Candy Bokungu

Self-Esteem and Self-Confident Specialist

I will always be myself and ask you to do the same. I will never tell you what to think, do, or suggest. I will present you with ideas to explore together and on your own.

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Profile

candybokungu.counselling.online

Phone

07988310660

Email

info@essentialcounselling.co.uk

Website

www.essentialcounselling.co.uk

About me and my practice

Hi, I'm Candy, an integrative therapist based in London who works internationally. I employ a combination of person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. My background and experiences make me the therapist I am today. I know what it means to be an immigrant, discriminated against, and a minority. I am a creative, business owner, dance and movie lover, curious traveller, and more. I was part of the fashion world. I appreciated the beauty it offered me in terms of being in contact with people who were different from me (gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, etc.) but equally fascinating and profound. It was an intense and demanding environment that also made me feel pressured, anxious, stressed and insecure at times.

I believe you have the answer to your problems, but you need my help to facilitate the process of finding it.

I value the uniqueness of the individual and embrace what I don't know. I do my best to create a personalised service based around you.

My clinical work is guided by my strong interest in diversity, equality and inclusion, and I aim to create a calm and non-judgmental environment. I want to offer you a space where you can freely explore yourself. I will listen to you and help you understand your problems, thoughts, feelings, and needs, enabling you to make positive decisions in your life. We will take the time to reflect on different aspects of the problem presented and explore the present, past and present-past connection.

Seeing you grow is the greatest satisfaction of my profession. I look forward to getting to know you and working together on your journey of self-discovery.

Experience

I work with private adult and young people clients. I have experience
supporting clients from different walks of life through my collaboration with ADIRA (a survivor-led mental health and well-being organisation supporting black people with mental health issues). Working with patients at a General Practice surgery for the NHS counselling service and with students and staff at ALRA (Academy of Live & Recorded Arts).

I can help you with your anxiety, unlock your creativity, and stand tall and proud by exploring your cultural identity/identity. We could understand together the reasons for your depression and what you need and want to do for your personal growth. Why certain relationships are more complex than others, how we can grow your self-esteem and self-confidence and learn the reasons behind your suicidal thoughts.

Professional Membership

Registered Member MBACP

Professional Register

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Verified by Counsellingo on Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Initial Consultation

Free 15 Minute Initial Consultation

Fees

50-minute session at £60.

When I Work

MON-FRI

Therapeutic Approach

Integrative

Additional Languages

Italian

Area

London

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