Polly Kettenacker Therapy
A calm, steady space to make sense of difficult feelings.
Life sometimes feels overwhelming. You may feel anxious, flat, frustrated, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating.
Welcome. My name is Polly and I provide depth-focused therapy. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling stuck.
Together, we will create a calm, steady space where we can make sense of difficult feelings, recurring patterns or new challenges in your life.
What I can help with
I support adults experiencing:
Childhood memories that feel hard to describe Loss, bereavement and grief
Low self-worth and self-doubt
Anxiety and / or feeling flat or low
Anger and frustration
Struggles with fluctuating moods and emotions
Challenges in relationships
Illness, disability, or chronic pain
Struggles around meaning, faith or spirituality Difficulty in defining or reaching goals
Feelings of being misunderstood or rejected Impulsivity or feeling out of control
I work in a way that is sensitive to the impact of discrimination and marginalisation. I offer a space where LGBTQIA+ folk, racially marginalised people, and people of all faiths and none can feel safe, respected, and affirmed.
About me
I work at depth, which means I’m interested in how your early experiences have shaped the ways you relate - to yourself and to others.
But your past does not have to define your future. I believe our vulnerabilities and challenges can become sources of strength -and that, with the right support, new ways of relating can emerge.
I welcome all your feelings, including those that feel messy, intense, or hard to name. We will work at a pace that feels right for you, exploring your inner world with care and curiosity, helping you to feel more choice and steadiness in your life.
In the Japanese art of kintsugi broken pottery is mended with gold, so that the cracks are not hidden, but allowed to become part of something complex and beautiful. I hold a similar belief about people: when we are able to tend to what hurts, our wounds and imperfections can become places of meaning and depth. Not because the pain disappears, but because we learn to carry it differently.
"Forget your perfect offering
There is a crack, a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in"
Leonard Cohen, Anthem
I am registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I abide by their Ethical Framework, ensuring I work safely and professionally, putting your interests first at all time.
My location
I provide therapy sessions from private rooms in Crystal Palace (SE19 3RW). Full location details are provided when we schedule your session.
If you prefer remote support, I also provide online counselling.
Fees & availability
Sessions run for 50 minutes, at a fixed time each week. I work online on Thursdays, and both in person and online on Fridays. In person sessions are charged at £70 and online sessions at £60.
I have some lower-cost therapy spaces for those unable to pay the standard fee. Please let me know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Languages
I provide English and German language therapy.
Get in touch
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Join me for a free 20-minute phone or online consultation. This is a no-commitment chance to ask questions, discuss what's going on for you, and help you work out whether this is a good time for you to start therapy, and whether I am the right therapist for you.
You can contact me by phone at +447951179724, or use the secure contact form if you prefer.
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