'There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you' - Maya Angelou
Whatever difficulties you are experiencing, we will meet you where you are, and work together towards a place where you can look ahead to a different and brighter future
Face to face therapy in East and South East London, or anywhere online
Therapy can help you with…
"There is a crack in everything, that's where the light gets in."
– Leonard Cohen.
Dr Kirsten Shirke is a medical doctor and psychotherapist
Kirsten is a GP and psychodynamic psychotherapist with a special interest in mental health disorders, alcohol and substance misuse, and is clinical lead for a project supporting survivors of domestic abuse in primary care settings. She works for a service supporting doctors experiencing mental health concerns. She has extensive experience of working with people experiencing a range of mental health disorders and difficulties with emotions and relationships, disordered eating, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, work stress and many other challenges.
Dr. Kirsten Shirke in numbers
1997
Qualified medical doctor in London since 1997.
2003
NHS General Practice in East London since 2003.
Qualifications and memberships
MBBS, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP, mBACP, BSc, MA (distinction) psychodynamic counselling
Free consultation
We know it can be hard to find the right therapist. That’s why we offer all new clients a free 20- minute consultation.
We’ll talk about your challenges and find the right solution for your needs.
How can we help you today?
We offer a wide range of therapy services to meet a variety of needs.
Difficult feelings and emotions – Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions you can’t understand? We can explore these feeling and try to understand them as part of the whole person that you are…
Difficult feelings and emotions – Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions you can’t understand? We can explore these feeling and try to understand them as part of the whole person that you are…
Difficult feelings and emotions – Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions you can’t understand? We can explore these feeling and try to understand them as part of the whole person that you are…
Isolation and loneliness
Difficult feelings and emotions – Are you feeling overwhelmed by emotions you can’t understand? We can explore these feeling and try to understand them as part of the whole person that you are…
“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings”
― Lao Tzu “
Thoughts of self harm or ending your life
Have you experienced bereavement or loss? There are many ways we can experience loss at different stages in our lives. Sometimes this may be through the loss of a loved one.
Trauma
Many people have experienced trauma in their lives. This can be through a one off event where they felt in danger or experienced a significant loss or change in their life circumstances.
Loss
Have you experienced bereavement or loss? There are many ways we can experience loss at different stages in our lives. Sometimes this may be through the loss of a loved one.
Difficulties with food and eating
Do you have a problematic relationship with food or have difficulty controlling what you eat? Do you worry about your weight and body image or find thinking about food causes you distress?
Abuse
Have you survived a difficult childhood or experiences such as neglect, emotional, sexual or physical abuse that have left you with painful memories and emotions that you struggle with?
Domestic abuse
have you experienced abuse, violence or controlling behaviour from a partner, ex-partner or family member? These experiences can have a devastating impact…
“A night can never defeat the sunrise”
– Sumit Sharma
Work stress
Are you suffering stress at work or feeling overwhelmed or unsupported in the environment you are working in?
Addiction and recovery
Have you used drugs or alcohol as a way of coping with traumatic events in the past or to manage painful memories or emotions?
Chronic pain or physical symptoms
Do you suffer from chronic pain, headaches, sleep problems or other physical symptoms that are affecting your quality of life?
Wide range of mental health disorders
Have you been diagnosed with a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety? Are you taking medication for a mental health condition?
“By looking into the web of experiences and relationships in our present and earlier lives we can start to understand more about who we are and learn to make changes that build strong and healthy relationships and fulfilling lives in the future."
Dr. Kirsten Shirke
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