Mindfulness-based psychotherapy with Dorinda
Dorinda offers both short-term and open-ended psychotherapy for individuals seeking more freedom, joy and stability in their lives. Her practice brings together powerful, practical ways of working with the body and mind to help calm the nervous system, clear stress and trauma and reconnect with the essential health and wholeness at the heart of being.
Mindfulness is key to her approach. Mindfulness means paying attention to what is happening in the present moment in the mind, body and external environment, with an attitude of curiosity and kindness. Dorinda’s mindfulness practices might include guided meditation, gentle movement or working with the breath. In addition, Dorinda seamlessly and skilfully integrates tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), into her practice. Tapping not only helps to rapidly clear stress and trauma and improve brain connectivity but is a wonderfully practical tool that people can use in everyday life.
As the body-mind begins to slow down and learns to regulate and relax, a space for deep listening opens up within the therapeutic relationship. As Dorinda says, “this is where the alchemy happens; the therapeutic space becomes a safe, almost sacred, place where difficulty and distress can be attended to, and where past trauma can be safely felt, understood, digested and resolved.”
Qualifications
A fully accredited member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), Dorinda began practicing psychotherapy 15 years ago after gaining an MA in Core Process Psychotherapy from the Karuna Institute in Devon. She also has a Diploma in Practicing Energy Psychotherapy and a Diploma in Shiatsu-Do, both of which focus on understanding and working with the body’s subtle energy system. Dorinda has maintained a regular Zen practice for more than 35 years and is a Dharma Holder with StoneWater Zen Sangha.
What brings people to psychotherapy?
Folk come to psychotherapy or counselling for all sorts of reasons. Some of which include: Depression; Anxiety; Bereavement; Relationship problems; Resolving childhood trauma; Work difficulties; General stress; Wanting more creativity and meaning in life; Sadness; Disappointment; Confusion; Feeling angry but not knowing what to do about it; Feeling alone and lost; Issues with self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness; Navigating neurodiversity.
Fees & how to book
Dorinda offers a 30-minute consultation to begin with, which is free of charge. This is an opportunity for you to ask any questions you might have and get a sense of whether therapy would be right for you. After that fees start at £80 per 50 minute session.
To book, use the online booking form above or call Dorinda on 07949 868 426 quoting “Breathe London”.