Reshma Taank, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist BACP (Accred). 

I am registered with, and a fully accredited member of, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the organisation that seeks to maintain and promote the highest professional standards in counselling and psychotherapy to protect the public.

My work is regulated by the BACP and professionally supervised in accordance with their guidelines.

I abide by the BACP’s Ethical Framework for therapy Professions, including maintaining client confidentiality at all times and ensuring client needs are always placed first and foremost throughout the therapeutic journey. 

Having completed a rigorous five year therapy training, I have completed several qualifications in psychodynamic therapy, including an Advanced Diploma and Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and Therapy awarded by WPF Therapy, one of the largest, and most respected, providers of psychotherapy and counselling training in the UK.

I am a fully licensed therapist in Counselling for Depression (CFD-PCE, undertaken at Nottingham University), an evidence-based form of short-term therapy for the treatment of depression, approved by NICE and government backed through the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) scheme.

Furthermore, I am an accredited Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy Practitioner (Having qualified at the Anna Freud Centre). DIT is an evidence based form of short-term psychodynamic therapy specialising in Mood Disorders, Depression and Anxiety with a particular focus on relationship patterns and difficulties.

Committed to lifelong learning and professional development, I update and refresh my skills regularly through attendance at continuous professional development workshops, seminars, conferences and lectures. 

Authentic Minds Therapy is fully insured and I have an enhanced certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), providing clients complete protection and reassurance.

In addition, I hold both an LLB (Hons) degree in Law and a Masters degree in Criminology.

I have been a practising psychodynamic therapist for over 10 years, working with clients who are experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, loss, low self-esteem, as well as clients presenting with more pronounced personality disorders and suicidal ideation. 

In addition to my private practice, I provide psychodynamic therapy through The Counselling Foundation, a mental healthcare charity providing low-cost, affordable counselling. I see clients on a one-to-one basis for short-term IAPT work at both the St Albans and Broxbourne Counselling Centres. I also work within the IAPT service for Lea Vale Medical Group, seeing NHS patients.

I am an approved and registered provider with Bupa, Helix Healthcare and an Associate Therapist with Nuffield Healthcare for time-limited work with patients referred through company private health insurance schemes.

As well as providing therapy, I carry out clinical assessments for clients referred by GPs and Community Mental Health Teams.  This entails a detailed interview and history taking of the client and a written report with psychodynamic profiling, used to determine the best way of providing for the client's needs.

Previously, I have worked for the Samaritans, and with clients referred to counselling through various Employer Assistance Programmes.

I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment for my clients. This allows us to build a strong, positive therapeutic alliance and trusting relationship that, over time, enables change and growth.  Ultimately, the therapy equips the client to leave the therapeutic relationship and continue their journey in life better equipped to deal with struggles in the future. 

All sessions take place on a one-to-one basis .