Ronnie Pereira
Therapeutic Accredited Counsellor
From £65 per session
Free to use • Takes less than five minutes • Personalised recommendations
The term alcohol abuse can be applied to any dangerous or harmful use of alcohol. Alcohol abusers drink despite the frequent financial, legal, social or relationship problems their drinking causes. Continued abuse of alcohol can sometimes lead to dependence.
People who are alcohol dependent also use alcohol in a risky way and exhibit additional symptoms such as a high tolerance for alcohol, a compulsion to drink, the inability to follow through on plans to quit or cut back on drinking, withdrawal symptoms and drinking to alleviate withdrawal symptoms. People who are alcohol dependent are also referred to as alcoholics.
Alcoholism is a chronic disease and often requires medical treatment. However, both drinkers who are alcohol abusers and those who are alcohol dependent can benefit from treatment by a qualified mental health professional.
Therapeutic Accredited Counsellor
From £65 per session
Therapeutic Accredited Counsellor
From £65 per session
As a BACP Accredited Counsellor with over 10 years of experience, I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can openly explore personal difficulties and life challenges.
My initial training was in the Humanistic Person-Centred approach, which remains at the heart of my practice. Over the years, I have integrated a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, enabling me to work effectively with a wide variety of psychological and emotional difficulties.
I began my counselling career within IAPT services, supporting people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and other common mental health concerns. I have also worked with the Bariatric Consultancy, helping individuals navigate the emotional aspects of weight loss and bariatric surgery, and have previous experience working within social care.
I endeavour to provide a warm, compassionate, and caring approach that helps clients build resilience, enhance self-esteem, and develop effective coping and problem-solving skills. My aim is to ensure that your therapeutic journey is safe, supportive, empowering, and enlightening.
Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, Trauma Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Integrative Counselling.
Psychotherapist
From £90 per session
Psychotherapist
From £90 per session
I work as an integrative psychotherapist, using psychodynamic therapy to look at how a client’s childhood has shaped their adult reality and using cognitive behavioural therapy to manage thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I am fascinated by why we hold cognitive distortions, where they have come from, and how we can overcome them.
I also have had previous training in Transactional Analysis, a psychotherapy that promotes personal growth, autonomy, and improved relationships by analyzing communication patterns (transactions) and ego states (Parent, Adult, Child).
My lived experience and my professional work in addiction and recovery support my core belief that we all have the capacity to change should we desire to.
I also, fundamentally believe, that active listening and empathy with other’s life experiences are the key to achieving good, therapeutic, relationships. By integrating psychodynamic therapy with cognitive behavioural therapy to explore patterns of behaviour and how thoughts, feelings and behaviour are linked, I believe that successful therapeutic change is possible.
I am an empathetic and supportive therapist who remains focused on professional development.
I am BACP accredited and working towards senior accredition. I work within the BACP ethical framework and engage in regular supervision to ensure I uphold best ethical practice at all times with clients.
Integrative psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy
Psychoanalyst
From £105 per session
Psychoanalyst
From £105 per session
My path has been shaped by displacement: geographical (Paris, Hong Kong, Singapore, Auckland, Vancouver, London), linguistic (French, English), institutional (clinical psychology, rehabilitation centres, private practice), and, above all, subjective displacement.
Initially trained in Anglo-Saxon psychological approaches and having worked in settings where acute distress calls for urgent interventions (addiction, exclusion), I have, in parallel, entered the Freudo-Lacanian tradition in French over the past decade and now orient my work within a psychoanalytic framework.
Within the transferential bond specific to psychoanalysis, the work consists in sustaining a position that enables each person to encounter what, for them, constitutes a question: their desire, their singular way of being in the world, their repetitions, the mark of signifiers that affect them, and, as is so often formulated, that sense that “things are not going well,” “nothing works,” or “I keep going round in circles.”
I work with adults, in both French and English
Freudo Lacanian practice
Humanistic Integrative Counsellor (MBACP)
From £75 per session
Humanistic Integrative Counsellor (MBACP)
From £75 per session
I’m a qualified therapist with a compassionate and down to earth approach, working with adults and young people. I’m available to see clients in-person working from secure, comfortable therapy rooms at various locations in London as well as online with clients across the UK. I offer a free initial 15-minute introductory phone call, this is so we can talk through your needs and requirements and to ensure you feel comfortable moving forward.
People from all walks of life may at some point seek therapy. Whether it's due to difficulties with relationships, depression, anxiety, work or study related stress, bereavement, past traumas affecting the present. Therapy can provide much needed support and offers a safe space where any issues and concerns you may be experiencing can be explored. At the heart of my practice is trust and openness and the understanding that our relationship is the key component for successful therapeutic outcomes. This process should lead to meaningful and long-lasting changes.
I see therapy as a collaborative endeavour between us that allows you to openly explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment. I offer a warm and calm space and my aim is to provide support within an atmosphere of empathy and trust. My approach is integrative which means I draw on a range of approaches to tailor the therapy to your individual needs. We will work at your own pace and find the approach that works best for you. Together we can begin to make sense of any difficult experiences you have had and work towards making positive changes in your life through a better understanding of who you are and where you want to go. I work with clients who are suffering from a range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, identity, ADHD, relationship problems, loneliness, low self-esteem, trauma, addiction, bereavement, grief and loss. Sessions last 50 minutes. I’m available to see clients for both short and long-term work, in-person or online.
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
From £75 per session
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
From £75 per session
Hi, I'm Iona, an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist based in South West London. I believe everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, understood and accepted. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to your individual needs, drawing from person-centred, psychodynamic and CBT-informed approaches. Together, we'll build a trusting relationship where you feel safe to explore what's on your mind.
GMBPsS registered Psychologist/Therapist/ BANT CNHC Nutritional Therapist/ CMA Sound and gong bath practitioner
From £90 per session
GMBPsS registered Psychologist/Therapist/ BANT CNHC Nutritional Therapist/ CMA Sound and gong bath practitioner
From £90 per session
I'm 39 years old, originally from Portugal but a Londoner for 16 years now.
I identify as a holistic practitioner that is passionate about the mind-body connection and everything that is related with movement, sound and arts.
I'm a very practical person, with an optimistic outlook towards life and a genuine enthusiasm to create value in people's lives and society.
My therapeutic blends evidenced based approaches and techniques such as CBT, ACT, CFT, DBT, IFS and Mindfulness.
Whenever appropriate Nutrition and Lifestyle Preventive Medicine may also be integrated as part our journey together.
I work with people using a framework of goals and values, focusing on what is important for you right now. I also work on helping you developing day to day emotional resilience and intelligence, self-compassion and growth mindset tools that can support in navigating life and today's world.
My sessions are dynamic and interactive, a combination of active listening but also reflection and practical exercises. Expect serious moments but also laughter and a genuine interest in getting to know you deeply.
Psychotherapist
From £70 per session
Psychotherapist
From £70 per session
My name is Arezoo, though most people know me as Ozzy. I believe that everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgement. My aim is to offer a calm, compassionate environment where you can speak openly, make sense of what you're going through, and move towards a life that feels more meaningful and fulfilling, at a pace that feels right for you.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and integrative, drawing on a range of evidence based therapeutic models to meet your individual needs rather than expecting you to fit one approach. I believe therapy is not about giving advice or telling you what to do, but about helping you understand yourself more deeply, discover your own strengths, and make lasting changes with confidence and self compassion.
Clinical Psychologist
From £130 per session
Clinical Psychologist
From £130 per session
I am an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist working at The Chelsea Psychology Clinic and the founder of the Home Space | Hampstead Psychology Clinic in London.
I completed my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at King’s College London and also hold an MSc in Clinical Mental Health Sciences and a Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions from University College London, as well as a BSc in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
I have trained to work across the lifespan and with the full range of mental health difficulties. I have supported adults, children, and young people with problems such as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, personality disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, work stress, and issues related to neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD. My particular interests include working with complex trauma, relational difficulties, psychosomatic symptoms, and the challenges of migration, cultural transitions, and abusive relationships.
I offer therapy in both English and Greek, face to face in London and online, worldwide.
You can have a look at my website here: https://www.drmarizastagaki.com/
Although I am a Clinical Psychologist, above all, I am human. And as a fellow human, when you come into the room with me, I will sit with you and listen to your experiences. I am deeply curious about how your unique story unfolds over time, not just your symptoms or diagnosis. I won’t rush you. Things take time, life is full of ups and downs, and I want to walk next to you in this journey.
I believe that a new therapy needs to be created for every human being. I work integratively, tailoring my approach to what you need and what feels right for you. I often ask what you prefer, because I believe that therapy should be something we build together, something that truly fits you.
I draw on a range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy, Systemic and Family Therapy, as well as body-based approaches such as Embodied Psychotherapy and Dance Movement Therapy.
My approach is integrative and relational, with a focus on how past experiences, relationship patterns, and embodied processes shape present difficulties.
Based on your needs, I can offer a range of evidence-based techniques and tools, but I also provide something beyond that; a space for understanding yourself and your experiences. Therapy, to me, is not only about alleviating symptoms, but about listening to what those symptoms may be trying to communicate, so you can begin to live the life you truly want for yourself.
I offer a space that gives permission for feelings to be felt; for sadness, anger, fear, or guilt to surface in as much safety as possible. A space where the dark box of feelings can be opened, and where, in time, you may come to see that it was never as dark as it once seemed.
Integrative Psychotherapist
From £60 per session
Integrative Psychotherapist
From £60 per session
Welcome to my profile I am a UKCP registered Psychotherapist with over eighteen years’ experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life changes, grief and trauma. Therapy with me offers a space to speak openly about what you’re going through. To recognize that the challenges, questions, and uncertainties you’re facing are a natural part of life. Exploring them together with curiosity and care, while also developing strategies and tools to support you, can lead to greater insight and a deeper sense of ease within yourself.
My approach is relational and integrative, meaning I can draw on different therapeutic approaches to shape our work around what feels most helpful for you. I focus on creating a connection that is responsive to your needs, where you feel seen, understood, and supported throughout the process.
I work with you to help make sense of your experiences and the patterns that may have developed over time and shaped how you feel about yourself, others, and the world. This can include exploring emotions, relationships, and ways of coping that once felt protective but may no longer feel helpful. Together, we create space for reflection and understanding, allowing new possibilities to emerge.
I use aspects of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help you identify patterns of thinking and behaviour that may be contributing to anxiety, or low mood, alongside exploring practical strategies that could help. My work is influenced by an existential humanistic approach, helping you to explore what brings meaning to your life and supporting you to live in a way that feels more authentic to you.
My experience has included working with sexuality and identity, including LGBTQ+ experiences, and supporting people facing complex health challenges or fertility difficulties.
Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
From £80 per session
Family and Systemic Psychotherapist
From £80 per session
I am a Family and Systemic Psychotherapist who works with families, couples and individuals. I am a fully accredited and a professional member of both the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Psychotherapy (AFSP).
I am passionate about providing a safe, supportive space to help people navigate challenges and strengthen their relationships.
My background as a Dance Movement Therapist continues to enrich my approach today. Although I no longer practice in that field, my training has given me a lasting appreciation of the mind-body connection, and how working with the body can help regulate the nervous system and support emotional wellbeing.
As we travel through life things can happen along the way that can trip us up or take us off our path. For many of us there are times we need some extra support or a safe space to talk things through. I work in a warm, collaborative way, and at you pace. Together we can explore your thoughts, feelings and areas of difficulty. I will help you to uncover unhelpful patterns and develop different coping tools.
Whether working together over a longer period or focusing on a specific issue in short-term therapy, I guide and support clients to make the changes they want to see in their relationships and lives. I believe that therapy should be collaborative and empowering, helping clients identify their strengths, achieve their goals, and build a greater sense of wellbeing and resilience.
Integrative Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist
From £80 per session
Integrative Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist
From £80 per session
I work with people experiencing loss, both through bereavement and non-death-related loss, helping them navigate the profound changes it can bring to their sense of identity and self.
You may feel lost, overwhelmed or disconnected from who you once were.
I offer a warm, compassionate and patient space to make sense of what has happened, work through grief and trauma, and gently explore who you are becoming.
You don't have to face this alone.
If you're looking for a therapist who is truly caring, compassionate and has an abundance of patience, look no further.
I am dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of life.
With integrated approaches tailored to your needs, I provide a safe, supportive space for healing - at your pace.
I believe in a compassionate, collaborative, and intuitive approach to support you through whatever you are going through.
I use an array of modalities and my sessions may look like this:
Grounding arrival exercise- to ease you in and prepare you for you-time.
Counselling.
Healing Modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, Parts Work and Psychodynamics.
Journaling and Therapeutic tools to use outside of session.
Systemic Psychotherapist
From £90 per session
Systemic Psychotherapist
From £90 per session
I'm a qualified systemic family and couple psychotherapist and mental health clinician with over twenty years of clinical experience of working in the NHS mental health services, offering support to families, groups, couples, young people and adults who are facing mental health difficulties, trauma and emotional dysregulation.
I'm registered with the Association of Family Therapy and accredited with the UK Council for Psychotherapy. I have an MSc in Systemic Family and Couple Psychotherapy. I currently work in the NHS child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) and eating disorders service. I also manage my own private practice.
I’m experienced in working with couples, families, individuals, adolescents and children, providing evidence-based psychological interventions. I have experience of working in Local Authorities children’s services, supporting many different types of families (nuclear, adoptive, fostered and blended). I work with families, supporting parents and care givers with understanding their child’s needs and connecting with them in healthy ways.
I also have extensive experience of working with couples, where there have been issues in relation to trust, communication and intimacy. I have experience of working with couples and families before and after separation and stepfamily joining, and where there have been affairs.
I am also experienced in working with families and couples in high conflict separations involving the family law system. I’m experienced in supporting families and couples through this process, which may involve liaising with social workers, children’s guardians, CAFCAS workers, family lawyers and in the preparation of court reports.
I also work with individuals and couples from the LGBTQ+ community and have experience of working with people who want to explore their identity relating to gender and sexuality.
I offer both short-term therapy and long-term therapy to couples, families and individuals. I have access to consulting rooms, and I’m also experienced in delivering therapy using on-line platforms.
My approach is warm, caring, compassionate and collaborative with people. I work hard to provide a safe, non-judgmental, confidential approach. This enables people to explore their dilemmas regarding their relationships with people, family members and partners, opening new possibilities and communication. My approach is influenced by attachment narratives and cultural differences. I have had the privilege of working with many people and families from a broad range of backgrounds. I ensure therapy is inclusive and adapted to your ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age and disability.
My main approach is systemic psychotherapy, which is a strengths-based approach that seeks to help families and couples work through problems and difficulties together and work towards change. My clinical practice with families is informed by different models such as Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Narrative Family Therapy, Non-Violent Resistant model (NVR), Circle of Security (COS) and Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FTAN).
My clinical practice with couples is informed by Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and Exeter Model. Systemic psychotherapy focuses on how families and couples interact and relate to one another, and how they are understood and experienced by one another.
In sessions I work with people to explore their relationships. I work with people to unpick unhelpful patterns of communication - or issues of loss and life transition difficulties - through which dilemmas, distress, emotions and confusion can be resolved by identifying unhelpful thought processes and patterns of behaviour that may have developed over time, and may be contributing towards you feeling stuck and frustrated.
In sessions I work with people to improve their understanding in their relationships and enhance their communication, promoting resilience and change, creating new coping strategies - and the process of reconnection within the relationships of the people involved.
Research shows that having strong, close relationships leads to better health and more positive outcomes in life. Regardless of whether you are an individual, couple or family this approach provides a way forward.
For More information please visit my website: https://davidlittlechildscfp.org/
Integrative and Body Focused Somatic Counsellor
From £90 per session
Integrative and Body Focused Somatic Counsellor
From £90 per session
I have been developing an understanding of the human experience through counselling therapy and body based somatic practices for over thirty-five years. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their comprehensive code of ethics. Please follow this link to read more about the code of ethics https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/
I develop a working relationship with my clients which is exploratory and supportive. Working together we employ different approaches depending on your needs. This could include;
• body-based 'somatic' practices - breath work, grounding, hypnogogic, meditation, mindfulness, relaxation, tapping, therapeutic yoga, yoga nidra
• cognitive behavioural therapy CBT – looking at the causes of your difficulties and then being very solution focussed
• person centred – developing a supportive relationship to explore your story and feelings and enable you to build a strong sense of self
• psychodynamic – looking at your history, family history and childhood. Working with how that is impacting you in the present.
I tailor the therapy to fit you the client.
You may have arrived here because you are seeking help or support dealing with some of life’s difficulties.
If you decide to work with me it would allow us to explore your feelings, emotions and thoughts in a confidential non-judgmental environment and help you manage and understand them.
RTT Therapist & Coach
From £100 per session
RTT Therapist & Coach
From £100 per session
I have worked within the creative industries all my adult life, in the fast paced corporate side of this world, whilst raising 3 children. I am a survivor of domestic abuse. So I really do understand burnout and overwhelm on every level.
Having put in all my energies to my work, relationship, children and surviving abuse, I was never able to prioritise myself or ever feel I was enough. I did not look after myself on any level. It has been an exhausting and painful journey, but to a new and prosperous life, where I have learnt to thrive and understood my strength and capabilities.
I want to share that gift with you, and help you reach your potential, to enhance your resilience and live your best life free from anxiety, physical and emotional constraints and limiting beliefs.
Elevate your goals and potential and thrive in every area of your life. Everything you want is available to you.
I use a combination of Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Neuro-linguistic programming and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to bring rapid outcomes and resolution for an issue often in just a few sessions. My coaching programmes run alongside this if a client chooses this type of approach instead of just the therapy itself. And we decide on the goals for the time period and I devise a coaching programme around this to successfully achieve this desired outcomes.
Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist
From £92 per session
Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist
From £92 per session
I am a qualified Psychotherapist which I combine with skills and knowledge acquired from many years working internationally where I was involved in resolving issues that impact the human condition including social, political & economic justice. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their ethical code. I am a member of BAATN, the Black, African & Asian Therapy Network. As part of CPD, I've trained in trauma work, identity, OCD and bereavement.
At times you may feel overwhelmed by conflicting emotions and thoughts about many areas in your life or perhaps you are struggling with a particular issue. Whatever concerns you, I empower and support you through compassionate and attentive listening to identify and meet your needs. I am experienced at supporting people on a variety of issues including relationship difficulties, family dynamics, work stress, anxiety, and depression. Recently, I have supported many clients with issues around identity stemming from multi/dual heritage backgrounds.
Using an integrative approach which combines psychodynamic and humanistic models, and employs techniques from Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and object-relations theories, I am able to provide a positive space for you to explore issues in confidence. I believe in the overriding power of you, the client to resolve issues and flourish through empathic and authentic support from me, your therapist.
Psychotherapist
From £120 per session
Psychotherapist
From £120 per session
I first became interested in working in this area when I met someone on a bridge who was contemplating jumping into the Thames. I realised the value of being with another person and listening. Following this, I joined the Samaritans and worked for 12 years as a volunteer, listening to the suicidal and depressed and supporting them. Many years later, I now offer counselling and psychotherapy online, by email and in person. Most people experience a life crisis at some point. Often, these experiences, and the feelings that come from them, are overwhelming and very isolating. Friends and family might not always be the best people to talk these things through with, especially if we find our feelings embarrassing. That‘s when non-judgemental and supportive counselling or psychotherapy can be very helpful. My aim is to be open, fair and to give everyone an equal service, respecting difference and diversity. I am eager and open to discuss any adjustments you may need. Life has it's ups and downs and I believe that there is no shame in saying that you need help with emotional difficulties. I've had to overcome life crises of my own and these experiences help me to empathise with other people’s struggles.
Having worked for over a decade with people suffering from depression and mental health problems, I will not judge how you are feeling. It is very important to me that you can explore your difficulties in a trusting environment, and so our relationship is at the heart of everything I offer as a therapist. I am a warm person and want you to experience therapy as a safe, confidential and non-judgemental place to explore life’s difficulties and challenges. Mine is an experienced listening ear and I offer you a supportive approach. I work with individuals on an open-ended basis as a psychotherapist or for an agreed time period as a counsellor, with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully. By looking at our unconscious thoughts, dreams and behaviour, we can gradually develop insight and stop repeating the things that hold us back from being all we can be. I have worked in private business and management for over twenty years. I understand the pressures and stresses that juggling work and home life can bring. Having worked for over a decade in a voluntary capacity with people suffering from depression and mental health problems, I will not judge how you are feeling. You do not have to have mental health issues to enter counselling and psychotherapy. My own experience is that we can all benefit from understanding ourselves better. Although not a Buddhist, I practice meditation, breathing exercises and mindfulness. I specialise in working with people who have had exceptional or unusual experiences, that are often hard to talk about with other people These experiences are far more common than is thought, and nothing to be worried about. Sometimes, people need to integrate these experiences into the rest of their life and make meaning of them. This is where I can support you. These experiences may include out-of-body experiences (OBEs), near-death experiences (NDEs), a feeling that you know something before it happens, or seeing or meeting someone who has died. I also take private healthcare insurance referrals please enquire.
Lacanian Psychoanalyst
From £75 per session
Lacanian Psychoanalyst
From £75 per session
About my practice
With nearly 18 years of experience in psychoanalytic practice, I have had the privilege of working with people at different stages of life, from children and adolescents to adults and older people, as well as with mother–baby relationships.
Over the years, my clinical work has brought me into contact with a wide range of experiences and forms of psychological suffering, including depression, anxiety, questions around sexual orientation and identity, anger, grief, trauma, difficulties relating to the body and body image, and psychosis.
Each person I have worked with has contributed to my clinical experience and understanding of the complexity and singularity of each suqbject. Psychoanalytic work offers a space in which what is difficult to put into words can gradually find a place to be spoken and listened to, opening up the possibility of relating differently to one's experiences, relationships and ways of being in the world.
After nearly two decades of practice, I continue to value above all the encounter with each person and the uniqueness of their story.
If you feel that you would like to talk, or simply to have a space where you can be listened to, please get in touch.
Lacanian psychoanalysis
Laura Smart MBACP MNCPS.Accred
From £125 per session
Laura Smart MBACP MNCPS.Accred
From £125 per session
I’m Laura Smart, a qualified Trauma-Informed Practitioner and experienced therapist offering evidence-based support through counselling and therapy.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, meaning I tailor therapy to your unique needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. I draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic models, including Gestalt therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, inner child therapy and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, alongside other approaches and methods where appropriate. By tailoring therapy and my therapeutic and psychoeducational programmes to you, we can work in a way that best supports your goals and experiences in a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and personal growth.
I work transparently and do not believe that counselling is about ‘fixing’ something; rather, it is a collaborative process to explore and find a way forward in life. The therapeutic relationship has transformative power.
I am trained in and influenced by several approaches to therapy such as Gestalt (working with the whole- body, mind and spirit), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), REBT (Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy), Inner Child Therapy, Release Therapy, Mindfulness and Hypnotherapy. I am familiar with and use the 12 Steps and SMART Recovery models where appropriate when working with addictions.
The areas I work with include:
addictions (substance abuse and alcoholism, food, behaviour, internet, social media, gambling, shopping, relationships, sex, porn, hoarding, work).
aftercare sessions for groups, individuals, couples and families leaving rehab and treatment.
stress, anxiety and general mental health and well-being
anger management
trauma and abuse (sexual, emotional, psychological, physical, spiritual/religious)
couples counselling, codependency, trauma bonding, and relationship difficulties
inner child therapy
emotional energy release
I work with a diverse range of clients, long and short-term, to explore and identify unresolved childhood experiences now resulting in unhealthy behaviours and patterns that are painful, destructive and impacting the present.
In a non-judgmental approach, I will work with you to explore what is troubling you and how you can work through the things you may be experiencing as challenging. My approach is caring and effective and I enjoy helping you get your desired results. I will support you in reaching your goal in the shortest time possible to produce long-lasting change that gets to the root of the issues you’re experiencing. Together we will explore how your thinking, attitudes, beliefs, opinions and behaviours were formed, how they affect your emotions, actions, lives and happiness and how changing them can help you feel better and achieve more.
Art Psychotherapist, MA | HCPC-Registered Art Psychotherapist | BAAT Full Member
From £95 per session
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.
Integrative Arts Psychotherapist
From £80 per session
Integrative Arts Psychotherapist
From £80 per session
My name is Dawn (she / they) & I am a social activist art therapist providing arts psychotherapy & sex positive therapy to adults in West & Southwest London.
At the heart of my therapeutic work, I am grounded in integrative & humanistic theoretical approaches, & specialise in working in a trauma-informed way with individuals with complex presentations & trauma.
The majority of my work is with marginalized & stigmatized individuals / communities (forensic mental health, LGBTIA+ & sex workers).
The aim for therapy is to co-create a space, where you can be your authentic self by feeling seen, heard & understood - no matter the issue or theme you bring, finding ways to empower yourself in your life.
ARTS PSYCHOTHERAPY
The arts are an alternative approach to traditional talking therapy & can provide a deeper insight when it is hard to find the words for your experiences & feelings.
In my sessions, the seven art forms are available for you;
* Art
* Drama / Puppetry
* Sculpture / Clay
* Poetry
* Sand-play
* Music
* Bodywork / Movement
No previous experience or artistic skill with the arts are needed.
As first, the arts might feel weird to use to communicate your needs. To help familiarise yourself with the art materials, I will gently guide you to different media to find the most fitting way to explore your inner & outer world.
SEX POSITIVE THERAPY
In additional to my art psychotherapy approach, I also provide sex-positive therapy & work with sexual problems.
Using a bio-psycho-social theoretical model, I can provide supportive therapeutic interventions to the following areas;
* Gender, Sexual & Relationship Diversity (GSRD)
* Queer sex
* Kink, Fetish and BDSM practices
I can also combine my art psychotherapy practice to provide artistic ways to explore the above areas.
SEX WORKER FRIENDLY THERAPIST
I fully support sex worker rights, safety & decriminalisation of sex work. I provide low-cost therapy to sex workers (short/long term).
NUM packages (x6 funded therapy sessions) with me are available via the National Ugly Mugs website > mental health support > contact casework team.
SOCIAL ACTIVIST THERAPIST
Therapy is political & I do not shy away from social topics in therapy. I recognise the collective distress from global injustices, capitalism, mental health issues, social & cultural oppression may affect you in many areas of your life.
I believe therapy is a great way to explore feelings about your own social injustices, by finding ways to resource yourself and manage the discomfort / hardships this may bring. Through this exploration you may find ethical & creative ways to express this outside the therapy room too.
Humanistic Therapist
From £95 per session
Humanistic Therapist
From £95 per session
I work in-person and online
Whatever you are going through and dealing with, sharing it and feeling heard can help.
I work with a wide range of clients with a focus on working with young adults and young professionals. I offer a caring and confidential professional space for you to bring any difficulties and issues you are facing. We work together to find out what’s in the way of your peace of mind and how best to approach and improve it.
And building a trusting and stable relationship where you feel safe, comes first.
Integrative counsellor and psychodynamic therapist
From £75 per session
Integrative counsellor and psychodynamic therapist
From £75 per session
Do you need help with relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, or traumatic events? Seeking help can be difficult, particularly if you have learnt that you must endure your pain alone and silently. Counselling and therapy can be the way forward as a powerful release of all your private suffering, foster self-acceptance and understanding, to give you a chance to have a clearer sense of purpose and direction. As a BACP registered therapist, I am to give the best care to each of my clients, working to provide a psychologically safe environment where you can bring unattended injuries from your childhood, current struggles from work or personal relationships.
I bring my experience as a counsellor from working in various sectors, including NHS, private and charitable organisations, to offer you both short and long-term counselling. I have been working with individuals dealing with a broad range of mental health issues. I specialise in trauma, abuse, and infertility. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, relational difficulties, separation and divorce, bullying, bereavement, low self-esteem, work-related issues, stress management, eating disorders, and issues of LGBTQ+.
My focus is the therapeutic relationship, working with the here and now. I draw on a variety of approaches to meet your individual needs and circumstances. We all need to be listened to and can work through our difficulties if we are given the opportunity to work through our problems at our own pace in a safe and confidential environment. My part of the process is to gently help you to make sense of your difficulties, feelings and repetitive patterns that may unfold. I honour the uniqueness of my clients and welcome the rich diversity of the individual in the spirit of inclusion and celebration.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
From £60 per session
Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
From £60 per session
I am an integrative CBT therapist. I support clients to explore the connection between thoughts, emotions, behaviours, beliefs, and past experiences, helping them understand what may be keeping difficulties going and how change can begin. I support clients with issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions, addiction, substance misuse, and recovery. My aim is to help you gain insight, develop healthier coping strategies, challenge limiting beliefs, and move towards a more compassionate and balanced relationship with yourself and others.
As an integrative therapist, I use a range of evidence-based approaches. Alongside my core CBT and REBT approach, I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, EMDR, Schema Therapy, Assertiveness Training, and Mindfulness. This allows me to tailor therapy to each individual, drawing on the approaches that best fit your needs, goals, and pace.
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Our directory includes a wide range of qualified, trusted therapists across many specialisms. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find the right expertise here.
Your privacy matters. Every step of the process is completely confidential, giving you peace of mind while you seek support.
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