Mary Lambert
Integrative Psychotherapist
UKCP registered psychotherapist in Dalston/Hackney and online.
Counselling and psychotherapy in Dalston,
East London - in person and online
"Every person's life is worth a novel." (Erving Polster)
What is your story? Do you need a new perspective? Perhaps you would like to move on towards ambitions, but anxieties are taking up your time and energy instead. Maybe life changes have shaken your world, or you need to make a big decision. Some of what brings you here might be mental health struggles, and some of it might be the situation you are in.
I have been privileged to work with many individuals faced with challenges like these over nearly 20 years. I believe that psychotherapy should be a creative and collaborative process in a safe, accepting therapeutic space.
Can I help you retell your life story in a more helpful way? Together we can look back at past events with interest and kindness to yourself, and I can offer the mix of support and challenge that will assist you in moving away from being stuck in a repetitive cycle.
My training is in Integrative Psychotherapy, in which I have an MSc from Metanoia Institute in London, and I am registered with the UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy).
I am a person-centred therapist, interested in narrative approaches, attachment and mentalisation-based therapy. You might find my approach suits you if you are inspired by creative metaphor and imagery. Using different language can help you discover surprising new points of view.
I have been working as a psychotherapist and counsellor in London for many years.
I work near Dalston Kingsland station, Haggerston Station, Stoke Newington, Hackney.
Is psychotherapy for you?
Many people find they do not give themselves time to take stock. Counselling and psychotherapy give you a weekly opportunity to have your own time to reflect, and by reclaiming your story you may discover new perspectives on past, present and future.
I work both short and long term with people who are hoping to find a forum to talk about a wide range of different issues. These include anxiety, panic attacks, depression, dysthymia, phobias, OCD, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, issues relating to becoming a father or mother, parenting, menopause, ageing and work-related mental health issues. I also have interest in problems associated with neurodiversity, and Asperger syndrome/high functioning autism in adults. I have also worked with many people who are working through the aftermath of adverse events in childhood such as sexual abuse or neglect.
I also have an interest in working with people studying psychotherapy and counselling.
I aim to offer myself as an interested, interactive and experienced partner in your journey towards the goals we negotiate together and the ultimate goals of personal insight and ability to move forwards in life.
I work from a large, peaceful room at HQ Therapy on Kingsland High Street, near Dalston Kingsland station.
About my approach
Qualifications
UKCP Registered
MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy from Metanoia Institute
Outline of my approach:
I am an experienced and accredited psychotherapist. My training is in Integrative Psychotherapy. I am interested in narrative approaches to psychotherapy. My fascination is with how a person talks about and describes their life. I tend to focus on the words people use, and images that they use to describe their experiences. Sometimes we will talk about long ago and far away, and other times we may talk about what's happening right now.
Questions for us to ponder:
What am I repeating?
What am I not saying?
What does change mean for me?
My location
I work from HQ Therapy rooms on Kingsland High Road, a couple of minutes from Dalston Kingsland Station.
Address: HQ Therapy Rooms, 83A Kingsland High Street, Dalston E8 2PB
Fees & availability
The initial consultation will cost £20 and will allow us to explore how we would work together and you to ask any questions about the process.
I work in-person on Thursdays and Fridays and online other days of the week.
If you decide you would like to continue, I offer a sliding scale between £50 and £70 depending on income, with bi-weekly sessions available.
Get in touch
Please email if you need more information by using the adjoining form. If you contact me by email we can also arrange a preliminary phone call.
If you like, you can send me a bit of background on what's been happening to lead you to think about seeking therapy.
Privacy Policy
Your name and email address are collected in order for us to be able to communicate and arrange session times and dates. I do not collect your email address or any personal details for any other purpose and do not engage in any marketing/mass mailing etc.
I will not use your full name or address on any intake form or notes that I keep and I will not share them with anybody else, electronically or otherwise.
Your contract form is the only time your name and address is recorded, this is kept on paper in a secure place and I will only use the name and address if I need to write to you regarding session arrangements and payment, or in case I am unable to attend sessions due to accident or illness.