Ann Davis
Integrative psychotherapistAbout Me
I offer connection, choice, creativity, humour and integrity. I aim to make therapy as simple, transparent and effective as possible. I work with warmth and sensitivity, so you are seen and heard on a deep level. I am not afraid of feeling fear or sadness or being stuck in a dark place. I cannot ‘fix’ you, and I won’t know all the answers to your questions, but my love of my work, over 10 years of experience and my investment in helping my clients, helps me to ask some pretty useful questions. I believe that I can empower you to discover your own answers, to trust yourself and to create lasting change.
Issues I work with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family issues
- Addictions
- Stress
- Transitions
- Self-esteem
- Chronic pain
- Trauma
- Eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorders
- Loneliness
I work collaboratively with you to identify your aims for therapy and I tailor my approach to meet your needs, focussing more or less on:
- symptom reduction
- using diagrams to explore and clarify
- mindfulness
- body based regulation and trauma work
- working with metaphor, imagination and images to deepen self-expression, self-understanding and to see new perspectives
To do this I draw from a range of established evidence based models including Internal Family Systems, neurobiology, attachment theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness and trauma theory.
Experience:
I have worked for the NHS, in private clinics and the third sector. I have experience in community mental health, adult psychiatry, palliative care and working with children in schools. I have run psychotherapy groups as well as working with individuals in various settings. I have specialist experience with eating disorders from my work in a London NHS inpatient hospital, at a leading London private outpatient clinic and my private practice.
Issues often worked with
Types of therapy
Therapy offered
Client groups
Fees
I do not charge for the initial consultation
£90 per 50 minute session. Please contact me by email or phone to discuss concessions and individual circumstances.
Training and qualifications
2023 Internal Family Systems Level 2: Intimacy From The Inside Out (IFIO) Couples therapy training
2022 Internal family Systems Level 2: Deepening and Expanding
2020 Internal Family Systems Level 2: Addictions and Eating Disorders
2020 Internal Family Systems Level 1
2014 MA Integrative Arts Psychotherapy: The Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education, London Metropolitan University
2008 MA Psychodynamic Art Psychotherapy: Goldsmiths College, University of London
As a registered member of UKCP and HCPC, I am committed to professional development and attend a minimum of 30 hours of additional training every year.
Memberships
UKCP registered no: 2011173544
HCPC registered no: AS13549