07504 9322257 |   ERENE@THERAPY-LEEDS.CO.UK

About Erene

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I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist, and Integrative Psychodynamic Counsellor. I trained in these capacities for six years, and have been seeing adult clients in a variety of services since 2010.

I work primarily from a trauma-informed and relational perspective using an embodied approach to talking therapy. I use psychodynamic, attachment, and intersubjectivity theories to work with clients. Working from an integrative perspective allows me to tailor my approach to each individual person.

Between 2014 and 2018 I set up and co-ordinated two community-based third sector specialist psychotherapy services in Leeds for female-identifying people with severe and enduring mental health needs (offenders, and survivors of sexual violence).

I specialise in working with trauma, including post-traumatic stress, to support people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.

Experience in non-therapeutic roles within mental health support services greatly informs my work. It also maintains my awareness of the client's experience of mental health service provision and surrounding factors. Therefore, I understand the importance of respect, autonomy and kindness in delivering a therapeutic service.

I welcome enquiries from: men, women, those who identify at other points on the gender spectrum and those who reject it completely. I also offer a LGBTQIA+ friendly service, in addition to working in a way that welcomes persons from a diverse range of ethic backgrounds (including working with Interpreters).

I believe the process of psychotherapy is about getting to know one's self more consciously, both as an individual and as someone that exists within relationships, groups and social structures.

Consciousness leads to learning about who you are, and this learning leads to self-knowledge. These can be used to make life choices that are actioned more confidently and fulfill who you are as a person. It can also help you resolve past experiences that are stopping you from moving forward in your life.

When we first meet we will undertake an assessment so that I can find out more about your past and present experiences, what brings you to therapy at this point and what you would like to change.

This process also allows us to consider whether what I have to offer is suitable for you. You can take the time to decide whether you are ready for counselling/psychotherapy, and whether I am the right person for you to work with. The relationship between you and your Psychotherapist/Counsellor is primarily what moves the work forward, and therefore simply thinking about whether we can work together is an important first step.

  • MSc Integrative Psychotherapy (Metanoia Institute)
  • Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychodynamic Counselling (Metanoia Institute)
  • Certificate in Counselling Skills (Metanoia Institute)

All trainings undertaken at the Metanoia Institute are validated by Middlesex University.

  • Member of UKCP (Humanistic & Integrative College)
  • Registered with BACP as Integrative Psychodynamic Counsellor
  • Member of Metanoia Institute

Creating & Co-Ordinating Specialist Services Alongside Delivering Psychotherapy & Counselling:

  • Support After Rape & Sexual Violence Leeds (SARSVL)
  • Together Women Project Leeds

Psychotherapy and Counselling:

  • Barnsley Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Services (BSARCS)
  • The Tuke Centre, York
  • NHS Psychology & Psychotherapy Therapy Service Leeds
  • Women's Counselling & Therapy Service Leeds
  • University of Bradford Student Counselling Service
  • University of Leeds Student Counselling Centre
  • Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Service

Observational Work & Clinical Team Support:

  • Clifton House Low Secure Forensic Service, Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • Intensive Community Services, Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • Crisis Assessment Service, Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Project Management & Administration:

  • Freedom from Torture Yorkshire & Humberside
  • Leeds Mind Wellbeing Service

I have experience in working with a wide range of difficulties, including:

  • Trauma, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Sexual violence
  • Abuse (emotional/psychological, physical, sexual)
  • Body Image
  • Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Personal Self-Development and Self-Identity