Elaine Macha
(she/her)
Accredited Psychotherapist
Available for new clients
I am a UK registered Counsellor & Psychotherapist with the BACP, (NL Psychologist). I have extensive experience in working with adults and teenagers dealing with anxiety, unprocessed trauma and self-esteem.
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At a glance
Last active
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from ElaineOnline sessions Mondays & Thursdays. Face to face Amsterdam West on Tuesdays or Centraal Wednesday afternoon. First phone call €0/15min.
Usually responds within 4 hours
About me
I am a registered Counsellor and UK Psychotherapist (NL Psychologist). I have extensive experience in working with adults and teenagers both face-to-face and online. I started training as a therapist as I saw many young people suffering with anxiety and low self-esteem, struggling to connect and flourish. I create an empathic and safe therapeutic space for you to safely talk through your thoughts and feelings, and explore deeply rooted emotions and challenges to understand what does not feel right within.
I am compassionate and dedicated to helping individuals navigate healing and personal growth. With extensive experience working with adults and teenagers, I create a safe, therapeutic space for clients to explore their challenges and develop strategies for positive transformation. I work with clients facing issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, bullying, depression, negative thought patterns, and difficulties in work and relationships.
My approach is deeply rooted in an empathic therapeutic relationship, where I attentively listen to clients’ somatic and emotional experiences. I empower them to explore their self-beliefs, reconnect with their core values, and make meaningful shifts towards your values and emotional wellbeing. I am particularly interested in the neuropsychology of trauma in the body, and the impact this can have on attachment dynamics, self-confidence and identity. In the therapeutic space I utilise creative approaches to assist you in unlocking unprocessed trauma and I regularly use nature and imaging in the therapeutic space.
My experience has included working with young people and adults facing the challenges of anxiety, self-esteem, self-worth, unprocessed trauma, addiction, self-harm, identity issues, anger, loss, relationship difficulties and personal autonomy.
I speak:
EnglishSwahili
Location:
Antony Moddermanstraat 188, 1063 LW Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Integrative therapy Recommended for those who prefer a flexible approach that combines different therapies to meet their unique needs.
Somatic ExperiencingRecommended for those who want to use the mind-body connection to address the effects of trauma and restore natural regulation of the nervous system.
Through compassion, affirmation, and unconditional positive regard we build a relationship where you feel safe, heard and accepted. Within this safe space, you can explore traumatic experiences or difficulties in your life, along with associated thoughts and feelings. You set goals and makes choices regarding the direction your therapy takes. Through the experience of being seen and heard you can soothe feelings of hurt, loss and confusion.
Using psychoeducation you develop understanding of how your body has developed triggering responses to threat or fear, and you grow in awareness of how your body and mind work together to influence your felt experiences.
Using creative approaches I enable you to explore your thoughts and feelings from the 3rd person. Using drawing, games, images, sand and stones, you develop skills in communicating and managing your feelings. You develop strategies in emotional self-regulation and further explore feared and hidden emotions.
In the therapeutic space I support you with a deep congruent presence of my true self, being fully present and authentic in the therapeutic space. As you feel safe and can work with deep emotions, you experience new physiological and affective relational experiences giving new meaning and initiating healing of internalised emotions.
I intentionally affirm and validate you and your identified strengths and qualities along with the impact of your experiences. You are empowered to explore your self-beliefs, and grow in self-understanding of protective relational patterns. You reconnect with your core values, and make meaningful shifts which empower you to emotional well-being.
Experience
Private Practice BACP Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist UK, face-to-face and online therapeutic work with adults and teenagers, 2021- current.
Private practice Registered Psychologist in the Netherlands, face-to-face and online therapeutic work with adults and teenagers, 2023-current.
Counselling Team, Counselling students and staff and completion of Intake Assessments with Craven College, N. Yorkshire, 2019 - current.
Associate Therapist, Mable Therapy; (Online Counselling for children, teens and schools) Leeds, UK, 2021- current.
Place2be School Counsellor Project Manager, Leeds, UK, 2022.
Counselling skills and Emotional Literacy Programme for students with behavioural and emotional difficulties, Craven PRS. 2012-2015.
Counselling students and adults when working in Tanzania, 2002-2009.
Life skills educator and HIV Risk Reduction Education in Tanzania, 2002-2009.
Volunteer counsellor with students in Leicestershire schools, 2000.
Science Educator UK Schools, 1991-2019.
Education
2022 - Diploma in Child and Adolescent Counselling (Level 4), Stonebridge Colleges.
2021 - Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Level 7), Leeds Beckett University.
2000 - Postgraduate Counselling Skills, Vaughan College (Level 5), Leicester University.
2010 - Masters in Education, Health Promotion & International Development (Level 7), Institute of Education, University of London.
1991 - BSc. Honours in Biological Science (Level 4), Leicester University.
Cost
Free 15 minute introductory callSliding scale starting at €65
Individual Session
€80 (50 minutes)
Initial assessment
€80 (50 minutes)
Relationship Difficulties
€120 (80 minutes)
Individual Therapy
€80 (50 minutes)
Youth Therapy
€80 (50 minutes)
Free Telephone conversation
€0 (15 minutes)
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
Last active
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Note from ElaineOnline sessions Mondays & Thursdays. Face to face Amsterdam West on Tuesdays or Centraal Wednesday afternoon. First phone call €0/15min.
Usually responds within 4 hours
Next available: Jun 23