Johanna Power

I am a professionally qualified and experienced practitioner and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I provide confidential support to adults with a wide range of psychological and emotional needs from my consulting room in Chorleywood, Rickmansworth. In particular, I work with people who have experienced difficulties early on in life. Perhaps depression and anxiety; addiction in the family; illness or loss; trauma of unresolved childhood experiences; secrets in the family; relationship difficulties; social upheaval; confusion of sexuality, and learning difficulties. These kinds of experiences affect the way we grow up, the relationships we make with others and the way we feel about ourselves. I provide a sensitive, warm and supportive environment in which to explore past experiences and how these can impact our present. This can sometimes be experienced as long standing repetitive issues which interfere with ones life, such as getting into one unsatisfying relationship after another, a long history of anxiety and depression, unresolved health problems or not being able to know or be oneself. I believe it is through a secure and trusting therapeutic relationship that a person can gain insight and acquire a deeper understanding of themselves. Through this re-connection, a person can begin to engage in life in a more meaningful way. This will allow for a better understanding of others, and improve the ability to make and maintain healthier relationships. To have a less critical, punishing or destructive relationship with oneself and to form better strategies for coping with stress and anxiety. Acknowledging that this can take time, especially when confidence has been lost, when people have been hurt and let down in life. I intend to create an environment where healing and repair is possible to help restore belief and trust in the world. Practice description I am also an experienced domestic abuse counsellor and have worked for many years empowering and supporting survivors of coercive, sexual and violent abuse. I work in a compassionate way to help people find their voice. I take a holistic approach; our bodies can hold onto our life experiences as much as our mind. I work with the whole person, paying attention to the physical effects of distress as much as the emotional. Additionally, I am also an experienced Couple/Relationship Therapist, helping to provide support to couples, and family members who are experiencing difficulties in their relationship. Partners may find it difficult to talk to one another, or they may feel distant or not heard. Perhaps something has happened to change how they feel about one another. In relationship therapy, we may explore ways in how we communicate with each other to help resolve differences and trust in the future. The quality and consistency of the therapeutic relationship lies at the heart of my practice where I strongly believe healthy change can occur. The first session If you have any questions, or would like to book a therapy session, please feel free to get in touch. The first step would be to arrange an initial 20 minute phone conversation, which is free of charge. This gives me a chance to hear some of your story; I can get a sense of what would be most helpful for you, and you can get a sense of me and how I work. We can then talk through possibilities for the best way forward. I will make every effort to respond to your message within 24 hours of receipt.