Caneisha Searchwell-Bailey

Please feel free to get in touch with your availability, and I will do my best to find a time that works for you.

Firstly, I want to acknowledge the courage it can take to recognise when you may benefit from therapeutic support and to take the step towards seeking it. Whether you are experiencing loneliness, anxiety, low mood, feeling overwhelmed, confused, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can provide a safe, non-judgemental, and supportive space to explore what you are going through. I believe that the collaborative therapeutic relationship between you and your therapist is central to creating meaningful and lasting change.

I am a fully qualified and experienced therapist, trained in integrative counselling, with a Master’s degree in Psychology. My training enables me to draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches, including Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Existential Therapy.

As a pluralistic and integrative therapist, I believe that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all process. Every individual brings their own experiences, relationships, values, challenges, and strengths into the therapeutic space. I therefore adapt my approach to meet your individual needs, working collaboratively with you to develop a way of working that feels both meaningful and authentic.

My approach considers not only your individual experiences and inner world, but also the relationships and wider circumstances that shape how you understand yourself and navigate life. I believe in the transformative power of self-understanding, and my aim is to support you on this journey of self-discovery, growth, and greater self-awareness.

Therapy is ultimately a shared process. You are the expert on your own experience, and my role is to provide the space, support, and therapeutic understanding to help you explore your experiences at your own pace.

Growth is an ever-evolving journey, and sometimes we need support in navigating the changes that come with it. I provide a safe, welcoming, and confidential space where you can be vulnerable, be your authentic self, and speak your truth as you explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement. You will be heard, accepted, and respected as you explore your concerns and work towards meaningful change. Sessions will not feel rushed or pressured; we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

Our work together will be like building a toolbox, where you will develop skills and strategies to help you navigate some of life’s more difficult moments. By the end of our therapeutic work, my hope is that you will feel more confident and more in tune with yourself, with a greater awareness of your personal needs and a deeper understanding of who you are.

Additional Information:

I have specific expertise in supporting individuals who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. 

I understand Jamaican Patois and welcome clients who feel more comfortable expressing themselves this way.

I offer a free 15-minute telephone or video call for us to have an initial conversation and explore whether we feel we could work well together.

If we decide to work together, I will ask you to complete a brief assessment form. We will then explore what has brought you to counselling, your hopes and goals for the process, and what you can expect from our work together.