Poppy Kohner

Current availability for regular ongoing sessions:

I have very limited availability at present

Everyone - without exception - will face pain and uncertainty at some point in their life. I am here to provide the space for you to access that vital connection within yourself and focus attention on whatever is arising.

You may want to work through disturbing past events and free yourself from symptoms such as anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Perhaps you want to develop a deeper and more compassionate understanding of yourself and improve your capacity for interpersonal relationships. 

My approach is trauma-informed and is underpinned by an enduring trust that human beings have a natural and unstoppable instinct towards growth. You already have everything needed within you, and it is my wish to support you in a process of identifying and letting go whatever is getting in the way of you fully living your precious life. I believe anxiety and depression are languages of the body and mind. By listening to what these parts are trying to tell us we can return home to a more peaceful relationship with ourselves.

I am particularly interested in and experienced in working with grief, intergenerational trauma and betrayal trauma. 

As a fully qualified person-centred therapist, I am interested in creating a genuine relationship with you to explore together whatever will be most useful for you at this time.

I am currently developing my practice by training in EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing), which is a specialised trauma therapy. I may bring elements of this way of working to the sessions, if appropriate. This can include guidance on how trauma impacts our lives and strategies to overcome this such as relaxation techniques, breath work and guided visualisations.

I welcome enquiries from people of all backgrounds and with any presenting issue. I am fully insured, work within the BACP ethical framework, and offer both face-to-face and online counselling.

My professional background:

My professional background: Before I trained in counselling and psychotherapy I was an Anthropologist and I have a PhD in the subject area of trauma, medicalisation and militarisation. I have engaged in long-term research with veterans, members of the armed forces, and their families. I have also worked in the Arts and in the International NGO sector spending periods of time overseas. I bring all 40 years of my life experience to the work. 

What's next?

I know that starting therapy can be challenging, especially at a time of crisis. Finding the right therapist is very important. I offer an initial meeting with no obligation to continue working with me. If you can, I recommend you meet with other therapists before making a decision so you find the right fit for you.

Arrange a consultation

1. Contact me using the box above or emailing poppykcounselling@gmail.com

•  Set out potential days and times that will best suit you for an initial online or telephone meeting.
• If you would like to note what is bringing you to therapy please do, but this is not necessary.

2. We will arrange an initial 50 minute consultation for a discounted rate of £20.

3. During this meeting I will explain a bit more about myself and my practice and ask you some questions including what you hope to get from therapy. I will answer any questions you may have.

4. If you would like to set up more sessions, then we can arrange a regular time slot going forward.