Monica Hanaway

We are a professional practice specialising in psychotherapy, conflict resolution, coaching, and training. Our principal is an Accredited UKCP Psychotherapist with over 28 years of experience, an Accredited Mediator, a clinical supervisor, an executive and leadership coach, a trainer, and a consultant. We have a wealth of experience in developing and delivering training programs at various levels, from foundation to doctorate, and have designed and taught leadership and mediation programs at renowned institutions.

Our Services

*Psychotherapy*

We have over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy services. We work confidentially with individuals and couples on all issues, including relationships, sexual issues, career issues, diversity, lack of meaning in life, and depression. Our approach is existential, focusing on finding meaning and authentic ways to live our lives in an uncertain world. We offer both face-to-face and online sessions.

*Coaching*

We offer one-to-one coaching to private individuals and to executives in business and charitable organisations. Our coaching sessions can be held face-to-face or via Zoom/Teams, and we work with clients in the UK and abroad. Our coaching approach is tailored to the individual's needs and aims to help clients achieve their personal and professional goals.

*Conflict Resolution*

We are experienced accredited mediators who work with individuals, couples, families, businesses, and groups to facilitate agreements. We have over 11 years of post-accreditation experience in mediating disputes of all kinds. Our approach is psychologically informed, focusing on the underlying interests and needs of the parties involved.

*Training*

We teach at Masters and Doctorate level at several academic establishments. We also offer tailor-made courses in subjects including Leadership, Management Skills, Coaching, Mediation, Dealing with Conflict, Psychotherapy, and Stress Management. Our training programs are designed to meet the specific needs of our clients and are delivered by experienced trainers and consultants.

Background

Our principal is an experienced psychotherapist with a private practice in Oxford. She works mainly face-to-face but also offers sessions online. She is an accredited clinical supervisor, working mainly with experienced therapists but also those in training, and has worked as an academic supervisor for Oxford University's psychotherapy courses. As a coach, she mainly works with senior executives and leaders. She works with global corporate companies as a leadership trainer, consultant, and coach, in leadership skills and conflict management.

Our principal is a highly experienced mediator having mediated in a wide variety of disputes involving commercial, employment, and workplace disputes, family conflicts, disputes between young people, including gangs, as well as Restorative Justice work with victims and perpetrators of crime. She has lectured on aspects of psychotherapy, mediation, coaching, and leadership in London, Oxford, Latvia, Singapore, Malta, Denmark, and Guernsey to public groups, legal, business institutions, Government, and Educational organisations.

Our Approach

Our approach is grounded in the belief that each individual has the capacity for growth and change. We provide a supportive and challenging environment that enables our clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and to develop new insights and perspectives. We work collaboratively with our clients, respecting their autonomy and unique experiences.