Silvia Correia:
Trainee Psychodynamic Psychotherapist (BACP Student Member)
My name is Silvia Correia and I am a trainee psychodynamic psychotherapist working face-to-face and online at HQ Therapy Rooms, offering weekly low-cost therapy in Dalston and Haggerston, to short-term and/or long-term clients.
I am currently in my third year of an MA in Psychotherapy and Psychodynamic Counselling at Goldsmiths University, and I am also a student member of the BACP, adhering to their ethical guidelines. Previous to this, I achieved a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychodynamic and Humanistic Counselling, also at Goldsmiths University.
For the past year, I have been working in a Primary School, counselling children from the ages of 6-11 with issues ranging from domestic abuse and neglect to developmental issues. I was able to use a mix of empathy, active listening and play therapy to help my child clients with the problems they were facing.
Through working with children, I saw firsthand how essential it is to regulate a person’s emotions and behaviours so that things don’t become more challenging.
Being able to speak to an impartial other about the difficulties you are experiencing can help rationalise thoughts and validate feelings you may not believe you are able to feel. It can help process where and why those feelings and thoughts arise.
It is why I truly believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of why therapy works, and why it is crucial that you find the right therapist for you.
My approach is predominantly Psychodynamic in nature but having done an Integrative PG previous to this, I tend to tailor my approach to an individual’s needs and I lead with empathy first and foremost. I aim to provide clients with a confidential, supportive and non-judgemental environment so that they can speak freely about their innermost thoughts and feelings, and whatever they may be experiencing, at their own pace.
Opening yourself up to honest communication can be really difficult so I aim to make this as easy and stress-free as possible for my clients.
Having been in therapy for many years, I too understand how challenging this first step may be, but like me, I hope you are able to see the benefits it will bring to your life, your perspectives and your relationships.
I am currently available for in-person and online sessions on Sundays between 4-7 pm, and I look forward to meeting you and doing the work together.