Joan E Benjamin is a UKCP registered psychotherapy specialist in Haslemere

Psychoanalytical Psychotherapist Professional member A.G.I.P. U.K.C.P. Registered tel. 01428 644605 Welcome. Did you know that psychotherapy can be helpful if: · You are feeling worried and/or anxious. · You experience panic attacks. · You are feeling depressed or sad without any clear reason. · You are feeling depressed knowing a reason, but cannot feel confident of being able to move on. · You are having difficulty dealing with a crisis or trauma or bereavement. · You lack self-esteem or confidence. · You are having difficulties with relationships. · You are unable to break an unhelpful pattern. · You seek a better understanding of yourself. My background I have been working (in a room overlooking the above view) for more than fifteen years. I am a U.K.C.P. registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist I underwent a rigorous training at A.G.I.P. The training included Group work and a detailed study of Freud, Jung, Winnicott and Object Relations Theory. I continue my development by keeping in touch with further psychotherapeutic developments and sharing the support of colleagues. This includes work within the Guildford Centre for Psychotherapy. What happens in psychotherapy? In a quiet and confidential setting, an initial meeting takes place where problems are discussed, and you can decide if the way in which I work feels right for you. If you do decide to journey further with me, in the sessions problems can be aired, explored and worked on. Sometimes dreams present themselves as relevant, though perhaps disguised, comments from your unconscious. As a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, I understand that you are unique, and have your own individual needs and journey. Most of the work that I do is 'open ended' rather than 'time limited', however the aim is to happily complete the therapy. With each person the time that takes varies. If you would like to know more We can arrange an initial consultation to explore your problems and see if psychotherapy is the best direction for you. The cost of regular sessions is reached through mutual agreement. * A.G.I.P. is the Association for Group and Individual Psychotherapy, which gives a thorough 3 or 4 year training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. * U.K.C.P. is the name of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy, a regulatory body with a strict code of ethics. I am also an active member of the Guildford Centre for Psychotherapy, a referral service and co-operative of some psychotherapists in the Surrey/Hampshire area.

Joan Benjamin

`Joan Benjamin`