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The Zen Shrink

 

 

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      Psychotherapy, Mindfulness & EMDR

       

       

      An Integrative Approach

       
       

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      I integrate person-centered talk therapy with evidence based ancient mindfulness techniques and EMDR (Eye-Movement-Desensitization-Reprocessing). With this holistic and science-based neuro-affective approach your emotional pain associated with memories and future worries will be radically reduced. You will feel supported, validated and heard, learn new coping and communication skills and its practical application in your daily life. This treatment style is collaborative and proven to be highly effective treating stress, anxiety, mood- and thought- disorders, trauma and addiction. I see very good results in many of my clients as they grow emotionally and behaviorally, often transforming themselves to lead more present, balanced, authentic, happy and meaningful lives.

       

      My own mindfulness and Zen meditation practice and personal psychotherapy of 18 years are the cornerstones of my non-judgmental and compassionate treatment style as I am greatly inspired by my own journey towards healing, awakening and transformation. By cultivating mindfulness through both informal and formal practices, I naturally bring more mindfulness into the consulting room.

    • About

      Isobel Gardner, MA, MFA, LMFT, MBACP

      Isobel is a registered member of BACP lic # 384985 (The British Association of Councelling and Psychotherapy) and a licensed MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist) in the state of California, USA (Lic #MFC 113248). Her education and training includes a 2-year Master of Arts Degree from Antioch University, Los Angeles in Clinical Psychology, +3000 supervised face-to-face treatment hours with individuals, groups, children, family and couples. She has passed multiple rigorous State exams in both the US and Great Britain in clinical psychology, law and ethics and diversity training.

       

      In addition, Isobel is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher - Professional Level #0027 by the IMTA (International Mindfulness Teachers Association) and is a trained EMDR therapist, EMDRIA membership # 100038603.

       

      Isobel also holds a 2-year Master of Fine Arts from UCLA and a 4-year Bachelor's of Arts from California State University, Northridge. In addition, she has studied Philosophy and the History of Ideas at the University of Stockholm, Sweden. As a practicing Zen Buddhist, she has been trained in Ancient Buddhist Psychology (Zen and Mindfulness) and MBSR (secular Mindfulness-Based-Stress-Reduction) at InsightLA, the UCLA Mindfulness Awareness Research Center (MARC), at The Shunkoin Zen Temple in Kyoto, Japan and at the Saumsanga Zen temple in South Korea. Isobel has been trained in belief focused EMDR (eye-movement-desensitization-reprocessing therapy) by EMDRIA approved EMDR trainer. She is a member of EMDRIA and integrates EMDR in her treatment. Isobel has also been supervised in Psychodynamic therapy at the Maple Center in Beverly Hills and in substance abuse treatment at several residential and outpatient dual-diagnosis substance abuse treatment centers in Los Angeles and Malibu.

       

      She treats individuals, couples, families and groups struggling with mental health issues ranging from stress and anxiety to severe trauma, addictions, substance abuse and thought disorders.

       

      She also facilitates Mindfulness training for groups and leaders at organizations and private businesses.

       

      Isobel who grew up in Stockholm, Sweden, now lives in London, has a British father and Swedish mother and is bilingual in Swedish and English. She is the mother of two young adult sons, one young adult daughter and a 14-year old Shiba Inu

    • YouTube

      HOW TO Stop Catastrophizing

      Interview on Amazing Mind

      How to Meditate like a Samurai

      Meditation, A Beginner's Guide

      What is EMDR?

      The Science Behind Mindfulness

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      53 Davies Street, London, W1K5JH
      Mon-Thu 12pm-10pm
      +44(0)131 378 1310
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      isobel@zenshrink.co.uk
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