Counselling in E1
I am an MBACP Accredited integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, a PNCPS Professional Registrant, and an accredited provider with AXA Health, Aviva, and Bupa.
I work in a warm, solution-focused way, drawing on person-centred therapy, transactional analysis, hypnotherapy, and creative and somatic approaches. Creative work is central to my practice — I use art, imagery, and storytelling to help clients access parts of themselves that talk alone doesn't always reach.
I support adults with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, burnout, low self-esteem, grief, and life
I am an MBACP Accredited integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience, a PNCPS Professional Registrant, and an accredited provider with AXA Health, Aviva, and Bupa.
I work in a warm, solution-focused way, drawing on person-centred therapy, transactional analysis, hypnotherapy, and creative and somatic approaches. Creative work is central to my practice — I use art, imagery, and storytelling to help clients access parts of themselves that talk alone doesn't always reach.
I support adults with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, burnout, low self-esteem, grief, and life
Finding the courage to look at ourselves, our relationships and our patterns of behaviours is a milestone in itself. I know from personal experience how daunting but ultimately freeing engaging in therapy can be. Perhaps you have a sense that something doesn’t feel quite right, or fear there is something wrong with you. It may be that you keep finding yourself in unsatisfying relationships or struggle to express your true wants and needs from others. You might want to deepen your understanding of yourself by exploring your history and build confidence in your decision-making and coping skills.
Finding the courage to look at ourselves, our relationships and our patterns of behaviours is a milestone in itself. I know from personal experience how daunting but ultimately freeing engaging in therapy can be. Perhaps you have a sense that something doesn’t feel quite right, or fear there is something wrong with you. It may be that you keep finding yourself in unsatisfying relationships or struggle to express your true wants and needs from others. You might want to deepen your understanding of yourself by exploring your history and build confidence in your decision-making and coping skills.
I am a psychodynamic therapist, who specialises in working with couples and individuals who are struggling with relationship matters. I enjoy working with a diverse range of clients, from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds as well as from the LGBTQ+ community. I have over 10 years' worth of experience helping couples and individuals with parenting difficulties, trauma, loss, escalating arguments, sexual matters, depression, infertility, separation and affairs. Personal relationships form such an integral part of our daily lives and when they are strained, they can place immense pressure on your general well-being.
I am a psychodynamic therapist, who specialises in working with couples and individuals who are struggling with relationship matters. I enjoy working with a diverse range of clients, from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds as well as from the LGBTQ+ community. I have over 10 years' worth of experience helping couples and individuals with parenting difficulties, trauma, loss, escalating arguments, sexual matters, depression, infertility, separation and affairs. Personal relationships form such an integral part of our daily lives and when they are strained, they can place immense pressure on your general well-being.
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally numb or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change? You may be struggling with health anxiety, worrying about physical symptoms, or experiencing panic, dissociation, or chronic tension in the body. I work with individuals and couples, supporting people navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, intimacy issues and life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with young people and students, having previously served as Head Therapist within a London college counselling service, supporting clients through anxiety, identity development and emotional overwhelm.
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally numb or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change? You may be struggling with health anxiety, worrying about physical symptoms, or experiencing panic, dissociation, or chronic tension in the body. I work with individuals and couples, supporting people navigating anxiety, relationship difficulties, intimacy issues and life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with young people and students, having previously served as Head Therapist within a London college counselling service, supporting clients through anxiety, identity development and emotional overwhelm.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, or disconnected from yourself despite trying hard to cope. You may be living with anxiety, low mood, trauma, disordered eating, or low self-esteem, and looking for support that feels both safe and grounded.
I’m Victoria Penfold, a Psychosynthesis therapist and BACP-registered practitioner. I offer a warm, honest, and compassionate space where you don’t have to perform or have everything figured out. We go at your pace, with all parts of you welcome — including those that feel hidden, unsure, or worn down.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand, or disconnected from yourself despite trying hard to cope. You may be living with anxiety, low mood, trauma, disordered eating, or low self-esteem, and looking for support that feels both safe and grounded.
I’m Victoria Penfold, a Psychosynthesis therapist and BACP-registered practitioner. I offer a warm, honest, and compassionate space where you don’t have to perform or have everything figured out. We go at your pace, with all parts of you welcome — including those that feel hidden, unsure, or worn down.
I work with clients towards creating long standing changes in their behaviour, thoughts, emotions and interpersonal interactions. My practice aims to promote a depth of understanding, an agile way of experiencing life and a sense of moving forward.
This approach is collaborative, professional and non-judgemental in exploring one's presenting concerns and/or deep-seated issues. Examples of these challenges may be a difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions, feelings of being estranged from needs, a sense of being stuck, or repeating patterns. I am committed to ethical practice, diversity and inclusion.
I work with clients towards creating long standing changes in their behaviour, thoughts, emotions and interpersonal interactions. My practice aims to promote a depth of understanding, an agile way of experiencing life and a sense of moving forward.
This approach is collaborative, professional and non-judgemental in exploring one's presenting concerns and/or deep-seated issues. Examples of these challenges may be a difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions, feelings of being estranged from needs, a sense of being stuck, or repeating patterns. I am committed to ethical practice, diversity and inclusion.
I am a therapeutic counsellor committed to helping people find effective, personal solutions to their mental health challenges. With a rich background in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD behaviours, relationship dynamics and issues of identity. I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to provide empathetic and professional counselling in Canterbury, and to empower you to take control of your mental health journey.
I am a therapeutic counsellor committed to helping people find effective, personal solutions to their mental health challenges. With a rich background in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD behaviours, relationship dynamics and issues of identity. I provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to provide empathetic and professional counselling in Canterbury, and to empower you to take control of your mental health journey.
As you consider finding a therapist, it's crucial to find someone who understands your unique story and makes you feel comfortable. I create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your concerns and difficult experiences with ease. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, loneliness, or anger, tackling these issues alone can be overwhelming and even frightening. With therapy, you can start to rebuild that sense of connection with yourself. I believe that creating a safe space where you can be open and honest helps you explore and concur the issues that you feel are holding you back.
As you consider finding a therapist, it's crucial to find someone who understands your unique story and makes you feel comfortable. I create a warm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your concerns and difficult experiences with ease. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, loneliness, or anger, tackling these issues alone can be overwhelming and even frightening. With therapy, you can start to rebuild that sense of connection with yourself. I believe that creating a safe space where you can be open and honest helps you explore and concur the issues that you feel are holding you back.
People come to psychotherapy and counselling for many different reasons. Perhaps it is a time of crisis or difficulty when feelings have become overwhelming and difficult to share with people that you might normally. It could be that this is linked to a desire to gain a deeper self-understanding. Simply talking to the right therapist for you can provide relief. I have a wide experience of working with different conditions and situations, in particular depression, anxiety, anger and relationship issues. I work with an emphasis on facilitating your enquiry in a safe and effective way, within a supportive relationship.
People come to psychotherapy and counselling for many different reasons. Perhaps it is a time of crisis or difficulty when feelings have become overwhelming and difficult to share with people that you might normally. It could be that this is linked to a desire to gain a deeper self-understanding. Simply talking to the right therapist for you can provide relief. I have a wide experience of working with different conditions and situations, in particular depression, anxiety, anger and relationship issues. I work with an emphasis on facilitating your enquiry in a safe and effective way, within a supportive relationship.
The loss avoidance game becomes a finite cycle, where the pursuit of pleasure "always" wins. I am an HCPC-registered psychologist, CBT psychotherapist, supervisor, and author. My goal is to help you build a strong foundation and develop the skills needed to keep life within reach. Providing CBT interventions, including third-wave approaches: ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy. Certified in clinical, counselling, health, and occupational psychology. Progress requires change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or applying a range of strategies
that support your development safely. The result: a genuine approach for a better way forward.
The loss avoidance game becomes a finite cycle, where the pursuit of pleasure "always" wins. I am an HCPC-registered psychologist, CBT psychotherapist, supervisor, and author. My goal is to help you build a strong foundation and develop the skills needed to keep life within reach. Providing CBT interventions, including third-wave approaches: ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy. Certified in clinical, counselling, health, and occupational psychology. Progress requires change, rehearsing new ways of thinking or applying a range of strategies
that support your development safely. The result: a genuine approach for a better way forward.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, or self-doubt take up too much space. You might be coping on the surface but sensing that something deeper needs attention. Perhaps you’re struggling with burnout, relationship difficulties, or the lingering impact of past experiences that still influence your confidence, relationships, or sense of direction. You may feel exhausted from holding everything together or unsure how to create real change. Many of my clients come to therapy wanting to understand themselves more deeply, ease emotional pain, and find a calmer, steadier, and more compassionate way forward.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, or self-doubt take up too much space. You might be coping on the surface but sensing that something deeper needs attention. Perhaps you’re struggling with burnout, relationship difficulties, or the lingering impact of past experiences that still influence your confidence, relationships, or sense of direction. You may feel exhausted from holding everything together or unsure how to create real change. Many of my clients come to therapy wanting to understand themselves more deeply, ease emotional pain, and find a calmer, steadier, and more compassionate way forward.
We all have ups and downs and sometimes the downs get on top of us or they keep returning. We don’t always want to talk to friends or family about them even though sharing of those feelings helps us feeling less bad, lonely or powerless. Then it might help to have someone independent to talk to and to share our worries and concerns with. Counselling helps us to feel understood and we start to understand ourselves better. And it can help finding new ways of thinking, behaving and feeling that leave us less drained and give a sense of being more in control of our own life.
We all have ups and downs and sometimes the downs get on top of us or they keep returning. We don’t always want to talk to friends or family about them even though sharing of those feelings helps us feeling less bad, lonely or powerless. Then it might help to have someone independent to talk to and to share our worries and concerns with. Counselling helps us to feel understood and we start to understand ourselves better. And it can help finding new ways of thinking, behaving and feeling that leave us less drained and give a sense of being more in control of our own life.
Gay Men’s Therapy is a psychotherapy service for gay men provided by gay men. Reaching out to a therapist can be daunting. However, we are not just therapist – we are a group of people who share the diverse backgrounds and experiences you may have, which gives us a deeper understanding of your needs. We offer a specialist service by a group of therapists that come together regularly to learn from each other about how best to serve your psychological needs. We aim to create a safe, understanding environment in which you can explore, understand and unfold yourself to become who you truly feel you are.
Gay Men’s Therapy is a psychotherapy service for gay men provided by gay men. Reaching out to a therapist can be daunting. However, we are not just therapist – we are a group of people who share the diverse backgrounds and experiences you may have, which gives us a deeper understanding of your needs. We offer a specialist service by a group of therapists that come together regularly to learn from each other about how best to serve your psychological needs. We aim to create a safe, understanding environment in which you can explore, understand and unfold yourself to become who you truly feel you are.
I offer a safe and confidential space and a therapeutic relationship to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back, to help you move forward from difficult experiences, and to gain more freedom, ease, and creativity in your life. As a UKCP accredited integrative therapist with a background in psychology obtained in the US, I hold a balance between different theories and therapy approaches in line with your needs. Where appropriate, we can integrate EMDR to help you process trauma and stuck experiences, within a holding therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals and with LGBTQ couples both short-term and longer term.
I offer a safe and confidential space and a therapeutic relationship to explore what's pushing you down or holding you back, to help you move forward from difficult experiences, and to gain more freedom, ease, and creativity in your life. As a UKCP accredited integrative therapist with a background in psychology obtained in the US, I hold a balance between different theories and therapy approaches in line with your needs. Where appropriate, we can integrate EMDR to help you process trauma and stuck experiences, within a holding therapeutic relationship. I work with individuals and with LGBTQ couples both short-term and longer term.
Psikoterapi sureci kendisi hakkında daha çok öğrenmekte isteyen, kendisi icin verimli bir zaman dilimi ayırmak isteyen herkes ici iyi seçilmiş bir terapi eşliğinde essiz bir deneyim. Ben de bu deneyime Depresyon, Kaygı, Obsesif Kompulsif Bozukluk, Sosyal iliskilere dair problemler, Özgüven Kaybi, Öfke ve Stres Yönetimi ve daha pek çok alanda her insanin biricikligini her daim göz önünde bulundurarak eslik ediyorum. Bunların yanısıra toplumsal faktörler üzerine almis oldugum eğitimim ve kendi kisisel deneyimim gereği göcmenlik, göç ve adaptasyon problemleri de temel uzmanlık alanlarım arasında siralanabilir.
Psikoterapi sureci kendisi hakkında daha çok öğrenmekte isteyen, kendisi icin verimli bir zaman dilimi ayırmak isteyen herkes ici iyi seçilmiş bir terapi eşliğinde essiz bir deneyim. Ben de bu deneyime Depresyon, Kaygı, Obsesif Kompulsif Bozukluk, Sosyal iliskilere dair problemler, Özgüven Kaybi, Öfke ve Stres Yönetimi ve daha pek çok alanda her insanin biricikligini her daim göz önünde bulundurarak eslik ediyorum. Bunların yanısıra toplumsal faktörler üzerine almis oldugum eğitimim ve kendi kisisel deneyimim gereği göcmenlik, göç ve adaptasyon problemleri de temel uzmanlık alanlarım arasında siralanabilir.
Are you struggling with hormonal health, anxiety, or navigating a significant life transition?
Life changes, hormonal challenges like PMDD or perimenopause, and emotional struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. If you’re experiencing anxiety, low mood, ADHD symptoms, or relationship challenges, know that you’re not alone. These feelings happen for a reason, and with the right support, they can change. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and create a therapy plan to help you regain control and feel more like yourself.
Are you struggling with hormonal health, anxiety, or navigating a significant life transition?
Life changes, hormonal challenges like PMDD or perimenopause, and emotional struggles can leave you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. If you’re experiencing anxiety, low mood, ADHD symptoms, or relationship challenges, know that you’re not alone. These feelings happen for a reason, and with the right support, they can change. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and create a therapy plan to help you regain control and feel more like yourself.
Are you feeling low, lost or anxious? Are you looking for a supportive therapist who will listen to you and help you make sense of what’s going on in your life? I work with people who have anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues and depression, among other difficulties. Sometimes these emerged after a loss or setback, or maybe they are feelings that have always been there and now is the time to tackle them. Perhaps it's hard to even say why, or why now. Whichever it is, I’ll support you, listen to you, and help you understand what’s going on right now, how it relates to the past, and how you can make changes for the future.
Are you feeling low, lost or anxious? Are you looking for a supportive therapist who will listen to you and help you make sense of what’s going on in your life? I work with people who have anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues and depression, among other difficulties. Sometimes these emerged after a loss or setback, or maybe they are feelings that have always been there and now is the time to tackle them. Perhaps it's hard to even say why, or why now. Whichever it is, I’ll support you, listen to you, and help you understand what’s going on right now, how it relates to the past, and how you can make changes for the future.
I take a holistic approach to therapy, which means I look at the whole of your experience, not just the immediate problem or symptom. That means we can explore how different parts of your life connect and impact each other, rather than focusing only on quick fixes. The aim is to create space for deeper understanding and meaningful, lasting change.
I take a holistic approach to therapy, which means I look at the whole of your experience, not just the immediate problem or symptom. That means we can explore how different parts of your life connect and impact each other, rather than focusing only on quick fixes. The aim is to create space for deeper understanding and meaningful, lasting change.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I provide a confidential and non-judgemental environment within which you can begin to explore and make sense of what is troubling you. Therapy is very much an individual process, so there are no one-size-fits-all answers or solutions. It is about us designing your therapy together to suit your specific needs, and help you work in a way that feels natural to you.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I provide a confidential and non-judgemental environment within which you can begin to explore and make sense of what is troubling you. Therapy is very much an individual process, so there are no one-size-fits-all answers or solutions. It is about us designing your therapy together to suit your specific needs, and help you work in a way that feels natural to you.
I’m Ciara (MSc, MBACP), a friendly, down-to-earth psychotherapist who works with children, teens, students and young adults. If you’ve been scrolling for a while, unsure where to start, I get it. Looking for the right therapist can feel overwhelming when you’re already carrying so much. In our sessions there’s no pressure to have everything figured out. Therapy is a place where you don’t have to pretend or filter what you say. I’ll meet you where you are and support you in making sense of your experiences. We’ll go at your pace, exploring what feels important to you and find ways to better understand and manage your emotions.
I’m Ciara (MSc, MBACP), a friendly, down-to-earth psychotherapist who works with children, teens, students and young adults. If you’ve been scrolling for a while, unsure where to start, I get it. Looking for the right therapist can feel overwhelming when you’re already carrying so much. In our sessions there’s no pressure to have everything figured out. Therapy is a place where you don’t have to pretend or filter what you say. I’ll meet you where you are and support you in making sense of your experiences. We’ll go at your pace, exploring what feels important to you and find ways to better understand and manage your emotions.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in E1
600+
Average cost per session
£80
Counsellors in E1 who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Stress |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 74% | Aviva |
| 66% | AXA PPP |
| 59% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in E1 see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 70% | Female | |
| 28% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |