Kintsugi Psychotherapy. From Scars to Wholeness
Welcome to Kintsugi Psychotherapy Practice.
I am glad you found your way to my page. My name is Marta and I am a fully registered and UKCP Accredited Gestalt Psychotherapist trained to work with individuals, couples, and groups.
I have extensive experience of working with neurodiversity, ADHD and dyslexia mostly, identity issues, anxiety and trauma.
If you are here because you are considering therapy, feel free to browse around my page and if you feel my way of working interests you, get in touch.
I work in central London (King's Cross, Angel, Camden and Islington areas) and also online.
Education and Credentials
My background is originally in Linguistics and Translation, which is a passion I have transferred into my practice by offering therapy in English, Spanish and Italian.
I hold a Master’s degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy from The Gestalt Centre and London Metropolitan University and I am an accredited member of UKCP, BACP and UKAGP.
I work in a variety of settings. Besides my private practice I manage a mental health charity in London and run therapy groups and workshops.
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Therapeutic Approach
My approach is holistic and client-centred, focusing on the here-and-now experience and encouraging clients to become more aware of their present moment and emotions.
I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your inner world, develop self-awareness, and make meaningful changes. I will walk alongside you in your journey, as the greatest healing comes from the relationship we will develop, where you will be able to rewrite outdated past narratives and relational patterns that no longer serve a purpose.
I follow an embodied approach, inviting you to tune into the body, as we carry information in our bodies, that is sometimes unexpressed, and we are rarely encouraged or invited to take the time to tune into our sense of self. My experience is that when we do, we can get important insights that may not have been accessible to us before.
Whatever it is that brings to therapy, anxiety, identity, neurodivergency, wanting to change, we will explore with curiosity in a safe space.
I believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and personal growth and that relationships have the potential to heal relationships.
I also offer group therapy in Central London and you can read more about it in the section Groups and Workshops.
Sessions
Individual Therapy Sessions
Individual therapy offers a one-on-one therapeutic environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in depth.
Having managed a mental health therapy service for several years and worked in a forensic mental health setting, I have experience of working with a range of areas from ADHD, trauma to addiction, identity and transgenerational trauma.
I offer brief therapy to work on a specific problem as well as open ended/long-term psychotherapy to delve deeper into whatever you wish to explore.
My Location
I work face to face in Central London, Kings Cross and Islington areas. I also work online.
Fees
Individual sessions cost £80 and last 50 minutes, taking place on the same day at the same time either in Central London or online.
Couples sessions cost £120 and last 60 minutes, taking place on the same day at the same time either in Central London or online.
For groups, please visit Groups and Workshops section.
I offer some low cost spaces in my practice.
After our first session, if we have decided that we are a good fit, we will start our work together.
Contact
Use this form if you would like to have an introductory call, to arrange an initial appointment in Central London or online or for group enquiries.
All enquires are usually answered within 48 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can schedule an appointment by contacting me via email or by phone at 07871958276. Alternatively, you can fill out the contact form on the website, and I will get back to you to arrange a suitable time.
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and assess your situation and goals for the therapy as well as your current circumstances.
It is also an opportunity to ask as many questions as needed and consider whether we are a good fit to work together. During this session, I will gather personal information and will ask you questions to gain a better understanding of your reasons to seek therapy and how this relates to your wider context.
The following session will be the opportunity for us to explore further, and decide if this kind of therapy is supportive for you, how long we would like to work together for and what we will be focusing on.
Yes, the therapy sessions are completely confidential. Information shared in therapy sessions is protected by privacy laws and ethical guidelines. I subscribe to the UKCP code of ethics.
Exceptions to confidentiality include the following situations:
- Where there is a risk of harm to yourself or others, or if there is a legal obligation to disclose information. I would discuss this with you previously whenever possible.
- I regularly discuss my work with a clinical supervisor, this is a standard practice and it enables me to provide the best possible support to you.
I offer individual therapy and group therapy. Individual therapy focuses on one-on-one sessions to address personal issues, while group therapy involves working with a small group of individuals with similar concerns in a supportive environment.
Gestalt therapy is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes personal responsibility and focuses on the individual's experience in the present moment. It involves exploring thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to gain self-awareness and understand how past experiences influence current behaviour. Gestalt takes into account the holistic view of a person and their situation.
Gestalt is a relational therapy where the therapist aims to create a safe environment for the client to explore through dialogue, embodiment, creativity and the therapeutic relationship. Gestalt sees the client as the expert in their own experience and situation and Gestalt therapists aim to support clients to look at their ability to respond (response-ability) to find support and agency.
Gestalt’s focus is to enhance awareness and improve understanding of how we relate to others and ourselves, how we hold information in our bodies and what messages are available for us when we experience through the body as well as through dialogue. This can also be done through experimentation and creativity drawing from many sources.
Counselling and psychotherapy are both forms of talk therapy aimed at helping individuals with their mental health and emotional issues, but there are key differences between the two in terms of scope, duration, focus, and techniques used. Furthermore, Counselling is an undergraduate training, whereas psychotherapy is postgraduate training and twice in length.
Counselling tends to be short-term, and problem focused on a specific area. A goal will be set at the beginning and the therapy will focus on achieving that goal specifically.
Psychotherapy is often long term, ranging from a few months to a few years and aims to address deeper issues such as underlying psychological patterns, emotional difficulties, and longstanding issues that may be rooted in the past and how these affect the person in the present. We all have learnt ways to cope with challenges and demanding situations, which we feel may not serve us anymore. In psychotherapy, the client alongside the therapist can delve into these and explore what the function of those mechanisms are, gaining awareness and agency on making more informed choices. Psychotherapy encourages people to express and embrace their feelings leading to more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. Despite these differences, there is significant overlap between counselling and psychotherapy. Both aim to improve mental health and well-being, and the choice between the two often depends on the individual's needs, the severity of their issues, and their personal preferences.
The truth is that due to societal and sometimes cultural stigma, having therapy can be a source of shame making it more challenging for people to take the first step. If you find yourself in this page and you are reading this, congratulations! You have already taken the first step.
If you are experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, anxiety, or stress, struggling with relationships, or finding it difficult to cope with daily life, therapy might be beneficial. Therapy can help anyone seeking personal growth or support during difficult times by providing a safe and non-judgmental space to explore any issues openly and with the support of the therapist.
The duration of therapy varies for each individual. Some people may benefit from short-term therapy (a few weeks or months), while others may find long-term therapy (several months to years) more helpful. The length of therapy depends on your specific needs and goals.