Avis Underwood

Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP

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2 Endorsed

IB Building 7, Maidstone Buildings Mews, 72-76 Borough High Street, London Bridge, London SE1

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Therapy for when you’re holding it together — but struggling inside. You might look like you’re managing — but inside, you’re overwhelmed, overthinking, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Maybe you’re stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, or your relationships feel more like hard work than connection. I’m Avis Underwood, a psychodynamic therapist offering a calm, reflective space where you don’t have to make sense of it all alone. Together, we’ll explore what’s going on beneath the surface and begin to shift long-held patterns at their roots.

People often come to me with anxiety, low self-worth, or relationship difficulties — but you don’t need a label or crisis to begin. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable and meaningful, creating space for clarity, resilience, and a deeper connection with yourself.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked in the arts and cultural sectors in the UK and abroad — experiences that continue to shape how I work, especially with questions of identity, transition, and self-expression. I offer a free 15-minute phone or online consultation, so you can ask questions and see if working together feels right.

Call or Email Avis Underwood now for a free 15 minute consultation - 020 4538 5078

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

IB Building 7, Maidstone Buildings Mews

72-76 Borough High Street, London Bridge

London SE1 map

020 4538 5078

I offer therapy sessions in person in a centrally located room, or online. Short term, or open-ended.

I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

IB Building 7, Maidstone Buildings Mews

72-76 Borough High Street, London Bridge

London SE1 map

020 4538 5078

I offer therapy sessions in person in a centrally located room, or online. Short term, or open-ended.

I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

Aviva
AXA PPP
Vitality

I will accept a sliding scale depending on circumstances, to be discussed via our initial consultation.

Avis Underwood

Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 4538 5078

I will accept a sliding scale depending on circumstances, to be discussed via our initial consultation.

Avis Underwood

Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 4538 5078

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with UK Council for Psychotherapy Avis Underwood

Education and Years In Practice

British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF), WPF

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from Royal College of Art in Painting MA / 2010

Avis Underwood

Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or 020 4538 5078

Avis Underwood

Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or 020 4538 5078

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Anxiety
Behavioural Issues
Bereavement
Chronic Illness
Chronic Impulsivity
Chronic Relapse
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
low self esteem
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

These are some of the issues I will help you with. I have a range of experience and work with a wide range of presenting factors, which we can discuss in the initial consultation.

Avis Underwood

Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 4538 5078

These are some of the issues I will help you with. I have a range of experience and work with a wide range of presenting factors, which we can discuss in the initial consultation.

Avis Underwood

Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 4538 5078

2 Endorsements

Shauna McVeigh

Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP

Avis has a wonderful ability to create a space for insight. She works compassionately and with care to support each person as an individual. I highly recommend Avis.

Valia Charalampidou

Psychotherapist, MUKCP

I have had the privilege of training alongside Avis and have consistently appreciated the depth of her insight. She brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to her work and engages with complex and emotionally charged material with empathy and curiosity.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Psychodynamic

I am licensed and accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I am also a member of the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BFC) and the Foundation of Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC). I adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Avis Underwood

Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 4538 5078

Avis Underwood

Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 020 4538 5078

Location

Primary Location

IB Building 7, Maidstone Buildings Mews

72-76 Borough High Street, London Bridge

London SE1

020 4538 5078

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

London

Counties

Greater London

Postcodes

Neighbourhoods

Southwark

Districts

I offer therapy sessions in person in a centrally located room, or online. Short term, or open-ended.

Avis Underwood

Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP

Call for a free consultation now - 020 4538 5078

I offer therapy sessions in person in a centrally located room, or online. Short term, or open-ended.

Avis Underwood

Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP

Call for a free consultation now - 020 4538 5078