Ms. Punam Sood, BA. MSc EMDR Consultant/supervisor
About Me
I am a UKCP accredited psychotherapist, EMDR consultant, supervisor and organisational consultant, with over 30 years clinical experience offering: individual and group therapy, supervision and consultation to the National Health Service (Tavistock and Portman NHS, Kings College, Institute Psychiatry, Maudsley Hospital, West London Mental Health NHS), and voluntary sector. I have worked with a variety of client groups, with a complex history of clinical severity across a range of care settings.
“At its heart, therapy with me is about looking at adaptive ways to address past hurts and challenges, to enable the possibility of living life by creating a new narrative". Yesterday is gone and its tales told. Today new seeds are growing.” – Rumi
The diversity of my rich, cultural background is reflected in the multiplicity of work and trainings, I have undertaken. I use a relational, integrative approach, that is inclusive in addressing and assimilating the mind, body, emotions and for some spiritual beliefs. I am particularly interested in the latest research on polyvagal theory, brain plasticity, body psychotherapy, meditation and incorporate this into my work with you.
Education & Experience
EMDR Consultant
Surrey University - MSc Supervision & Organisational Consultation
Roehampton University (WPF) - Diploma Supervision (BAPPS), (UKCP)
Chiron Centre - Integrative Psychotherapist & Biodynamic Massage (UKCP)
York University - BA Honours Politics
Plater College, Oxford - Oxford University Diploma Social Administration, Psychology, Philosophy & Quantitative Methods
Additional trainings:
West London Mental Health NHS - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Institute of Psychiatry - Family Therapy
Kings College - Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing. Trainer - Alexandra Richman
Body Psychotherapy, Working with PTSD - Babette Rothschild, Parts 1-3
Unlock Your Quantum Powers - Dr Jean Houston
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
• United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP)
• British Association for Psychoanalytical & Psychodynamic Supervisors (BAPPS)
• EMDR UK, Ireland & Europe. (EMDR India - life member)
Specialty Area
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Adoption
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Community Mental Health Center
- Couples
- Expats
- Families
- First Responders
- Group
- Immigrants
- Residential Treatment Facility
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Insurance
WPA, AXA,Vitality Health.