About Pauliina Pohjonen Counselling & Psychotherapy
Hello, and welcome to my site. I’m glad you’ve taken the time to seek out counselling and hope that I can help with your needs. Having worked with people in a professional therapeutic capacity for more than 18 years, I take pride in helping individuals who are struggling with a wide array of issues, including:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Anger
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Addiction
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Relationship Problems
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Abuse
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Self-Esteem
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Trauma
Working with You
Understanding that everyone is different, I consider it a unique privilege to get to know each person individually and to witness the positive changes in their lives.
I believe that therapy is an intensely collaborative process, in which your knowledge of yourself is just as important as my training, expertise, and experience. Over the years, many of my clients have shared that our sessions made them feel heard, understood, and supported. Together, we will create a safe space where you can begin to make positive changes to your life.
My Education, Training, and Credentials
I am an Integrative Relational Counsellor & Psychotherapist and hold a Master of Arts Degree from Roehampton University. The British Counselling and Psychotherapy Association has certified me as an accredited member.
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MA in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy – Roehampton University
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BSc in Nursing – Kymenlaakso University
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Understanding Trauma: Principles & Practice – The Tavistock Centre
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The Course of a Lifetime: Attachment from Cradle to Grave by Linda Cundy – Grenfell Housing and Training
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Easy Ego State Interventions by Robin Shapiro – ISC International
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Attachment Informed Psychotherapy: an Integrative Neuroscience-Based Model by Professor Jeremy Holmes
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Challenging in Working with Attachment and Dependency in Complex Trauma by Kathy Steele
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Safeguarding Children- CNWL Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Relapse Management – CNWL Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Motivational Interviewing – CNWL Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Cultural Awareness and Ethnic Diversity – CNWL Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Identification of Risk (Self-Harm and Suicide) – Thames Valley University Problem Use of Drugs & Alcohol- Thames Valley University
My approach largely draws from Object Relations, Attachment, and Ego State Theories. With a good working knowledge of CBT, I utilise these techniques according to the individual needs of my client. Much of my practice is informed by the latest research in interpersonal neurobiology.