Counselling in EC2A
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.
Imagine facing challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming or that you are not living to your full potential because certain aspects of your identity make you feel marginalised. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or difficulties stemming from your identity, sexuality, or personal relationships. You might seek a supportive space to explore these feelings without judgment. You seek understanding and tools to help navigate life's complexities and wish to align more closely with your authentic self.
Imagine facing challenges that sometimes feel overwhelming or that you are not living to your full potential because certain aspects of your identity make you feel marginalised. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or difficulties stemming from your identity, sexuality, or personal relationships. You might seek a supportive space to explore these feelings without judgment. You seek understanding and tools to help navigate life's complexities and wish to align more closely with your authentic self.
I provide a confidential, ethical and identity-affirming therapy service for adults and young adults. I work with people who want to understand themselves better, process traumatic experiences, navigate difficult feelings and identity crises, build healthier self-esteem, and feel more themselves again.
My goal is to help you explore your difficulties and to experience change, either on a specific issue or more broadly as a person. No matter who you are or what has happened to you, or how complex you feel you are, I work at your pace, with respect, and no judgment.
I provide a confidential, ethical and identity-affirming therapy service for adults and young adults. I work with people who want to understand themselves better, process traumatic experiences, navigate difficult feelings and identity crises, build healthier self-esteem, and feel more themselves again.
My goal is to help you explore your difficulties and to experience change, either on a specific issue or more broadly as a person. No matter who you are or what has happened to you, or how complex you feel you are, I work at your pace, with respect, and no judgment.
Hello, are you struggling with relationships, wanting to explore the dynamics in your family or how you have managed a difficult life transition or change in your life? I would hope to support you to explore these changes and how you have coped and support you to implement changes to support new understandings and improve your wellbeing. I am collaborative in my approach and balance supportive therapeutic conversations with suggestions for action depending on the clients needs.
Hello, are you struggling with relationships, wanting to explore the dynamics in your family or how you have managed a difficult life transition or change in your life? I would hope to support you to explore these changes and how you have coped and support you to implement changes to support new understandings and improve your wellbeing. I am collaborative in my approach and balance supportive therapeutic conversations with suggestions for action depending on the clients needs.
Hello, I'm Emma. I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. Whether you have clear goals on how you want things to be different, or are feeling overwhelmed and stuck, we can work together to develop a shared understanding of your experience and what might be helpful.
I draw on different therapeutic modalities, such as (but not limited to) Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Systemic Therapy and Mindfulness to develop a tailored intervention that fit your hopes for therapy.
Hello, I'm Emma. I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist. Whether you have clear goals on how you want things to be different, or are feeling overwhelmed and stuck, we can work together to develop a shared understanding of your experience and what might be helpful.
I draw on different therapeutic modalities, such as (but not limited to) Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Systemic Therapy and Mindfulness to develop a tailored intervention that fit your hopes for therapy.
Dr Maya Patel, Willow Psychology Service
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of us will experience difficult moments in our lives which may leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I’m glad that you have taken the first step to seek support and share what has been going on for you. My aim is to provide a safe space for you to be able to express and understand how you have been feeling, in addition to helping you identify your personal strengths and resources. Some clients hope to gain specific tools and strategies to manage feelings such as low mood or anxiety, whilst others seek a space to talk openly about a particular situation and reflect on its impact on their day-to-day life and wellbeing.
Many of us will experience difficult moments in our lives which may leave us feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I’m glad that you have taken the first step to seek support and share what has been going on for you. My aim is to provide a safe space for you to be able to express and understand how you have been feeling, in addition to helping you identify your personal strengths and resources. Some clients hope to gain specific tools and strategies to manage feelings such as low mood or anxiety, whilst others seek a space to talk openly about a particular situation and reflect on its impact on their day-to-day life and wellbeing.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, misunderstood, wishing to feel more satisfied in your relationships? Life can be difficult, and navigating it alone can feel overwhelming. I specialize in supporting individuals with ADHD, ASD, and OCD who may experience anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, or struggle with connection.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, misunderstood, wishing to feel more satisfied in your relationships? Life can be difficult, and navigating it alone can feel overwhelming. I specialize in supporting individuals with ADHD, ASD, and OCD who may experience anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, or struggle with connection.
You may be recovering from narcissistic abuse or domestic violence—feeling emotionally drained, confused, and unsure of who you are anymore.
You second-guess your feelings, replay conversations, and wonder if it was really that bad.
My ideal client is ready to understand what happened, rebuild self-trust, and feel grounded again. Therapy is your space to reclaim clarity and reconnect with yourself.
You may be recovering from narcissistic abuse or domestic violence—feeling emotionally drained, confused, and unsure of who you are anymore.
You second-guess your feelings, replay conversations, and wonder if it was really that bad.
My ideal client is ready to understand what happened, rebuild self-trust, and feel grounded again. Therapy is your space to reclaim clarity and reconnect with yourself.
Life’s transitions often leave us feeling unfulfilled, anxious, or overwhelmed. These are the moments when support matters most. I work with clients who want to pause, reflect, and make sense of change—whether personal, relational, or professional. With advanced training in psychology, education, and counselling, I understand how deeply life’s pressures can shape our sense of self. My role is to offer a calm, grounded space where you can decompress, find perspective, and reconnect with what gives your life meaning.
Life’s transitions often leave us feeling unfulfilled, anxious, or overwhelmed. These are the moments when support matters most. I work with clients who want to pause, reflect, and make sense of change—whether personal, relational, or professional. With advanced training in psychology, education, and counselling, I understand how deeply life’s pressures can shape our sense of self. My role is to offer a calm, grounded space where you can decompress, find perspective, and reconnect with what gives your life meaning.
Are you experiencing feelings that you no longer want? Are there elements of your life that you would like to see change? You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, depressed, lonely, confused or lacking in confidence. I can help you to untangle your thoughts and find ways to break cycles. Our work together may include: Making sense of what has happened and developing a different way of viewing things. Exploring and understanding specific events that stick in your mind. Processing and addressing difficult feelings, emotions and relationships. Addressing self-criticism, changing thought patterns and behaviours.
Are you experiencing feelings that you no longer want? Are there elements of your life that you would like to see change? You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, depressed, lonely, confused or lacking in confidence. I can help you to untangle your thoughts and find ways to break cycles. Our work together may include: Making sense of what has happened and developing a different way of viewing things. Exploring and understanding specific events that stick in your mind. Processing and addressing difficult feelings, emotions and relationships. Addressing self-criticism, changing thought patterns and behaviours.
Modern life comes with many difficult challenges and can often be overwhelming. We are often bombarded with mixed messaging about who we are meant to be and what will make us happy. You may be experiencing stress and confusion or are feeling lost in life. Perhaps you feel low in confidence, self-esteem or are feeling anxious or depressed. Or maybe you feel that certain habits have taken control of you and are damaging your quality of life. I believe that deep and lasting change is always possible no matter the circumstances.
Modern life comes with many difficult challenges and can often be overwhelming. We are often bombarded with mixed messaging about who we are meant to be and what will make us happy. You may be experiencing stress and confusion or are feeling lost in life. Perhaps you feel low in confidence, self-esteem or are feeling anxious or depressed. Or maybe you feel that certain habits have taken control of you and are damaging your quality of life. I believe that deep and lasting change is always possible no matter the circumstances.
Dr Rebecca Underwood, Willow Psychology Service
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
It can take a huge amount of courage to reach out and ask for help and often people can feel uncertain about how asking for help will be received or worry about not being believed or taken seriously. I aim to listen to your concerns non-judgementally and with compassion to collaboratively identify areas that you wish to work on. Together, we would explore your goals, consider how parts of your life may be impacting on you and identify how to move forward in a way that feels meaningful and makes sense to you. My work is influenced by a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT and CFT.
It can take a huge amount of courage to reach out and ask for help and often people can feel uncertain about how asking for help will be received or worry about not being believed or taken seriously. I aim to listen to your concerns non-judgementally and with compassion to collaboratively identify areas that you wish to work on. Together, we would explore your goals, consider how parts of your life may be impacting on you and identify how to move forward in a way that feels meaningful and makes sense to you. My work is influenced by a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT and CFT.
Could it be that you are trying to understand yourself better? At 'The Reflective Space' we believe in the importance of the therapeutic process and the therapeutic relationship. Whatever the difficulties or concerns our aim is to support you through it. By seeking therapy you are giving yourself the opportunity of an empathic, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can process difficult or painful thoughts and emotions. If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can understand yourself better and develop more helpful ways of dealing with challenges or suffering in your life, your journey start here.
Could it be that you are trying to understand yourself better? At 'The Reflective Space' we believe in the importance of the therapeutic process and the therapeutic relationship. Whatever the difficulties or concerns our aim is to support you through it. By seeking therapy you are giving yourself the opportunity of an empathic, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can process difficult or painful thoughts and emotions. If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can understand yourself better and develop more helpful ways of dealing with challenges or suffering in your life, your journey start here.
I work with clients presenting a wide range of issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, phobias, bereavement, loss, relationships, mental health. As an integrative counsellor I use a variety of different therapeutic methods designed to meet your personal needs whilst allowing me to gain an understanding of the world from your unique perspective. Together we are able to build a confidential relationship in which you can feel safe, heard and understood, where you can share your problems, see them more clearly and develop better ways of coping with them.
I work with clients presenting a wide range of issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, phobias, bereavement, loss, relationships, mental health. As an integrative counsellor I use a variety of different therapeutic methods designed to meet your personal needs whilst allowing me to gain an understanding of the world from your unique perspective. Together we are able to build a confidential relationship in which you can feel safe, heard and understood, where you can share your problems, see them more clearly and develop better ways of coping with them.
Sex and relationships are relevant to all of us and although it can feel daunting we all need support at some point or another. If you've reached one of those points in your life, I am here for you. Over the last 10 years I have supported monogamous, ethically non-monogamous, heterosexual and LGBTQ+ relationships and individuals in re-discovering truth, understanding, connection and their bodies and pleasure.
Sex and relationships are relevant to all of us and although it can feel daunting we all need support at some point or another. If you've reached one of those points in your life, I am here for you. Over the last 10 years I have supported monogamous, ethically non-monogamous, heterosexual and LGBTQ+ relationships and individuals in re-discovering truth, understanding, connection and their bodies and pleasure.
Many of the clients I have worked with come to me feeling overwhelmed by the heavy fog of grief, the constant noise of anxiety, or the persistent exhaustion of workplace stress. You might feel "not good enough" or struggle to find your voice while navigating a demanding corporate career or the unique challenges of an ADHD world.
I have supported people move from feeling "stuck" to feeling empowered, witnessing the relief that comes when they finally feel truly seen and heard. My goal is to support you as you heal old patterns and learn to become the compassionate, supportive "parent" to yourself that you have always deserved.
Many of the clients I have worked with come to me feeling overwhelmed by the heavy fog of grief, the constant noise of anxiety, or the persistent exhaustion of workplace stress. You might feel "not good enough" or struggle to find your voice while navigating a demanding corporate career or the unique challenges of an ADHD world.
I have supported people move from feeling "stuck" to feeling empowered, witnessing the relief that comes when they finally feel truly seen and heard. My goal is to support you as you heal old patterns and learn to become the compassionate, supportive "parent" to yourself that you have always deserved.
We tend to suffer from anxiety, stress, and depression for too long before reaching for help, which can lead to unnecessary suffering. It takes courage to start therapy, and it takes courage to confront our problems.
What I offer you is a calm and supportive environment in which you will be able to deal with any difficulties you are experiencing, with the professionalism that you deserve.
We tend to suffer from anxiety, stress, and depression for too long before reaching for help, which can lead to unnecessary suffering. It takes courage to start therapy, and it takes courage to confront our problems.
What I offer you is a calm and supportive environment in which you will be able to deal with any difficulties you are experiencing, with the professionalism that you deserve.
Maybe its hard to find meaning in your current situation or in your relationships. perhaps you feel depressed, anxious or you are experiencing panic attacks. You may be experiencing a bereavement, illness or job loss You may be going through a painful divorce or feeling isolated.
Maybe its hard to find meaning in your current situation or in your relationships. perhaps you feel depressed, anxious or you are experiencing panic attacks. You may be experiencing a bereavement, illness or job loss You may be going through a painful divorce or feeling isolated.
Online Counselling for Professionals to Feel Calmer, Clearer & More Themselves.
You might appear to be coping. Successful, busy, and capable, yet inside feel anxious, stuck, or unsure why life doesn’t feel right.
Many of my clients are professionals juggling work, relationships, and self-expectations while quietly feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. You may want to feel calmer, more confident, and more like yourself again. Therapy offers space to slow down, make sense of your emotions, and create lasting change.
Online Counselling for Professionals to Feel Calmer, Clearer & More Themselves.
You might appear to be coping. Successful, busy, and capable, yet inside feel anxious, stuck, or unsure why life doesn’t feel right.
Many of my clients are professionals juggling work, relationships, and self-expectations while quietly feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. You may want to feel calmer, more confident, and more like yourself again. Therapy offers space to slow down, make sense of your emotions, and create lasting change.
Are you struggling with low mood and anxiety? Do you have difficulties with your self-esteem, body image your relationship with food? Have you experienced a traumatic life event? Struggling in your relationships at home and at work? Or are you experiencing an overall lack of happiness and fulfilment in your life which makes you less hopeful for the future? Then you are not alone. Many of us experience these difficulties, at various points in our lives. The good thing is, you are here now, wanting to seek help. To get started, you can request an initial appointment with Dr Ishba Rehman (free of cost) to discuss your needs and goals.
Are you struggling with low mood and anxiety? Do you have difficulties with your self-esteem, body image your relationship with food? Have you experienced a traumatic life event? Struggling in your relationships at home and at work? Or are you experiencing an overall lack of happiness and fulfilment in your life which makes you less hopeful for the future? Then you are not alone. Many of us experience these difficulties, at various points in our lives. The good thing is, you are here now, wanting to seek help. To get started, you can request an initial appointment with Dr Ishba Rehman (free of cost) to discuss your needs and goals.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in EC2A
100+
Average cost per session
£80
Counsellors in EC2A who prioritize treating:
| 97% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 88% | Self Esteem |
| 87% | Relationship Issues |
| 86% | Stress |
| 67% | Life Transitions |
| 65% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 78% | Aviva |
| 76% | AXA PPP |
| 63% | WPA |
How Counsellors in EC2A see their clients
| 73% | In Person and Online | |
| 27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 58% | Female | |
| 40% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |