Scarlet Ma M.A., Dipl. Psych., UKCP, MBACP
Psychotherapist,
London. London.
Services
Email me or text me to arrange an introductory session.
We will meet over a video call to introduce ourselves and talk about the prospect of working together.
Then we will decide together how to go forward.
Sessions can be in person in W9 or SE15 London, or online over video calls.
Introductory session: £50 (1 hour)
Sessions for individuals: £90-150 (1 hour)
Sessions for couples: £150 (1 hour) / £220 (90 minutes)
Limited low-cost slots are available for those in need.
MY FEES:
- Direct payment
Online Consultation
- Online consultations offered
I AM FLUENT IN:
- Cantonese
- English
- Mandarin
I WORK WITH:
- Adults
- Couples
CORE SERVICES:
- Individual and Couple Therapy
SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
- Bereavement and Loss
- Creativity Issues
- Cross Cultural Issues
- Life Transitions
- Personal Growth
- Relationship Problems
Approach
Sessions move between gentle listening and practical experiments, paced to what feels safe and useful for you, so change happens without feeling rushed. I meet clients in London or online, and work fluently in English, Cantonese and Mandarin to hold cultural layers that shape loss, transitions and relationships. We map patterns together, try small communication or coping practices between meetings, and check what lands and what needs adapting. This way often helps people navigating grief, cultural shifts or relationship strain feel steadier and more able to choose next steps.
My experience and background
Master of Arts in Transpersonal Counselling & Psychotherapy
Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Certificate in Dreamwork
I trained as an integrative and transpersonal psychotherapist at Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education in London for eight years, and I attained my research masters at the school in association with the University of Northampton. I trained as a couples therapist at the NAOS Institute. I studied dreamwork with Dream Research Institute for a year.
I was a bereavement counsellor with City and East London Bereavement Service for two years. I was the Chinese counsellor with Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service for three years. I did a one-year placement in a YOI prison. I had my one-year clinical placement with Maudsley Hospital. For my master’s research, I did a heuristic inquiry on suicide bereavement. I am a group facilitator for Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide.
My private practice follows the code of conduct of the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy.
I speak fluent English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
My areas of expertise
- Creativity & Healing
- Relationship & Intimacy
- Loss & Bereavement
- Trauma & Transformation
- Self Worth & Life Purpose
- Cultural Identity & Sense of Belonging
- Depression & Anxiety
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