Counselling in AL1
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Are you looking for an exciting and challenging space for self exploration, growth, and development? If so, the comprehensive INSIGHT self-discovery programmes are for you. Gain all-round and in-depth insight into who you are, how you've developed, your current and past relationships, and where you are heading. The INSIGHT programmes have been built to provide more structure, guidance, intensity, and rapid self discovery to allow you to reach your potential. To find out more, including the difference between the INSIGHT programmes and unstructured/open-ended therapy sessions, visit darylnicholas.com/insightprogrammes
I work with people at a threshold: dating anxiety, new parenthood, midlife shifts, burnout, redundancy, expat life, or quarter-life uncertainty. Most arrive after trying to think their way out, ready for someone both warm and direct. Drawing on Jungian, psychodynamic, somatic, and CBT work built over 11 years of practice, I help you see the patterns beneath the struggle, reconnect with your body's wisdom, and build practical tools, so you leave each session a little more like yourself again.
I work with people at a threshold: dating anxiety, new parenthood, midlife shifts, burnout, redundancy, expat life, or quarter-life uncertainty. Most arrive after trying to think their way out, ready for someone both warm and direct. Drawing on Jungian, psychodynamic, somatic, and CBT work built over 11 years of practice, I help you see the patterns beneath the struggle, reconnect with your body's wisdom, and build practical tools, so you leave each session a little more like yourself again.
You may be feeling unheard, disconnected, or anxious in your relationship. wondering how things got here and unsure how to move forward. Maybe there’s been a breakdown of trust, a repeating pattern, or emotional distance that’s hard to bridge. Whether you’re an individual or a couple, you’re longing for clarity, connection, and a calmer space to explore your relationship. If that sounds like you, I can help.
You may be feeling unheard, disconnected, or anxious in your relationship. wondering how things got here and unsure how to move forward. Maybe there’s been a breakdown of trust, a repeating pattern, or emotional distance that’s hard to bridge. Whether you’re an individual or a couple, you’re longing for clarity, connection, and a calmer space to explore your relationship. If that sounds like you, I can help.
Hi, I’m Charlotte - I provide online therapy where you can be truly safe, completely yourself and come exactly as you are! I’m here whenever you’re ready, whether it’s for anxiety, OCD, panic, ADHD, stress, burnout, low mood or overwhelmed by life.
It’s completely exhausting when your mind won’t switch off and everything feels heavy, even if you’re putting on a brave face to the world. If you’re tired of just surviving through those tough days, please know you don’t have to navigate them alone! We can take it one step at a time and untangle what’s going on together, so life starts to feel a bit lighter and easier to manage.
Hi, I’m Charlotte - I provide online therapy where you can be truly safe, completely yourself and come exactly as you are! I’m here whenever you’re ready, whether it’s for anxiety, OCD, panic, ADHD, stress, burnout, low mood or overwhelmed by life.
It’s completely exhausting when your mind won’t switch off and everything feels heavy, even if you’re putting on a brave face to the world. If you’re tired of just surviving through those tough days, please know you don’t have to navigate them alone! We can take it one step at a time and untangle what’s going on together, so life starts to feel a bit lighter and easier to manage.
Living with OCD and low self-esteem can feel exhausting. You might find yourself caught up in OCD rituals or compulsive behaviours, unable to enjoy the things you once loved. On the outside, you put on a brave face, but inside you may be fighting a quiet battle of fear, self-doubt, and constant self-criticism. It can feel as though no one truly understands — leaving you lonely, ashamed, and searching for the right support. Therapy for OCD and low self-esteem can help you find relief, rebuild confidence, and begin moving toward the life you want.
Living with OCD and low self-esteem can feel exhausting. You might find yourself caught up in OCD rituals or compulsive behaviours, unable to enjoy the things you once loved. On the outside, you put on a brave face, but inside you may be fighting a quiet battle of fear, self-doubt, and constant self-criticism. It can feel as though no one truly understands — leaving you lonely, ashamed, and searching for the right support. Therapy for OCD and low self-esteem can help you find relief, rebuild confidence, and begin moving toward the life you want.
I am a Senior Psychologist specialising in trauma, pregnancy and postpartum mental health, and the emotional impact of chronic conditions. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where we can make sense of what's happened, develop practical ways to manage the difficulties you're facing, and help you move towards the life you want to live.
I am a Senior Psychologist specialising in trauma, pregnancy and postpartum mental health, and the emotional impact of chronic conditions. I provide a compassionate, collaborative space where we can make sense of what's happened, develop practical ways to manage the difficulties you're facing, and help you move towards the life you want to live.
Welcome to my page. I am a Counselling Psychologist working in Hertfordshire and offering on-line therapy. I offer a wide range of support for children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, behavioural difficulties, self harm, eating difficulties, low self esteem and relationship struggles.
Welcome to my page. I am a Counselling Psychologist working in Hertfordshire and offering on-line therapy. I offer a wide range of support for children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, behavioural difficulties, self harm, eating difficulties, low self esteem and relationship struggles.
You may look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns, identity struggles, or life transitions keep repeating in ways you can’t fully explain. You want more than symptom relief — you want understanding, clarity, and lasting change. You’re ready to explore the roots of your difficulties, build emotional resilience, and respond to life with confidence rather than reaction.
You may look like you’re coping on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps anxiety, trauma, relationship patterns, identity struggles, or life transitions keep repeating in ways you can’t fully explain. You want more than symptom relief — you want understanding, clarity, and lasting change. You’re ready to explore the roots of your difficulties, build emotional resilience, and respond to life with confidence rather than reaction.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside but feel quietly unsure underneath. A feeling you can’t quite name, patterns you keep finding yourself in, or ongoing anxiety and pressure. You may overthink, be self-critical, hold things in, and put others’ needs before your own. You may carry experiences from earlier life or difficult periods that don’t feel big enough to name, but still affect you day to day. Perhaps there’s a quiet sense that you’re not okay, but not sure you have the right to say so, or you’re adjusting to loss or change that still feels present. Or no clear crisis—just a wish to understand yourself more deeply.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside but feel quietly unsure underneath. A feeling you can’t quite name, patterns you keep finding yourself in, or ongoing anxiety and pressure. You may overthink, be self-critical, hold things in, and put others’ needs before your own. You may carry experiences from earlier life or difficult periods that don’t feel big enough to name, but still affect you day to day. Perhaps there’s a quiet sense that you’re not okay, but not sure you have the right to say so, or you’re adjusting to loss or change that still feels present. Or no clear crisis—just a wish to understand yourself more deeply.
I’m a therapist specialising in confidence, social anxiety (including public speaking anxiety) and visibility. I work with thoughtful clients who look accomplished on the outside — but behind the scenes, anxiety is calling the shots.
That anxiety might show up before big meetings.
In group settings where you feel on display.
Or in those quiet moments of overthinking, second-guessing, and wondering, “Am I really good enough to be here?”
Many of my clients are professionals, creatives or entrepreneurs. They’ve learned how to perform confidence — but it still feels effortful, and often exhausting, and doesn't eliminate anxiety.
I’m a therapist specialising in confidence, social anxiety (including public speaking anxiety) and visibility. I work with thoughtful clients who look accomplished on the outside — but behind the scenes, anxiety is calling the shots.
That anxiety might show up before big meetings.
In group settings where you feel on display.
Or in those quiet moments of overthinking, second-guessing, and wondering, “Am I really good enough to be here?”
Many of my clients are professionals, creatives or entrepreneurs. They’ve learned how to perform confidence — but it still feels effortful, and often exhausting, and doesn't eliminate anxiety.
Why are you here? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or sad. You may need help to cope with a crisis or relationship issue or you may be struggling with depression, anxiety or a lack of confidence. I am a Psychotherapist and Sex & Relationship Therapist. I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Accred) and a registered member of The College of Sex and Relationship Therapists (RegCOSRT). I am also neurodivergent practice informed and I work with many individuals and relationships to support people, with ADHD, AuDHD, ADD, Autism, dyslexia or who identify as neurodivergent.
Why are you here? Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or sad. You may need help to cope with a crisis or relationship issue or you may be struggling with depression, anxiety or a lack of confidence. I am a Psychotherapist and Sex & Relationship Therapist. I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Accred) and a registered member of The College of Sex and Relationship Therapists (RegCOSRT). I am also neurodivergent practice informed and I work with many individuals and relationships to support people, with ADHD, AuDHD, ADD, Autism, dyslexia or who identify as neurodivergent.
I work with children and young people, specialising in anxiety and OCD. I help them learn new skills and attitudes to improve their ability to handle difficult thoughts and feelings and do more of what matters to them and make more room for connection. Mental health challenges encroach on their lives, make them avoid and make their world smaller. They disconnect from themselves, the things they care about and the people that matter to them. They underestimate their strengths and resources, overestimate life’s challenges and get stuck.
I regularly run group coaching programmes for parents, please enquire for details.
I work with children and young people, specialising in anxiety and OCD. I help them learn new skills and attitudes to improve their ability to handle difficult thoughts and feelings and do more of what matters to them and make more room for connection. Mental health challenges encroach on their lives, make them avoid and make their world smaller. They disconnect from themselves, the things they care about and the people that matter to them. They underestimate their strengths and resources, overestimate life’s challenges and get stuck.
I regularly run group coaching programmes for parents, please enquire for details.
You might be someone who’s thoughtful and self-aware, yet still feel stuck, lost, or disconnected. On the surface, things may look fine, but something doesn’t sit right. You may be navigating a transition, questioning who you are, or wanting more depth and meaning in your life. You’ve likely tried to make sense of things on your own. Here, we slow down, explore what’s going on beneath the surface, and begin to find a way forward that feels more true to you.
You might be someone who’s thoughtful and self-aware, yet still feel stuck, lost, or disconnected. On the surface, things may look fine, but something doesn’t sit right. You may be navigating a transition, questioning who you are, or wanting more depth and meaning in your life. You’ve likely tried to make sense of things on your own. Here, we slow down, explore what’s going on beneath the surface, and begin to find a way forward that feels more true to you.
I am a Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in women’s mental health, particularly during the menopause transition, pregnancy, and postnatal period. I work with women who often feel overwhelmed, invisible, or disconnected from themselves after years of holding everything together for others. My approach is integrative and grounded in neuroscience & evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT and CFT. I work holistically, considering the emotional, biological, social and cultural factors that shape mental health, and tailor therapy to each person’s needs and goals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in women’s mental health, particularly during the menopause transition, pregnancy, and postnatal period. I work with women who often feel overwhelmed, invisible, or disconnected from themselves after years of holding everything together for others. My approach is integrative and grounded in neuroscience & evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT and CFT. I work holistically, considering the emotional, biological, social and cultural factors that shape mental health, and tailor therapy to each person’s needs and goals.
I've worked in NHS GP surgeries, charities and private counselling services for over 10 years. The type of concerns I help people with relate to: body image and self-worth, sexual abuse and trauma, relationship difficulties, work related stress, loss and loneliness, depression, self-harm, anxiety and health related concerns. Whether you have a specific issue or a general sense that life is a struggle, therapy can help. Testimonials from previous clients 1) "It's been positive to talk to Lauren who has allowed me to look at the way I think and help me change for the better". 2) "I didn't feel judged, just very supported."
I've worked in NHS GP surgeries, charities and private counselling services for over 10 years. The type of concerns I help people with relate to: body image and self-worth, sexual abuse and trauma, relationship difficulties, work related stress, loss and loneliness, depression, self-harm, anxiety and health related concerns. Whether you have a specific issue or a general sense that life is a struggle, therapy can help. Testimonials from previous clients 1) "It's been positive to talk to Lauren who has allowed me to look at the way I think and help me change for the better". 2) "I didn't feel judged, just very supported."
Welcome to my counselling practice, where I see individuals, couples and supervisees. I'm an accredited member of the BACP, and my approach is embodied, relational, experiential. By that I mean I aim to welcome everything about you, meet your more fully in relationship, and create a safe space for whatever you need to explore, such as… • anxiety • depression • trauma • family / relationship issues • sexuality • low self-esteem • suicidal feelings • stress or anger • work problems • affects of abuse and neglect • bereavement • spiritual emergency / integration
Welcome to my counselling practice, where I see individuals, couples and supervisees. I'm an accredited member of the BACP, and my approach is embodied, relational, experiential. By that I mean I aim to welcome everything about you, meet your more fully in relationship, and create a safe space for whatever you need to explore, such as… • anxiety • depression • trauma • family / relationship issues • sexuality • low self-esteem • suicidal feelings • stress or anger • work problems • affects of abuse and neglect • bereavement • spiritual emergency / integration
Many adults find themselves stuck in the same relational patterns - difficulty expressing needs, anxiety when people get close or pull away, losing themselves in relationships, or struggling to feel secure with others.
These patterns make sense when you understand where they came from. I specialise in exactly that - relational and attachment patterns, how they formed, how they show up now across your relationships with partners, family and friends, and how they change.
I'm Layla, a BACP-registered Psychotherapist working with adults online.
Many adults find themselves stuck in the same relational patterns - difficulty expressing needs, anxiety when people get close or pull away, losing themselves in relationships, or struggling to feel secure with others.
These patterns make sense when you understand where they came from. I specialise in exactly that - relational and attachment patterns, how they formed, how they show up now across your relationships with partners, family and friends, and how they change.
I'm Layla, a BACP-registered Psychotherapist working with adults online.
Are you frustrated because you're not achieving those goals you’ve setting? Do you want to make big changes in your life but it feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just feel that there’s something else out there for you, if only you could work out what is was.
I’ve been through all of these and know how it can make you feel like you’re never going to have the life you want and eroding your self-confidence. Part of the reason I became a coaching psychologist was to find out the science behind thriving and how to achieve sustainable change in our lives – both big and small.
Are you frustrated because you're not achieving those goals you’ve setting? Do you want to make big changes in your life but it feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just feel that there’s something else out there for you, if only you could work out what is was.
I’ve been through all of these and know how it can make you feel like you’re never going to have the life you want and eroding your self-confidence. Part of the reason I became a coaching psychologist was to find out the science behind thriving and how to achieve sustainable change in our lives – both big and small.
Hi, I'm Denise and I work with many people who look like they’re coping. They’re capable, often the person everyone else leans on. But, internally, they’re exhausted and they can’t quite explain it to themselves. They're tired, running on empty, battling insomnia, feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed.
I specialise in helping millennials worry less and sleep better, so that they have enough energy to perform and live at their best, without guilt or overwhelm.
Working together, they start to feel more energised, confident, motivated, and in control. They wake up rested and refreshed so that they can enjoy life more fully.
Hi, I'm Denise and I work with many people who look like they’re coping. They’re capable, often the person everyone else leans on. But, internally, they’re exhausted and they can’t quite explain it to themselves. They're tired, running on empty, battling insomnia, feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed.
I specialise in helping millennials worry less and sleep better, so that they have enough energy to perform and live at their best, without guilt or overwhelm.
Working together, they start to feel more energised, confident, motivated, and in control. They wake up rested and refreshed so that they can enjoy life more fully.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in AL1
100+
Average cost per session
£80
Counsellors in AL1 who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Stress |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Complex PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 72% | Aviva |
| 65% | WPA |
| 61% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in AL1 see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 21% | Male |