Rada Graovac-Patval

I am an experienced BACP accredited and registered integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer integrative therapy to adults with the aim of ensuring that I adapt to your unique and specific needs. Building a therapeutic relationship is the most important foundation to creating change and to achieve this I aim to demonstrate high levels of warmth, empathy and acceptance.

I am able to offer both short and long term work. It is usually helpful to review our work after 6-sessions to ensure that we are meeting your needs appropriately.

I have clinical experience within the NHS, School setting and charity sector. Additionally, I have experience within the specialist psychological trauma department at Transport for London.

I hold the following relevant qualifications: MA (Merit) Counselling & Psychotherapy, Pg. Diploma Psychological Counselling  & B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology. Plus various CPD which includes EMDR (Parts 1-3)

I predominately work with trauma, such as PTSD 1 as well as C-PTSD. Additionally, I work with associated conditions such as anxiety , depression , low mood etc.

I hold a specialism with relation to therapeutically supporting adults and young people who have / or have grown up with a seriously mentally distressed parent. Some parents may have received a diagnosis such as Schizophrenia, Psychosis, and Bi-Polar etc. However, some parents may not have obtained a diagnosis, but you still would have observed their distress.

Exploratory Session:

I initially offer a free 1/2 hour session so that we can explore what you may need and whether I will be able to support you with this. There is no further obligation and it would be your choice if you would wish to proceed.