Madelaine-Joy 
Cameron

Welcome!

"The Self" in Jungian psychology is a dynamic concept first conceptualised as one of the archetypes. The Self, according to Carl Jung, signifies the unification of consciousness and unconsciousness in a person. It views the process of integrating various aspects of one's personality. 

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The Professional Self

I have worked in mainstream and special education needs schools, originally trained as a Drama Facilitator. In addition, I have worked in the health and social care sector for 5 years, starting off as a care assistant, then working in parallel as a wellbeing assistant and project worker.  I am a psychotherapist using the modality of dramatherapy. I have worked in a range of community settings with both children and adults. For the past 3 years, I have worked for the NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Cambridge and London. I meet with individuals, families and caring systems as part of my role. I continue to bring my creative skills into my work.​

 

My philosophy of wellbeing is a holistic one; however, I am particularly interested in attachment and trauma. I am more aligned with ideas around formulating a picture of why you, your family, and carers experience the things you do, with recognition of individual, social, political, religious, and cultural status. Aiming to help people integrate their mind, soul and body to seek consciousness and wholeness.

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The personal self

An important aspect of my becoming a psychotherapist is the aspects of sameness and difference. They are areas to be continuously curious about and think about how this may impact the therapy. Allowing for deeper exploration or potentially hindering exploration. ​It makes sense to be curious about the therapist you are going to see, as you might have questions or worries about whether we might be a good fit or whether you see me as someone you can trust enough to explore difficult themes. As a person, I bring my full self to our relationship, drawing on my lived experiences and stories as well as my professional training and modality. However, the space we create will of course be about you and your experience. 

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My family of origin is predominantly Black Jamaican; however, I grew up in South London. I lived in Cambridge for a short period of time before relocating back to London. I have not yet found a place to settle as I am keen to explore England and other countries, but London will always be the place I call home. I am heavily influenced by Afro-Caribbean and British culture, this is evident in my fashion, hair and beauty, the music I listen to, and the art and stories I create.​ I love to paint, sing, play and go to the theatre.