Welcome to Shiraz Showk Therapy
A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life
A Warm Welcome
I passionately believe in the healing potential of the therapeutic partnership. It is a privilege to be able to provide you with a kind, supportive presence as you begin a journey towards transformation and a renewed sense of self.
People seek therapy for many reasons. You may wish to engage more fully with relationships, work and social situations, to address old patterns of self-doubt or worry, to feel more authentically yourself and at peace in your mind and body.
Together, we can discover patterns and coping strategies which may no longer serve you. We can explore the unconscious beliefs that may be limiting your engagement with the world and yourself. I will work alongside you offering support and challenge, to uncover your inner strengths and resources, so that you are able to move on to new, fulfilling ways of being. About Me
Trainee Membership Number
2011175383
About Me
As a Training Member of the Association for Group and Individual Psychotherapy (AGIP*) and a registered Training member of the UKCP, my experience is in Psychodynamic counselling and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with individuals working over long and short term periods. Having completed four years of initial training, I am now engaged in Advanced Clinical work, practising in AGIP’s Fairbridge Clinic in London and Brighton and Hove Psychotherapy’s clinics in Hove and Lewes (BHP*).
Born in London from a mixed ethnic background, I have lived in Southern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. My first career and undergraduate studies were in the Arts and Media. I retrained in education after having a family and have settled in the South East. I am a Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Inclusion Lead and qualified teacher. I have extensive experience in specialist therapeutic education and residential settings with children, young people, families and professionals. I am an Autism Aware, Attachment and Trauma Informed Practitioner and a Mental Health First Aid Lead.
Qualifications and Academic training; BA hons Art History, Postgraduate Certificate in Education, National Award for Special Education Needs Coordination, Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology, Foundation & Clinical Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training. I have undertaken extensive CPD training in Social and Emotional Mental Health, Communication and Interaction and Neurodiversity.
*AGIP is a member organisation of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) through the College of Psychoanalysis and Jungian Therapy (CPJA), the professional body setting standards for all UKCP Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy training.
How I Work
As a therapist my role is to provide a safe space, support and guidance to help you on your personal journey. Working in this way, we can enable you to examine your life and make new meaningful choices within it. I am a relational, person-centred therapist.
Reflect Together
This means I will provide an empathic, non- judgemental, emotionally supportive environment, where we can reflect together confidentially, on your life circumstances and the difficulties or problems you may be experiencing.
Therapy Partnership
This therapeutic partnership aims to empower your self-growth and personal development, finding ways for you to make the changes you desire. I am looking forward to meeting you, wherever you are on your journey, and travelling with you for a part of the way.
What issues can therapy help with?
People come to me for help a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through therapy:
Depression
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Confidence or self-esteem issues
Relationship difficulties
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family or school life
Anger management
Panic attacks
Grief, loss or bereavement
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Cultural Issues
My Location
I offer sessions remotely if your preference is to work Online.
I offer in person sessions in private, comfortable, confidential premises in London, Brighton & Hove and Lewes.
Fees & availability
I understand how important it is to find a therapist you feel comfortable with, so I offer a free introductory session, online or by phone, where we can meet and gain a sense of what working together would be like. Introductory sessions last around 30 minutes.
Therapy sessions for individuals last 50 minutes, usually taking place on a weekly basis. I also provide a limited number of spaces for those on low-income or for students; contact me to enquire about availability.
Note that if you want to cancel an appointment I require 48 hours notice; otherwise you will still need to pay for any sessions missed. I accept payment by bank transfer.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or to arrange an introductory appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07553 008 729 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
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