Amber Raine

South-West London: I am currently able to welcome new clients into my private practice on a Tuesday and Wednesday between 08.00 a.m and 5.00 p.m, in person, online or on the phone. 

Harley Street: I am the Resident Counsellor at 152 Harley Street and The London Scar Clinic. To see me there, you are welcome to contact me directly via the website. 

I very much look forward to meeting you and hearing your unique story and working together on your goals.

I see clients from all walks of life and everyone is welcome:

I believe that counselling and therapy can help you with any issue and any area of your life. I have a warm and relaxed style and will accept you, and help you get a clearer understanding of the problems which are causing you pain or stopping you from being the person you want to be. 

You do not have to be in crisis to have therapy, but you might be. If that is the case, please know that you do not have to face difficult and painful feelings alone. 

Specialist Areas: 

I understand the internal and external pressures we can all face in life and I have a special interest in:

 Life transitions and periods of change, self-esteem ,family issues and body image.

As an integrative therapist I draw on different approaches to suit your unique needs and preferred ways of exploring your situations and relationships.

You might choose to look at:

Your Relationships:

• With your family 
• With your partner
• With your children 
• With your work 
• With your friends
• Narcissistic relationships

Support in Unsettling times:

• Major life changes and transitions
• Starting over after divorce or separation
• The effects of retirement or redundancy
• Feeling lost and stuck in life, coping with unwanted feelings and worries

Making the most of new beginnings:

• Seeking new horizons and beginnings
• Wanting a new perspective on life
• Unlocking your potential

Issues from your past:

• Unresolved childhood wounds
• Working through old pain
• How your past might be negatively affecting your present
•  Loss and Regret
• Shame and guilt
• Privileged neglect 

Your feelings about yourself:

• Who am I? Who do I want to be?
• Low self-esteem
• Low confidence
• Establishing healthy boundaries
• Becoming more assertive
• People-pleasing issues

Your Attachment Style:

• How your upbringing has shaped feelings about yourself and how you have learnt to relate to others
• Working towards healthier ways of relating to others

Women’s issues:

• Fertility
• Menopause
• Empty nest syndrome

Addiction:

• Support for partners and families of addicts (adults only)

Choose between Open-ended therapy or Short-term therapy:

Open-ended therapy:

You might have clear ideas of the areas you want to explore, or you might feel there is no single issue, but rather a sense that things could be better. You don't have to be in crisis to begin therapy, but you might be. Together we can go at your pace over time to explore any issues, including:

Gaining a greater understanding of yourself

• Gaining a greater understanding of how you behave in relationships
• What triggers you and why?
• Managing triggers so you can make the most out of relationships and situations moving forwards
• What you want from life
• Establishing boundaries whilst respecting others
• Old hurts and the effects of the parenting you received – how this impacts you in the present and what you would like to change
• Your dreams, goals, ambitions, reaching your potential
• Your self-concept and identity
• Negative self-talk
• Anxiety or depression
• External influences – social media, familial, cultural, religious and messages you have received about yourself from others
• What gives your life meaning
• Your spirituality or faith and how it impacts your life

Short-term therapy

12 sessions which are goal-oriented and focussed on a couple of themes to help you go out into the world with new ways of thinking about yourself and interacting with others to get maximum impact.

A combination of face to face, online and telephone therapy:

Therapy should be flexible to fit in with your lifestyle, so don’t worry if your life means that meeting face to face is tricky. 

You are welcome to select the method which suits you best, and can blend face to face, online and telephone sessions in a way that works for you.

Keeping you safe:

As a registered member of the BACP  and I abide by their ethical framework and undergo regular clinical supervision.

Where I practice:

I am the Resident Counsellor at 152 Harley Street and also have a private practice in Fulham, near Putney Bridge.

You are welcome to come and see me at either location.

What happens next? 

Arrange your complimentary 15 minute call: 

It’s easy – simply get in touch to book your initial complimentary chat on the phone about your situation so that we can decide if and how therapy can help you and book a time for your first session. There is no charge for this.

Our First Session: 

Our first session is about getting to know each other and finding out what you need from your therapy.

There will be a couple of forms to give us a benchmark of your starting point which will be useful to refer back to as we assess your progress. 

We will carry out an assessment together to work out what your goals are and how many sessions you will need and we will reflect this in a simple contract.

What do I need to bring? 

Quite simply, a willingness to be yourself, and a commitment to being as open as possible so that you can make the most out of this unique opportunity to explore feelings and thoughts that you might never get the time or space to look at. 

We can take it from there - That's it!

I strongly believe that your therapy should fit in with your life and once we have talked and you have booked your regular therapy day and time, you are welcome to choose whether we meet face to face or online, or a combination of both.

I am available at 152 Harley Street and The London Scar Clinic on Mondays and Thursdays or at my private practice near Putney Bridge and Fulham High Street on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

You are welcome to get in touch to discuss options.

Areas of Expertise

I am the resident therapist at 152 Harley Street and The London Scar Clinic. I specialise in providing counselling for patients from all walks of life, cultures, genders and ages who are considering having plastic or cosmetic surgery, or treatments for scars.

Working out what the right decision for you is: 

My goal is to give you a space to explore your motivations and concerns about having surgery, and to facilitate you making the decision that is right for you.

Deciding to have plastic or cosmetic surgery is a big decision, which requires careful consideration. It is normal to have a range of feelings, which can often be conflicting.

Scars are more than skin deep:

Sometimes scars are connected to painful experiences and memories. I am here to support you through your skin healing journey as you embark on scar treatment, to give you the extra support you might need to deal with any difficult and uncomfortable feelings which might resurface.

To proceed with treatment or not: 

Having the opportunity to discuss openly and honestly your feelings and thoughts can give you the clarity to know that you are making the right decision, whether that means going ahead with surgery or not. 

The pressures from social media, friend and family: 

Often it is hard to get the space you need where you can freely discuss everything without pressure or judgement and work out what is right for you. I will give you the space to explore your motivations for wanting surgery away from the pressures of family and loved ones and the messages projected by social media and other external influences.

Helping you with other issues:

Therapy can help you with any issue in your life. 

We can also look at any other issues to do with your self-esteem, wider confidence and happiness. This might include looking into your past to understand how it has uniquely shaped you and the patterns in your relationships with others so that you can learn how to make the most of your life and your potential.

My Background: 

I began my career in cosmetic surgery 15 years ago in Harley Street and have in depth understanding of the full range of procedures, divergent surgical techniques, approaches and specialities as well as the limitations of surgery. And more importantly, the emotional, physical and financial considerations the impact of having surgery, as well as the effects on self if  things don't go to plan.

 I am fully trained in the full range of facial and body procedures, including specialised procedures, such as vaginal reconstruction, breast reconstruction post breast cancer, and the revision of self harm scars or scars caused by attacks,  accidents and surgery.

You may have already had surgery which did not go to plan, and might be suffering as a result and want a safe space to process your feelings and how it has affected your life and relationships.

I am here to act in your best interests, to facilitate your exploration of what having surgery will mean to you, so that you can come to your own decision about what is right for you and move forwards as you make decisions about your body which will impact you for life and hopefully enhance it.

To see how we might work together do get in touch to arrange an initial 15 minute complimentary telephone session to discuss your goals.

You can then decide wether you would like to have:

• Open ended therapy: to discuss how your body image and other issues are affecting your life and relationships. We can also look at other issues affecting your wider life and happiness
• 12 week short term therapy: to look at a couple of themes related to your body image and how this impacts you
• a one-off surgical exploration session: to explore your motivations and aims for having surgery in a 90 minute session to help you come to a decision about having your procedure