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Gemma Kelly
Art Psychotherapist, MA | HCPC-Registered Art Psychotherapist | BAAT Full Member
From £95 per session
Gemma Kelly
Art Psychotherapist, MA | HCPC-Registered Art Psychotherapist | BAAT Full Member
From £95 per session
I am a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist with extensive experience working with adults, young people and children. I offer both creative and talking therapy, with a flexible approach shaped around your individual needs, preferences and ways of communicating.
I specialise in supporting autistic, ADHD and other neurodivergent individuals, with an understanding of diverse sensory, communication and processing styles. If you are neurodivergent, my approach recognises this as part of your identity and way of experiencing the world, rather than something that needs to be changed or “fixed”.
Art Psychotherapy is an established and professionally regulated form of psychological therapy, informed by psychological theory, clinical practice and a growing body of research. It combines the therapeutic relationship with creative processes to support emotional expression, reflection and psychological understanding.
No artistic ability or previous experience with art is needed.
I am trained to work with both verbal and non-verbal forms of communication. This can be particularly valuable if experiences are difficult to put into words, if emotions feel overwhelming, or if thinking and communicating through images, materials, metaphor or sensory experience feels more accessible than talking alone.
You may be seeking support with a wide range of needs and experiences, including:
- Neurodivergence, including being autistic, ADHD or dyslexic - with support around self-understanding, identity, strengths, sensory needs, communication preferences, regulation and self-advocacy
- Anxiety
- Stress, overwhelm and burnout
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma and the impact of difficult or overwhelming experiences
- Grief, bereavement and loss
- Self-esteem, self-worth and confidence
- Relationships, connection and interpersonal difficulties
- Learning disabilities
- Change, transitions and periods of uncertainty
- Adoption, including experiences connected with identity, attachment and belonging
- Addiction
- Emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties
- Infertility and fertility-related experiences
My approach is grounded in safety, trust, choice, collaboration and respect for your individual experience. I work at a pace that feels manageable for you, recognising that everyone differs in how they communicate, process emotions, build trust and make sense of their experiences.
No problem is too small. If it matters to you, it matters. Getting in touch can be the first step towards greater understanding, meaningful change and a different way of relating to yourself and your experiences.
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Simona Ahmed
Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist
From £70 per session
Simona Ahmed
Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist
From £70 per session
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, and I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and loss. I have a particular focus on bereavement and grief, supporting people through the death of a loved one, the ending of a relationship, major life changes, or shifts in how they see themselves.
I work integratively, drawing from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and tailoring my work to each individual. Our work together can be short-term or long-term, depending on what feels most helpful for you.
Therapy may involve gaining insight into present-day difficulties, exploring how past experiences continue to influence the present, and reflecting on deeper questions of identity, meaning, and purpose.
My practice focuses on building insight and self-acceptance, while also supporting meaningful and lasting change. I aim to help you feel more grounded, authentic, and confident in yourself, both within and beyond the therapy room.
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Paul Twite
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
From £95 per session
Paul Twite
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
From £95 per session
Hi, I’m Paul. Before training as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I spent 25 years building businesses and working in senior leadership roles. I know the world of ambition, achievement and responsibility from the inside — and I’ve also experienced the value of having someone outside that world help me think more clearly about the questions that matter.
That experience was part of what led me to psychotherapy. I became increasingly interested in what sits beneath the decisions we make, the patterns we repeat and the expectations we place on ourselves. I was drawn to the opportunity to understand people more deeply: how we come to see ourselves as we do, how our experiences shape our relationships, and why we can sometimes find ourselves repeating patterns even when we know they aren't helping us.
I work with adults who are trying to make sense of where they are and what comes next. You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties or loss. Perhaps something significant has changed in your life, or you have reached a point where the things that once motivated you no longer feel quite the same. You might have a successful career, a busy family life or a great deal of responsibility, yet still feel unsettled, stuck or unsure about what you really want.
Sometimes life looks fine from the outside but doesn't feel that way on the inside. You don't need to know exactly why or have a clear idea of what needs to change before starting counselling.
Therapy offers a safe space to step back from the demands of everyday life and pay attention to experiences that may be difficult to examine elsewhere. Through that process, it can become possible to understand what is happening more clearly, recognise what may need to change and find a way forward that feels more your own.
People often have more of the answers than they think. My role is to listen carefully, bring curiosity to your experiences, ask a different question and help you find new perspectives. Sometimes a different question can be the beginning of a different life.
My integrative training includes humanistic, psychodynamic and relational approaches. Each offers a different perspective on how we understand ourselves, our feelings, our relationships and the experiences that shape us. My clients draw on this breadth of learning to find the approaches and perspectives most relevant to you, rather than expecting you to fit a particular model of therapy.
Every person brings a different set of experiences, concerns and ways of understanding the world. I listen carefully to what you bring and work with you to explore what might be most helpful. Sometimes we may focus on what is happening in your life now; at other times, it may be useful to look at experiences from the past and consider how they continue to influence the present. The work develops with you, drawing on my training and experience in ways that respond to your individual needs.
At the heart of my approach is the belief that a trusting therapeutic relationship creates the conditions in which people can begin to understand themselves more fully. Having the space to speak openly, without judgement or pressure to present things in a particular way, can itself be valuable. From there, we can begin to explore what is happening in your life and what you might want to change.
We might look at patterns in relationships, the expectations you place on yourself, or the ways you have learned to cope with difficult situations. We can consider what may be keeping you stuck and explore different perspectives. Sometimes this involves seeing familiar situations in a new way; sometimes it means allowing difficult feelings to be understood rather than pushed aside.
I won't assume that I know what is best for you, or that there is a predetermined route we need to follow. Counselling isn't about being given the answers. It is an opportunity to develop a clearer understanding of yourself, your relationships and the choices available to you. The aim isn't to become someone else or to meet somebody else's expectations, but to find a way forward that feels more genuinely your own.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, particularly if you have not had counselling before. You don't need to arrive with a clear diagnosis, a particular goal or the right words. We can start with what's happening for you now and take things at a pace that feels manageable.
My role is to offer a thoughtful, compassionate and confidential space in which you can explore what matters to you and begin to find your own way forward.
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Shu Beckwith
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
From £85 per session
Shu Beckwith
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
From £85 per session
Hi, I'm Shu. I’m an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, and I work with adults who may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, relationships, identity or changes in their lives.
Many of the people I work with are used to being the one who copes, gets on with things and is there for other people. From the outside, you might seem capable and together, while inside things feel very different. You may have spent so long meeting expectations or adapting to what others need that it’s become harder to know what you need yourself.
You might also know what it’s like to feel slightly on the outside looking in, or to feel that different parts of you belong in different places. Sometimes there isn’t one obvious reason for coming to therapy, just a sense that something doesn’t feel right, or that you don’t want to keep carrying on in quite the same way.
As an integrative therapist, I draw on person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. In practice, this means I don’t work to a set formula. We start with you, what’s happening in your life and what feels important to understand or work through.
The relationship we build is an important part of that. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to edit yourself, fit a role or be who others expect you to be. As we get to know each other and trust develops, there can be more room for the thoughts, feelings and parts of yourself that you might usually keep back. And gradually, being able to be more yourself in therapy can make it easier to do that in your relationships outside the room too.
We can also look at where some of your feelings or ways of coping might come from. That might mean exploring earlier experiences and relationships, or noticing patterns that keep showing up in your life now. It’s not about endlessly looking backwards, but understanding how your experiences have shaped you and what you might want to do differently.
I won’t tell you what to do or assume what’s right for you. We’ll work together to understand what’s going on, make sense of the things that have perhaps felt difficult to put into words, and help you find your own way forward.
You can find out more on my website: www.shubeckwith.com
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Iris Varela
Mental Health Therapist
From £100 per session
Iris Varela
Mental Health Therapist
From £100 per session
I’m Iris Varela, a clinical specialist trained in both the United States and the UK, with a master’s degree in social work. I am registered with Social Work England and am a trained CBT therapist (through King’s College) and supervisor (through University College London). I teach professionals at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families at UCL, focusing on the intersection of neurodivergence and mental health, deliver autism assessments and I am a clinical supervisor at CAMHS. Additionally, I deliver supervision and teach school staff about the neurodivergent experience.
For over 20 years, I have been passionate about working alongside neurodivergent individuals. As the evidence in our field has evolved, I have shifted away from the medical model and embraced the social model of disability. This means validating the experiences of neurodivergent people and working systemically to change the stigma surrounding neurodivergence, as well as advocating for the adaptations needed to achieve equal access to education, work and services. I am excited to prioritise and listen to the voices of neurodivergent people, allowing them to guide my practice and create a safer space for them. To make sure I deliver the best support, I receive supervision from an experienced, published, autistic professional, as well as attending reflective spaces delivered by the autistic community.
I’m committed to providing supportive care, understanding your unique individual needs, and helping others understand how to best support you.
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Will Gracia
Psychotherapist & Counsellor
From £80 per session
Will Gracia
Psychotherapist & Counsellor
From £80 per session
I'm a BACP-registered, person-centred pluralistic therapist, and I bring my own lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery.
For some people, talking is the best place to start. Others might find it easier to bring a photo, music, a drawing or an object that captures something they’re feeling. There’s room for all of this in our work together.
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Zoe Jacqueline Jackson
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
From £85 per session
Zoe Jacqueline Jackson
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
From £85 per session
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist who offers a safe, collaborative and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted. I am a down-to-earth, approachable and attentive therapist, and I believe that developing a genuine therapeutic relationship is central to the work. I aim to create a space where you can be yourself, speak openly and explore whatever may be troubling you at your own pace.
I work with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including relationship difficulties, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and feeling stuck or overwhelmed. You do not need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. Together, we can begin wherever you are and take time to understand what is happening for you, without judgement or pressure.
My approach is psychodynamic, exploring how your present experiences may be shaped by your past, relationships and ways of coping. Together, we can begin to understand recurring patterns, emotions and difficulties that may feel hard to make sense of or change.
I see therapy as a collaborative process, with both our minds working together to achieve insights and knowledge. I aim to offer a thoughtful, compassionate and grounded space where you can feel safe to explore your experiences, develop greater self-understanding and create possibilities for change.
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Noemie Redon
Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist
From £110 per session
Noemie Redon
Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist
From £110 per session
I am an HCPC Registered Art Psychotherapist and experienced psychotherapist working with adults, adolescents and university students. I offer a warm, thoughtful and non-judgemental space where you can explore what may be feeling difficult, overwhelming or stuck. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, relationships, trauma, loss, emotional regulation and periods of transition.
My approach is integrative, relational and trauma-informed. I believe that therapy develops through a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, and I adapt my approach to each person's individual needs. Sessions can be entirely verbal, and where helpful I can also offer creative, visual or sensory ways of exploring experiences that may be difficult to put into words. There is no expectation to make art or to have any artistic experience.
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