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 in meditation and breath-work 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, kink, physical issues, sexual shame, sexual trauma, or difficulties feeling connected to sexuality. I avoid assumptions of normativity.
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 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. I have a personal interest in Buddhism which I sometimes bring into the room when appropriate.
TRAINING
Registered Member of the British Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors: Number 00971893
2024
Diploma in Trauma Psychotherapy
The Grove, London
Creating a sense of safety in the body through psycho-education and emotional regulation, teaching practical tools for addressing both PTSD and C-PTSD symptoms (such as trigger responses, intrusive imagery and disassociation). Use of a combination of evidence-based techniques to remove 'charge' from trauma such as EFT (tapping), cognitive processing, somatic and imagery techniques, trauma-focussed CBT.
2021
Certification in Psychosexual Therapy
The Grove, London
Themes I work with include non-monogamy, kink, sexual compulsivity, sexual trauma, disassociation, sexual shame, physical issues, relationships and desire. GSRD (gender, sexuality and relationship diverse) affirming approach.
2017 - 2020
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
Australian College of Applied Psychology, Melbourne
Integrative degree inclusive of foundational training in mental health presentations, grief, alcohol and drugs, family, cross-cultural counselling, neurodiversity and trauma. My placement was as a student campus counsellor for SAE Institute in Melbourne.