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about Linda

Hello, and a warm welcome.

 

I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Mind/Body Therapist and Nervous System Specialist, offering a collaborative, relational and creative approach in my practice. I have gained extensive experience working in various environments, including primary and secondary care NHS settings, charity and private mental health hospitals, offering specialised support to survivors of acute trauma, addictions, emotional challenges, relational and identity crises, and I have a special interest in working with compulsive sexual behaviour, including sex and pornography addiction.

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I'm accredited by and Fellow of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP). I'm also a registered student member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity (ATSAC), a registered student member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT), and a full registered member of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). I abide by their Code of Ethics and Professional Standards of these registers and accrediting bodies.

 

I'm also a Martial Artist, student of Wado Ryu Karate, assistant instructor and Safeguarding Lead. Karate is a physical and spiritual practice I honour very deeply, and an art that guides my approach and commitment to both my personal and professional development.

my training & CPD

  • Diploma in Integrative Yoga Psychotherapy (Level 7), awarded Distinction. Dissertation on "Rupture & Repair within the Therapeutic Alliance - A Critical Review of CBT, DBT, ACT and Clinical Approaches. Can Integrative Yoga Psychotherapy Offer The Missing Ingredient?"(Access here: https://www.academia.edu/144706594/Rupture_and_Repair_IYP_Dissertation_Linda_Bonavoglia?source=swp_share)

  • Currently in progress: Diploma in Working with Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder and Sex Addiction (CPCAB Accredited Level 5)

  • Trauma Therapy

  • Somatic Trauma Psychotherapy

  • Rewind Trauma Training

  • Integral Eye Movement Therapy Certified Practitioner

  • Inner Child Model for Treating Addictions CPD

  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Embodied Sexuality CPD 

  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, STAR Resource Protocol

  • IATSA Model Workshop -Integrative Approach for Treating Sexual Addiction

  • The Internal Family Systems Model in Therapy CPD

  • Pivotal Recovery for sex and pornography addiction CPD

  • Psychotherapy for Children & Adolescents CPD

  • ​Traumatic Stress Studies Certificate, 7 months intensive training with the Trauma Research Foundation​

  • Somatic Experiencing Introductory Workshop

  • Yoga Therapy for Mental Health (Level 6 professional diploma)

  • Yoga Therapy for Child & Adolescent Mental Health training

  • Yoga Therapy and Mindfulness for Addictions training

 

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I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and adhere to the requirements of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) regarding the processing of personal data. 

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