
Patricia Fitzgerald
Registered Member MÂ鶹Դ´ (Accredited)
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07463 060175
Therapist - Esher
Features
- Flexible hours available
- Concessionary rates
Availability
I am now available for in person work with children from age six, adolescents and adults.
There is current availability on Tuesdays 12.30 - 4.30pm, starting from 8th April 2025
About me and my therapy practice
Within the provision of a non judgemental, unconditionally accepting and culturally attuned environment, I hope clients experience the therapeutic space a safe one.
I believe the client is the expert in their own life (even if they don't feel like they are). Part of my work is to help you make the best of your own experience and understanding, leading to change and growth and into new ways of being, thinking and feeling.
My work as a pluralistic therapist is underpinned by modern developmental thinking from Neurobiology, Attachment and Trauma theory.
Work with younger children is through the medium of play. This work also includes working closely with families. Externalization of the child's inner world through symbolic working through are some of the ways that comfort and security can be restored and developmental growth ensured.
Similarly for the adolescent, sensitivity, respect, safety and permissiveness within the therapeutic space enables the physiological, psychological and interpersonal well being from disruptions, overwhelm and compromise.
Practice description
I am an experienced and a fully accredited member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Â鶹Դ´)
Qualifications:
PostGraduate Dip. Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents
PostGraduate Dip. Specific Learning Difficulties(Dyslexia)
Post Graduate Cert Education (Primary)
BA Hons English Lit/ Education
Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy
My first session
First sessions are usually about assessment and are also an opportunity for you to decide if you feel comfortable with me and if I am the right therapist for you.
The assessment process is an exploration of the relational, developmental, existential and situational contexts of the presenting issue(s), together with the meaning which is made of them.
Work with children and adolescents will involve meeting parents /main caregivers and then together as a family and individually.
What I can help with
Abuse, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Cancer, Child related issues, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, Loss, Post-traumatic stress, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Stress, Trauma
Types of therapy
CBT, Existential, Humanistic, Integrative, Narrative therapy, Person centred, Play therapy, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Systemic
Clients I work with
Adults, Children, Families, Older adults, Trainees, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited
Languages spoken
English