The Valley Clinic – Psychotherapy and Counselling

Psychotherapy and Counselling

At times, when life issues or mental health conditions begin to cause distress and interfere with a person’s lifestyle and normal activities, it may be time to seek therapy. Emotional distress can manifest in the form of problematic beliefs, feelings, behaviours and signs and symptoms within the body itself.

Therapy can help people confront barriers and negative patterns of thinking and behaviour, that ultimately interfere with psychological and emotional well-being. Therapy can help establish and develop positive feelings such as self- esteem, self- worth, compassion and tolerance and promote inner peace and calm.

Therapist: Anne-Maria Slater

Alla Horoshenkova M.A., BACP

Alla is an integrative psychotherapist with a warm relational style. Her compassion and genuine intention to understand clients’ experiences promote a safe and helpful environment for exploring what matters most to each individual. She considers different therapeutic approaches and works collaboratively to offer a bespoke series of sessions based on the client’s needs.
Having completed an MA in Integrative Psychotherapy & Counselling, Alla draws on humanistic, psychodynamic, and existential approaches and is also familiar with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles. In addition to that, her research interest in interpersonal neurobiology informed her practice of the recent scientific findings.
Alla gained her experience working with clients presenting a wide range of issues including anxiety and depression, loss and bereavement, abuse, and addiction. Exploring painful emotions can be hard, but sustained, caring attention to the person’s experience can prompt much-needed relief from psychological distress.
Alla offers experience in working in short-term and long-term therapy and can help clients choose an effective course depending on the issues they wish to explore. She is a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered member (400272, use this link) and works within the BACP ethical framework, providing a non-judgmental and confidential environment, fully in the service of her clients.

Alla offers therapy in:
● Anger management
● Anxiety & panic attacks
● Abuse
● Bereavement
● Depression & low mood
● Health-related issues
● Identity issues
● Low confidence
● Personal development
● Post-traumatic stress
● Relationship problems
● Self-esteem
● Spirituality
● Stress
● Work-related issues

For more information on Psychotherapy and counselling or to book an appointment with Alla Horoshenkova please call 07423 505590 or email alla.horoshenkova@gmail.com

Anne-Maria Slater M.A.(Psych/Couns), Ad.Dip Th.Couns, Ad.Dip T.A.Psych(ITA), Ad.Dip Hrmc, Dip. Sup/Coach/Mentor, Ad.Dip Crit Inc/Trauma, Ad.Cert.PTSD, Ad.Cert Th.Couns, Cert. TA Psych.

Anne-Maria is a highly motivated, experienced senior psychotherapist and counsellor offering drive, belief and commitment to maximise the potential of individuals (adults and young people), groups and whole organisations.

Educated to Masters Degree in Counselling and psychotherapy, her approach is integrative, with a specialism in CBT

Anne-Maria offers extensive specialist knowledge and experience in addiction therapy through devising and managing national scale therapeutic treatment programmes for the major addiction behaviours such as drugs and alcohol, gambling and sex addiction. She has a proven ability in utilising networking, communication and liaison skills across PCTs (Primary Care Trust), which enables her to facilitate the development of strong partnerships to create service development and improved health outcomes.

Anne-Maria is an experienced trainer and facilitator and has co-devised and provided a wide range of therapeutic programmes and courses within the NHS and commercial sector.

Teacher SOS: Because teachers experience the highest levels of reported stress and the highest number of absence days in the economy as a whole, Anne-Maria has developed the Stop Our Stress Programme (SOS). She provides a series of bespoke, concise educational wellbeing workshops. These can be supported by confidential one to one sessions with teaching staff at all levels.

Please call 07942 873 347 for more information on Psychotherapy and Counselling or to book an appointment directly with Anne-Maria Slater.

Psychotherapy and Counselling are available at The Valley Clinic for the following issues including:

Confidence / Low self esteem
Phobias
Sleeping Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress
Eating disorders
Anger management
Help with managing change
Addictions / Dependency – drug, alcohol, gambling, sex
Relationship issues
Loss / Bereavement
Depression / Mood swings
Anxiety and Stress

The Talking Approach offers the following Therapeutic Models:

Person centred
Humanistic
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Psychodynamic
Brief solution focused therapy
Psychoanalysis
Counselling
Psychotherapy
Therapeutic mediation
Mindfulness
Supervision
CBT
Coaching and Mentoring

We provide Psychotherapy and Counselling services for Individuals, Couples and Organisations

Individual Counselling

CBT
DBT
Anxiety and Low Moods
Depression
Bereavement and Loss
Relationship issues/ Couples Therapy
Addictions – Drugs/ Alcohol/ Gambling
Sleep Irregularities and Disorders
Low Self Esteem and Confidence
Loss of Identity and Sense of Self
Phobias
Emotional Instability
Personal growth
Improving Interpersonal Communication

Packages of 8, 10 and 12 sessions available at reduced prices.

At times, when life issues or mental health conditions begin to cause distress and interfere with a person’s life style and normal activities, it may be time to seek therapy. Emotional distress can manifest in the form of problematic beliefs, feelings, behaviours and signs and symptoms within the body itself.

Individual therapy is a collaborative process between the individual and therapist that aims to facilitate change and improve quality of life.

At The Talking Approach, we can facilitate lifestyle changes, help identify underlying issues and provide strategies and techniques for changing long held negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours and emotions.

Couples In Crisis

We at The Talking Approach have devised a unique, intensive therapeutic care package for couples in crisis.

The programme has been carefully designed to provide maximum support and therapeutic intervention when required the most. It includes specialist couples counselling techniques, mediation, negotiation and continuous ongoing support and guidance, enabling couples in their communication process at a time when it feels the relationship is almost irretrievable and ‘broken’ beyond repair.

The Talking Aporoach unique package of care provides an initial couples assessment, specialist therapeutic counselling sessions, individual therapy, couples focused coaching and ongoing telephone/Skype/text support.

These carefully developed packages are unique and wholly bespoke. Designed with the particular, emotional and practical needs and requirements of the couple themselves.

Corporate Services

The Talking Approach has many years of clinical experience, within the commercial sector , providing therapeutic care programmes and services extensively within the aviation sector and other large organisations.

At The Talking Approach, we provide and develop a range of therapeutic services to help and support directors, managers and employees with personal emotionally related issues, work related stress and ‘return to work’ options.

We provide an initial psychological assessment, to fully determine specific needs. We then provide a wide range of therapeutic services, including counselling, psychotherapy, mediation, medical detoxification contacts and rehabilitation programmes if required.

At The Talking Approach, we will help you devise therapeutic contracts for employees and H.R support, to safeguard both employee and employer and so ensuring that milestones are met from both sides.