Séverine Robitaille

I can help with...

• Anxiety
• Bereavement and loss
• Body image
• Compulsive hoarding
• Depression
• Disabilities
• Emotional abuse
• Family issues
• Gender issues
• Identity issues
• Issues around belonging
• Low mood
• Low self-esteem
• Major life changes
• Physical abuse
• Relationship difficulties
• Sexual abuse
• Sexuality
• Spirituality
• Stress
• Suicidal thoughts
• Trauma
• Traumatic childhood

Types of clients I see

• Individuals
• Young people
• Older people
• People of colour
• People of faith
• LGBTQIA+

Languages I speak

• English
• French

Location(s)

• Room 202 at 180–186 King's Cross Rd, Kings Cross, WC1X 9DE
• Online
• Phone

Types of therapy I offer

• Psychodynamic

My approach

Taking the first step

Deciding to start therapy is a big step and choosing the right therapist can feel daunting… That’s why I offer an initial free phone call so that we can talk about your reasons for reaching out and you can ask any questions you might have.

Consultation sessions

We would then meet for 2 consultation sessions. These are an opportunity for me to find out more about you and for you to explain why you are coming to therapy. They also give you a chance to experience how it feels to work with me, should you wish to continue with therapy afterwards.

I offer both long and short-term therapy.

Why people come to therapy

Sometimes the reason for coming to therapy might feel obvious, such as a recent bereavement, trauma or a sudden change of circumstances. Other times it’s just a feeling that something is not quite right, or we feel stuck or just a bit low.

How I work

Talking to someone in a non-judgemental setting can help.

I offer a safe and confidential space where we can explore these issues. Clients have described me as caring, curious and attentive.

I work using a psychodynamic approach, which means that I believe our present actions are often connected to our past. In therapy we explore not only the issues troubling you now but also try to understand their possible roots in earlier experiences. Therapy can help you understand yourself better and the experiences that shape you.

Get in touch

If you are curious about therapy or how I work, then please feel free to email me at contact@severinerobitailletherapy.co.uk for an initial chat.

Training, qualifications and experience

• MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy from Birkbeck, University of London
• Foundation Course in Psychoanalytical Psychotherapy from The Association for Group and Individual Psychotherapy (AGIP)

Previous experience:

• 20 years working in the performing arts industry, including working internationally
• student honorary counsellor at Birkbeck, University of London
• honorary counsellor at Albany Trust, a charity focusing on a positive approach to sexuality and relationships and supporting LGBTQIA+ clients
• listener at Age UK Dacorum for their bereavement and COVID-19 telephone support service

I have experience of working with people from different cultural backgrounds, or who have ADHD or are autistic.

Professional affiliations

• Registered member (417038) of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
• Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ZCO864464)

Code of ethics

I abide by the BACP’s ethical framework.

Fees and availability

• Individual psychotherapy: £80 per session
• In person: Mondays at King’s Cross
• Online or phone: Tuesdays to Fridays

This is indicative so please do get in touch with any query.