Maria Harding MSc, Adv Dip in Psychotherapy, BA (Hons), UKCP and BACP registered

I am a private and NHS UKCP and BACP psychotherapist. I have an integrative and psychodynamic training and am experienced in working with a range of difficulties including complex depression and anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship problems and personality difficulties. I have provided assessments and psychological interventions within a range of NHS settings since 2011 including a secondary care complex depression and anxiety setting and a specialist personality disorder service (South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust).This has given me the experience of offering both brief and long-term individual psychotherapy for a wider range of difficulties utilising evidence based interventions such as Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) and Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT).

My work often focuses on helping people who find themselves stuck in unhelpful patterns of behaviour and who are struggling with relational issues. I offer individualised therapy according to your specific needs and in the context of your life as a whole. I will work with you to gain a shared understanding of your difficulties in order to promote psychological change and growth.

Relevant Qualifications &Training

Master of Science in Psychodynamics of Human Development (University of London)
18 Month Infant Observation Study (British Association of Psychotherapists)
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (Regent’s University)
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling (University of Wales)
Post Graduate Certificate in Gestalt Therapy Theory Studies (London Metropolitan)
British Psychoanalytic Council Accredited Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy Practitioner (Anna Freud Centre)
British Psychoanalytic Council Accredited Mentalization Based Treatment Practitioner (Anna Freud Centre)

Professional Accreditation

The UKCP is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. A UKCP psychotherapist undertakes a minimum four year post graduate in depth training in how to work with a variety of people with a range of emotional distress, mental health issues and difficulties. A UKCP psychotherapist follows a strict code of ethical practice and is required to demonstrate continual professional development as well as regular supervision. I am also accredited with the BACP.