Maxine Slapper
I am an accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapist. I have worked with a wide range of people with mental health conditions and emotional difficulties over more than a 30-year period in NHS and private settings. I have experience of and am happy to work with people who are experiencing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, neurodiversity (ADHD, ASD), bereavement, physical health, mind body issues.
I am passionate about supporting a person to disentangle patterns that are no longer desirable. Life’s challenges may not have a diagnosis though emotional upset is present that is causing confusion. This may show itself in personal relationship difficulties or a feeling of inertia. My priority is to respect what each individual brings, which is at the heart of a unique personal struggle. My focus is working collaboratively with each individual to support an increased sense of control over one’s life through reviewing old, historic patterns of behaviour and revising coping strategies, looking together at the barriers to change.
We will spend time looking at your history to put your current issues in a context. We will look at early family relationships and how this may be impacting on your adult relationships and view of self. My approach is collaborative. I enjoy working with someone to effect change. It can feel intimidating making the decision to start therapy and I maintain a warm and friendly approach which enables change.
I am passionate about supporting people to overcome personal difficulties and breaking down the barriers to change. Cognitive Analytic Therapy is a collaborative, relational approach which I find to be a perfect balance in looking at how our histories can impact on our current relationships and the way in which we see ourselves in the world.
Online and/or telephone appointments are available.
