

This initial consultation will help us determine how I can best support you and if we are a good match for each other.