Reena Purewal

Understand yourself. Change the unhelpful patterns. Restore connection

You might start therapy with me if you're;

* struggling in your relationships

* carrying the impact of a difficult childhood

* grieving a loved one or an imagined future

*experiencing anxiety, depression or feeling emotionally overwhelmed

* navigating issues of identity, pregnancy, parenthood, infertility, or other significant life transitions

* experiencing body distress and disordered eating

A little about me

I am an experienced UKCP registered psychotherapist, that works with adults on a one-to-one basis and with couples. I currently run my own private practice. I have also been affiliated with the bereavement charity '2 Wish Upon A Star', and have worked with several employers to offer their employment assistance programmes.

I primarily work from the powerful therapeutic approach of Transactional Analysis (TA for short). TA helps understand how early experiences can shape the beliefs we develop about ourselves, others and the world, and how these beliefs can continue to influence our thoughts, feelings, behaviours and relationships in adult life, with ourself and others'. 

I am also an accredited breathwork coach and integrate mindfulness, including somatic resourcing practices. My therapeutic work is also informed by several years of experience as a social worker, where I supported people through complex and difficult circumstances.

A little about the way I work

I take an active role in the psychotherapy process; asking questions, offering reflections, sharing ideas and theory where they may be useful, and gently challenging you when appropriate. 

Therapy is a collaborative process, and I will encourage you to take an active part in understanding yourself and making the changes you want.

You don't have to do it alone. I am here and ready to help 

 In one-to-one work, we can begin to recognize patterns that once helped you cope but may now be keeping you stuck.

In couples work, we focus on understanding the difficult and confusing patterns that frequently occur between you. The goal is to communicate differently and rebuild a meaningful connection.

When the decision has been made to separate, separation counselling can help you navigate this transition with greater understanding and care. This support can be particularly invaluable, especially when children are involved.

I offer online and in-room sessions in the Derby (Mickleover) area.

I charge £65 for a 1:1 sixty minute session, and £85 for a couple session of seventy five minutes.

I am a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), and have full clinical membership with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). As such, I am bound by their ethical frameworks for good practice.

Reaching out can feel daunting. As someone who has experienced personal therapy, I know the feeling well.

I offer a free initial consultation; with one to one clients this is up to twenty minutes, and with couples this is up to half an hour. This enables me to get a summary of your current circumstances and needs, and for you to get a sense of whether I am the sort of person you want to work with. 

During the initial consultation, I will ask you questions including;

-What has led you to making contact with me?

-What is it you want to get out of the experience?

This is also a chance for you to ask me anything you need to, such about the approach I use, and/or the therapy experience.

There are a few possible outcomes after the consultation; either we decide we are not well suited to work together and for you to try someone else, or we continue and you book a session with me.