Mariana Hernandez
The journey towards self-acceptance is never ending but starts in the therapy room
Integrative Therapist, Clinical Supervisor and Mental Health Consultant in South West London
I'm a BACP-accredited member with an MSc in Health Psychology. I trained as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist and I'm a qualified Clinical supervisor.
As a counsellor, I integrate different theoretical approaches, including mainly person centred and psychodynamic approaches. In practice this means that I focus on what is relevant in the here and now (person-centred) whilst also looking at how family relationships and early life experiences impact and influence the present issue (psychodynamic).
Although, this is my main approach I’ve been trained in a wide range of different theoretical frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mentalization Based Treatment (MBT) and working with trauma.
A Safe Space
I strive to provide a safe, nourishing and empathetic environment that enables my clients to get in touch with their true selves and find the best version of themselves within. In the counselling room, the therapeutic work is collaborative and cooperative, and the therapeutic relationship is the vehicle for the clients’ self-discovery journey.
Working With Me
In my work as a counsellor, I’m experienced in working with self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, early childhood trauma and its impact on adult life, and a whole wide range of emotional problems that arise during a person’s lifespan, such as bereavement, finding and redefining purpose and meaning in a new season of life.
My Approach
Previously and additionally to my therapeutic work, I worked with young adolescents as Head of Pastoral Care in a secondary school in West London, which has granted me a lot of patience, resilience, and most of all creativity and out-of-the-box thinking! I’m always open to thinking about and creating new ways to meaningfully attain therapeutic outcomes with my clients.
"The root of human suffering is the avoidance of pain"
Scott Peck
What can Counselling help with?
People come to me for help a wide range of problems. Here are a few of the more common issues that physiotherapy can help with:
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Abuse
Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family or school life
Sessions & Fees
If you wish to work with me or explore the option to, I offer an Initial Consultation that will last 50 minutes, it will be an initial introduction to counselling and for you to decide if this is a journey you'd like to embark on. The session is charged as a regular session since it follows and comprises the structure of any other session in terms of duration and framework. From then onwards, we will agree on a time and day to meet weekly or fortnightly (for 50 mins).
Counselling
Sessions are charged between £65-90.00, operating on a sliding scale, based on household income to ensure that services are accessible and inclusive.
Students and those earning under £15K - £60.00
Under £25K - £65.00
Under £40K - £70.00
Under £60K - £75.00
Under £80K - £80.00
Under £150K - £85.00
Over £150K - £90.00
Supervision
1:1 sessions are charged at £55.
Group Supervision up to 3 people is charged at £100 per session.
Corporate Mental Health Consulting
Please email me below for further information.
My Location
I am a therapist offering online counselling, clinical supervision and mental health consultancy work from my practice based in South West London.
Please contact me to check availability, at the moment I have a few day slots for 1:1 clients and Clinical Supervision.
Get In Touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.