I’m Liz, an experienced psychotherapist specialising in supporting people with emotional difficulties, trauma, mental health and addiction problems. I offer a warm and non-judgmental space for you to reflect and navigate a way through your difficulties.
Many people come to therapy feeling completely overwhelmed or stuck. You might be anxious, depressed, grieving or struggling with an addiction. I understand how isolating these experiences can be, especially when it feels like others don’t understand.
My clients have told me I make them feel like they matter, which has given them confidence and helped them make changes.
About Me
I have over 20 years experience working in mental health and addiction services, including in the NHS. I intially trained as a social worker, and then as a therapist, working with people who have addiction problems and emotional difficulties, often due to trauma or problems in childhood relationships.
I bring my knowledge of mental health and addictions, and my passion for supporting people to improve their quality of life, to my therapy practice.
Qualifications
Msc Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Mentalization Based Treatment
Addiction recovery and Motivational Interviewing
Trauma training with the Tavistock
My Approach
I believe therapy should be an accepting space where you feel heard and supported to make sense of how you feel. I work in a trauma-informed way, meaning I help you feel safe, and we go at a pace that’s right for you.
Often early experiences in families don’t set us up to navigate life’s challenges, or they may have created unhelpful patterns. I’m trained in psychodynamic therapy, which is useful for exploring how past experiences and relationships may still be shaping how you think and feel. This deeper understanding often opens new possibilities and brings lasting change.
Areas I help with
· Mental health difficulties, low confidence and self-worth
· Addiction
· Trauma and abuse
· Baby loss, pregnancy difficulties and fertility issues
· Family and relationship issues
How therapy with me can help
Over time, many clients find that therapy helps them make sense of painful or confusing emotions and find self-acceptance.
Therapy can help you feel more secure, confident, and able to cope with life’s challenges. It can help you to break repeating unhelpful patterns in relationships and behaviours, such as addiction or self-harm.
Practicalities and Fees
Sessions are weekly and last 50 minutes. I offer both open-ended and short-term work from Archway/ Tufnell Park, N19.
Fees are £70 per session, ask me about concessions. To ask me any questions or arrange an initial call, you can phone or text on 07480 067887 or email me at lizbarnestherapy@gmail.com.
This will be an opportunity to speak about what has brought you to counselling. You can explore whether I’m the right fit for you.
Contact
Phone or text me on 07480 067887 or email me at lizbarnestherapy@gmail.com for a free initial call. You can also visit my website http://www.lizbarnestherapy.co.uk
