Polly Kettenacker Therapy
Why therapy?
Life can feel overwhelming at times -emotions, relationships, and patterns that keep repeating can leave us anxious, stuck, or confused.
I work with people who want to understand themselves better, find steadier ways of relating, or explore the impact of early experiences, challenging situations or tricky relationships.
Welcome. My name is Polly and I am a qualified counsellor. I provide a calm, steady space where we can make sense of difficult feelings, recurring patterns or new challenges in your life.
Maybe you feel anxious, flat, frustrated, or unsure why certain situations affect you so strongly.
Perhaps you notice patterns in relationships — feeling quickly overwhelmed, fearing rejection, shutting down, pushing boundaries, feeling "bad", "wrong" or “too much".
These responses may seem confusing now - but often they make sense as ways in which we learnt to protect ourselves when we were young. What matters is that you don’t have to face it alone.
We will work at a pace that feels right for you, exploring patterns and building new ways of relating to yourself and others. I welcome all your feelings - including those that feel messy, intense or hard to name. Together, we will try to understand, rather than judge, what's going on for you.
About me
I am a qualified counsellor. I aim to see you as a whole person — not just a set of symptoms — and shape our work around you: your history, relationships and the ways you have learned to cope.
I work at depth, which means that I am interested in how early experiences shape the ways we relate to ourselves and others.
But I don’t believe our past determines our future. With the right support, you can find new ways of relating that feel steadier and give you more choice.
I have a Diploma in Integrative Counselling from the Minster Centre in London, and am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have over two years of clinical experience, working with clients in short-term NHS talking therapies and longer term in community low-cost settings.
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Professional memberships
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This means that I abide by their Ethical Framework, ensuring I work safely and professionally, putting your interests first at all time.
Qualifications
What I can help with
I support people struggling in relationships to themselves or with others, including those facing:
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
My practice is LGBTQIA+ inclusive and affirmative
My location
I provide counselling sessions from private rooms near London Bridge in London (EC3V) and in South Croydon (CR2). 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.
In person sessions are charged at £70 and online sessions at £60.
I provide low-cost therapy 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. If you're thinking about counselling, but are not sure, 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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