Isabelle Corak MBACP, MNCS (Accred)
About me
I am Swiss by origin, British by adoption, and a citizen of quite a few boarding passes in between. Since 2006, the UK has been home, yet my path has taken me through Central America, parts of North America, and much of Europe, with chapters of life spent in both Kenya and France. These experiences have been less about ticking destinations off a list and more about gaining perspective, opening my mind, sharpening my curiosity, and deepening my respect for the many ways people see and shape the world.
Qualifications and practice
I have held an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy since 2013. Furthermore, I hold a BA(HONS) in Person-Centred Psychology from the Metanoia Institute in London and Middlesex University.
I am a full member of the National Counselling Society, NCS and a full member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. I am also accredited by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). I am committed to my own personal and professional development which includes regular clinical supervision with an accredited supervisor and regular continuing professional development training. I follow the BACP and NCS codes of Ethics. I am also a member of the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)
Values and Philosophy
I use a person-centred approach, because it fits very well with my own philosophy for life. This approach is based on the belief that we are all individual experts on our true selves. It follows that each of us has the ability to live our life to our full potential.
In a sincere, trusting and non-judgmental therapeutic partnership, we can apply our own strength and imagination to overcome obstacles.
As a person-centred counsellor, my aim is to provide a compassionate and confidential environment, to help you unlock your capacity and inner resourcefulness.
I value authenticity highly, and the quality of the relationship between therapist and client is widely regarded as the most important factor in facilitating effective therapy. The initial session gives you an opportunity to evaluate whether you feel a connection and whether an “honest” rapport can develop between us. In the spirit of Carl Rogers, I ask myself “How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for her/his/their own personal growth?”
It is with this concord that we can have a broad and deep discussion about what works well for you in your life and what does not.