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Kelly Garrett Psychotherapy & Counselling
Psychotherapist
I am a qualified Clinical Psychotherapist and Counsellor, Relationship & Trauma Therapist and a Clinical Supervisor. I am UKCP Accred. (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy), MBACP (Member, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and ECCac (European Association for Counselling).
My Practice is based in Herne Hill and East Dulwich working with Harley Therapy & Circle Psychology Partners. We are a group of highly skilled Doctors of Clinical & Counselling Psychologists and Psychotherapists specialising in providing rapid access to evidence based private psychological therapy and counselling.
Kelly Garrett
UKCP Accred , MBACP, EAC
M.A. in Existential Psychotherapy & Counselling
My interest in Psychotherapy began many years ago when I embarked on a philosophical journey of self-discovery to gain a better understanding of myself and life. My interests developed into the works of existential thinkers Friedrich Nietzsche and Jean Paul Sartre.The Existential approach is a philosophical method of therapy that operates on the belief that inner conflict within a person is due to that individual's confrontation with the givens of existence. At the time, I had a great need to understand my own existence and how my values gave meaning to my life.
My interests also grew into psychoanalytic theories that suggests a person's development is determined by events in early childhood. This led to an even greater interest into the work of John Bowlby, notable for his interest in child development and for his pioneering work in the attachment theory. I became curious about Gestalt therapy whose primary aim is ‘awareness.’ I found the directness of Gestalt therapy made it easier for me to support clients in acknowledging issues in the early stages of therapy.
My training as a Psychotherapist began in 2000 and I achieved a Masters Degree in Existential Psychotherapy & Counselling in 2004. Since then, I have completed post graduate studies in Couples Counselling, Group Therapy and Relationship Therapy. I also hold a Diploma in Clinical Supervision and a Diploma in Trauma Therapy.
I have many years experience working with a wide range of psychological, emotional and mental health problems and specialise in working with depression, anxiety, trauma and couples. I am also a certified Coach and have extensive experience working in corporate environments.
I was born in London, but moved to Orange County, California, where I finished high school and completed my first degree in Latin American Studies. My interests in languages inspired me to learn Spanish and later went on to to learn Turkish too. This eventually led to me accompanying Sultan Kosen, the Tallest Man in the World, to over 15 countries as his Relationship Manager and was featured in the award winning documentary, ‘The Tallest man in the world, Still Growing’ that aired on TLC, Discovery and Channel 4 in 2011. My earlier career included extensive work in the media industry as a Human Resources specialist.