Jonathan Pollard

I am a fully qualified psychotherapist, having undertaken a five year MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Metanoia Institute, London. I am registered with the UKCP and BACP. 

I have experience working with a broad range of clients in both short and long term therapy. As well as my private practice, I have worked at the Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Service, and at the Centre for Better Health, Hackney. I also have experience in an NHS-funded setting with people with enduring problems in living.

My qualifications include:

• Five-year MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy (distinction), Middlesex University, London

• Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute, London

• Certificate in therapeutic skills and studies – Metanoia Institute, London

• BA (hons) Philosophy/Sociology, University of Manchester

I’m a UKCP and BACP* registered Integrative Psychotherapist based in Walthamstow (E17) and Woodford Green (IG8).

Areas I can help with include:

Addressing problems with relationships (family/romantic/friendships etc)

Issues around identity and belonging (typically issues around sexuality, social identity and so on).

Dealing with work dissatisfaction and stress.

Experiences of loss such as bereavement, life transitions, changes in health, and the loss of meaning that can result.

Repetitive destructive behaviours such as addictions, self-harm, phobias or obsessions.

Issues relating to intimacy and sex in relationships such as questions around sexuality, loss of libido and so on.

I understand things like anxiety, depression and stress as stemming from the categories of experience above.

How I work

A central part of my practice is careful listening. My aim is to help you feel safe and supported, enough that you are then able to explore what is troubling you.

Therapy can be simply a place where I can listen to you, confidentially and non-judgementally. This alone can bring relief. However, I believe that therapy is more than this. It can also allow you to make positive changes to your life, so that you feel more fulfilled. This happens through identifying and disentangling patterns which are holding you back, such that you are more self-aware and able to make more decisions as to how to live your life.

Next steps

The first step is to contact me via the link above and we can arrange to meet. An initial consultation lasts 50 minutes and costs £60. During this consultation you can decide if you think I am the right person to help you, and I can work out whether I am suitable for your needs. If we decide to start working together then we can agree a weekly fee (between £60-90) based on your financial circumstances. If you have any questions about me or how I work I am happy to answer those via email prior to booking an initial consultation. If you want to read more about my practice please visit my website  (jonathanpollard.co.uk). I look forward to meeting you soon.

I charge £60-90 for each 50 minute session, based on your financial circumstances. I ask you to self-select what is a sustainable amount to pay weekly.

The initial consultation costs £60 and lasts 50 minutes.

*UKCP and BACP are the two largest professional bodies for talking therapists in the UK – therapists registered with them must adhere to a strict ethical code and have gained a certain amount of experience and training to safely practice. Membership to either or both of these gives you, the client, a basic level of assurance that a therapist will act in your best interests at all times.