EJ Chalvet De Recy

I am a qualified integrative psychotherapist which allows me to offer a more flexible and inclusive approach to my client work: I am able to explore difficulties and painful feelings in a respectful, empathetic and non-judgemental manner whilst using the psychodynamic model to explore if unconscious past experiences are negatively impacting present day thoughts and behaviours.

I am also a counsellor at the royal trinity hospice where i work on a face to face and online basis, i work not only with loss but also with other presenting issues:  anxiety, guilt, anger, shame and negative body image and have worked with coping strategies for panic attacks.   I co-facilitate a monthly walk and talk group, and have worked with clients who have experienced complex and historic bereavement.

My own life experiences have given me a great insight into why people need a counselling relationship for support at certain times in their lives and how important and helpful it is to engage in a talking therapy.

I have extensive experience in the fashion industry which has given me the opportunity to work with young people and to guide them through a demanding and body conscious industry. I have worked with models to address their underlying problematic eating habits and have helped them to establish a healthier relationship with food and ultimately themselves.

I love working with people, am a great communicator and take pride in my clinical work, in building strong and trusting relationships and ultimately working for the benefit and wellbeing of my clients.

• 2024
• Normal and Abnormal Eating in A World of Plentiful Food and Body Shape Pre-Conception, BACP – January
• Health Psychology and Strategies to Support Behaviour Change in Clinical Practice with Dr Natasha Van Zyl, James Lamper – February
• Building the Right Questions with A Solution Focused Approach – BACP – February
• The Wisdom of Trauma with Gabor Mate – March
• The Psychology of Narcissism with Dr Kostas Papageorgiou – April
• CPD Lite – Imposter Syndrome with James Lamper – April
• Exercise Psychology – Barriers to Exercise with Dr Paula Watson – June
• Exploring Mdt Working with Dr Paula Watson – June
• Royal Trinity Hospice – Grief and Trauma Training with Claire Moor – October
• Cruse, Online Bereavement Training – October
• Exercise Compulsion with Dr Paula Watson – November
• 2023
• Co-Facilitator Complex Grief Group, in Person at Royal Trinity Hospice – May & June
• Co-Facilitator Walk & Talk therapy Group at Royal Trinity Hospice – July to Present
• Irish Hospice Foundation – Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder with Catherine Tierney, August
• Cruse Bereavement Support – Working with Loss and Bereavement for therapists and Counsellors – September
• Science of Trauma with Dr Deba Choudhury-Peters, Seed Talks -September
• attachment Styles with Dr Deba Choudhury-Peters, Seed Talks – October
• Exploring the World of Weight Loss Medications with Dr Saira Hameed, James Lamper, Dr Rachel Jakeman, Nese Targen – October
• Understanding Eating Disorders, BACP CPD – November
• Surpises, Challenges & Opportunities of Online Counselling, BACP – November 
• Perfectionism in Young People with Eating Disorders, BACP – November
• 2022
• Introduction to Safeguarding – 2021
• Equality and Diversity – 2021
• Confidentiality and information Governance 2022
• BACP and the Open University – Counselling Online
• 2016
• UKATA Conference, UKATA
• Treating Disgust Across The Disorders, Dr David Neale
• Psychiatric Treatment Of Eating Disorders, Dr Roberta Orton
• Neurotransmitter Balance, Anthony Haynes, Clinical Education
• Eating Disorders: Developing A Gold Standard Service, Professor Ulrike Schmidt, Healthcare Conferences UK

• Highfield Level 1 Award in Customer Service (Rqf)
• Ascentis Level 1 Award in Understanding Employment, Business and Enterprise 
• Building Resilience and Enterprise in Women (Brew)
• Certificate in Common Mental Health Problems
• Ascentis Level 1 Award in Awareness of Social Media and Online Safety  
• NCFE Cache Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
• CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (European Qualifications Framework Level 4) – South Bank College, London
• CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in integrative therapeutic Counselling – South Bank College, London