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    Creating Wow moments on holidays - Telegraph

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    As the summer holidays are in full swing I just remembered that I was briefly interviewed for an article in The Telegraph at the beginning of the year.


    Expert?s secret to family holidays: it?s how you travel, not where, that matters


    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/family-holidays/the-expert-guide-to-creating-wow-moments-on-family-holidays/


    My usual areas of specialisms are in anxiety disorders, depression, low self esteem and relationship difficulties for which I provide therapy in Dulwich.


    www.dulwichpsychologist.co.uk

    Seeking CBT therapist specialising in post-natal depression / PND support group

    in The Family Room Discussion

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    Thank you very much for the recommendations. Mrs Jingles, you have already been in touch with me and unfortunately I do not work with BUPA (but with most of the other major insurance companies). Most private insurers do fund psychological therapy for PND and as has been said before access can be more rapid than NHS. I always offer an initial appointment within 7 days - sometimes on the same day if possible. I am also able to offer home visits to help with ease of access to psychological therapy in the early days, especially if it is difficult to leave the house. The service at the Maudsley is fantastic and offers both individual work as well as group sessions and access has become more rapid too. I have had both clients who initially went to the Maudsley and then started coming to me and also clients who had a few sessions with me first whilst waiting for NHS services.


    There are many websites that provide support as mentioned before. In addition there are some postnatal groups in various places, for example some run by the NCT, although these are not targeted at PND but can provide lots of support. I used to offer support groups locally but uptake was very limited and I have since stopped doing these groups. Some of my clients have found the Cedar House Support Groups very helpful - its a bit further afield (Balham and Battersea) but might still be an option.


    Another great resource is a book by Michelle Cree - The Compassionate Mind Approach to Postnatal Depression.

    Mindfulness Course during School Hours - Starts in April

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    Self Compassion and Mindfulness Course


    An 8-week course run on Fridays ? Starting in April


    This is a novel course which draws on a number of different approaches involving mindfulness and self-compassion. There will be a focus on developing a kinder way of relating to ourselves especially during stressful or emotionally charged times. We can often be incredibly hard on ourselves instead of being encouraging which can lead to more stress, anxiety, low mood, anger and guilt. During the course there will be an emphasis on getting unstuck from these negative thinking and feeling cycles.


    The sessions will combine practices from Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Courses, Mindful Self Compassion, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy. During the eight weeks you will be taught new skills, take part in experiential exercises such as meditations and breathing exercises and you will have a chance to take part in group discussions to enhance your learning and experience of self-compassion and mindfulness. Studies of courses with similar content have shown improvements in life satisfaction and decreased levels of depression, anxiety and stress in participants.


    The course is open to all participants. You do not need to have any background in mindfulness or meditation. It is not a therapy group ? if you think that you would benefit from therapy sessions which are based on Compassion and Mindfulness or CBT, please contact me to discuss.


    Course Times:

    Friday Mornings 10.15am-12.15pm


    Course Dates:

    21st April, 28th April, 5th May, 12th May, 19th May, 26th May, 2nd June and 9th June


    Fees: ? 295


    Location: Woodwarde Road, SE22


    How to enrol: Please contact me at [email protected] and I will send you a registration form


    About Me: I am a clinical psychologist and have worked in the NHS for many years. I now work exclusively in private practice in Dulwich. My training background is in cognitive behaviour therapy and systemic (family) therapy but I have now specialised in approaches which are often called Third Wave Cognitive Behavioural Therapies. These therapies include Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy. I am passionate about using mindfulness and self-compassion in therapy and regularly practice the meditations and exercises commonly used in these approaches myself.

    Self Compassion and Mindfulness Course - April Start

    in What's on in East Dulwich

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    An 8-week course run on Fridays ? Starting in April


    This is a novel course which draws on a number of different approaches involving mindfulness and self-compassion. There will be a focus on developing a kinder way of relating to ourselves especially during stressful or emotionally charged times. We can often be incredibly hard on ourselves instead of being encouraging which can lead to more stress, anxiety, low mood, anger and guilt. During the course there will be an emphasis on getting unstuck from these negative thinking and feeling cycles.


    The sessions will combine practices from Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Courses, Mindful Self Compassion, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy. During the eight weeks you will be taught new skills, take part in experiential exercises such as meditations and breathing exercises and you will have a chance to take part in group discussions to enhance your learning and experience of self-compassion and mindfulness. Studies of courses with similar content have shown improvements in life satisfaction and decreased levels of depression, anxiety and stress in participants.


    The course is open to all participants. You do not need to have any background in mindfulness or meditation. It is not a therapy group ? if you think that you would benefit from therapy sessions which are based on Compassion and Mindfulness or CBT, please contact me to discuss.


    Course Times:

    Option A: Friday Mornings 10.15am-12.15pm

    Option B: Friday Evenings 7.15pm-9.15pm


    Course Dates:

    21st April, 28th April, 5th May, 12th May, 19th May, 26th May, 2nd June and 9th June


    Fees: ? 295


    Location: Woodwarde Road, SE22


    How to enrol: Please contact me at [email protected] and I will send you a registration form


    About Me: I am a clinical psychologist and have worked in the NHS for many years. I now work exclusively in private practice in Dulwich. My training background is in cognitive behaviour therapy and systemic (family) therapy but I have now specialised in approaches which are often called Third Wave Cognitive Behavioural Therapies. These therapies include Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focussed Therapy. I am passionate about using mindfulness and self-compassion in therapy and regularly practice the meditations and exercises commonly used in these approaches myself.

    Help - name of childbirth psychologist - Kings hospital?

    in The Family Room Discussion

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    Mando is still based at Kings. I don't have contact details for her private work, but I am sure that you could make contact via Kings.


    I am also a Specialist Perinatal Clinical Psychologist with a private practice based in Dulwich and there is a colleague of mine, Dr Helena Belgrave (Counselling Psychologist) based in ED who also specialises in working with women post birth.


    http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,1532720,1687199#msg-1687199


    Best wishes


    Christine

    Looking for help with high needs 5 yo. (Counselling/ behaviour specialist)

    in The Family Room Discussion

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    GP referral is a good idea but it can take a long time before you get seen. In the meantime I can highly recommend several colleagues of mine who I regularly refer children and families to.


    Dr Lucy Chan is the most local - she works on Wednesdays in ED but I believe she has a really long waiting list at present. [email protected]


    Dr Donna Oxley has just started seeing private clients in HOP (I cannot find her E-mail at present. Will check and add this later)


    Dr Priya Vigneswaran is based in Blackheath [email protected]


    In addition there is a family therapist who I know who is based at the same place in HOP as Donna.

    Pete Brown [email protected]


    You are welcome to give me a quick call too if you would like to discuss. I have experience seeing children and families but don't offer this in my private practice. [email protected] or 07816 382810


    Dr Christine Langhoff

    Recommendation for Dulwich psychologist

    in The Family Room Discussion

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    Dulwich Psychologist - Half price initial consultation for individuals and couples


    CBT, Counselling, Mindfulness and Systemic Therapy


    I am offering half price initial consultations on the following days:


    Thursday 11th February at 8am, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm

    Saturday 13th February at 11.30 am or 12.30


    Information about my practice can be found on www.dulwichpsychologist.co.uk


    Contact: [email protected] or 07816 382810

    Recommendation for Dulwich psychologist

    in The Family Room Discussion

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    Thank you very much for your recommendations. Alongside PND, postnatal as well as antenatal anxiety are very common. I was recently interviewed for the Guardian about anxiety following the birth of a baby. Here is a link to the article:


    http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/nov/23/perinatal-anxiety-postnatal-depression


    The article also mentions Fine (Not Fine) a book written by fellow forumite Bridget Hargreave and will be published later this month.

    Recommendation for Dulwich psychologist

    in The Family Room Discussion

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    Thank you both for your kind words! I am very passionate about the work I do and it is always a pleasure when I am able to make a difference to mothers and their families.


    Please note that the address for my practice is changing this weekend and I will now be based on Woodwarde Road. Full details are available on my website www.dulwichpsychologist.co.uk My contact telephone number remains the same: 07816 382810 and my E-mail: [email protected]


    Dr Christine Langhoff

    Yoga - help dealing with stress??

    in The Family Room Discussion

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    Mindfulness (as mentioned above) helps with stress/depression etc. I frequently use this as an adjunct in therapy sessions with my clients. You could start on your own but the 8 week course is usually better as it helps with motivation to do some tasks in between sessions. There are several great books with CDs and some apps for your phone too.


    There was someone in Herne Hill running courses. Maybe check with them if they are still doing them? http://www.puremindfulness.co.uk/

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