Swaliha Bax

Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Counsellor

Contact

07738 634247
swalihabax.psychotherapy@gmail.com

I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space to explore your experiences and feelings. As a psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor, I work with you in an in-depth way so that we can better understand your inner world. 

I listen attentively to what you share in your own narrative at your own pace and I support you to express your emotions, including the way these are manifested in your body. 

Through my reflective and empathic approach, I provide you with the security and space to pause and reflect, to feel your feelings and contemplate the relevance of earlier experiences and relationships to make sense of the present, make links, and gain new insights. Through psychotherapy sessions you may gain an improved understanding of yourself and feel more confident and better equipped in managing your difficulties. 

I value the individuality of each client I work with, and I am skilled in building meaningful therapeutic relationships with clients. Where relevant, I consider the importance of race, culture and all aspects of identity and its impact.

Training, qualifications and experience
I am experienced in providing short term counselling and long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults in the third sector and the NHS.

I am a fully registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and adhere to their ethical framework.

Outside of private practice I work in a CAMHS service. My work background also includes working therapeutically with children, young people and refugees affected by trauma, depression, and anxiety.  

My qualifications include a Masters in Psychodynamic Counselling & Psychotherapy (Distinction) completed at Goldsmiths University and a PG Diploma in Child and Young Person’s IAPT Therapy (Merit) completed at Kings College London.