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
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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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:
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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:
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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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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.
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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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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:
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Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
A psychotherapist who integrates psychoanalytic understanding into therapy, exploring unconscious dynamics and relational patterns.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts
BachelorUniversity of Sussex
Year: 2000
Registrations
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Memberships
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
Graduate Member
Membership: 2011164692