Emel

Miss Emel Mehmet

Psychotherapist

verified by TherapyRoute

“My training is in Educational Psychotherapy which is based on Psychoanalytic theory and weaves in psychotherapeutic and creative approaches. I am also particularly interested in Internal Family Systems where we think about the different internal parts of the individual. I currently work in a primary school, a secondary school, The Royal Academy of Music and have my own private practice.”

About Me

I am a psychotherapist based in Greenwich, Greater London. My background is in education and have always worked with children, young people and young adults. I have experience of working with different learning needs, cultures and identities. My work has expanded to also working with adults and performers.

Approach

I believe that the most important starting point is establishing a good relationship with the client. I like to ensure that I am as transparent as possible by regularly reflecting on what I am thinking, so that the client knows who I am and what to expect from me. Throughout the therapeutic process, I continuously aim to understand how the client is most comfortable communicating and what the clients take on things are. This helps me to gauge a suitable approach including how fast or slow we should take things. For example, some students prefer direct talking therapy, whilst others prefer indirect creative therapy and some students like a mixture of the two. I am experienced enough to have faith in the process of psychotherapy and will endeavour for my client to share this faith with me and relax into it. Psychotherapy is not always easy, but with a good enough and trusting relationship, we can embark on the therapeutic journey together.
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Basic Information

Services

Educational Psychotherapy Assessment: Psychotherapy assessment of child/young person and their family background. Assessment of schooling and learning needs. 4-5 weeks process and report upon completion. Educational Psychotherapy: One to one sessions with child or young person using psychoanalytic theory to gain in-depth understanding of child or young persons internal world. Learning tasks, play and creative activities used to help understand the child or young persons relationship with learning and also to support the psychotherapeutic process. Includes meetings with parents and school. Counselling and Psychotherapy Short Term: Typically 6-12 weeks Long Term: Typically minimum 1 year

Services Offered:

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    Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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    Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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    Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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    Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

Works With:

  • •Adolescents
  • •Adults
  • •Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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    Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

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    Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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    Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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    Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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Professional Title:

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    Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications

The Caspari Foundation

University of Hertfordshire

Registrations

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Educational Psychologist

The Caspari Foundation

Educational Psychotherapy

Service Area

The Practice Rooms

In-person & Online

Greenwich

London, Greater London

United Kingdom

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