Maria Lorena Dolan Chandler
Psychotherapist
London, E17 6DS
Verified therapist
About me
Is your relationship struggling? Are you feeling unsettled by a change in your life? Are you stressed? With over 20 years of experience as a Systemic and Family Therapist, I specialise in working with couples and families and offer individual therapy. Life is full of changes, both planned and unexpected. Whether you're transitioning into a new life stage, facing a significant life event like migrating, or dealing with an unforeseen situation, these changes can often lead to anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. I'm here to help you navigate these challenges and discover new coping methods. While working together, we may look into repetitive patterns and narratives and consider communication in your relationships. I will help you consider how some of your early experiences might have contributed to your current situation, but we will mainly focus on the present. We will identify your existing resources; explore the areas you want to work on in therapy and develop new methods. I value diversity, so I help you find answers that align with your beliefs, values, and identity. Throughout the years, I have developed a particular interest in working with intercultural couples and in migration experiences for individuals, couples, and families. I currently offer only online therapy and can offer sessions in English and Spanish. You are welcome to book a 15-minute initial online video meeting so we can speak and you can check if I am the right fit for you.
20 years
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Speaks
English, Spanish
Type of sessions available
By phone
Online
Areas of expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Interpersonal relationships
Family issues
Couple relationships
Marriage
Divorce
Parenting
Menopause
Autism/Asperger's
ADHD
Fees
Average session fee:
£85.00
Fee structure
Cost per session Individual Sessions - £85 Couples Therapy - £95 Family Therapy - £110 Please note I currently only offer online therapy
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Therapy offered
Family/Systemic
Relational
Couples therapy
Solution-focused therapy
Trauma-informed
Narrative therapy
Client groups
Adults
Couples
Families
Training and qualifications
I originally became a Licensed Psychologist in Argentina, my country of origin, and then obtained a master’s degree in Systemic and Family therapy at the Tavistock and Portman Foundation Trust in London, UK. I also hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Parenting and have been involved in research regarding parenting at King’s College. I delivered parenting programmes in the community and one-on-one parenting support. I have experience supporting parents of children with neurodiversity as I was a member of an NHS team that carried out neurodiversity assessments, diagnosis, and post-diagnosis parental support. I have worked clinically and taught Systemic Therapy in different NHS teams and Local Authorities. I am a part of the Tavistock and Portman Foundation Trust teaching team in London, UK. For your information, I have listed my memberships and qualifications below: Memberships I am a registered UK Council for Psychotherapy UKCP and also hold the European Certificate of Psychotherapy ECP. I am also a member of the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice AFT UK and the European Family Therapy Association EFTA. Qualifications 2003 - Licensed Psychologist, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2009 - Postgraduate Certificate Theory and Practice of Parenting, De Montfort University, Leicester, United Kingdom 2010 - Post Graduate Diploma in Systemic Practice with Families and Couples, Institute of Family Therapy, London, United Kingdom 2011 - Advanced Certificate in Systemic Practice with Families and Couples, Institute of Family Therapy, London, United Kingdom 2019 - MA in Systemic Psychotherapy, The Tavistock and Portman, London, United Kingdom
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