Kerry Birch

Kerry Birch


Registered Member MÍø±¬ÃÅ

Contact information

Phone number
07711142459

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Therapist - London

London SW11
07711142459
Sessions from £75.00

Features

  • Flexible hours available
  • Concessionary rates

Availability

I have availability on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays either online or in-person. I work from The Awareness Centre, Abbeville Road SW4 9JX on Wednesday mornings and Rooms for Therapists SW11 1EH on Mondays and Tuesdays.

About me and my therapy practice

Hello and welcome,

Considering therapy is an important and courageous first step towards looking after yourself. And something we all deserve.

I’m a fully qualified psychotherapist with a Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a registered member of the Íø±¬ÃÅ. I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, helping them to find their way through all forms of life’s ups and downs - from anxiety, low mood & depression, neurodiversity, grief and loss to relationship struggles, life transitions, identity questions, addiction, trauma, and those big 'what's the point' or ‘what’s wrong with me’ moments we can all experience.

I know that starting or restarting therapy can feel daunting. You might feel nervous, unsure, or a bit awkward - that’s totally normal. But therapy doesn’t have to be heavy or intimidating. It doesn’t all have to be heavy silences and deep frowns. It can be open, surprising, creative, and sometimes even amusing.

For me, effective therapy isn’t rocket science, it’s all about attuned connection - a genuine, trusting relationship between two humans where you feel instinctively that you can be your true self. My approach is relational and down-to-earth. No jargon, no hierarchy, no judgement. I bring compassion, curiosity,  hopefully a little insight, honesty and a good dose of humanity to every session.

In a world that’s become noisier and faster, those simple moments of being heard, and understood can feel rare. My role is to create a space where you feel truly seen, perhaps for the first time in a while. For me, therapy is a place to slow down and discover a deeper awareness about yourself that perhaps you haven't been able to quite grasp in the past. I believe the strength and insight you need are already within you - effective therapy just helps uncover them.

Therapy can’t change the cards you’ve been dealt, but it can help you shuffle them differently - revealing new perspectives and  opportunities that you might not have seen before.

Practice description

I don’t work with a one-size-fits-all approach. We’ll work together in a way that suits you - your personality, your pace, and your goals. I’m an integrative therapist, which means I draw on a variety different approaches depending on what you need, including but not limited to:

• Person-Centred therapy - We start with you. Your experiences, feelings, and insights lead the way.

• Psychodynamic work  - We gently explore how past experiences and relationships may be influencing your thoughts, emotions, and patterns today. 

• Gestalt techniques - This helps you become more aware of what’s happening for you in the present moment - physically, emotionally, and relationally.

• Solution-focused work - We look at what’s already working, your strengths, and what’s possible, helping you take practical steps towards the change you want.

• Transpersonal therapy - When, and if, it feels right, we can explore questions of meaning, purpose, and personal growth -connecting with something larger than day-to-day struggles.

I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds and have a particular interest and expertise in young adults, who often tell me how disconnected, overwhelmed, or uncertain they feel in today’s  world. Therapy can be a grounding antidote to that - a gentle yet powerful reminder that real connection, with yourself and others, is still possible.

Aside from my therapy work, I run my own business in the commercial sector, so I understand the stresses that come with modern working life . I’m also a mum to two young adults, which has taught me a huge amount about patience, humour, and resilience.

Outside of work, I enjoy swimming, reading, walking my dog, and spending time with friends and family.

Life can often feel messy and overwhelming. I hope that together we might be able to untangle some of those stubborn knots leading to improved awareness, deeper understanding  and a clearer path going forward. 

My first session

I offer a free 15 minute phone or video consultation - no strings attached. It’s a chance for you to ask any questions, see how we might work together, and consider whether we might be a good fit because finding the right therapeutic match really matters.

Thereafter, each session is 50 minutes in total. It is down to you how many sessions you feel you need and we can review this as we go along. I generally advise 6-12 sessions to start with on a weekly basis. 

I work on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, in-person in SW4 and SW12 or online and can be flexible to suit. Please contact me to find out more. 

Types of therapy

Creative therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Existential, Gestalt, Humanistic, Integrative, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal, Narrative therapy, Person centred, Phenomenological, Psychoanalytic, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution focused brief therapy, Transactional analysis, Transpersonal

Clients I work with

Adults, Older adults, Young people

How I deliver therapy

Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Time-limited