Laura Walsh
Psychothrapist
From £65 per session
Free to use • Takes less than five minutes • Personalised recommendations
Low self-esteem can affect confidence, relationships, decision-making and the way you think and feel about yourself.
Therapy can help you explore where these feelings may come from, understand patterns of self-criticism and develop a more balanced and compassionate view of yourself.
Find therapists in London who have experience supporting people with self-esteem difficulties and explore professionals whose approach matches your needs and preferences.
Psychothrapist
From £65 per session
Psychothrapist
From £65 per session
I grew up in Yorkshire but moved to London in my twenties and love it. I have spent most of my working career in Human Resources but in my early forties I decided to follow my interest in personal growth and trained as a psychotherapist.
I’m an integrative psychotherapist (PG Dip. UKCP) which means I’m able to draw on many different therapeutic approaches in our work together. My main focus is to be present with you, listen and talk things through and that’s what we’ll spend most of our sessions doing. However if you’re open to it, and it’s appropriate for you, there are a number of tools I might use such as EFT, working with dreams, visualisations or working with parts in an IFS informed way.
Psychotherapist and Counsellor
From £100 per session
Psychotherapist and Counsellor
From £100 per session
I enjoy working with those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress and the effects of trauma. If you are having trouble sleeping, I can help you with that too. I also have had great success with those who are struggling with work-life balance or where they feel their workplace is toxic. My background in education has meant that many students come to me with exam anxiety or any other school or university issue that is proving problematic.
Being a solution focused therapist, my aim to make myself redundant as soon as possible. I aim to help you find methods to understand your current situation and then to help you find or develop coping skills so that you can manage on your own. I do not sign you up to a course of treatment. If and when you return for the next session will always be your choice.
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.
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.
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist & Counsellor
From £90 per session
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist & Counsellor
From £90 per session
I am a registered and accredited BACP Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Counsellor (PGdip), trained with the University of East London and the UK’s leading Children’s mental health charity-Place2Be. I have extensive experience supporting children and young people from diverse backgrounds and with complex needs, including SEND.
I currently work in an Ofsted-rated outstanding school in South West London, where I hold the role of Supervising Counsellor as well as being a staff counsellor at Harrow Boarding School.
In my free time, I love walking with my dog, going to the gym, playing tennis, spending time with friends and family.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in creating a warm, safe, and accepting environment where children and young people feel able to be heard and themselves. I use creative techniques to help clients feel comfortable and supported in expressing emotions that may be difficult to articulate. Alongside my integrative core training, I have additional training in Solution-focused therapy, Motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored specifically for young people.
I believe that through a trusting therapeutic relationship, children and adolescents can develop confidence, resilience and self-belief, enabling them to move forward and flourish in an ever-changing world.
Psychotherapist
From £85 per session
Psychotherapist
From £85 per session
My interest in therapy is closely connected to my curiosity about people and the complexities of being human. I have a longstanding interest in philosophy, particularly questions of identity, meaning and how we make sense of our experiences. I'm interested in the ways our relationships, personal histories and wider social worlds shape how we understand ourselves.
I'm also interested in creativity and self-expression, and how these can be connected to our sense of identity and place in the world. These interests inform how I approach my work as a therapist, with an emphasis on curiosity, reflection and understanding each person's experience in its own terms.
My approach is psychodynamic, exploring how past experiences and unconscious patterns can influence our present feelings, relationships and sense of self. I am interested in the ways we adapt to life's challenges, sometimes developing patterns that once helped us cope but may no longer serve us.
My background in philosophy informs my interest in identity, freedom and meaning, while my work with people in the creative arts has deepened my appreciation of self-expression and finding one's own voice. I work collaboratively, with curiosity and sensitivity to your individual experience.
Therapeutic Counsellor
From £75 per session
Therapeutic Counsellor
From £75 per session
Welcome,
You may experience a period when things feel overwhelming. In such circumstances, it can be challenging to find the right support.
You may:
-be struggling with life transitions, anxious thoughts or low mood
-feel isolated or lonely
-feel worthless
-feel overstimulated in the world or with people
During these times I strive to provide therapeutic mental health support to my clients.
Therapy can help you:
-increase your self-awareness
-gain a deeper understanding of your concerns/recognize patterns
-gain access to your internal resources and strengths
-develop coping strategies/tools
-make better choices
Qualifications and Experience:
I have a CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling.
I am an Accredited Member of the BACP, (The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) a governing body that oversees the work of counsellors in the UK. I adhere to their Ethical Framework and I am subject to their complaints procedure. I am committed to my Continuous Professional Development to provide the best possible support to my clients.
I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. I am also qualified to work online securely.
During my Diploma Course placement I worked for a Counselling Centre in SW London for almost 2 years providing talking therapy to adult clients online and in-person, too. Since then I have started my private practice and I currently work as a counsellor and clinical supervisor full time. In my previous career I worked in education for more than two decades.
My service is also available via Bupa, Vitality and Aviva private health insurance.
more info: https://www.le-counselling.com/
I aim to create a safe, confidential space in my work with clients, in which you can explore and express your thoughts, feelings and emotions from your perspective without the fear of judgement or rejection.
I facilitate this exploration by using empathy. Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is paramount, in which you feel safe, seen and heard.
I am honoured to walk alongside my clients and witness their journey. I strive to do so with sensitivity and compassion.
My approach is integrative and relational. I use person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. Person-centred therapy focuses on creating a trusting relationship between the counsellor and the client in the present, believing you are the expert on yourself.
Therapy can help you increase your self-awareness and gain access to your internal resources and strengths. Self-acceptance and self-compassion can also make a profound change. I believe as a result, you will develop coping strategies and experience lasting positive changes.
Psychodynamic therapy can help you look at how past experiences may subconsciously impact on your feeling, thinking and behaviour today. By working through, processing painful experiences and emotions, patterns may be identified and you may find the way forward.
The counselling process can help you gain a deeper understanding of your concerns and be more aware of them. Ultimately, this deepened awareness can empower you to make better choices.
more info: https://www.le-counselling.com/
BACP Registered Counsellor & Psychotherapist
From £65 per session
BACP Registered Counsellor & Psychotherapist
From £65 per session
I’m a BACP registered counsellor and psychotherapist working with adults in South London and online. People come to therapy for many different reasons, including anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, loss, low self-esteem, stress or simply a sense that something in life is not quite working.
My aim is to offer a warm, thoughtful and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and begin to make sense of what you are experiencing. You do not need to have everything worked out before you start.
I work integratively, drawing primarily on person-centred and psychodynamic therapy.
This means that our relationship is an important part of the work. We can explore both what is happening in your life now and how earlier experiences, relationships and patterns may continue to shape the way you feel, relate to others and understand yourself.
I do not see therapy as being about “fixing” you. Often, ways of coping developed for understandable reasons. By becoming more aware of these patterns, therapy can help create greater understanding, flexibility and choice.
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.
Counsellor
From £75 per session
Counsellor
From £75 per session
I’m Williamina Baillie, a BACP Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, working with adults, couples and relationships.
Sometimes life can feel so full that it becomes difficult to see clearly what is going on. You may be dealing with anxiety or stress, difficulties in a relationship, pressures at work, health concerns, grief or loss, or a change in your life that you didn't expect. Sometimes there isn't one obvious reason — you may simply know that things don't feel quite right.
I can help you untangle some of this and make sense of what you are experiencing. I’m a good listener and genuinely interested in hearing your story, how things affect you and what you would like to be different.
I work with people from many different backgrounds, including professionals, freelancers and those starting or running their own businesses. You may be used to managing things, solving problems and getting on with it, but find that something has become harder to manage on your own.
You don't need to arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about. We can begin wherever you are and explore what feels important to you, at your pace and capacity.
Areas I often work with include:
Anxiety & Stress · Relationships & Couples · Work & Life Challenges · Health & Illness · Grief & Loss · Life Transitions
My approach is person-centred, phenomenological and relational. This means I’m interested in understanding things from your perspective, while bringing my experience and training to help you explore what is happening and what you find may help you.
The relationship between us matters. I listen with empathy, without judgement, and you don't need to arrive knowing exactly what is wrong or where to start. We can begin with whatever is making life difficult, even when you can’t quite put your finger on it.
I believe you have the capacity for growth and change. We work together at your pace and capacity, making sense of what is happening, exploring different perspectives and noticing patterns or connections that may not have been clear before. This can help you understand yourself differently and, where you want to, begin to change patterns that may no longer be working for you.
Where useful, I can also draw on practical tools such as mindfulness, breathing, emotional regulation and stress management. These can complement the therapeutic work without interrupting it or taking it over.
For me, counselling is about being alongside you, listening carefully, helping you make sense of what is happening and exploring what may be possible for you.
MBACP
From £75 per session
MBACP
From £75 per session
I am Roberta Crescenzo, an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor offering both short-term and longer-term therapy in South West London and online. I have extensive experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of personal, emotional and relational difficulties.
My approach is integrative, which means I draw on different therapeutic perspectives according to each person’s individual needs, circumstances and goals. I offer a warm, safe and confidential space where you can explore what is troubling you at a pace that feels right for you. Attachment theory is an important part of my therapeutic approach. I am particularly interested in how our early experiences and relationships can influence the way we understand ourselves, relate to others and respond to difficulties in our adult lives. Exploring attachment patterns can help us develop a deeper understanding of recurring relationship difficulties, anxiety, insecurity, emotional responses and ways of coping, while creating opportunities for greater self-awareness and more fulfilling relationships. Alongside attachment-based therapy, I draw on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Gestalt, CBT, Transactional Analysis, Mindfulness and Transpersonal approaches. I work collaboratively, adapting the therapy to the individual rather than following a fixed model. My aim is to help you make sense of your experiences, understand patterns that may be affecting your present life and develop greater choice in how you respond. I have a long history of working as a counsellor and psychotherapist across the private and voluntary sectors.
I have a particular interest in supporting people experiencing anxiety, relationship difficulties, inner conflict and the pressures of everyday life, including those trying to balance their emotional wellbeing with working and family life. Therapy can be helpful for many different reasons, and there is no single way of approaching it.
I offer short-term counselling focused on a specific concern as well as open-ended psychotherapy for those who wish to explore deeper or longer-standing patterns.
Whatever brings you to therapy, I believe that feeling understood, respected and safe is an important starting point for meaningful therapeutic work. I place great importance on clarity, professional boundaries and ethical practice, and aim to provide therapy that is thoughtful, respectful and grounded.
Creative Arts Psychotherapist
From £80 per session
Creative Arts Psychotherapist
From £80 per session
You might look capable on the outside - but feel exhausted, disconnected, or like something is missing. I'm Naomi, a Creative and Embodied Psychotherapist based in London. I offer a weekly space to slow down, tune in, and come home to yourself - through conversation, the body, and creativity. West Hampstead + Online.
People come to therapy for many different reasons. You may be looking for a space to slow down and reconnect with your body and emotions. Perhaps you're carrying grief or trauma and need somewhere to be truly heard. Maybe you're a high achiever who looks capable on the outside but feels exhausted on the inside - tired of holding everything together. You might be navigating an eating disorder, PMDD, or a difficult relationship with your body. Or perhaps you want to understand yourself more deeply - to unravel the patterns beneath your choices, and start making ones that feel more authentically yours.
I work with somatic, embodied and creative arts approaches because words are often not enough. Through connecting with the body and creativity, we can find new ways to understand and make sense of our inner world - accessing feelings that talking alone might not reach.
Sessions might include reflective conversation, movement, imagery, breath, or creative materials - whatever feels right for you. We always work at your pace. There is no pressure to share anything before you feel ready, and no expectation of who you need to be when you arrive.
Psychotherapist and EMDR
From £100 per session
Psychotherapist and EMDR
From £100 per session
With over two decades of clinical practice, I provide specialised therapeutic support focused on transforming suffering into resilience. I specialise in Brief Psychotherapy, treating trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions, offering personalized interventions tailored to each unique journey.
I integrate EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) into my practice—a gold-standard, evidence-based approach for reprocessing traumatic memories and achieving rapid relief from severe emotional symptoms. My commitment is to provide deep, ethical care focused on your mental health recovery and overall well-being.
My approach is rooted in Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic principles, applied within a Brief Psychotherapy framework. This integration allows for a deep exploration of underlying issues and past traumas while maintaining a focused, goal-oriented path to healing. I incorporate EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) when appropriate, facilitating the reprocessing of traumatic memories and providing relief from acute emotional distress.
Reiki master , Trauma informed Coach
From £70 per session
Reiki master , Trauma informed Coach
From £70 per session
I am a trauma-informed somatic coach, shamanic healer and Reiki Master with over 10 years of experience. I offer a warm, grounded and honest space where you can safely explore what is holding you back. My work goes beyond understanding the past—we transform pain and hidden patterns into clarity, freedom and meaningful changes in your life.
My therapeutic approach is warm, honest and collaborative. I combine trauma-informed somatic coaching, shamanic healing and Reiki to support the whole person—body, mind, emotions and spirit. We explore the patterns and experiences affecting your life, while focusing on practical changes that move you towards greater clarity, freedom and authentic power. I see every client as an equal and tailor the work to their individual needs.
Integrative Therapist
From £85 per session
Integrative Therapist
From £85 per session
I am a fully qualified Integrative Therapist & Counsellor, and an accredited member of the British Association For Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This means that I adhere to the BACP’s ethical framework, therefore ethical principles, values and good practice standards are at the core of my practice.
My clients are central to the work that I do and it is my desire to help others in healing and feeling fulfilled in their lives that provided my pathway to becoming a therapist. I believe in recognising and facilitating wholeness in my work with individuals and so tailor my approach to individual needs. I always aim to offer an empathetic, non-judgmental space in which you can feel safe to bring or discover your authentic self.
I am an Integrative Therapist, which means that I often utilise many different ways of working with clients, although most importantly, I recognise the significance of the relationship between client and therapist in facilitating growth and healing. I believe that the human connection offered in therapeutic spaces holds the ability to enable change.
Therapy has the capacity to be as unique as the individuals who seek it. I do not operate with a ‘one size fits all’ approach and whilst I draw upon my knowledge of research and contemporary therapeutic studies, I do not attempt to manipulate and squeeze my clients into said models. I always aim to truly see the person in the therapeutic space.
I work with a broad range of clients and content, aiming to make the sessions that I offer as accessible as possible.
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
From £85 per session
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
Psychotherapist
From £80 per session
Psychotherapist
From £80 per session
My name is Gabriella and I am a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist . I offer both short and long term psychotherapeutic interventions to Children & Adolescents/Young Adults, as well as parents and families. I will initially complete an assessment and offer weekly appointments which last for 50 minutes.
Through the therapeutic process, we will aim to build understanding and insights into the issues and difficulties that brought you into therapy. To help you build some resilience to deal with the past and the present and move forward
I am based in Woolwich and Clapham in South London.
I offer a service to children, adolescents, and young adults to allow them to begin to understand and explore how their past experiences have impacted on their lives, to be able to regulate their emotions and behaviours in order to cope with life’s challenges. Often the problems experienced are related to or are the result of past traumas or even just finding it hard to cope with life generally with all its pressures and difficulties. I can also see families and parents who can sometimes struggle to understand the problems facing them as a family unit. I am offering a safe and non-judgemental space, where we can begin to understand.
Psychotherapist
From £65 per session
Psychotherapist
From £65 per session
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You may be experiencing anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, or finding that things in your life no longer feel quite right. Whatever has brought you here, I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe to talk openly and explore what you are going through.
I believe that feeling genuinely heard and understood is an important part of the therapeutic process. My aim is to create a trusting relationship where you can feel comfortable being yourself, without fear of judgement. Together, we can explore what is happening for you and begin to make sense of the thoughts, feelings and experiences that may be affecting your everyday life.
My approach is psychodynamic, which means that we can explore not only what you are experiencing in the present, but also whether past experiences, relationships and patterns may be influencing how you think, feel and relate to yourself and others today.
Together, we can gently explore thoughts and feelings that may sometimes be difficult to understand or put into words. By developing greater awareness of these underlying patterns and processes, therapy can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships.
I believe therapy is a collaborative process. We will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, creating space to explore your experiences without judgement. My hope is that through this process you can develop greater self-awareness, insight and understanding, supporting you to make meaningful changes in your life.
Child & Adolescent Therapist
From £95 per session
Child & Adolescent Therapist
From £95 per session
I have worked therapeutically with teenagers and their families for more than 16 years in a diverse range of settings including the NHS, state schools and the private education sector. Working with young people as they go through the more painful chapters of their adolescence has always been, and continues to be, a privilege and an honour that I take great care and sensitivity in.
My philosophy on delivering supportive counselling is based on active listening, the importance of asking curious questions, speaking with tactful honesty and a willingness for both therapist and teen to be open to exploring the unknown and the unsaid. My therapy framework is informed by psychodynamic, person centered and systemic models and is influenced by attachment and inter-cultural work. In my practice, counselling is a collaborative experience whereby myself and the young person explore and think together about their current struggles. I actively listen, seek to deeply understand and validate experiences, provide observations and create opportunities for reflection. This process allows the individual to gain insight into themselves and others, identify helpful and unhelpful coping strategies and foster personal growth.
I have experience in many common yet difficult struggles that can occur during adolescence, including but not limited to: anxiety, bereavement, relational difficulties (with self or others), identity exploration, low moods and third culture kid difficulties.
Ms
From £75 per session
Ms
From £75 per session
People come to therapy for many different reasons, and I work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and life stages. Whatever has brought you to therapy, my aim is to offer a thoughtful, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, understood and supported. I am experienced in supporting you on issues related to parenting challenges, childhood trauma, childhood bereavement, or adverse childhood experiences, as well as identity and life transitions, including bereavements, job loss and immigration.
In therapy sessions with me, you'll always be met with warmth, compassion and respect. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches (e.g., humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT) according to what is likely to be most helpful to you specifically. For trauma, I'm also trained in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy that helps people process traumatic or difficult experiences. My aim is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be honest, including about the things that are hard to say out loud. Sessions with me tend to feel more like a genuine conversation than something formal. I understand that finding the right therapist can feel like an important decision. The free 20-30min initial consultation offers an opportunity for us to meet, discuss any questions you may have, and consider together whether I am the right person to support you.
Therapy sessions are weekly, and 45-50 minutes long. For EMDR processing sessions, I may book double sessions, to ensure there is enough time to complete the particular processing sequence you are working on. Sessions can be scheduled weekly or closer together.
MBACP
From £80 per session
MBACP
From £80 per session
Perhaps something in your life doesn't feel right.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or low. Perhaps your mind rarely switches off, you're struggling with a relationship, coping with grief or loss, dealing with work or family pressures, or facing a change you weren't expecting.
You might find yourself worrying about the future, going over things from the past or wondering why the same feelings or patterns keep returning. Or perhaps there isn't one particular problem. You simply feel stuck, disconnected from yourself or know that something needs to change.
You don't need to have it all worked out before you come to counselling. We can start with where you are.
I have experience supporting adults with anxiety, stress, panic, low mood, grief and loss, trauma and difficult past experiences, relationship and family difficulties, loneliness, self-esteem, overwhelm and significant life changes.
For me, counselling isn't about becoming a different person. It can give you the space to understand yourself more deeply, recognise what you need and consider how you want to move forward.
My approach is primarily person-centred. I believe you are the expert in your own life, even at times when you may feel unsure, overwhelmed or lost.
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about what is happening for you. I won't tell you what you should do or rush you towards solutions. Instead, I'll work alongside you, helping you explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
You don't need to arrive with the right words or know exactly what you want to talk about. There is no pressure to disclose anything before you feel ready.
I also draw on psychodynamic thinking where it may be helpful. Exploring how earlier experiences and relationships may influence how you feel, respond or relate to others today can help recurring patterns begin to make sense.
Greater self-understanding can help you recognise what you would like to change and what you might be ready to accept about yourself. Sometimes moving forward involves change. Sometimes it involves becoming more accepting of ourselves.
Often, it's a combination of both.
I offer 50-minute face-to-face counselling sessions in West Hampstead at £80 per session and online counselling at £60 per 50-minute session. Online counselling enables me to work with clients across the UK.
I also offer a free 15-minute introductory telephone conversation. This gives you the opportunity to tell me a little about what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you. There is no obligation to book afterwards.
Sometimes the first step is simply having a conversation.
Please visit my website for further information: https://www.jackyfitzgerald-carolan.co.uk/
Psychotherapist
From £80 per session
Psychotherapist
From £80 per session
My name is Elizabeth and I aim to offer a space to clients that is supportive, non-judgemental, and confidential and where clients can feel at ease to share the issues they are struggling with, encouraging them not to feel “different” or “odd” or that “something is wrong with them”, but to realise that struggling at times is all part of being human.
I appreciate that as part of those struggles, we cannot always resolve things on our own and we may benefit from having someone to walk alongside us and to support us in finding optimism and a path back to a happier place and who we really are.
I aim to offer that space.
While therapy is a tool for dealing with struggles, I also believe that therapy is a great space for personal development and simply getting to know oneself better and improving our relationships with others.
I trained as a Transpersonal Psychotherapist which means that as well as an integrative approach to therapy (drawing upon different skills and techniques such as Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Existential, and Cognitive Behavioural), it also involves a holistic considering aspects of the mind, body and soul and looking at someone as a whole. However, I tailor my practice to the needs and wishes of the client, but I enjoy using dreamwork as it is often a more direct route into the subconscious.
I also trained as a lawyer and understand the pressures of working in a demanding environment where perfection is often expected. I believe that my legal training helps me to provide a grounded and contained therapeutic space.
I trained as an Integrative Psychotherapist, but with a Transpersonal focus. I draw on various approaches such as CBT, person- centered, transpersonal and psychodynamic. I focus on allowing a client to find their own voice and improve their view of themselves. A lot of my work tends to focus on building self-esteem and learning to be understand oneself and therefore be compassionate towards oneself.
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.
Play Therapist
From £95 per session
Play Therapist
From £95 per session
I am a play therapist working within schools and community settings across west London. I have experience working in the following areas: Bereavement, Fostering and Special Guardianship, Parental separation and Family conflict and children who have fled conflict or instability. I work with children who experience emotional and behavioural regulation difficulties, attachment difficulties, anxiety and low self-esteem.
I offer a warm and welcoming environment for children to play freely and adapt the approach to meet the needs of children of all ages.
I follow a child-centred and trauma-informed approach within my sessions. I use play and arts as a means of communication for children to express themselves and process their lived experiences.
CBT and EMDR therapist
From £90 per session
CBT and EMDR therapist
From £90 per session
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist and EMDR Practitioner, with several years of experience working with adults across NHS and private settings. I offer therapy in English and Greek, and I work with people experiencing anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and other challenges that can leave them feeling overwhelmed or stuck. I believe that therapy is a space where you can speak openly about your experiences without fear of judgement, and I aim to meet that openness with care, respect, and genuine curiosity. My role is to help you better understand what you are going through, make sense of patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop ways of moving forward that feel meaningful and manageable for you.
I work in an integrative way, tailoring therapy to your individual needs rather than following a single fixed method. My core clinical training is in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). CBT provides a practical framework for understanding how thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and physical responses interact, and how small, achievable changes can begin to shift patterns that maintain difficulties. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that can help process distressing experiences that continue to affect you in the present. Alongside these approaches, I draw on ACT, Compassion Focused Therapy, and systemic perspectives when helpful, particularly when exploring difficult emotions, self-criticism, or relationship patterns. Above all, I aim for therapy to feel collaborative, supportive, and paced according to your needs, so that we can focus on what matters most to you.
Psychodynamic Therapist / Counsellor
From £90 per session
Psychodynamic Therapist / Counsellor
From £90 per session
I am a psychodynamically trained therapist. My professional journey has been rich and varied, spanning a career as a Commercial Solicitor and an Executive Director in the not-for-profit sector.
Like many, I have navigated my own life challenges and therapy has been a profound tool in helping me live more intentionally, making choices that align with who I truly am. This personal experience fuels my passion for helping others do the same.
I offer a safe, supportive and non judgmental space, where we will build a trusting relationship to explore what has brought you to therapy. Together, we will unpack your thoughts and feelings, gaining insight into how they shape your decisions and influence the way you live your life.
As a psychodynamic therapist, I believe that many of the struggles we face stem from early experiences that shape how we see ourselves, others and the world. These unconscious patterns can limit our potential and make life's inevitable challenges at times feel overwhelming.
In our work together we will look at those early experiences to understand how past relationships and patterns may have shaped your ways of thinking, feeling and protecting yourself. Sometimes, these early coping strategies no longer serve us well in adult life, especially in our personal and professional relationships.
I won't offer advice or solutions, but I will listen deeply, provide insights and gently challenge certain patterns of thought when appropriate. The goal is to help you reflect on whether these long held ways of being still support you, or whether they may be limiting your potential, by keeping you stuck.
Therapy can be challenging and at times painful, as we work through and process past hurts and difficult emotions. However, the process of becoming more self-aware, of living a conscious, intentional life rather than reacting to old patterns, can be deeply rewarding.
Our work together will be collaborative. In this space, all parts of you can be explored with curiosity and care. Healing past wounds and gaining clarity and agency, can open the door to you creating a more fulfilling, considered, self-compassionate and authentic life.
Multidiciplinary Team
From £130 per session
Multidiciplinary Team
From £130 per session
Welcome to West Hampstead Child & Young Person Clinic, a leading provider of Private Child & Adolescent Psychology and Psychotherapy, ADHD assessments, Autism assessments, and Family Mental Health services in North West London.
Based in West Hampstead, our highly experienced team of Clinical Psychologists, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapists, Psychiatrists, Educational Psychologists, Speech & Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists specialises in supporting children, teenagers, young people, and families. We also provide expert assessment and psychological therapy for young adults up to age 25.
https://www.westhampsteadclinic.com/
We follow a simple litmus test when asking clinicians to join us: “Would I want my children or a family member to be treated by this clinician?”
All clinicians:
- Hold appropriate professional registration (HCPC, GMC, BACP, UKCP, BCA, etc.)
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Current DBS certification
- Receive regular supervision and clinical support
Drawing on years of experience, we will jointly assess with you the issue that you are coming for help with, create a plan and intervene using the best-suited, evidence-based approach. If you require a specialist assessment, this can be arranged. If you already know who you need to see, no problem. If there are concerns around risk, unlike other private mental health providers, we can probably work with you, but we will guide you to the correct service if not.
Counselling Psychologist
From £120 per session
Counselling Psychologist
From £120 per session
I'm a HCPC and BPS-registered Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over nine years of experience across public, private and third sector mental health services in the UK.
I offer short- and long-term therapy for adults (18+) struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, adjustment to life changes, stress and burnout, workplace issues, bereavement and low self-esteem. I strongly believe in a thoughtful, compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to therapy. My pluralistic practice is grounded in person-centred and relational values, and integrates a range of therapeutic models to suit the client’s unique context, needs and goals. Drawing on both professional training and lived experience of navigating multiple cultural contexts, I bring a nuanced and empathic understanding of belonging, identity and transition. I hold close awareness of my own positionality as well as the complex intersectionality that shapes our world, and strive to foster a safe and inclusive therapeutic space where clients feel seen, understood and supported.
I am recognised by AXA, Aviva, WPA, Cigna and Vitality. I offer video and in-person sessions.
Integrative Psychotherapist, Integrative Counsellor
From £80 per session
Integrative Psychotherapist, Integrative Counsellor
From £80 per session
I founded my practice, INNER MOTION SPACE. Building the next chapter of your life through psychotherapy and transformational coaching. Your space of emotional healing, inner transformation and evolvement.
Training and qualifications:
I hold a Master’s Degree in Integrative Psychotherapy from the Metanoia Institute, London, awarded in 2022, and a Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling completed in 2020. My training at Metanoia provided a strong foundation in integrative and relational psychotherapy, grounded in clinical practice.
I continue to expand my therapeutic approach through specialist training. In 2023, I completed Trauma-Informed Stabilisation Treatment training. In 2025, I completed training at the Silent Family Constellation School, founded by Gerhard Wallper, as well as training at Hellinger Schule. I am currently in the process of certification with The Institute for Woman-Centred Coaching, Training and Leadership.
Before this, I completed a Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy with a specialisation in Social Rehabilitation at Rzeszów University in Poland in 2015. Earlier in my professional development, I obtained a Diploma in Integrative Counselling with a focus on Addiction Recovery from the Psychology Applied Institute in Katowice, Poland, in 2012.
Alongside my formal qualifications, I am committed to ongoing professional development. Selected trainings include:
Intensive Trauma Treatment Course (PESI; Bessel van der Kolk), December 2022
Trauma-Informed Stabilisation Treatment (PESI; Janina Fisher), October 2022
Parts, Ego States, and Fragmented Selves in Shame and Self-Loathing (PESI; Janina Fisher), March 2023
Safeguarding Adults Training (The Awareness Centre), July 2021
I also regularly attend professional conferences, including the Trauma Conference in Boston, USA (2023), and the Trauma Conference in Oxford, UK (October 2025).
I am a Registered Member of the BACP (MBACP), an Accredited Member of the UKCP, and I'm also registered with ICO (Information Commissioner's Office).
I work with Employee Assistance Programmes (Workplace People's Options) and private insurance providers (AXA, WPA).
My website: https://www.katarzynainglot.com/
MY APPROACH
The focus of the work is on the current situation.
My approach is guided by an INTEGRATIVE APPROACH, meaning I draw from different therapeutic traditions.
Employing a psychodynamic approach to explore how past experiences—particularly early relationships—continue
to influence your thoughts, emotions, and interactions with others today.
Uncovering repetitive patterns and coping strategies that may no longer serve you, helping you make more conscious choices and feel more in control.
The transpersonal approach not only helps in healing emotional pain but also in evolving into a new version
of yourself, one that is aligned with your values, feelings, and deep longings. Your challenges are seen not only
as difficulties, but also as invitations for growth.
I use a trauma-informed approach (Trauma-Informed Stabilisation Treatment developed by Dr Janina Fisher).
It focuses on attending different parts of you — even those that feel reactive, stuck, or self-sabotaging — with
care and compassion. This approach understands that trauma affects both the mind and the body, and helps you feel safer and manage the sense of overwhelm.
Through systemic lenses, I also consider the broader context: your family system, culture, faith background,
and transgenerational experiences, all of which contribute to who you are and how you interact with the world.
Other theories which inform my practice include findings from Attachment Theory, neuroscience, Emotional Intelligence and others.
Julia Yearwood
From £60 per session
Julia Yearwood
From £60 per session
I am an adolescent and family therapist providing therapy for young people and their families. I have 15 + years’ experience of working therapeutically with children, young people and their families in private practice, educational establishments and social care settings.
SME Awards winner 2024
https://smenews.digital/winners/julia-yearwood/
My approach is intercultural, being mindful of the importance of ethnicity, culture, beliefs, values, attitudes, religion and language in our everyday experiences.
I trained at the Tavistock and Portman in 2006-2011 with the psychodynamic modality being my core approach. I have undertaken Continuous Professional Development at various institutions over the years, including at the Anna Freud Centre, where I trained in Mentalisation Based treatments and the British Psychotherapy Foundation, where I completed my Supervisor training.
I provide comprehensive ADHD and Autism screenings, pre-diagnostic assessments, and formal diagnosis, aligned with NICE guidelines. I utilise gold-standard diagnostic frameworks—including the DSM-5, DIVA-5, Young DIVA, ADI-R, and ADOS-2—to ensure a thorough, evidence based diagnostic process.
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.
Psychodynamic Therapist (MBACP)
From £80 per session
Psychodynamic Therapist (MBACP)
From £80 per session
I'm Simon, a registered psychodynamic therapist working with adults of all ages in private practice. I trained at The Manor House Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling in North London and have several years’ experience working at a community counselling service, supporting adults through a range of emotional, relational and life challenges.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in management, communications and consultancy. This experience has given me a particular understanding of the pressures of working life, career change and periods of uncertainty, and how these can affect our emotional lives and relationships.
At the heart of our work together is helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, with greater curiosity and compassion.
Psychodynamic therapy is based on the understanding that our early experiences, relationships and ways of coping can continue to influence how we think, feel and relate to others today. By exploring these patterns together, it can become possible to see yourself and your relationships differently, develop greater emotional insight and create meaningful change. I believe therapy offers a unique space to slow down, think together and make sense of the experiences and relationships that have shaped who you are.
You may have reached a point where exploring your emotional life, relationships, family experiences or work pressures feels important. You may be feeling anxious, low or overwhelmed, struggling with loss, trauma, anger, identity, self-esteem, experiences of difference or neurodiversity, or simply curious to understand yourself better and make sense of patterns that seem to repeat in your life.
I offer a confidential, thoughtful and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever brings you to therapy. The therapeutic relationship is central to my work, providing a space where you can be listened to, understood and speak openly at your own pace.
Our first session will give us an opportunity to talk about what brings you to therapy and whether working together might feel right for you. To get in touch, book a first consultation session at one of the slots below, or go to therapywithsimon.com to email me or to schedule a 20 minute complimentary introductory call.
Dr
From £120 per session
Dr
From £120 per session
I am a qualified counselling psychologist and an accredited member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). I have worked in NHS mental health services over the past ten years with people struggling with depression, low mood, anxiety disorders, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, loss, work related stress and other difficulties. I have helped people with more complex, long and enduring problems such as chronic depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, emotional intensity and mood instability.There are many reasons why people seek psychological support, perhaps you feel stuck in one or more areas of your life or you have noticed unhelpful and hurtful patterns of thinking and behaviour, and would like this to be different. You may want to better understand where these patterns come from and how they can be different. Often life can ‘look good on paper’ and yet you still feel unhappy or that something is lacking in your life. In therapy we can explore what might be underlying a sense of discontent or unease. Once issues are brought to our attention we can more easily make sense of what is going on, in order to think about how things can change. I offer a safe space in which we can think together about what is happening and bring a new perspective to your difficulties and begin formulating a way forward. Psychological research consistently demonstrates that the quality of the therapeutic relationship is the primary indicator of positive outcome of therapy. I aim to develop warm collaborative relationships based on respect, curiosity and acceptance.
Psychological Therapy
There are a wide variety of therapeutic approaches and treatment models and at times this choice might feel confusing. I am including a brief explanation but we can discuss this further to identify what might be most helpful for you.
Integrative Counselling Psychology
Integrative counselling psychology draws on humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive models to focus on a person’s meaning making of their subjective experience. My integrative approach acknowledges the inherent difficulties but also the ever-present potential for growth and development in the human experience. It also allows therapy to be more flexible and inclusive according to an individual’s particular difficulties and therapeutic goals. This approach caters to both those who are interested in exploring the impact of past experiences on present ways of thinking and feeling whilst others may be after a more pragmatic set of skills to better manage those difficulties.
Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT)
Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) is a time-limited, structured psychotherapy, with a growing evidence base in its effectiveness of treating depression. Typically it is delivered over 16 weekly sessions. It aims to help clarify the connection between presenting symptoms and what is happening in relationships by identifying a core repetitive pattern of relating that can be traced back to childhood. Once this pattern is identified, it will be used to make sense of difficulties in relationships in the here-and-now that could be contributing to psychological stress.
3rd Wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapies
3rd wave CBT extends the traditional cognitive behavioural theories that thinking, feeling and behaviour are all active contributors to low mood and anxiety, which can be resolved by changing what we do, think or feel. 3rd wave CBT draws on neurological research, decades on evolving psychological practice as well as ancient concepts such as compassion and mindfulness to develop a new way of working. This approach focuses less on the content of thoughts and pays more attention to the context, process and function of these internal experiences. 3rd wave CBT can offer more pragmatic skills and strategies to support different ways of responding to psychological pain and distress. This type of therapy may be useful for people suffering from low mood, anxiety, high expectations of themselves, or a tendency to ‘over think’.
Relationship Counselling and Couples Therapy
Relationships are vital for us as humans and when they go wrong this can cause a great deal of distress. Attending sessions together to focus on the couple can be an opportunity to consider what might be happening between the two partners. The sessions are an opportunity to safely explore areas of concern and allow partners to communicate with one another to identify and begin to understand underlying conflicts. Due to the complex nature of relationships people may find themselves responding to difficulties they may have had in their past as well as current challenges and this is useful to think about as a couple. As in individual therapy, couples may enter into therapyas a result of a crisis as well as at times of feeling stuck or simply a desire to improve the quality of the relationship.
Psychotherapist | Hypnotherapist | Coach
From £85 per session
Psychotherapist | Hypnotherapist | Coach
From £85 per session
Hi, I’m Louise, a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, coach and wellbeing practitioner with over 16 years’ experience supporting people through life’s challenges, helping them to feel lighter, calmer, clearer and more in control.
My approach is warm, collaborative and tailored to you as an individual. I don’t believe therapy should be a one-size-fits-all process; together we explore your experiences, thoughts, feelings, patterns and goals to understand what you need and what will be most helpful.
I have a particular interest in working with the whole person, working with both the mind and body, the connection between the two and using the latest research in mind-body therapies and techniques to help facilitate healing and positive change.
If you have been feeling low, anxious, stressed, worried, exhausted, trying to bring about change in your life without success, then know that you don't have to work through that alone. I work with many people experiencing exactly that feeling and I can assure you that healing and transformation are possible, even if right now it may not feel that way.
I draw on psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, coaching and holistic therapeutic approaches, using evidence-based psychological techniques alongside approaches that support greater self-awareness, emotional wellbeing and lasting change. I work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, creating a safe space where you can explore difficult experiences without judgement.
I provide:
• Confidential one-to-one sessions tailored to your individual needs
• Support delivered at a pace that feels comfortable for you
• Flexible ways of working, including Telephone, Online, In-Person or In Nature
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 Therapeutic Counsellor
From £70 per session
Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor
From £70 per session
Hello, I’m Zsofia. I’m an integrative counsellor working with adults and couples in Wimbledon and online throughout the UK.
I support people experiencing anxiety, low mood, trauma, OCD-related difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and relationship problems. I have a particular interest in working with those affected by domestic abuse, sexual abuse, coercive control, narcissistic abuse and relational trauma - including the lasting impact on trust, boundaries, confidence and the body.
Many of my clients appear to be coping well on the outside but privately feel anxious, exhausted or uncertain about themselves. Some are trying to understand why they keep repeating certain patterns, while others are beginning to recognise how a past or present relationship has affected the way they see themselves.
I also work with couples who feel caught in recurring arguments, emotionally disconnected or unsure how to reach one another. Together, we can explore what lies beneath the conflict and develop more constructive ways of communicating and relating.
I do not believe that one therapeutic method fits everyone. My work is integrative, meaning I adapt the therapy to your needs rather than expecting you to fit a fixed formula.
Our work may involve understanding recurring patterns and beliefs, noticing how your body responds to stress, exploring different parts of yourself, or developing practical ways to manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions. I draw from person-centred therapy, CBT, somatic approaches, Internal Family Systems and trauma-informed practice, depending on what is most helpful for you.
For work-related stress and burnout, I may also use solution-focused approaches to help you identify what needs to change, recognise the resources you already have and develop realistic steps forward.
I will not rush you into discussing experiences before you are ready, but I will not simply sit back and leave you to carry the conversation alone. I aim to be engaged, thoughtful and honest, helping you understand not only what you are feeling, but why certain patterns may have developed.
In couples counselling, I use Gottman-informed tools alongside my integrative approach to help partners recognise unhelpful cycles, communicate more clearly, manage conflict and rebuild emotional connection.
I offer online counselling throughout the UK and face-to-face sessions in Wimbledon. A free 30-minute introductory call gives us an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, ask questions and decide whether we are a good fit.
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.
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
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.
Clinical Psychologist at Wimbledon Psychology
From £120 per session
Clinical Psychologist at Wimbledon Psychology
From £120 per session
I’m Angelene, a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of NHS experience in adult mental health and family settings. Many of the people I work with appear high-functioning but quietly struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, work stress, parenting pressures or relationship difficulties. Therapy can help you understand the roots of these patterns and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Therapeutic approaches
For individuals I draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR (trauma therapy), tailoring sessions to your needs, whether you’re struggling with low mood, anxiety, self-criticism, difficult emotions or the impact of trauma.
Practical information
I offer a appointments at 9 am to 3 pm on weekdays. I offer online sessions and in-person appointments in Wimbledon (SW19). Individual sessions are £120 and couples sessions are £150 for standard 50 minute sessions. I also take health insurance.
Email me to arrange a free 15-minute introductory call:
👉 www.wimbledonpsychology.co.uk
I look forward to hearing from you.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Counsellor
From £70 per session
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Counsellor
From £70 per session
I am a fully qualified and very experienced, psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor, who offers individual therapy sessions through my private practice in several central London locations (City/ Farringdon and West Hampstead). Alongside my private practice I work in the NHS adult trauma service at the Tavistock Clinic, and am a founder member of the Trauma Therapy Network. I have wide experience working with adults of all ages, who come into therapy for many different reasons including trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, sexuality and bullying, eating disorders, life crisis and breakdown. I offer a safe confidential place to talk and work through painful experiences and feelings and work towards change.
Everyone is different so whatever your own personal reasons for seeking therapy, I offer a safe and confidential place to talk and to achieve positive changes. My starting point is you, beginning with an initial consultation to talk together about what's troubling you and how we can work together through therapy sessions.
Counsellor
From £70 per session
Counsellor
From £70 per session
I am Clare, a compassionate BACP registered person centred counsellor based in North West/North London. I offer online sessions UK wide and face to face sessions in Finsbury Park/Holloway (N7), Harrow (HA1) and West Hampstead (NW6).
What I specialise in:
• Anxiety & panic attacks
• Low mood/depression/self-harming and suicidal thoughts
• Low confidence issues & low self-esteem
• Autism, ADHD & neurodiversity
• Bereavement, Grief & Loss
• Relationship issues
• Work or life changes
I also have experience working with neurodivergent clients- ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia & Dyspraxia. Together we will tailor communication styles and shape the therapy space around your emotional and sensory needs.
📆 I offer a free 15 minute online/ phone consultation so you can see how therapy with me feels with no pressure to continue.
I love swimming so much so I used to be a lifeguard. I also enjoy sports and going for long walks.
My approach is person centred which means you bring whatever feels important to you even if you are not sure what that is yet. I work with individuals and couples.
I also utilise skills from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help you when things just feel too much, overwhelming or when your thoughts feel constant and you need a break.
In our sessions I will walk alongside you offering a warm and supportive space. Together we can gently make sense of your thoughts, feelings, experiences and needs and help you reconnect with yourself, find greater calm and balance.
Counselling with me is a collaborative process where our relationship is key. I believe that change starts with being truly seen and heard for just who you are and you can expect a patient and comforting space.
My personal experience of grief has deepened my understanding of how lonely and overwhelming life can feel at times. I know just how important it is to have someone beside you who listens deeply and accepts you for who you are.
What to Expect in Our Sessions
• You will not just be heard, you will be listened to deeply and truly understood.
• We will go at a pace that feels right for you
• No pressure to talk about anything before you are ready
I will not fix you or tell you what to do
• A space to slow down and have a room for your emotions
Clients often begin counselling feeling anxious, stuck or unsure. But clients over time have reported that counselling with me has helped them to:
• understand who they are and how they feel
• reflect on their wants and needs
• feel calmer, less anxious and more confident
• feel able to express their feelings safely
I believe that you already carry the inner strength to navigate life's difficulties and therapy can help you rediscover and trust that strength. Therapy is not about becoming someone new, it is about coming back home to yourself.
Fees: £70 in person sessions in Harrow, West Hampstead and Finsbury Park
• £60 online UK wide
I offer a limited number of concessions for trainee counsellors and those on low incomes/unemployed. Please contact me for more information.
I respond to enquiries within 24 hours (weekdays)
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
From £90 per session
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
From £90 per session
People often come to me when the way they've been living stops working quietly. From the outside things may look fine, even enviable; inside there is anxiety that arrives at 3am, a flatness that won't lift, or a sense that the life you built and the person you are have drifted apart. I work with capable, high-functioning adults: the ones who hold demanding lives together, who others lean on, and who rarely show what it costs them. I see clients in Clapham, near Bank in the City of London, and online, and sessions can be held entirely in English, French or Italian. We begin with a free 20-minute call, with no obligation, so you can get a sense of me and how I work. You can read more at innerspacetherapy.co.uk.
I work integratively, shaping the approach around you rather than fitting you to a method, and the relationship between us always comes first; research consistently finds it to be one of the strongest predictors of how well therapy works. Alongside it, I pay close attention to what happens as we talk, in the room and in the body, and, where it helps, we trace a pattern back to where it began, so that what feels like a personal failing starts to make sense as something learned, and something that can be unlearned. There is no set programme and no fixed number of sessions; we review the work openly as we go. I most often work with anxiety and burnout, low self-esteem, OCD and intrusive thoughts, adult ADHD, relationships, disordered eating, and women's health.
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.
Psychotherapist and counsellor
From £85 per session
Psychotherapist and counsellor
From £85 per session
I am an integrative therapist, offering both long term and short term therapy, online and in person. My aim is to provide a calm, safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore concerns that affect your everyday life. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
As an integrative therapist, I draw on several person centred modalities depending on your specific needs. I work relationally, offering a compassionate and authentic environment to explore whatever issues you choose to bring. I may use body psychotherapy, mindfulness and breathwork particularly when working through trauma.
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.
Counselling Psychologist
From £120 per session
Counselling Psychologist
From £120 per session
My name is Marton Kara and I hold a master's degree in psychology, a post-graduate degree in Hypnotherapy and a PGDip in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - DBT. I work as a HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist, an SfDBT accredited DBT Therapist, Hypnotherapist and Systemic Facilitator.
I offer hypnotherapy, talk therapy, individual DBT and counselling in English and in Hungarian online and in my offices in CHISWICK and WIMBLEDON, London.
I have been an active psychologist since 2016, having held a voluntary post in oncology for four years providing supportive therapy in a team of professionals. Later on, I began working with patients on an adult psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) and in acute inpatient care services experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties such as psychosis or bipolar disorder. I have also been working with people experiencing emotional and relational difficulties in the community. as well as with refugees in the field of mental health. I have also been working closely with an Autism Team in the NHS, providing support for people on the spectrum. I have extensive experience in the management of common mental health problems such as chronic stress, bereavement, emotional difficulties, trauma, impulsivity control, anxiety, adjustment disorder, sleep disorder, pain management, and recovering from serious illnesses. I am also interested in spirituality and hold an open mind for such practices.
My continuous professional development has included 280 hours of Hypnotherapy Training, 270 hours of Psychodrama Training, 300 hours of personal therapy in Hypnotherapy and Existential Therapy and more than 200 hours of Systemic and Family Constellation Therapy.
My goal as a therapist is to work together with you in your own pace to discover your own internal resources for personal growth to help you understand yourself better and lead a more fulfilling, emotionally balanced life. I consider my therapeutic approach integrative, based on humanistic principles with a strong emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship and a systemic approach. I tend to think of each person I work with as a unique and irreplaceable mosaic-pattern puzzle thus I treat them with great care and respect. My main area of expertise is hypnotherapy, but I also use elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy, DBT and psychodrama. I feel most comfortable incorporating dreams, imagery, symbols, and other unconscious material in my therapeutic work, but can be rather rational and goal-oriented depending on what I feel would help you the most. I am also interested in spirituality and have had training in shamanic practices at The Foundation for Shamanic Studies Europe.
Counsellor
From £60 per session
Counsellor
From £60 per session
Hi, I'm Joelle — an integrative counsellor working with people who've often felt like they don't quite fit the mould. I know what it's like to feel like an outsider, and that lived understanding shapes how I work: with warmth, honesty, and without an agenda to make you into someone more "acceptable." My practice is neurodivergence-affirming and LGBTQIA+ affirming at its core, not as an add-on but as the foundation everything else is built on.
Being integrative means I don't ask you to fit into one therapeutic model — I draw on a range of approaches and adapt them to what actually works for you. Some sessions might be more talk-led and reflective; others more practical and concrete, depending on what you need in the moment. I think of it less like following a manual and more like building the therapy around the person in front of me: your history, your neurotype, your identity, and the way you naturally process things.
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Low self-esteem can affect many areas of life, including relationships, work, confidence, decision-making and the way you respond to challenges or setbacks.
Therapy can provide space to explore the experiences and beliefs that may have shaped how you see yourself, while helping you recognise patterns of self-criticism or comparison that may be difficult to change on your own.
You may explore past experiences, relationships, expectations, perfectionism, anxiety or patterns of thinking that affect your confidence and sense of self-worth.
Therapy can also help you develop greater self-awareness, challenge unhelpful beliefs and build a more compassionate and realistic relationship with yourself.
Many different therapeutic approaches can be used to work with self-esteem, so it can be helpful to find a therapist whose experience and way of working suit you.
The London Counselling & Therapy Directory can help you find therapists in London who have experience supporting people with self-esteem difficulties and whose availability and approach match your needs.
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