Counselling in E20

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Anna Sergent
Counsellor, MA, UKCP Trainee
London E20
Life’s uncertainties and challenges can often feel overwhelming, leaving you with feelings of anxiety, confusion, or stagnation. You may have a specific reason for seeking therapy—perhaps anxiety, a sense of disconnection, or recurring challenges in relationships. Alternatively, you might be experiencing a more general unease, a feeling that something isn’t quite right, even if you can’t quite identify why. Many of us struggle with the weight of expectations—from family, society, or even ourselves—and find it difficult to live in a way that feels like our own.
Life’s uncertainties and challenges can often feel overwhelming, leaving you with feelings of anxiety, confusion, or stagnation. You may have a specific reason for seeking therapy—perhaps anxiety, a sense of disconnection, or recurring challenges in relationships. Alternatively, you might be experiencing a more general unease, a feeling that something isn’t quite right, even if you can’t quite identify why. Many of us struggle with the weight of expectations—from family, society, or even ourselves—and find it difficult to live in a way that feels like our own.
020 3002 6667 View 020 3002 6667
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Joanna at Mind Journey Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, UKCP Trainee
London E20
Life is difficult. Internal and external pressures are making you feel more anxious, overwhelmed or in a low mood. You would like to better understand yourself and change the habits that are keeping you stuck, learn to better manage work and relationships stress, and ultimately make conscious choices to build the life you want. You don’t have to be alone on your journey to better mental wellbeing.
Life is difficult. Internal and external pressures are making you feel more anxious, overwhelmed or in a low mood. You would like to better understand yourself and change the habits that are keeping you stuck, learn to better manage work and relationships stress, and ultimately make conscious choices to build the life you want. You don’t have to be alone on your journey to better mental wellbeing.
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Andrea Valton-Pascoal
Counsellor, MBACP
London E20
Hi I'm Andrea, a counsellor who believes that everyone deserves to be truly heard and seen, without needing to leave parts of themselves behind. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I work integratively, drawing from person-centred, psychodynamic, ACT, and transactional analysis models to support each client in a way that fits who they are and what they need. Whether you're navigating a life transition, struggling in relationships, questioning aspects of your identity, or carrying emotions that feel too heavy to manage alone, I offer a space where you can bring your full self, without judgement or pressure.
Hi I'm Andrea, a counsellor who believes that everyone deserves to be truly heard and seen, without needing to leave parts of themselves behind. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. I work integratively, drawing from person-centred, psychodynamic, ACT, and transactional analysis models to support each client in a way that fits who they are and what they need. Whether you're navigating a life transition, struggling in relationships, questioning aspects of your identity, or carrying emotions that feel too heavy to manage alone, I offer a space where you can bring your full self, without judgement or pressure.
020 4572 9093 View 020 4572 9093
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I believe it takes great courage to reach out and look for support. However, I know it can be scary and overwhelming looking for the right person. Over the years I have been a therapist, I have supported many individuals to take back control over their lives and find the healing they had been long searching for. My training has enabled me to be able to work with complex emotions at a deep level. This is particularly effective when working with trauma and the impact of early childhood experiences. My warm and gentle approach ensures that our work together enables you to feel safe and grounded, working at a pace that suit you.
I believe it takes great courage to reach out and look for support. However, I know it can be scary and overwhelming looking for the right person. Over the years I have been a therapist, I have supported many individuals to take back control over their lives and find the healing they had been long searching for. My training has enabled me to be able to work with complex emotions at a deep level. This is particularly effective when working with trauma and the impact of early childhood experiences. My warm and gentle approach ensures that our work together enables you to feel safe and grounded, working at a pace that suit you.
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Irit Garty
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
London E20
I provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. If you experience anxiety, depression, relationships difficulties or want to change something about your life I would be able to offer you long or short-term support. My approach embraces human diversity and encourages you to make life choices true to yourself. I believe in counsellor-client collaboration so that we set the pace, the focus and the length of our work together.
I provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. If you experience anxiety, depression, relationships difficulties or want to change something about your life I would be able to offer you long or short-term support. My approach embraces human diversity and encourages you to make life choices true to yourself. I believe in counsellor-client collaboration so that we set the pace, the focus and the length of our work together.
020 3870 4489 View 020 3870 4489
Keith Armitage
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Psychotherapies move in and out of fashion as their claims and practises come in for reassessment and challenge. Psychoanalysis, the grandfather of all "talking cures", is no exception but it does seem as if, once again, it is having its moment as new studies and research offer evidence that it can provide for a change that endures. And it does so without providing the assurances of the quick-fix or the painless option but through a close and attentive listening and analysis of the nuances of your ties to others, the crucial relationships that might form (or undo) us.
Psychotherapies move in and out of fashion as their claims and practises come in for reassessment and challenge. Psychoanalysis, the grandfather of all "talking cures", is no exception but it does seem as if, once again, it is having its moment as new studies and research offer evidence that it can provide for a change that endures. And it does so without providing the assurances of the quick-fix or the painless option but through a close and attentive listening and analysis of the nuances of your ties to others, the crucial relationships that might form (or undo) us.
020 3835 2917 View 020 3835 2917
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Victor Penda
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Serves Area
I help break and overcome dysfunctional cycles related to relationships, mental health, and performance.
I help break and overcome dysfunctional cycles related to relationships, mental health, and performance.
020 3974 1221 View 020 3974 1221
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Dr Georgia Halls, Willow Psychology Service
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed? Maybe you've recently had a big life change, or you have been struggling with anxiety and/or stress for a while but now feel it is the time to get some extra support. Do you want space to be listened to, understand what is going on for you and how to change things? My priority is to help you feel comfortable, listened to and for me to follow your pace.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, overwhelmed? Maybe you've recently had a big life change, or you have been struggling with anxiety and/or stress for a while but now feel it is the time to get some extra support. Do you want space to be listened to, understand what is going on for you and how to change things? My priority is to help you feel comfortable, listened to and for me to follow your pace.
020 8138 0279 View 020 8138 0279
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Roland Pakkiri
Counsellor
Serves Area
I help my clients work through tough times in their lives. Typically my clients come to me for a variety of challenges including but not limited to depression, anxiety, panic attacks, feelings of low mood or high stress. I help men and women predominantly work through anger issues, challenges around trauma, boundary setting and addiction as well.
I help my clients work through tough times in their lives. Typically my clients come to me for a variety of challenges including but not limited to depression, anxiety, panic attacks, feelings of low mood or high stress. I help men and women predominantly work through anger issues, challenges around trauma, boundary setting and addiction as well.
0118 230 2031 View 0118 230 2031
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Simone Reid
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am engaging, warm, encouraging, authentic, and empowering. I assist clients using the Integrative Model, which combines various therapeutic approaches to provide support. My goal is to guide and support you through any issues that have become overwhelming. Allow me to help you navigate these challenges and dismantle the barriers or obstacles that are hindering you, preventing decisive action towards progress and positive change.
I am engaging, warm, encouraging, authentic, and empowering. I assist clients using the Integrative Model, which combines various therapeutic approaches to provide support. My goal is to guide and support you through any issues that have become overwhelming. Allow me to help you navigate these challenges and dismantle the barriers or obstacles that are hindering you, preventing decisive action towards progress and positive change.
020 4572 0271 View 020 4572 0271
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Jo Self
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I welcome people of all genders and ethnicities and aim to offer culturally sensitive therapy through an intersectional lens. My practice is wheelchair accessible, LGBTQ+ aware and inclusive. My name is Jo (she/her). I spent the first 25 years of my working life building a career in the media and creative industries where I was fortunate to meet and work with a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds.
I welcome people of all genders and ethnicities and aim to offer culturally sensitive therapy through an intersectional lens. My practice is wheelchair accessible, LGBTQ+ aware and inclusive. My name is Jo (she/her). I spent the first 25 years of my working life building a career in the media and creative industries where I was fortunate to meet and work with a wide range of people from a variety of backgrounds.
020 4538 1205 View 020 4538 1205
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John Fletcher
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
You might be feeling anxious or low. Life events such as a loss or bereavement or any kind of very troubling experiences such as relationship or work problems may be causing you distress. Issues from your past may be causing you difficulty today or, you may simply have a more general feeling of not being as content with your life as you would wish to be but are unsure of the reasons why. Counselling can help you to explore and understand what is going on for you and how your life experiences may have affected you and help you find more satisfying ways of living. Counselling helps thousands of people in this way.
You might be feeling anxious or low. Life events such as a loss or bereavement or any kind of very troubling experiences such as relationship or work problems may be causing you distress. Issues from your past may be causing you difficulty today or, you may simply have a more general feeling of not being as content with your life as you would wish to be but are unsure of the reasons why. Counselling can help you to explore and understand what is going on for you and how your life experiences may have affected you and help you find more satisfying ways of living. Counselling helps thousands of people in this way.
020 3984 9893 View 020 3984 9893
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Samantha Harris
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in NHS mental health services. I am currently working part-time as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in a NHS adult mental health team. Over the years, I have gained a great deal of experience working with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, phobias, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, self-criticism, stress, eating difficulties and relationship difficulties. I’m passionate about working collaboratively and creatively with clients to make sense of their experiences and move towards their personal goals and values.
I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in NHS mental health services. I am currently working part-time as a Senior Clinical Psychologist in a NHS adult mental health team. Over the years, I have gained a great deal of experience working with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, OCD, social anxiety, phobias, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, self-criticism, stress, eating difficulties and relationship difficulties. I’m passionate about working collaboratively and creatively with clients to make sense of their experiences and move towards their personal goals and values.
020 3893 2321 View 020 3893 2321
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Carol Easton
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Serves Area
I focus on changing your trauma (s)/issues (large and small ) which ultimately changes your perceptions and your life. For the better. Most people don't realise what trauma is or how it can dominate or even just highly influence how you think, respond, behave or do or not do in your life. Every decision or choice goes through the filter of experiences and if they happen to have been negative or bad experiences it doesn't bode well for a successful or happy life. So change them. www.westendtherapy.org OR 0746 9738 588.
I focus on changing your trauma (s)/issues (large and small ) which ultimately changes your perceptions and your life. For the better. Most people don't realise what trauma is or how it can dominate or even just highly influence how you think, respond, behave or do or not do in your life. Every decision or choice goes through the filter of experiences and if they happen to have been negative or bad experiences it doesn't bode well for a successful or happy life. So change them. www.westendtherapy.org OR 0746 9738 588.
023 8214 8380 View 023 8214 8380
Photo of Kay Parkinson - Kay - Place to Talk Therapies, Counsellor, MBACP
Kay - Place to Talk Therapies
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
JUNE availability- Find clarity, confidence, and a life that feels like yours. When life feels overwhelming, it can be hard to see a way forward. You might be struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, burnout, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Shame, self-doubt, and disconnection often lie beneath the surface, making it harder to trust yourself or feel at ease. Understand what’s holding you back, rebuild your sense of self, and move towards lasting emotional wellbeing and meaningful change. You’ll reclaim your self-worth, reconnect with your internal clarity and confidence, and create a life that feels truly your own.
JUNE availability- Find clarity, confidence, and a life that feels like yours. When life feels overwhelming, it can be hard to see a way forward. You might be struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, burnout, or the lasting impact of difficult experiences. Shame, self-doubt, and disconnection often lie beneath the surface, making it harder to trust yourself or feel at ease. Understand what’s holding you back, rebuild your sense of self, and move towards lasting emotional wellbeing and meaningful change. You’ll reclaim your self-worth, reconnect with your internal clarity and confidence, and create a life that feels truly your own.
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Katherine Heritage Art Therapy Groups
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Serves Area
I'm a HCPC registered Art Therapist. I currently offer online Art Therapy groups. The groups take place on Zoom with myself and a co-therapist. Group members can be based anywhere across the UK. The online art therapy groups have been designed to provide a space for exploring thoughts, feelings and situations using art. Using creatively to detangle and make sense of our situations. The group format allows group members to join together, reflect and feel the support from each other. As time goes on the groups' connection will deepen, allowing this to become a powerfully connected, creative, safe space.
I'm a HCPC registered Art Therapist. I currently offer online Art Therapy groups. The groups take place on Zoom with myself and a co-therapist. Group members can be based anywhere across the UK. The online art therapy groups have been designed to provide a space for exploring thoughts, feelings and situations using art. Using creatively to detangle and make sense of our situations. The group format allows group members to join together, reflect and feel the support from each other. As time goes on the groups' connection will deepen, allowing this to become a powerfully connected, creative, safe space.
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Björg Sigríður Hermannsdóttir
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel anxious or dissatisfied in your relationships? Do you find yourself repeating the same relationship patterns with different people? Do you give so much in your relationships only to feel like you're not getting the same in return? If this applies to you, you are not alone. As a counselling psychologist, I help individuals break free from dysfunctional relationship patterns, build greater confidence, and create lasting and more satisfying connections.
Do you feel anxious or dissatisfied in your relationships? Do you find yourself repeating the same relationship patterns with different people? Do you give so much in your relationships only to feel like you're not getting the same in return? If this applies to you, you are not alone. As a counselling psychologist, I help individuals break free from dysfunctional relationship patterns, build greater confidence, and create lasting and more satisfying connections.
0117 463 9441 View 0117 463 9441
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Ramona Mihaela Scutea
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Hi, I am a bilingual (English & Romanian) highly skilled Counselling therapist working with NHS and private practice. My clinical work is informed by a range of treatment models, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing, Motivational interviewing. I offer an integrative approach, adapting therapy according to each client's unique needs, which allows me to provide the best possible therapeutic experience for my clients
Hi, I am a bilingual (English & Romanian) highly skilled Counselling therapist working with NHS and private practice. My clinical work is informed by a range of treatment models, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing, Motivational interviewing. I offer an integrative approach, adapting therapy according to each client's unique needs, which allows me to provide the best possible therapeutic experience for my clients
01792 949227 View 01792 949227
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East London & City Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
I help survivors of sexual abuse and violence, abusive relationships and other forms of violent trauma, whose trauma impacts on their minds, bodies, relationships and lives. I work with mind and body to help people recover as trauma is often held in the body, so its harder to put into words. I help people living with Chronic Lower Back Pain, where aggravated through depression, trauma or anxiety, through therapy & exercise as I am a Level 4 Lower Back Pain Specialist Personal Trainer as well. I am a Pilates Teacher, offering group and individual sessions for chronic lower back pain,
I help survivors of sexual abuse and violence, abusive relationships and other forms of violent trauma, whose trauma impacts on their minds, bodies, relationships and lives. I work with mind and body to help people recover as trauma is often held in the body, so its harder to put into words. I help people living with Chronic Lower Back Pain, where aggravated through depression, trauma or anxiety, through therapy & exercise as I am a Level 4 Lower Back Pain Specialist Personal Trainer as well. I am a Pilates Teacher, offering group and individual sessions for chronic lower back pain,
020 3984 7987 View 020 3984 7987
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Myriam Sarens
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I am experienced in working with a diverse range of people with a variety of concerns, all seeking to change something in their life. I work with a broad range of issues such as: Anxiety and depression, traumatic experiences, relationship issues grief and bereavement, sexuality and gender identity.
I am experienced in working with a diverse range of people with a variety of concerns, all seeking to change something in their life. I work with a broad range of issues such as: Anxiety and depression, traumatic experiences, relationship issues grief and bereavement, sexuality and gender identity.
020 8016 3629 View 020 8016 3629

How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in E20

30+

Average cost per session

£65

Counsellors in E20 who prioritize treating:

97% Anxiety
94% Relationship Issues
94% Self Esteem
90% Depression
90% Stress
71% Life Transitions
68% Bereavement

Average years in practice

9 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

78% Aviva
67% Bupa
56% Vitality

How Counsellors in E20 see their clients

81% In Person and Online
19% Online Only

Gender breakdown

74% Female
23% Male
3% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in E20?

Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.

Learn more about how to find a therapist

Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).

Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

How much does therapy cost?

The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.

What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?

Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.

If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.

Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.