Compassion Focused Counselling in W1X
Isobel Gardner
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W1X
Is your mind hi-jacked by constant chatter ? Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions? Are you having a hard time sleeping at night or focusing on work/studying or other important people or matters? Do you have a hard time setting healthy boundaries? Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and make us feel stuck and unable to move at all which can lead to destructive behaviours or isolation.
Is your mind hi-jacked by constant chatter ? Do you feel overwhelmed by emotions? Are you having a hard time sleeping at night or focusing on work/studying or other important people or matters? Do you have a hard time setting healthy boundaries? Sometimes life can seem overwhelming and make us feel stuck and unable to move at all which can lead to destructive behaviours or isolation.
Shanaz Khan
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London W1X
Hello, my name is Shanaz and I am a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered Integrative Counsellor. In my private practice I offer a confidential and collaborative professional setting in which you can explore a wide number of current emotional or psychological problems and figure out ways in which these can be managed and helped. My rich cultural background and clinical experience contribute to my ability to relate to people from different walks of life with a broad range of presentation of difficulties.
Hello, my name is Shanaz and I am a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered Integrative Counsellor. In my private practice I offer a confidential and collaborative professional setting in which you can explore a wide number of current emotional or psychological problems and figure out ways in which these can be managed and helped. My rich cultural background and clinical experience contribute to my ability to relate to people from different walks of life with a broad range of presentation of difficulties.
Iffat Akhtar
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W1X (Online Only)
I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
I’m here to start your healing journey with you. This is your safe space, where you can explore the pain and trauma that you’ve held with you for however long. I can imagine the thought of sharing this with somebody new is daunting and maybe even scary for some .. but that’s okay. Trust the process and allow yourself to be in this journey together. For my Muslim clients, I may combine elements of an Islamic model for therapy which solidifies the therapeutic relationship.
Bill Adlard
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London W1X
Do you need someone to talk to? Do you need some emotional support, and help understanding what’s going on? There can be times when you feel overwhelmed and powerless, and now you’ve taken the decision to reach out for help. My priority is to make you feel safe and supported enough in the session to talk freely about whatever is bothering you, about whatever you’re feeling, and that can be quite a daunting prospect. Maybe you’ve never really had the opportunity to explain your innermost thoughts and feelings to someone who cares. You’ll find it liberating, and it will be the start of a major journey of healing and self-discovery.
Do you need someone to talk to? Do you need some emotional support, and help understanding what’s going on? There can be times when you feel overwhelmed and powerless, and now you’ve taken the decision to reach out for help. My priority is to make you feel safe and supported enough in the session to talk freely about whatever is bothering you, about whatever you’re feeling, and that can be quite a daunting prospect. Maybe you’ve never really had the opportunity to explain your innermost thoughts and feelings to someone who cares. You’ll find it liberating, and it will be the start of a major journey of healing and self-discovery.
Hava Drummond
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified Verified
London W1X (Online Only)
I am here to help you with your psychological problems including emotional, mental health, family, relationship and life difficulties. Over the years, I helped thousands of clients and will be happy to work with you too. I specialise in mental health problems such as Trauma, PTSD, anger, anxiety, depression etc. working with adults, couples, families, young people and children using a variety of therapy models including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focussed Couple Therapy. I also offer therapy in Turkish .
I am here to help you with your psychological problems including emotional, mental health, family, relationship and life difficulties. Over the years, I helped thousands of clients and will be happy to work with you too. I specialise in mental health problems such as Trauma, PTSD, anger, anxiety, depression etc. working with adults, couples, families, young people and children using a variety of therapy models including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focussed Couple Therapy. I also offer therapy in Turkish .
Compassion Focused Counsellors
How does compassion-focused therapy work?
Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.
Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?
Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.
Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?
Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.
What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?
Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.