Ken Clarke

Name: Ken Clarke
Address: 31 Broom Avenue, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 )BA, United Kingdom
Telephone: 07985495432

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Psychotherapists and Counsellors

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

Training

I trained as a psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist at Birkbeck College.
The main training I have completed is an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy.
An MSc offers an in-depth training in psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy lasting 3yrs, which allows me to work more effectively with clients.
I have also completed a BSc in Psychology at University of East London.
I attend regular training courses as part of my continuing professional development to maintain and update my knowledge and skills.

Experience

NHS Psychotherapist in City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health
Counsellor at PACE (www.pacehealth.org.uk)
Counsellor at SurvivorsUK (www.survivorsuk.org)
Private Practice for over 10 years

Sexual identity:

Gay
Queer

Gender identity: Male

Gender history: As assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: No

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: Unsure

Personal pronouns: He/Him/They

Qualifications - Links to websites:

MSc in Pscychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy from Birkbeck College

BACP Accredited and Registered: https://www.bacp.co.uk/therapists/41777/ken-clarke/london-nr7

Qualifications - Additional:

Award	Awarding body	Year of award
MSc in Pscychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy	Birkbeck College	2010

Experience and approach:

I am trained in a psychodynamic approach. This means I look at your patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that are often not obvious. I work in the present but also think about your childhood and personal background.

Our first session will be about getting to know each other. We will discuss important matters such as confidentiality and the BACP code of ethics that I work within. I will provide a written agreement, it sounds formal but it will let you know about all the practical matters that are important. For counselling to work we have to build a relationship of trust. This can take time, but during the process you will be listened to and I will provide insight into what is happening.

Sadly there is no magic fix, I can't prescribe pills or potions or tell you what to do. Instead we will sit together in comfortable chairs and you will do most of the talking. I do the listening and then reflect back and interpret what I have heard. I believe this will allow you to understand your past and make informed decisions about your future life.

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