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Psychotherapist and Counsellor
London-based
Mr Jan Sheppard BA (Hons) MA (Psych.) Adv.Dip.Ex.Psych.Couns.
MBACP (Snr.Accred.) UKCP regd.

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8th September 2010 
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Jan Sheppard
3 Driftway House
Stafford Rd
London E3 5EY
Tel: 0208 880 6369
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why see a therapist?

    People can be wary of therapy, feeling that if they have a problem they ought to be able to simply talk to their family or friends about it. I believe it is not that simple as our family and friends are very involved with us, and at certain times, or with certain issues, it might be hardest to talk to those we are most involved with, or hardest for those closest to be able to help. A therapist is an outsider who listens objectively, and who enables you to talk uninhibitedly about whatever is on your mind, and to re-evaluate.

  • How can psychotherapy be helpful?

  • Understanding and relieving anxiety, stress and depression.
  • Discovering aims and intentions.
  • Overcoming trauma.
  • Exploring difficult aspects of intimate relationships.
  • Examining patterns you may have noticed in your life.
  • Helping to cope with bereavement or other major life changes.
  • Making sense of family and childhood issues.
  • Professional and career concerns.
  • Questions regarding mental health.

    In addition, my areas of training and expertise include;
  • Anxiety.
  • Self-esteem.
  • Loss.
  • Impotence and sexual difficulties.
  • Addiction.
  • Self-harm.
  • Eating disorders.
  • Psychiatric disorders.
  • Panic attacks.