Judi Bauernfreund

I offer a confidential space where you can safely explore the particular situation you find yourself in. This may mean you come with a specific problem, anxiety, crisis or perhaps a vaguer sense that something doesn't feel quite right for you. Everyday life does not always leave room for reflection or questioning so carving out a regular space to wonder, alongside another person about yourself, can be a powerful way to uncover how past experiences and relationships may have impacted the way things are now, whilst identifying how you would like things to be in the future.

My approach is a compassionate and collaborative one. Through our conversations, we will focus on furthering your understanding of your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to uncover what makes life worthwhile and meaningful for you. We gently allow any difficulties you may have experienced to come to the fore, whilst bearing in mind the changes you seek.

It can be hard to talk freely to others in our lives, thus I offer an opportunity to discuss any aspect of your life that you wish to bring. This may be on a short term or open-ended basis. You may have many other questions about this process and I am happy to arrange a time to talk to you by phone so that you can decide whether to book an initial session.

My qualifications:

Foundation Course and MA/PgDip in Integrative Psychotherapy, this was followed by an Advanced Diploma in Existential Psychotherapy. I continue to regularly attend counselling conferences and workshops, many with a focus on working safely with trauma . In addition to my private practice I have extensive experience working in a variety of settings including the NHS, the charity sector, within the Jewish community, working with patients and their families impacted by cancer and in the field of further education.

I am a member of the UKCP and the BACP (accred.)

I am a member of the Society of Existential Analysis.