Natalie Rayment

I am currently taking on new clients. 

As a professional therapist, my primary objective is to support you on your journey towards holistic well-being. I understand that life can present us with a multitude of difficulties, and it is my belief that everyone deserves to be heard and understood without judgment. Together, we will work collaboratively to explore your concerns, uncover underlying patterns, and develop effective strategies for positive change.

Empathy lies at the core of my therapeutic approach. I believe in the power of empathy to foster a strong therapeutic alliance, where you can feel truly seen, heard, and validated. I strive to create a warm and non-judgmental environment, enabling you to share your experiences openly and honestly. Through this empathetic connection, we will explore the roots of your challenges and work towards finding solutions that align with your personal values and goals.

My integrative approach combines various therapeutic modalities, drawing from psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral theories. This tailored approach allows me to adapt to your unique needs and preferences, ensuring that our therapeutic journey is personalized and effective. I firmly believe that no single approach fits all, and by integrating different techniques, we can create a comprehensive framework that meets your specific requirements.

 Understand that taking the first step towards therapy can be daunting, but rest assured, you are not alone. My aim is to provide a compassionate and confidential space where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself and working towards positive change. I am committed to your growth and healing, and I am honored to be a part of your journey.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other emotional difficulties, I am here to support you. Together, we will explore the underlying factors contributing to your distress and develop coping strategies to help you regain balance and a sense of well-being.

Shadow psychotherapy specialises in a broad range of areas, if something you want to discuss is not on the list, please message and I can see if I can help and if not, refer you to someone that can.

WHAT I CAN HELP WITH:

Accommodating all clients over the age of 18 years old and providing a wide spectrum of treatments.

• PTSD

• DEPRESSION

• DIVORCE & SEPERATION

• GENERAL ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD)

• INFERTILITY

• IVF TREATMENT

• REDUNDANCY

• ADOPTION

• PARENTING

• RETURN TO WORK

• RETIREMENT

• SURROGACY

• SEXUAL IDENTITY

• GENDER DYSPHORIA

• MENOPAUSE

• CAREER PLANNING

• CONFLICT

• STRESS

• BURN OUT

• STUCKNESS OR FEELING LOST

• BEREAVEMENT

• CO-DEPENDENCY

• NARCISSISTIC ABUSE AND NARCISSISM

• ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION - NOT UNDER INFLUENCE IN SESSION

It is important that you feel the therapist is the right person for you. Shadow psychotherapy offers a free 10 minute phone consultation, if you decide to go ahead it is followed by a pre- therapy assessment, this is where we get a bit of your history and we get to know one another.

We then find a time that works well for you, for our weekly therapy sessions.The Assessment is priced at £150 and takes one hour, it is £140 per session after and is 50 minutes.