About Me
Who am I?
My name is Nwabisa Ewing (nee Mbotya). I am a qualified psychotherapist and a registered member of BACP – British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy. I am also a member of BAATN – The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (baatn.org.uk).
My philosophy
In my experience, life’s journey can be marked by relatively easy and low-lying terrain as well as some rough and tricky twists and turns.
There are seasons when life throws us curve balls, leaving us confused and crushed. We can feel knocked back and our sense of purpose diminished.
Yet as a fellow traveller, I believe that with the right kind of support and over time we can slowly arise, gather our broken pieces, and even discover beauty and depth from the toughest experiences.
My story
Before I entered the world of psychotherapy, I worked in the corporate world of finance and accountancy in my home country in South Africa. After that I embarked on a long journey of a career change, which lasted over a decade. The journey brought me to the UK, and the search led me to work in the charity sector before I eventually embarked on my training as a psychotherapist and counsellor. Although psychotherapy is my second career, I see it as more than that. It feels more like my purpose in life. It is a career that is born out of my own difficult journey of searching and becoming.
My experience
As part of my psychotherapy and counselling journey, I have gained clinical experience in a variety of settings, including Mind, Care for Carers, NHS Talking Therapies and Greenwich Student Counselling Services.
Since obtaining my masters qualifications in 2020, I continue to work for NHS Talking Therapies, as well as my own Private Practice.
For me, the reality of life and the process of talking therapy is summed up in this simple and yet profound quote by James Baldwin: “Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced”
The way I work
I offer intercultural and integrative psychotherapy/counselling, drawing from relational, psychodynamic, transpersonal, person-centred theories and culturally sensitive therapies.
In everyday language, this means you are empowered to discover solutions to issues in a supportive environment that is sensitive to the inner and outer influences in your life. As a counsellor, I offer you my empathy, honesty and respect while we explore issues you feel you would like to bring to counselling at the times that we have agreed.
My qualifications and experience
MSc in Therapeutic Counselling, Greenwich University – 2020
BSc in Psychology and Counselling, Open University – 2015
Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling
Counselling Tutor (National Counselling Society Accredited) – 2020
Certificate in Couples Therapy – Juliet Grayson (approved by COSRT) – 2021
Interpersonal Therapy – (IPTUK Accredited) – 2023
My professional bodies and affiliations
Registered Member of BACP
Member of BAATN
Accredited Member 2021047
To comply with my safeguarding responsibilities, I am DBS checked.
To comply with my professional liability, I am insured by Holistic Insurers UK.
To comply with my professional and ethical responsibilities, I practice within BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. I monitor my own practice by attending regular supervision for myself and am committed to my own self-development.
To comply with data protection regulation, I am registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). My registration number is ZA797739.