Person Centred Psychotherapy

Person-centred psychotherapy was created in the 1960’s as a counter-response to the psychoanalytic movement which viewed human “drives” i.e. our responses to life, as inherently pathological and the psychoanalyst was seen as the expert in enabling the client to address such impulses.

Person Centred therapy adopts a different approach, viewing individuals as inherently “good” and presumes that difficult conditions force us to develop “pathological” behaviours in order to cope. It aims to offer clients more control over their therapy viewing the client as expert on their internal experience.

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What Is Person-Centred Psychotherapy?

This type of therapy, which is also known as client-centred counselling, is a type of therapy in which the client takes the main role. It is a nondirective approach that gave rise to the humanistic movement in psychology in the 1960’s and has influenced many techniques not only in the realm of therapy but also in education and medicine.

The therapist is not considered to be an expert who has the upper hand and controls everything in this type of therapy. Instead, the therapist aims to understand the client from his or her point of view. The therapist and client have a non-judgmental and empathetic relationship, and ensuring the client feels accepted and at ease is highly emphasised. It focuses on the conscious ways that people perceive themselves as opposed to a therapist’s interpretation of their unconscious ideas and thoughts (traditionally a psychoanalytic approach). It aims to help individuals get in touch with inner values and sense of self-worth.

The Theory Behind Person-Centred Psychotherapy

This approach was developed by Dr Carl Rogers, an American psychologist in the 1950s. It is based on the belief that every person has the capacity to fulfil his or her potential in life. Moreover, proponents believe that each person has the desire to grow and change. He refers to this idea as “actualising tendency” or self-actualisation. The idea is that humans are no different from other organisms in striving for order and balance.

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Meet Our Stress Management Therapists

Amanda Reynolds, counselling, CBT therapy and psychotherapist London. Adv Dip CBT, Dip Counselling, BSc Psychology, Cert Counselling, BACP.

Amanda Reynolds

Psychotherapist & Counsellor

Adv Dip CBT, Dip Counselling, BSc Psychology, Cert Counselling, BACP

Amanda holds over 12 years experience.

Judy Harrison, counselling, CBT therapy and psychotherapist London. PG Dip Psychotherapy, Dip Mediation, Mindfulness Meditation Cert, Cert Psychotherapy, Dip Counselling, Cert Education, B’Ed (Psychology), Dip Clinical Supervision, UKCP, BACP, UKAHPP.

Judy Harrison

Psychotherapist, Couples Therapist

PG Dip Psychotherapy, Dip Mediation, Mindfulness Meditation Cert, Cert Psychotherapy, UKCP, BACP

Judy holds over 25 years experience.

Paul Glynn, counselling, CBT therapy and psychotherapist London. MSc Counselling, PG Adv Cert CBT, Adv Cert Clinical Supervision, BPhil, MBACP (Accred).

Paul Glynn

Clinical Director, Psychotherapist, Counsellor & Couples Therapist

MSc Counselling, PG Adv Cert CBT, Adv Cert Clinical Supervision, BPhil, MBACP (Snr. Accred)

Paul Glynn holds over 35 years experience.

Kate Thomlinson, counselling, CBT therapy and psychotherapist London. MA Counselling & Psychotherapy, Adv Dip, UKCP, SEA, CEC.

Kate Thomlinson

Psychotherapist & Counsellor

MA Counselling & Psychotherapy, Adv Dip, UKCP, SEA, CEC

Kate is a highly skilled therapist with over 10 years experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Person-Centred Psychotherapy Entail?

Dr Rogers identified five areas that are necessary for personal growth:

  1. Unconditional positive regard on the part of the therapist. This means that the therapist must accept the client’s experiences without conditions or judgement.
  2. Therapist empathy. Not only must the therapist convey empathy to the client as he or she relates experiences, but the therapist must also be able to avoid getting emotionally involved.
  3. Client perception. The client must be convinced that the therapist is empathetic toward him or her and not passing judgment.
  4. Therapist genuineness. The therapist must be genuine and self-aware within the therapeutic relationship with the client.
  5. Client incongruence or vulnerability. If there is a discrepancy between a client’s experiences and self-image, he or she could be left vulnerable to anxiety and fear. Often, the client is not aware that there is incongruence in this regard.
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Our Locations

Our Therapy Rooms are near:

Mayfair     –     Soho     –    Harley Street    –    Covent Garden

Our Therapy Fees

Individual
£130 - £160 Per 50 Minute Session
Couples
£130 - £180 Per 50 Minute Session
Company
£130 - £160 + VAT Per 50 Minute Session

Accepted Insurance Providers

Allianz
Aviva
Bupa
Cigna
WPA

Not Accepted Insurance Providers

Bupa UK, AXA, Healix, Vitality and Freedom

Professional Accreditations and Associations

Our hand-selected therapists have trained in the UK’s most respected institutions. They hold a minimum of 8 and up to 30 years clinical experience within the NHS, private and/or charitable sectors. They are registered with: