Welcome to my practice
A confidential, non-judgemental space to talk about the things that really matter to you.
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist providing therapy to adult individuals in Oxford.
My name is Leilah Botham and I offer psychotherapy working from my room in North Oxford. I also see clients online.
I offer a confidential, supportive space to talk about any difficulties you might be having with relationships, identity, work or family or perhaps with more general feelings of loss, sadness or worry.
I am currently in the final stages of completing an accredited clinical training with the Association for Group and Individual Psychotherapy (AGIP) and because of this, I can offer reduced-fee psychotherapy at £55-£70 per session. I also have limited spaces available at a lower rate, depending on individual circumstances.
Psychotherapy in North Oxford and Online
People come to therapy for many different reasons including difficulties with relationships, identity, work or family.
Some people find themselves at a transition point in their life and benefit from speaking to somebody outside of their circle of family or friends so that it's possible to think more openly about the new challenges or decisions they face.
Other people might come to therapy because they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck with more general feelings of loss, sadness or worry which might be harder to define and take some time to understand.
I work in a responsive and open-ended way so that we can make space for what's important to emerge, in your own time.
What to expect in sessions
I meet with clients in a regular pattern of once to three times weekly to establish a secure space where you can feel free to speak openly and without judgement about the important things in your life.
In our sessions, we will think together about the things that really matter to you. We might reflect upon your daily experiences as well as how they relate to your life as a whole.
Whatever you need to bring to therapy, we will work together to try to help you find your own solutions to the challenges you face.
Psychotherapy can help with
Anxiety, stress or worry
Sadness, grief and loss
Relationship endings and difficulties
Questions around sexuality and identity
Sexual problems
Self confidence and social difficulties
Obsessive thoughts & compulsive behaviours
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent person
Adjusting to a new stage in life
Stress and anxiety around academic studies
Disordered eating
Substance use & addictions
Phobias
Anger & aggression
Traumatic experiences
Negative effects of childhood experiences
LGBTQ+
In my practice, I am committed to creating a space that is welcoming and affirmative towards people who are queer, trans, non-binary or gender non-conforming. I do not pathologise sexual preferences or expressions.
Neurodiversity
People who are neuro-divergent face particular challenges in a world that is not always structured to accommodate them. Whether you have an official diagnosis or not, I am committed in my practice to support people who feel they have traits of Autism or ADHD (KCS/VAST) as they navigate these challenges. I work within a neurodiversity- affirmative framework which does not pathologise or stigmatise particular neurotypes.
An inclusive and welcoming space
I welcome diversity across all identities. I am committed to the ongoing work of anti-oppression, and I endeavour to support people from all sexual orientations as well as transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive individuals.
Social and religious backgrounds
Therapy can be helpful to people from all kinds of backgrounds. It should be a place where you can feel free to talk about some of the particular experiences that have arisen in relation to your economic status, race or religious background. I will always work towards listening and understanding what your individual cultural background has meant to you.
Social and religious backgrounds
Therapy can be helpful to people from all kinds of backgrounds. It should be a place where you can feel free to talk about some of the particular experiences that have arisen in relation to your economic status, race or religious background. I will always work towards listening and understanding what your individual cultural background has meant to you.
Location
North Oxford Psychotherapy, Suite A, 8 South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JL
If you’re seeking in-person psychotherapy in Oxford, my practice is located at South Parade. The location is close to frequent bus routes and has bike parking outside. There is also a car parking space which is free for you to use for the duration of your session or alternatively, longer term, paid parking is available 5 minutes’ walk away at Summertown Car Park, just off the high street.
I also see clients online using Zoom and I’m happy to work in this way, if you lead more of a geographically dispersed life or if that would make it easier for you to access therapy.
Unfortunately, my room is accessed by one flight of stairs so it is not wheelchair accessible, but for clients with mobility considerations, perhaps we could consider online work.
There are toilet facilities inside the building which are available for your use.
Services & Fees
I see clients at a frequency of once to three times a week. Sessions last 50 minutes and cost between £55 and £70 per session. I invoice clients by email at the end of each month and request payment by bank transfer, where possible.
I also have a limited number of spaces available for those on a reduced income; please feel free to speak to me about your individual circumstances.
If we decide to work together, we’ll arrange a time which we will both commit to for weekly sessions. This will become your regular session time and will not be offered to anyone else.
If you ever need to miss a session, please let me know with as much notice as possible and I’ll try to rearrange it for another time that week. If that’s not possible and it’s outside of my holiday times, I will invoice you for that week’s session.
Getting in touch
First Steps
If you’re thinking about beginning therapy, please feel free to contact me by phone call or email to arrange a time for an initial 15 minute conversation over the phone or on Zoom. This will give you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have and to think about the practicalities of beginning therapy.
At the end of that conversation, I’ll give you some space to think things over and decide whether you’d like to arrange an introductory session in person (or on Zoom, if that’s the kind of therapy you’re looking for.)
Introductory Session
This session will last 50 minutes and it gives us the chance to meet each other more fully. I’ll give you some time to begin to touch upon what’s bringing you to therapy and to tell me some more about yourself and your life.
Hopefully, by the end of this session we should have a sense of whether I’m the right kind of therapist for you and whether we’d like to go ahead to try some sessions in a regular pattern. If we decide that we’re not a good fit, I’ll do my best to direct you towards another therapist.
This session is charged at £55 which I will invoice for by email at the end of the month.
About Me
I see clients at my room in North Oxford and online. I’ve been in private practice in Oxford for three years and I have experience of working with a range of issues and with people at different stages of their lives.
I’m currently in my sixth year of a UKCP accredited training with the Association for Group and Individual Psychotherapy (AGIP) with UKCP trainee registration (Membership number: 2011190762) and full insurance.
I work under the supervision of senior psychoanalysts and am committed to ongoing professional development. I adhere to both the AGIP Code of Ethics and the UKCP Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.
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