Isabella Florschutz
Lifespan Psychotherapy, Counselling and Workshops

Professional Qualifications

I am a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist accredited with the UKCP. I hold an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling and an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, both from Regents College, London. I have completed a two year certificate training in using Transformative Arts for Therapy from Tobias School of Art and have a diploma in Experiential Counselling. I also have training in coaching. I have taken many short courses to further my knowledge on specialist topics.

I have a particular interest and have worked in depth with creative methods in therapy and for my MA dissertation I researched using archetypal myths/stories with art as part of the creative process.

I am accredited with the UKCP and I am a member of the British association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists bacp. I am bound by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy and subject to the Professional Conduct Procedure.

Career Background

My first degree is Bsc(Hons) in Management Studies and my previous career has been in heathcare sector management, as Manager of a Community Care Agency, as Therapy and Groups Coordinator and as Registered Manager of a Rehabilitation Clinic for people with acquired brain injuries, which I expanded and ran for over four years. I understand the complexities of managing a business and of workplace issues. I have a certificate in Supervisory Development.

I gained extensive experience working with clients, their families and training staff on the psychological effects of brain injuries. I have worked as a therapist with university students, older clients in their own homes and the general public in both organisations and private practice.

Continuing Professional Development

I believe providing psychotherapy requires ongoing learning and I am committed to my furthering self development and to acquiring further knowledge and skills for my work as a therapist.
Recent courses attended include:

Artistic Methods with BPD diagnosis
Certificate in Coaching
Trauma Conference
Introduction to Psychophoenetics
Art and Medicine for Adults with Psychiatric Disorders
Biographical Counselling Workshop
Trauma and Dissociation
CBT skills (10 week course)
Transference
Self harm
Dementia
Loss & Bereavement