Counselling in EC1V
Are you feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt or low self-esteem? Do you find it hard to express your true thoughts and feelings? Are you facing challenges in building and maintaining healthy relationships? If you often feel disconnected from others and struggle to form meaningful connections, you're not alone. These struggles may stem from past experiences, emotional patterns, or interpersonal skills. However, therapy is very much an individual process and working towards empowering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and confidence is key.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt or low self-esteem? Do you find it hard to express your true thoughts and feelings? Are you facing challenges in building and maintaining healthy relationships? If you often feel disconnected from others and struggle to form meaningful connections, you're not alone. These struggles may stem from past experiences, emotional patterns, or interpersonal skills. However, therapy is very much an individual process and working towards empowering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and confidence is key.
Hello, I’m an integrative and BACP registered therapist, working online and in person in East London. You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood/self-esteem, or having relationship difficulties - or perhaps you just feel stuck. Whatever brings you here, I understand that beginning therapy can be daunting and takes courage. My role is to work alongside you, creating a safe and open space where every part of you is welcome.
I see psychotherapy as a prism: shifting the lens reveals new colours, meanings, and possibilities. I listen with openness and curiosity, offering reflections that might help you see things in a new light.
Hello, I’m an integrative and BACP registered therapist, working online and in person in East London. You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood/self-esteem, or having relationship difficulties - or perhaps you just feel stuck. Whatever brings you here, I understand that beginning therapy can be daunting and takes courage. My role is to work alongside you, creating a safe and open space where every part of you is welcome.
I see psychotherapy as a prism: shifting the lens reveals new colours, meanings, and possibilities. I listen with openness and curiosity, offering reflections that might help you see things in a new light.
There are many reasons people come to therapy. You may be struggling with the impact of a recent event or unexpected change, living with a prolonged sense of suffering, or noticing unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about your direction in life. It may even be difficult to put into words what feels wrong; you simply know that you want things to be different.
Sometimes that difference comes through change, sometimes through adapting your responses to difficult situations, and sometimes through a deeper understanding of yourself and your experience.
There are many reasons people come to therapy. You may be struggling with the impact of a recent event or unexpected change, living with a prolonged sense of suffering, or noticing unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about your direction in life. It may even be difficult to put into words what feels wrong; you simply know that you want things to be different.
Sometimes that difference comes through change, sometimes through adapting your responses to difficult situations, and sometimes through a deeper understanding of yourself and your experience.
I’m a psychoanalytic psychotherapist working in Islington EC1. I see people who have never been to therapy before and people returning to therapy for their second or third time. I offer face to face sessions in my consulting rooms in Islington EC1.
I’m a psychoanalytic psychotherapist working in Islington EC1. I see people who have never been to therapy before and people returning to therapy for their second or third time. I offer face to face sessions in my consulting rooms in Islington EC1.
I’m here. I’ll listen. I’ll help you untangle what’s going on and make sense of your situation.
You may be struggling with your thoughts, your feelings or your behaviour. Perhaps something in your life has become difficult to understand, manage or move through. Or you may have a sense that something isn’t quite right, without being sure what lies beneath it.
With warm, empathic understanding, I’ll work with you to explore what is unsettling you, what may be going on beneath the surface and to help you find your own solutions.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults, including individuals and couples.
I’m here. I’ll listen. I’ll help you untangle what’s going on and make sense of your situation.
You may be struggling with your thoughts, your feelings or your behaviour. Perhaps something in your life has become difficult to understand, manage or move through. Or you may have a sense that something isn’t quite right, without being sure what lies beneath it.
With warm, empathic understanding, I’ll work with you to explore what is unsettling you, what may be going on beneath the surface and to help you find your own solutions.
I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults, including individuals and couples.
I have many years of experience in mental health as a Clinician, Supervisor and Manager for a variety of services, including Tavistock and Portman NHS trust, Enfield CAMHS and Camden Council. I provide a confidential, non-judgmental space where we can work together to explore things that contribute to current difficulties.
I have many years of experience in mental health as a Clinician, Supervisor and Manager for a variety of services, including Tavistock and Portman NHS trust, Enfield CAMHS and Camden Council. I provide a confidential, non-judgmental space where we can work together to explore things that contribute to current difficulties.
You may feel anxious, low, overwhelmed or unsure why the same difficulties keep returning. Perhaps you struggle with self-esteem, relationships, trust or boundaries, or feel affected by painful experiences from the past. You might have a clear concern or simply sense that something needs to change. I offer a warm, supportive space to help you understand what lies beneath these difficulties, recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop more compassionate, confident ways of relating to yourself and others.
You may feel anxious, low, overwhelmed or unsure why the same difficulties keep returning. Perhaps you struggle with self-esteem, relationships, trust or boundaries, or feel affected by painful experiences from the past. You might have a clear concern or simply sense that something needs to change. I offer a warm, supportive space to help you understand what lies beneath these difficulties, recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop more compassionate, confident ways of relating to yourself and others.
Welcome. My approach is holistic, systemic and trauma‑informed, supporting individuals, couples, families and adolescents to understand their experiences within the wider context of relationships, patterns and environments. In systemic therapy, I help you explore how interactions, behaviors and relational dynamics may be contributing to your distress. For many people, this includes the impact of trauma — whether from past relationships, childhood experiences, or overwhelming events that continue to shape how you feel and respond today. Together we look at what is happening and why, so you can move toward meaningful change
Welcome. My approach is holistic, systemic and trauma‑informed, supporting individuals, couples, families and adolescents to understand their experiences within the wider context of relationships, patterns and environments. In systemic therapy, I help you explore how interactions, behaviors and relational dynamics may be contributing to your distress. For many people, this includes the impact of trauma — whether from past relationships, childhood experiences, or overwhelming events that continue to shape how you feel and respond today. Together we look at what is happening and why, so you can move toward meaningful change
You may have spent years feeling somehow “too much” or “not enough” - perhaps overthinking, masking parts of yourself, struggling with self-esteem, or feeling exhausted from trying to meet everyone else’s expectations. You might be navigating anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, loss or a period of change, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself. Therapy can offer a place to slow down, understand what has shaped you and begin to reconnect with who you are and what you need.
You may have spent years feeling somehow “too much” or “not enough” - perhaps overthinking, masking parts of yourself, struggling with self-esteem, or feeling exhausted from trying to meet everyone else’s expectations. You might be navigating anxiety, low mood, burnout, relationship difficulties, loss or a period of change, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself. Therapy can offer a place to slow down, understand what has shaped you and begin to reconnect with who you are and what you need.
I’m a BACP registered integrative psychodynamic counsellor. I see clients as individuals with your own unique issues & life experiences, so draw on a wide range of humanistic, psychodynamic & CBT approaches to tailor therapy to your specific needs. I provide a safe, reliable & confidential space where we can develop a trusting relationship to help you feel supported in therapy & free to talk about the issues affecting your life without fear of judgement. Together we can explore the aspects of your life that are troubling you, helping you increase self-awareness & process difficult feelings in order to live in a more satisfying way.
I’m a BACP registered integrative psychodynamic counsellor. I see clients as individuals with your own unique issues & life experiences, so draw on a wide range of humanistic, psychodynamic & CBT approaches to tailor therapy to your specific needs. I provide a safe, reliable & confidential space where we can develop a trusting relationship to help you feel supported in therapy & free to talk about the issues affecting your life without fear of judgement. Together we can explore the aspects of your life that are troubling you, helping you increase self-awareness & process difficult feelings in order to live in a more satisfying way.
You may be seeking a safe, reflective space where you feel genuinely seen and understood. You may want to understand yourself better and be drawn to exploration that includes reflection, imagination, embodied experience and creative expression. I work collaboratively, in a culturally sensitive way, at a pace that feels supportive. There is time to slow down, feel and notice experiences as they emerge. Together, we explore patterns, emotional roots and unconscious dynamics with curiosity and compassion, supporting self-awareness and a deeper self-understanding.
You may be seeking a safe, reflective space where you feel genuinely seen and understood. You may want to understand yourself better and be drawn to exploration that includes reflection, imagination, embodied experience and creative expression. I work collaboratively, in a culturally sensitive way, at a pace that feels supportive. There is time to slow down, feel and notice experiences as they emerge. Together, we explore patterns, emotional roots and unconscious dynamics with curiosity and compassion, supporting self-awareness and a deeper self-understanding.
Aurally Divergent Psychotherapy offers a space where your differences are honoured, not judged. Traditional mental health approaches often miss the real-life environments that influence your well-being and relationships. We take a different path. Anchored in evidence-based methods and a deep respect for your individual background and culture, we look at how your whole environment shapes both your life and your relationships. Stepping away from clinical models that pathologise identity or disability, we offer a safe, unhurried space where your full lived experience is welcomed across individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Aurally Divergent Psychotherapy offers a space where your differences are honoured, not judged. Traditional mental health approaches often miss the real-life environments that influence your well-being and relationships. We take a different path. Anchored in evidence-based methods and a deep respect for your individual background and culture, we look at how your whole environment shapes both your life and your relationships. Stepping away from clinical models that pathologise identity or disability, we offer a safe, unhurried space where your full lived experience is welcomed across individuals, couples, families, and groups.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and have a special interest in helping people with different issues including PTSD and complex trauma. I also help people with many other difficulties including: anxiety, phobias, anger, depression, low self-esteem, burnout, imposter syndrome and OCD. I qualified in 2010, but have been working in the area of mental health since 2003. Please call me and we can discuss if I am the right person to help you with your difficulties.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and have a special interest in helping people with different issues including PTSD and complex trauma. I also help people with many other difficulties including: anxiety, phobias, anger, depression, low self-esteem, burnout, imposter syndrome and OCD. I qualified in 2010, but have been working in the area of mental health since 2003. Please call me and we can discuss if I am the right person to help you with your difficulties.
Midlife is particularly significant for women, as it’s when most of us will experience peri/menopause and it’s often a period of change: in our bodies, emotions, and cognition, and also possibly when our roles shift. Whatever our individual situation, it’s inevitably a time of transition and challenge. Therapy is more than healing, reflection, developing coping strategies and resilience, deepening self awareness, and all that good stuff. It’s also about grieving and expressing rage, fear and resentment, analysing our failures and successes, thinking about our identities and reconnecting with our Self, which is often neglected.
Midlife is particularly significant for women, as it’s when most of us will experience peri/menopause and it’s often a period of change: in our bodies, emotions, and cognition, and also possibly when our roles shift. Whatever our individual situation, it’s inevitably a time of transition and challenge. Therapy is more than healing, reflection, developing coping strategies and resilience, deepening self awareness, and all that good stuff. It’s also about grieving and expressing rage, fear and resentment, analysing our failures and successes, thinking about our identities and reconnecting with our Self, which is often neglected.
I am a psychotherapist offering therapy sessions for adults from my private practice irooms in 85 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 9RJ and 26/28 Bartholomew Square, London, EC1V 3QH. My approach allows clients to engage in either short-term therapy (up to 12 weeks) or longer-term work, with sessions available both face-to-face and online. Therapy presents a unique opportunity to pause from the distractions of everyday life, grapple with emotional challenges, and reflect on what truly matters to you. Through this exploration, clients can gain clarity and awareness, which may offer the possibility for change.
I am a psychotherapist offering therapy sessions for adults from my private practice irooms in 85 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 9RJ and 26/28 Bartholomew Square, London, EC1V 3QH. My approach allows clients to engage in either short-term therapy (up to 12 weeks) or longer-term work, with sessions available both face-to-face and online. Therapy presents a unique opportunity to pause from the distractions of everyday life, grapple with emotional challenges, and reflect on what truly matters to you. Through this exploration, clients can gain clarity and awareness, which may offer the possibility for change.
I am a therapist and supervisor offering affirming therapy for individuals, couples, polycules and families of all genders, sexualities, backgrounds, ages, abilities, and neurotypes. Whether you are coming to therapy to make a change, make sense of yourself or past experiences, or simply want someone to listen to you, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your life, relationships and concerns. Together, we can identify repetitive, often painful patterns and how they might be understood, changed, or let go. I am a gay man with particular expertise working with LGBT+ clients and a GSRD approach to my work.
I am a therapist and supervisor offering affirming therapy for individuals, couples, polycules and families of all genders, sexualities, backgrounds, ages, abilities, and neurotypes. Whether you are coming to therapy to make a change, make sense of yourself or past experiences, or simply want someone to listen to you, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your life, relationships and concerns. Together, we can identify repetitive, often painful patterns and how they might be understood, changed, or let go. I am a gay man with particular expertise working with LGBT+ clients and a GSRD approach to my work.
Hello, I am Dr Rima Lamba. I'm a feminist counselling psychologist with an interest in the unique experiences of women from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I work closely with women who have struggled with self esteem & identity, relationship issues, difficulties in motherhood, life transitions, attachment and early trauma, and transgenerational trauma. I am particularly interested in the structural power differences that impact people, so I work closely on issues to do with patriarchy, race, culture and more. I also work with a team of therapists who can support clients, including adult families.
Hello, I am Dr Rima Lamba. I'm a feminist counselling psychologist with an interest in the unique experiences of women from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I work closely with women who have struggled with self esteem & identity, relationship issues, difficulties in motherhood, life transitions, attachment and early trauma, and transgenerational trauma. I am particularly interested in the structural power differences that impact people, so I work closely on issues to do with patriarchy, race, culture and more. I also work with a team of therapists who can support clients, including adult families.
I am an educational psychotherapist working with children and young people aged three to eighteen. Educational psychotherapy helps people who may be finding learning difficult for a variety of reasons such as anxiety, depression, anger, bereavement, family break up, or the experience of being fostered or adopted. The therapy works psychodynamically, that is it involves working with unconscious as well as conscious processes in order to foster self understanding and to work through deep seated fears, anxieties and trauma. The aim is to help the child or young person to live more happily and to learn.
I am an educational psychotherapist working with children and young people aged three to eighteen. Educational psychotherapy helps people who may be finding learning difficult for a variety of reasons such as anxiety, depression, anger, bereavement, family break up, or the experience of being fostered or adopted. The therapy works psychodynamically, that is it involves working with unconscious as well as conscious processes in order to foster self understanding and to work through deep seated fears, anxieties and trauma. The aim is to help the child or young person to live more happily and to learn.
Counselling offers a unique opportunity to freely express your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental space, which is confidential. I can help with General Anxiety disorder, self esteem, confidence, depression, relationship issues, self harm, or just feeling uncomfortable in yourself. I can help you to acknowledge and value yourself, feel that you are not alone, and support you in finding a way through a difficult time.
Counselling offers a unique opportunity to freely express your thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental space, which is confidential. I can help with General Anxiety disorder, self esteem, confidence, depression, relationship issues, self harm, or just feeling uncomfortable in yourself. I can help you to acknowledge and value yourself, feel that you are not alone, and support you in finding a way through a difficult time.
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, worn out, depressed and stressed are just some of the many ways we might react to what is happening around us and within us. Looking for help is not a sign of defeat, not now and not ever; it should be seen as one of many ways we can look after ourselves in these trying times. If you think talking might help you to process what you are going through, then please, get in touch. During our sessions I aim to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for you to explore your issues.
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, anxious, worn out, depressed and stressed are just some of the many ways we might react to what is happening around us and within us. Looking for help is not a sign of defeat, not now and not ever; it should be seen as one of many ways we can look after ourselves in these trying times. If you think talking might help you to process what you are going through, then please, get in touch. During our sessions I aim to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space for you to explore your issues.
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in EC1V
100+
Average cost per session
£85
Counsellors in EC1V who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 82% | Stress |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 74% | Complex PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 73% | Aviva |
| 69% | WPA |
| 68% | AXA PPP |
How Counsellors in EC1V see their clients
| 74% | In Person and Online | |
| 26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 68% | Female | |
| 30% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in EC1V?
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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.
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.
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.