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Alice Best
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified Verified
London WC2A
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, working with individuals and couples. Experiencing an issue with sex or sexuality can be enormously upsetting and damaging to self esteem. Often relationships suffer as a result. Perhaps you have lived with a sexual issue or question about your sexuality for a while and have decided that now is the time to understand it better and work towards a goal. You may be in a relationship where the same argument or sequence plays out, or perhaps you find forming and maintaining relationships difficult and want to understand this better.
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, working with individuals and couples. Experiencing an issue with sex or sexuality can be enormously upsetting and damaging to self esteem. Often relationships suffer as a result. Perhaps you have lived with a sexual issue or question about your sexuality for a while and have decided that now is the time to understand it better and work towards a goal. You may be in a relationship where the same argument or sequence plays out, or perhaps you find forming and maintaining relationships difficult and want to understand this better.
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Susan Reilly
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
London WC2A
I work with both individuals and couples, My experience tends to be with issues, which include, anxiety, depression, identity issues, relationship issues, low self-esteem and self-confidence, to name but a few.
It's entirely reasonable for us all, at some point, to be anxious and confused by life, challenged by relationships, family life and or the direction of our career. Life can be difficult, there's no denying that, you just don't have to suffer in silence. Really, the only qualification in seeking therapy is to be a normal human being. I could go on 'selling' the benefits, but ultimately I assure you, if you try, things will change, and quite possibly for the better.
I work with both individuals and couples, My experience tends to be with issues, which include, anxiety, depression, identity issues, relationship issues, low self-esteem and self-confidence, to name but a few.
It's entirely reasonable for us all, at some point, to be anxious and confused by life, challenged by relationships, family life and or the direction of our career. Life can be difficult, there's no denying that, you just don't have to suffer in silence. Really, the only qualification in seeking therapy is to be a normal human being. I could go on 'selling' the benefits, but ultimately I assure you, if you try, things will change, and quite possibly for the better.
020 3962 2497 View 020 3962 2497
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The Integrated Psychology Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
London WC2A
We think we are at our most effective when the therapeutic relationship feels strong and supportive.
We are a small group of professional, experienced and compassionate Clinical Psychologists. The practice opened its doors in 2006 and whilst we have grown and changed over the years we remain committed to providing the very best bespoke care to each and every one of our clients. We see people from across the age span for psychological assessments and interventions. We specialise in both emotional and physical health, often working with the interactions between the two.
We think we are at our most effective when the therapeutic relationship feels strong and supportive.
We are a small group of professional, experienced and compassionate Clinical Psychologists. The practice opened its doors in 2006 and whilst we have grown and changed over the years we remain committed to providing the very best bespoke care to each and every one of our clients. We see people from across the age span for psychological assessments and interventions. We specialise in both emotional and physical health, often working with the interactions between the two.
020 3835 5730 View 020 3835 5730
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Lisa Markwell
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
London WC2A
I specialise in working with couples where one or both partners are on the autism spectrum (or Asperger's Syndrome).
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Feel like your partner doesn't understand you? Do you wish you could turn the clock back to happier times in your relationship? Many couples face difficulties in their relationship at some time or other, and this can often be a stressful experience, leaving one or both partners feeling hurt, lonely or rejected. Relationship counselling can help you re-connect with each other, reduce conflict in the relationship, and regain the closeness and intimacy you once had.
I specialise in working with couples where one or both partners are on the autism spectrum (or Asperger's Syndrome).
Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? Feel like your partner doesn't understand you? Do you wish you could turn the clock back to happier times in your relationship? Many couples face difficulties in their relationship at some time or other, and this can often be a stressful experience, leaving one or both partners feeling hurt, lonely or rejected. Relationship counselling can help you re-connect with each other, reduce conflict in the relationship, and regain the closeness and intimacy you once had.
07428 538182 View 07428 538182
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Maurhys Phillips
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
London WC2A
I specialise in working with children/young people and adults utilising techniques like cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction, but my main focus is always on building a strong, supportive relationship with my clients.
Warm welcome to my profile. My name is Rhys and I am an Integrative therapist and supervisor, helping people find their path to mental health and well-being for over 10 years. My approach is all about working together authentically and collaboratively with my clients, listening to their unique and wonderful stories, and finding solutions that work for them. It's not easy reaching out for help and the fact that you are here I can only imagine has taken you a lot of bravery to show up here which is commendable. I offer a safe space to allow clients the opportunity to explore and reflect deeply in a non-judgemental environment.
I specialise in working with children/young people and adults utilising techniques like cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based stress reduction, but my main focus is always on building a strong, supportive relationship with my clients.
Warm welcome to my profile. My name is Rhys and I am an Integrative therapist and supervisor, helping people find their path to mental health and well-being for over 10 years. My approach is all about working together authentically and collaboratively with my clients, listening to their unique and wonderful stories, and finding solutions that work for them. It's not easy reaching out for help and the fact that you are here I can only imagine has taken you a lot of bravery to show up here which is commendable. I offer a safe space to allow clients the opportunity to explore and reflect deeply in a non-judgemental environment.
020 4538 7273 View 020 4538 7273
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Adil Qureshi
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London WC2A
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist experienced in delivering face to face and online counselling.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychosexual & Relationship Psychotherapist experienced in delivering face to face and online counselling.
020 3835 3801 View 020 3835 3801
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Dr Christopher Lloyd
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London WC2A
I bring both psychological knowledge and expertise, but also the opportunity for authentic human connection, which my clients find rewarding and meaningful and enables a positive therapeutic relationship to form between us.
Practice Website: www.wearejustthinking.co.uk You may have come across my page as you're struggling with low mood, anxiety, or relationship issues. It may be that life has become difficult only recently or that you've realised you have been struggling over the longer term. I am an empathic and approachable psychologist, which advanced clinical and research training. I offer a warm, safe and affirming space where you can make sense of your difficulties and importantly, make positive changes which will enhance your quality of life. Please message me to find out more.
I bring both psychological knowledge and expertise, but also the opportunity for authentic human connection, which my clients find rewarding and meaningful and enables a positive therapeutic relationship to form between us.
Practice Website: www.wearejustthinking.co.uk You may have come across my page as you're struggling with low mood, anxiety, or relationship issues. It may be that life has become difficult only recently or that you've realised you have been struggling over the longer term. I am an empathic and approachable psychologist, which advanced clinical and research training. I offer a warm, safe and affirming space where you can make sense of your difficulties and importantly, make positive changes which will enhance your quality of life. Please message me to find out more.
020 3540 6502 View 020 3540 6502
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Michelle Dykstra
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London WC2A
My approach is psychoanalytic, with an emphasis on the meaningful relationship between the patient and the analyst, who curiously engage with the painful problem, symptom, or difficult behaviour. Both client and therapist work together to make valuable improvements to the client’s emotional world, within a stable, consistent setting.
My approach is psychoanalytic, with an emphasis on the meaningful relationship between the patient and the analyst, who curiously engage with the painful problem, symptom, or difficult behaviour. Both client and therapist work together to make valuable improvements to the client’s emotional world, within a stable, consistent setting.
020 4538 4662 View 020 4538 4662
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Lisa Home
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
London WC2A
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups to help with a range of difficult emotions, life-changing decisions, complicated relationship situations and personal identity issues.
Life at times can be challenging, people can often feel isolated and stuck in their struggles, confused about what to do to change the things in life that are troubling them. Reaching out can be hard, trusting others can feel even more difficult. It's at these times that therapy can make a difference. I am a sex-positive, kink-knowledgeable psychotherapist and am familiar working with a range of relationship models and gender dynamics. I work with people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, including individuals from straight, queer, poly and kink communities, sex workers, and people who identify across the gender spectrum.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups to help with a range of difficult emotions, life-changing decisions, complicated relationship situations and personal identity issues.
Life at times can be challenging, people can often feel isolated and stuck in their struggles, confused about what to do to change the things in life that are troubling them. Reaching out can be hard, trusting others can feel even more difficult. It's at these times that therapy can make a difference. I am a sex-positive, kink-knowledgeable psychotherapist and am familiar working with a range of relationship models and gender dynamics. I work with people from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds, including individuals from straight, queer, poly and kink communities, sex workers, and people who identify across the gender spectrum.
020 3872 0713 View 020 3872 0713
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Cordy Griffiths
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London WC2A
Sometimes life throws up challenges that are too hard to cope with alone and therapy provides a safe and confidential place to work through those challenges. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems or recurrent issues from your past, working with a trained therapist can help. There is no set formula for therapy but by talking through your problems in a non-judgemental space, you can gain more clarity on how you're feeling and why. With this new self-knowledge and insight, we can identify new ways of being that are more helpful to you now.
Sometimes life throws up challenges that are too hard to cope with alone and therapy provides a safe and confidential place to work through those challenges. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship problems or recurrent issues from your past, working with a trained therapist can help. There is no set formula for therapy but by talking through your problems in a non-judgemental space, you can gain more clarity on how you're feeling and why. With this new self-knowledge and insight, we can identify new ways of being that are more helpful to you now.
020 3910 1892 View 020 3910 1892
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Lila Ramsahai
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London WC2A
Being in a relationship can be challenging, more so when it is interracial, where cultural values can easily clash.
I am a well-trained and experienced psychotherapist/life coach and can assist you with various issues regarding, relationships, career, dating, arranged marriage, wedding stress, purpose, career, family issues, parenting and more. I work with individuals, couples and families and my background is diverse, multicultural and international. If you want to improve your life and be more in charge of your overall wellbeing and happiness, reach out today. Apart from finding clarity, relief and understanding, we will also establish healthy coping mechanisms and techniques that will help you progress in life.
Being in a relationship can be challenging, more so when it is interracial, where cultural values can easily clash.
I am a well-trained and experienced psychotherapist/life coach and can assist you with various issues regarding, relationships, career, dating, arranged marriage, wedding stress, purpose, career, family issues, parenting and more. I work with individuals, couples and families and my background is diverse, multicultural and international. If you want to improve your life and be more in charge of your overall wellbeing and happiness, reach out today. Apart from finding clarity, relief and understanding, we will also establish healthy coping mechanisms and techniques that will help you progress in life.
020 4538 1624 View 020 4538 1624
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www.tri-therapy.com
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, COSRT General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London WC2A  (Online Only)
Specialist Qualifications as a Psychosexual (Sex) & Relationship Therapist and trauma support were added to support clients with sexual functioning, Identity, trauma, desires, expression, and a myriad of other concerns.
As an Integrative Counsellor, Psychosexual & Relationship/Marriage therapist, I weave different therapies to support clients in their uniqueness to manage and heal from struggles that affect their emotional, and mental health & happiness. Ruptures in one's mental wellness can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, and sexual functioning/ identity concerns that hinder emotional self-esteem and ongoing happiness within and in our relationship with ourselves and others.
Specialist Qualifications as a Psychosexual (Sex) & Relationship Therapist and trauma support were added to support clients with sexual functioning, Identity, trauma, desires, expression, and a myriad of other concerns.
As an Integrative Counsellor, Psychosexual & Relationship/Marriage therapist, I weave different therapies to support clients in their uniqueness to manage and heal from struggles that affect their emotional, and mental health & happiness. Ruptures in one's mental wellness can lead to stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, and sexual functioning/ identity concerns that hinder emotional self-esteem and ongoing happiness within and in our relationship with ourselves and others.
020 8103 3827 View 020 8103 3827
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Priscilla Vivian - Vivify Therapy
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
London WC2A  (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Priscilla, a dedicated therapist, mental health educator, and mindfulness facilitator. My academic journey includes a BSc in Psychology & Criminology, and I've completed psychotherapeutic training with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body. I am always eager to enhance my knowledge and skills to become a better practitioner, I regularly attend Continuing Professional Development training relevant to counselling, psychotherapy and psychology and I am currently pursuing an MSc in Behaviour Change.
Hello, I'm Priscilla, a dedicated therapist, mental health educator, and mindfulness facilitator. My academic journey includes a BSc in Psychology & Criminology, and I've completed psychotherapeutic training with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body. I am always eager to enhance my knowledge and skills to become a better practitioner, I regularly attend Continuing Professional Development training relevant to counselling, psychotherapy and psychology and I am currently pursuing an MSc in Behaviour Change.
020 3728 8676 View 020 3728 8676
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Jeanne-Claire Bischoff
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London WC2A
I specialise in assisting clients who are navigating the complexities of emotional dysregulation due to chronic stress, traumatic life events, anxiety, depression and neurodiversity. ( ADHD and ASC)
I specialise in assisting clients who are navigating the complexities of emotional dysregulation due to chronic stress, traumatic life events, anxiety, depression and neurodiversity. ( ADHD and ASC)
020 7870 1824 View 020 7870 1824
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Victoria Walford
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
London WC2A
Hello! I healed myself from Complex PTSD, to include flashbacks, anxiety, pain, sadness, anger, unwanted thoughts, sleepless nights and overwhelming feelings. I will teach you the tools to overcome your challenges via pocketstressbuster.com. What bothers you now? What do you want to achieve? This is your starting point. Your life experience shapes your behaviour and personality. Unwanted thoughts, feelings and habits are a product of your brain trying to help you, but by now that help is out of date. Learn how EMDR can 're-set yourself’ and strengthen your nervous system to build resilience for future happiness and success.
Hello! I healed myself from Complex PTSD, to include flashbacks, anxiety, pain, sadness, anger, unwanted thoughts, sleepless nights and overwhelming feelings. I will teach you the tools to overcome your challenges via pocketstressbuster.com. What bothers you now? What do you want to achieve? This is your starting point. Your life experience shapes your behaviour and personality. Unwanted thoughts, feelings and habits are a product of your brain trying to help you, but by now that help is out of date. Learn how EMDR can 're-set yourself’ and strengthen your nervous system to build resilience for future happiness and success.
020 3962 0683 View 020 3962 0683
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Sue Cziraky
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
London WC2A
Are you finding it difficult to cope? Perhaps life's pressures have left you feeling depressed or feeling increasingly stressed and anxious? All too often modern living can leave us with very little space to reflect about our own needs. Our relationships and health can suffer as a result. Psychotherapy can be helpful when emotional suffering becomes too much and at times of crisis when life can feel difficult or unmanageable. I am a qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, particularly skilled in working with depression, anxiety and difficulties in couple relationships.
Are you finding it difficult to cope? Perhaps life's pressures have left you feeling depressed or feeling increasingly stressed and anxious? All too often modern living can leave us with very little space to reflect about our own needs. Our relationships and health can suffer as a result. Psychotherapy can be helpful when emotional suffering becomes too much and at times of crisis when life can feel difficult or unmanageable. I am a qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, particularly skilled in working with depression, anxiety and difficulties in couple relationships.
07901 680766 View 07901 680766
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Brieanne Doyle
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London WC2A
As a high achiever you are used to success. You work hard, you enjoy work and you have meaningful relationships, but something is missing. You've tried all manner of ways to fill this gap - working more, working harder, prioritising your personal life, your health, your relationships - but it never quite fits. You wonder how you can achieve at work, but not in other areas of your life? Will it always be this exhausting? What if you could ditch the hustle and find a different way to show up in your life, your work, your relationships?
As a high achiever you are used to success. You work hard, you enjoy work and you have meaningful relationships, but something is missing. You've tried all manner of ways to fill this gap - working more, working harder, prioritising your personal life, your health, your relationships - but it never quite fits. You wonder how you can achieve at work, but not in other areas of your life? Will it always be this exhausting? What if you could ditch the hustle and find a different way to show up in your life, your work, your relationships?
020 4538 8873 View 020 4538 8873
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Geeta Gajwani
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
London WC2A  (Online Only)
​Sometimes life can hurl difficulties our way and leaving us feeling conflicted, confused and depleted and at other times our thoughts and feelings may seem out of balance to the event that triggered them or do not seem to begin from anything specific at all. I work with you in a confidential space, where you can speak freely about what is troubling you, providing you with support and security, such that you no longer have to struggle on by yourself. My areas of expertise lie in treating anxiety, depression, traumata, loss and fertility concerns.
​Sometimes life can hurl difficulties our way and leaving us feeling conflicted, confused and depleted and at other times our thoughts and feelings may seem out of balance to the event that triggered them or do not seem to begin from anything specific at all. I work with you in a confidential space, where you can speak freely about what is troubling you, providing you with support and security, such that you no longer have to struggle on by yourself. My areas of expertise lie in treating anxiety, depression, traumata, loss and fertility concerns.
020 3962 0933 View 020 3962 0933
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Katriona O'Connor (We Listen Therapy)
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London WC2A  (Online Only)
Hello, welcome, I'm Katriona. I am an experienced therapist and coach and work with those who wish to explore ways to move towards a new way of living or being. Talking through some of the obstacles or negative thinking getting in your way can be enormously freeing and empowering! Through our work we would look at coping strategies, building resilience and awareness, supporting you in understanding patterns and shifting behaviour towards how you want to be. My approach is one of calm, compassion and care and I hope for you, some new perspective and light.
Hello, welcome, I'm Katriona. I am an experienced therapist and coach and work with those who wish to explore ways to move towards a new way of living or being. Talking through some of the obstacles or negative thinking getting in your way can be enormously freeing and empowering! Through our work we would look at coping strategies, building resilience and awareness, supporting you in understanding patterns and shifting behaviour towards how you want to be. My approach is one of calm, compassion and care and I hope for you, some new perspective and light.
020 8103 3963 View 020 8103 3963

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Couples Counselling

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.