Ian

Mr Ian Kennedy, BA

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

“I am a fully registered attachment based psychoanalytic psychotherapist. I completed my training at the Bowlby centre for attachment-based psychotherapy in North London in 2011. I am also trained as a cognitive behavioural therapist and worked in addictions for some years as a nurse and counsellor.”

About Me

I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist based in Peckham Rye, Greater London. I help you work through abuse, anxiety, mood disorders, and personal development concerns. I offer individual therapy, counseling, and online sessions in a confidential space. I also work with people in performing Arts and associated professions. I am also a musician.

Approach

I am an attachment based psychoanalytic psychotherapist. I am interested in you as a whole person , not a diagnossis or a single problem. I will spend time with you finding out what you want from psychotherapy and about your history; particularly your relationships both past and present and any traumatic events in your life. Whilst I use techniques from cognitive behaviour therapy and problem solving my approach is more long term and inclusive.

I always suggest an initial meeting to see if we feel we can work with each other and to tell you more about my approach. I am also happy to speak with you on the phone before setting up a meeting. It is important you find the right therapist for you and this gives you as much oppurtunity as possible to make that decision.

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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Weekly 50 mins psychotherapy sessions in my consulting room by Peckham Rye Commom. My fee is between £80 and £95 depending on time of day and your circumstances.

I do have low cost places for those on low incomes.

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Gender Identity & Self-Image

    A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist who integrates psychoanalytic understanding into therapy, exploring unconscious dynamics and relational patterns.

Credentials

Registrations

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

University of Sussex

Year: 2000

Memberships

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Graduate Member

Membership: 2011164692

Service Areas

South East London Peckham Rye

In-person & Online

London, Greater London

United Kingdom

Peckham Rye, United Kingdom