Anne Marie Cussins MA.DipPsych. Registered with The United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP).I trained as a psychotherapist at The Institute of Psychotherapy and Social Studies and received my diploma in 1986.
Masters degree in The Psychology of Counselling and Psychotherapy from Antioch University, subsequently becoming the MA. course at Regent's College, London, 1986.
Professional activities
Teacher and supervisor at The Institute of Psychotherapy and Social Studies and at The New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling.
Psychotherapy with couples.
I work for Employee Assistance Programmes.
I trained at The Post-Adoption Centre to work with issues in this specialized area.
In the past I have worked for social services as a staff group facilitator.
I offer group therapy for women with eating disorders.
I have published and researched ideas and perspectives on the cause and treatment of Eating Disorders and have continually worked with people suffering from anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating since 1986.
Areas of Specialism
- Eating disorders and Body Image*
- Deprivation in early childhood
- Psychosomatic problems including panic attacks, anxiety and depression.
My MA. thesis was entitled 'Self Identity and Eating Disorders'.
Personal Approach
My approach is psycho-analytic/relational.
