Rosanna Selway

My practice is in Bloomsbury, Central London and online, please get in touch to enquire. 

I offer psychotherapy once or twice weekly and I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues in a way that is responsive and adaptable.

I believe, and have experienced through many years of psychotherapy and training, that the therapist’s ability to be present and think with you whatever you bring, however troubling, confusing or painful, can facilitate insight and help to make sense of things, which can broaden possibilities.

In terms of what happens in a session, I encourage my clients to say whatever comes into their mind, which sounds simple, but for most of us really isn’t. If or when that’s difficult, we can perhaps think together about why, and what gets in the way.

I work with adults throughout the lifespan and I'm familiar with thinking about and working with issues that can arise at different ages and stages, considering attachment theory in my thinking. I am also keenly aware of climate anxiety and the global sociopolitical impact of climate change. My practice is trauma-informed and neuroaffirming, rather than viewing conditions, or suspected conditions, through a deficit lens.​

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I understand how important it is to find the right ‘fit’ and if that isn’t me, I may be able to refer you to a colleague or service if you think that may be helpful.​

I trained at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust and have an MSc in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from Birkbeck, University of London, both are BPC and BACP accredited trainings. ​I have several years’ experience as a psychotherapist in the NHS, working with people from a broad range of backgrounds, and recognise the impact and importance of psychosocial factors. ​​​

I take a balanced approach between empathetic understanding and thoughtful challenge. I work with adults of all ages, from young adults through the lifespan into older adulthood, and I am familiar a breadth of issues that can arise at different ages and stages. I am also keenly aware of climate anxiety and its global sociopolitical impact.

Specialisms:

Although I work with people with broad ranging difficulties in away that is adaptable and responsive, I have particular experience in working with parents, and parents of children with (or with suspected) neurodevelopmental conditions.

I have particular experience working with individuals during the transition to parenthood, the impact of parenthood or the choice or circumstances of not being a parent, on identity and experience.

I also have experience working with people and especially young people experiencing climate anxiety.