NAOMI TWIGDEN
Integrative psychotherapist specialising in trauma and GSRD (gender, sexual and relationship diversity)
A warm, collaborate space to explore difficult experiences, understand recurring patterns and develop a more connected relationship with yourself and others.
I'm an integrative therapist, which means I draw on several modalities. This is likely to include person-centred, compassion-focussed, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and existential approaches. Where appropriate, I use my experience as a meditation and breath-work teacher to work somatically with the body.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Trauma
I'm a diploma certified trauma therapist (level 7 distinction) and work with people who may be struggling with emotional regulation, flashbacks, disassociation, feeling safe and connected to the world, triggers or shame. I treat both PTSD and C-PTSD through building psycho-education and mind-body awareness alongside evidence-based therapies such as Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping) and Cognitive Processing.
Sexuality, desire and intimacy
Using psychosexual therapy training (level 5), I help with issues such as differences in desire, physical issues, sexual shame, sexual trauma, or difficulties feeling connected to sexuality. I'm BDSM, queer and relationship diverse affirming and avoid assumptions of normatively.
Relational dynamics
Relationship to the world, others and with self; difficult family or interpersonal dynamics, society anxiety, neurodiversity, attachment issues, identity issues, relationship issues, low mood and depression.
LGBTQIA+
I work extensively with this community of which I am a part of. In the past I have worked for Rainbow MIND and Switchboard Melbourne to support LGBTQIA+ individuals.
REACH OUT
Get in touch to arrange a 15 minute introductory call to see if we feel like a good fit and if our schedules align.
Fees (50 minute session)
In Person Therapy £85
Online Therapy is offered at a sliding scale (£70 – £85) based on your individual circumstances.
Weekly and fortnightly therapy is available.
Contact Details
The Therapeutic Rooms, Taylor's Yard, 170 Brick Lane, E1 6RU
YOUR FIRST SESSION
I know starting therapy can be daunting so I will strive to put you at ease and create a relaxed, friendly environment. We may look at what has brought you to therapy now and decide on a few goals for our work together. I will ask a bit about your life and childhood, but you are always in control of what we discuss and we don't have to speak about anything you would rather not. I won't probe you with questions, nor will I sit silently making notes; we will find our own rhythm for working together. I will adapt the space to meet your needs. Some clients prefer to use therapy as a sound board, others prefer me to have a more active role and perhaps give 'homework' to reflect on between sessions.
the one person who will never leave us, whom we will never lose, is ourself
bell hooks
BACKGROUND
I use she/they pronouns and identify as LGBTQIA+. I grew up in the UK and currently live in London but trained as a psychotherapist whilst living abroad in Melbourne Australia. My first career was in the food industry where I founded a food start up and worked as a marketing and brand manager. I have also written a cookbook.
TRAINING
Registered Member of the British Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors: Number 00971893
2024
Diploma in Trauma Psychotherapy
The Grove, London
Emphasis on creating a sense of safety and emotional stabilisation & practical tools for addressing intrusive imagery and triggers. Evidence-based therapies, somatic focussed, PTSD, Complex-PTSD, EFT (tapping), cognitive processing, trauma-focussed CBT, disassociation, avoidance, mind-body awareness, psycho-education.
2021
Certification in Psychosexual Therapy
The Grove, London
Kink, BDSM, sexual compulsivity, sexual trauma, disassociation & shame, physical issues, relationships and desire, sexuality and relationship diverse client affirming.
2017 - 2020
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
Australian College of Applied Psychology, Melbourne
Integrative degree inclusive of training in grief, alcohol and drugs, family, cross-cultural counselling, neurodiversity and trauma. My placement was as a student campus counsellor for SAE Institute in Melbourne.