Find a specialist:

Informational Downloads

Kindly note:

All registered trauma specialists have stated that they are insured, and have agreed to comply with our complaints procedures and have agreed to abide by our codes of ethics

Guidance notes:

Brief guidelines on choosing a therapist can be viewed here - please read our disclaimer

How to register on this site:

Applications for registration are welcome, click here for more information

Our Mission Statement

To promote best practice in trauma care and support

Asaf Rolef Ben-Shahar - RTS
Registration No: RTS00007

UKCP Registered

EABP Accredited

About me: I am a psychotherapist (UKCP reg. & EABP acc.), writer and trainer. I have integrated my experience of psychodynamic principles, Neuro-Linguistic-Psychotherapy, Self-Relations, Hypnosis and Body-Psychotherapy into my work to create Integrative-Mindbody-Therapy (IMT). Relational perspectives are at the centre of my practice. I work with individuals and couples.

As a writer, I have published about 60 papers in psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, NLP and bodywork magazines.

As a trainer and workshop leader, I have been training professional therapists in aspects of bodywork and body-psychotherapy. I have also been leading workshops on a variety of therapeutic and relational topics for therapists and non-professionals. I

I have published about 60 papers in professional magazines about hypnosis, NLP, body-psychotherapy, politics of psychotherapy and related subjects.

For the last 10 years, I have been practicing, writing about and teaching IMT in the UK and Israel.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

BA in Clinical Hypnotherapy
Diploma in Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy
Diploma in EMDR (level II)
Senior Hypnotherapy Standard Council (SHSC) – Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma
Diploma in Ericksonian Clinical Hypnosis
Master Practitioner in NLP
Advanced Diploma in Professional Stress-Management
Certified Postural Integrator®
Certified Practitioner of Deep-Bodywork
Certified Medical-Swedish-Holistic Massage
Certified Practitioner of Emotional Freedom-Technique (EFT)

Areas of work:

I work with people presenting with a wide variety of life struggles, pains and hopes, ranging from the most extreme traumas (Dissociative-Identity-Disorder, ritual abuse, multiple-trauma and personality-disorders) through to personal-development and self-exploration. I have experience working with broad spectrum of problems, cross-culturally. I am particularly interested in working with body-mind conditions (including psychosexual issues), dissociation, and creativity.

Please contact for further details.

Contact Details:

General Tel: 01727-811427

www.imt.co.il

asaf@imt.co.il

Office Practice Address:

The Bassett Clinic

Aberfoyle House

Stapley Road

St Albans

Herts AL3 5EP

Urban Bliss

333-335 Portobello Road,
North Kensington
London
W10 5SA

Professional memberships:

Registered UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists)
Accredited member EABP (European Association of Body-Psychotherapy)
Accredited Member NLPtCA (Neuro-Linguistic-Psychotherapy and Counselling Association)
Accredited Member NHPC (National Hypno-psychotherapy Council)
Member of the UK EMDR Association
Registered GHR (General Hypnotherapy Register)
Associate Member in AMT’s (Associated Massage Therapists)
Member of AAMT (Association for the Advancement of Meridian Therapies)