Rasa Motiejune - Family and Systemic Psychotherapist

I am UKCP registered Family and Systemic Psychotherapist. I joined NHS in 2007 and since then I worked in various mental health settings, gaining an extensive experience and knowledge in working with individuals, families and couples, who are struggling with wide variety of psychological difficulties. 

I believe that each day we "dance", sometimes we "dance" alone, other times we "dance" together with our partners, family members, co-workers and even strangers in the street. Psychological difficulties, adverse life events or changes can disturb this "dance" causing significant deterioration in overall wellbeing. 

"Learn to dance again" - alone, with your partner or in your family. 

I am an integrative therapist, offering: 

Individual Therapy using ideas from the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Systemic and Family Psychotherapy. 

Trauma - Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, which is a first line treatment, as suggested by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) for people who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD post experiencing a trauma.

Family and Couples Therapy using ideas from the Systemic and Family Therapy schools. I am particularly interested in Attachment Narrative Therapy (ANT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approaches which both stress the importance of strong attachment and bonding in any relationship. 

Family Therapy Treatment for Eating Disorders (FT-AN, FT-BN), where family is seen as a resource in the recovery from an eating disorder or difficulties. 

The Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adult (MANTRA), which aims to address the cognitive, emotional, relational and biological factors which can maintain anorexia, by supporting individuals with finding alternative and healthy coping mechanisms.   

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-T) - CBT-T is a ten session therapy for adults and adolescents with non-underweight eating disorders (including bulimia nervosa, atypical anorexia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and others).

I can certainly work with you to help you find your rhythm again. 

I look forward to meeting you. 

Rasa

~ MSc  Family Therapy at Institute  of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London.

~ PgDip Systemic Family Practice (CYP IAPT) at Reading University.

~ BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing at University of West London,

~ Family Therapy for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders (FT-AN / FT BN) at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM).

~ Multi-Family Therapy for Eating Disorders (MFT) at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM).

~ The Maudsley model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for adults (MANTRA) at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM). 

~ Attachment Based Family Therapy training.

~ Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)  at International EFT School.

~ Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training - Level 1.

~ Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) skills training.

~ Trauma - Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TFCBT).

I am registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Also I am a member of the Association of Family Therapy (AFT).

I am fully insured, hold Enhanced DBS and attend regular individual and group supervision. 

I have experience in working with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent people and embrace working with people from different cultures and diverse backgrounds.