Ian

Mr Ian Kennedy, BA

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

“I am a fully registered attachment based psychoanalytic psychotherapist. I completed my training at the Bowlby centre for attachment-based psychotherapy in North London in 2011. I am also trained as a cognitive behavioural therapist and worked in addictions for some years as a nurse and counsellor.”

About Me

I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist based in Peckham Rye, Greater London. I help you work through abuse, anxiety, mood disorders, and personal development concerns. I offer individual therapy, counseling, and online sessions in a confidential space. I also work with people in performing Arts and associated professions. I am also a musician.

Approach

I am an attachment based psychoanalytic psychotherapist. I am interested in you as a whole person , not a diagnossis or a single problem. I will spend time with you finding out what you want from psychotherapy and about your history; particularly your relationships both past and present and any traumatic events in your life. Whilst I use techniques from cognitive behaviour therapy and problem solving my approach is more long term and inclusive.

I always suggest an initial meeting to see if we feel we can work with each other and to tell you more about my approach. I am also happy to speak with you on the phone before setting up a meeting. It is important you find the right therapist for you and this gives you as much oppurtunity as possible to make that decision.

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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Weekly 50 mins psychotherapy sessions in my consulting room by Peckham Rye Commom. My fee is between £80 and £95 depending on time of day and your circumstances.

I do have low cost places for those on low incomes.

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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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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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

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

  • 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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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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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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  • Gender Identity & Self-Image

    A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

  • 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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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who integrates psychoanalytic understanding into therapy, exploring unconscious dynamics and relational patterns.

Credentials

Registrations

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts

University of Sussex

Year: 2000

Memberships

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Graduate Member

Membership: 2011164692

Service Areas

South East London Peckham Rye

In-person & Online

Peckham Rye, Greater London

United Kingdom

Peckham Rye, United Kingdom