Schedule a free 20-minute video consultation. Contact via phone, WhatsApp, or text at 07930826923. Email at edytajohnston@outlook.com.
Welcome to Argentum Counselling
Online therapy helps you explore, heal and change.
You have arrived on my page because you are looking for a solution to an unbearable situation.
You might feel overwhelmed, sad, or confused like some of my previous clients. Self-help books, podcasts, online support groups, family and friends can no longer help.
You are looking for a real deal that will change things for good. You do not want to waste time and money on unhelpful therapies that do not work for you.
You might feel like you have lost a piece of yourself and are about to break down. You may feel like your life reflects what other people want from you, and it has become a heavy burden that you cannot carry anymore.
Your body might feel that your body is separated from your thoughts, and you can suffer from insomnia, overeating, unexplained angry reactions, panic attacks, and paralysing moods of despair. You may feel increasingly separated from others and hunted by critical thoughts. On the
other hand, it is possible that you are finding yourself in a toxic relationship, and you are unable to say how you arrived here.
Maybe you work shockingly long hours but never feel good enough about your performance. You are afraid of burnout but cannot say "no to unreasonable requests, and you take on more
responsibilities.
It is also possible that on top of everything, you struggle with symptoms of ADHD and/or ASD, and you wish you did not have to mask and pretend like you manage anymore.
Overcome life's challenges with therapy for lasting change and a happier life.
Please book a free-of- charge 20 minutes video session to ask any questions.
How does my service help with your issues:
I facilitate a safe and comfortable environment for you to access previously unspoken issues.
I listen to your thoughts and feelings empathically and without judgment.
I give you feedback and ask questions to help you explore and express your thoughts and feelings.
Together, we will explore your past and present to understand where the source of your feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and life patterns stems from.
I facilitate for you the process of reconnecting with your core self by working on dreams and phantasies, concentrating on retelling a personal narrative, exploring your art, or/and writing.
I propose explorative exercises around connecting to your inner child and archetypes.
I suggest some Cognitive Behavioural Therapy exercises that can lead you to change your thoughts, beliefs, and actions.
I also work with the body and lead you in somatic exercises, like guided meditation, seeing and sensing here and now, tapping or breathing exercises.
Book a free-of-charge 20 minutes video consultation.
Call, WhatsAPP, text: 07930826923
Email: edytajohnston@outlook.com
I work with shame, aided by Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, to explore and change negative patterns of behaviour that you probably developed to avoid accessing your complicated feelings.
I assist you in exploring, understanding and dealing with trauma responses like fight (anger), flight (anxiety), freeze (motivation paralyse), and collapse (dissociation).
I assist you in exploring and attending your needs to establish the right life direction.
I will collaborate with you to navigate your thoughts and feelings during transitional periods of your life, such as divorce, pregnancy, bereavement, or a change of career.
I will help you learn tools and strategies to regulate your feelings, such as uncontrollable angry reactions, panic attacks, feeling overwhelmed, and stress.
I will encourage you to explore your self–care practices and develop stable, long-lasting habits that make a balanced life possible.
I coach you through navigating ADHD or ASD symptoms like procrastination, attention issues, memory struggles, problems with organisation and time management, impulsivity, and social anxiety.
I will help you explore your past patterns of relating and figure out ways of attracting and interacting that might be more beneficial for you.
I am qualified and accredited therapeutic counsellor registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I deal with diverse issues and specialise in working with neurodiverse clients with Autism, ADD, and ADHD.
Using a combination of integrative therapeutic approaches, I help develop insight into individual behaviours, thinking patterns, emotional intelligence, personal values and relational attachments to assist transformation of your inner world of, which in turn changes your outer world. The journey between therapist and client is a collaboration of togetherness and is transformative through learning new skills, strategies and habits so clients embrace a journey of growth and healing.
Check out what my clients say
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Edyta for 8 months on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Edyta for 2 months on issues concerning adhd
“Edyta is extremely professional in her manner, yet manages to balance her professionalism with a genuine compassion that can be felt in sessions with her. I have found Edyta to be very supportive and understanding and I always feel heard and understood by her. Edyta has been helping me to understand my late adhd diagnosis as well as some other personal issues. In my experience, Edyta uses a variety of methods to skilfully find ways to help you overcome the issues that you bring to her. I admire how Edyta has not been afraid to take on more complex issues, like some more risk adverse therapists, I have met in the past. ”
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with Edyta for 1 year on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
“I'll start with 10/10, 5 stars. Edyta is fantastic. She really listens. I feel safe to speak freely, without judgement. Therapy is having a profoundly positive effect on my life and that is because of Edyta”
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Edyta for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Qualifications:
- Currently undertaking EMDR training
- Fully Accredited by BACP (2024)
- Diploma in Developmental trauma in children and families (2022) Beacon House
- Diploma in Emotional Regulation and Tapping (2022) Beacon House
- Level 4 Certificate in Mental Health Aware Leadership (2022)
- Certificate in Analytical Psychology, SAP (2021)
- Certificate in Understanding Autism (2021)
- Solution Focused Therapy essentials APT (2020)
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (2017)
- MA Sociology (2009)
Experience:
- I volunteered for Hounslow Youth Counselling Service and Centre 70 in Southwest London.
- I worked in a secondary school setting with young people with ASD, ADHD and emotional issues as HLTA specialised in emotional wellbeing.
- I worked as a Mental Health Lead at Harris Academy Battersea.
- I provided therapy and coaching for clients with ASD and ADHD.
- I worked as a therapist with a private GP practice in South West London.
- I have been working in my private practice since 2019.
- I worked with online counselling portals like Better Help.
- To date, I have conducted more than 600 sessions with adults and young people.
Get In Touch
I offer a FREE 20-30 consultation phone call or online session so that you can ask questions, and I can assess your needs. I can talk you through the counselling process and what to expect, and you can then decide if you want to proceed to therapy.
If you decide to work with me I offer online therapy via Skype.
Cost £60.00 per session.
During your first session, I conduct an in-depth assessment where I ask questions about the difficulties and challenges you face and your therapy goals, including asking questions about your family life (current and past), habits, interests, work life and medical history.
Further sessions are based on agreed times and dates. I may sometimes ask you to paint or draw or undertake tasks or homework as part of my work is experienced in working with dreams (dream diaries), fantasies and active imagination. Your final session is an opportunity to do an exit assessment and get feedback on what worked effectively.
