Couples Counselling in Ashford (Surrey)

Sarah Ghani
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
4 Endorsed
I mostly draw from Narrative Therapy which helps you reframe and rewrite the stories you tell about your life, Systemic Therapy which focuses on your relationships and interactions within families and groups and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which explores your thoughts and behaviours.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience supporting people, directly through therapy and as an accomplished Clinical supervisor. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, domestic issues, stress, memory problems, dementia and more complex and enduring problems. I work with adults of all ages and have particular expertise working with those in mid and later life stages. When we meet we will address the issues important to you in a way, and at a pace, comfortable for you, whether these stem from past experiences, present challenges or worries about the future.
I mostly draw from Narrative Therapy which helps you reframe and rewrite the stories you tell about your life, Systemic Therapy which focuses on your relationships and interactions within families and groups and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) which explores your thoughts and behaviours.
I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years experience supporting people, directly through therapy and as an accomplished Clinical supervisor. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, low mood, domestic issues, stress, memory problems, dementia and more complex and enduring problems. I work with adults of all ages and have particular expertise working with those in mid and later life stages. When we meet we will address the issues important to you in a way, and at a pace, comfortable for you, whether these stem from past experiences, present challenges or worries about the future.
020 4538 8799 View 020 4538 8799
Aman O’Connor
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with adults, young people (11+), and couples.
Sometimes life calls for a place to slow down, speak freely, and feel met without judgement. You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally stuck—carrying experiences from earlier in life that continue to shape how you feel, think, or relate to others. You might notice patterns repeating, struggle with anxiety or low mood, or find it difficult to understand or express what you’re feeling. You don’t need all the answers—just a sense that something within you needs space, care, and attention.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist working with adults, young people (11+), and couples.
Sometimes life calls for a place to slow down, speak freely, and feel met without judgement. You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally stuck—carrying experiences from earlier in life that continue to shape how you feel, think, or relate to others. You might notice patterns repeating, struggle with anxiety or low mood, or find it difficult to understand or express what you’re feeling. You don’t need all the answers—just a sense that something within you needs space, care, and attention.
01932 502427 View 01932 502427
Lila Warren
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Or you have difficulties with building or maintaining good relationships?
I will work with you to find long term solutions rather than short term benefits. Counselling is a very unique experience, so it is important to me to be able to use the approach that suits you best. I am an experienced, fully qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist with a solid background in Learning and Development.
Or you have difficulties with building or maintaining good relationships?
I will work with you to find long term solutions rather than short term benefits. Counselling is a very unique experience, so it is important to me to be able to use the approach that suits you best. I am an experienced, fully qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Hypnotherapist with a solid background in Learning and Development.
07723 453262 View 07723 453262
Dr Anowra Zahid Hussain Hcpc Registered
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I also provide therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and psychological difficulties following road traffic accidents and personal injury.
I am trained in CBT, EMDR, DBT, Motivation Enhancement Therapy, Trauma-related therapy. I am flexible in my approach and I offer a safe place where my clients can recreate their life narrative. My focus is to help my clients be independent and able to acquire new approaches to solve current and future problems.
I also provide therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and psychological difficulties following road traffic accidents and personal injury.
I am trained in CBT, EMDR, DBT, Motivation Enhancement Therapy, Trauma-related therapy. I am flexible in my approach and I offer a safe place where my clients can recreate their life narrative. My focus is to help my clients be independent and able to acquire new approaches to solve current and future problems.
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Clare Francis
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I have worked as a relationship therapist for over 15 years and I offer insights and can help you find coping strategies.
Whether you are looking for help for yourself, your marriage, your children, or your whole family, I can offer you confidential, professional help rooted in my experience and training. I can provide you with a safe, confidential space in which to talk about and explore the issues which are troubling you.
I have worked as a relationship therapist for over 15 years and I offer insights and can help you find coping strategies.
Whether you are looking for help for yourself, your marriage, your children, or your whole family, I can offer you confidential, professional help rooted in my experience and training. I can provide you with a safe, confidential space in which to talk about and explore the issues which are troubling you.
01372 677024 View 01372 677024

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Alison Cullen
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London W1G
I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist with expertise in neuropsychological assessment, therapy, and cognitive rehabilitation. I take a person-centred, collaborative approach to supporting individuals with neurological conditions and their families. This includes the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural symptoms associated with stroke, brain injury, and dementia
I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist with expertise in neuropsychological assessment, therapy, and cognitive rehabilitation. I take a person-centred, collaborative approach to supporting individuals with neurological conditions and their families. This includes the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural symptoms associated with stroke, brain injury, and dementia
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Therapy with Nadia
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
I have 20 years experience working with mothers and couples as they navigate the pregnancy, birth and parenthood journey.
I am a qualified and BACP registered Psychosynthesis Counsellor, trauma recovery practitioner and womens' health specialist offering in-person counselling and trauma recovery therapy in Battersea and Kingston-upon-Thames areas and UK online for adults and young people. You can contact me by email or text on 07771687128 to arrange your 20-minute call.
I have 20 years experience working with mothers and couples as they navigate the pregnancy, birth and parenthood journey.
I am a qualified and BACP registered Psychosynthesis Counsellor, trauma recovery practitioner and womens' health specialist offering in-person counselling and trauma recovery therapy in Battersea and Kingston-upon-Thames areas and UK online for adults and young people. You can contact me by email or text on 07771687128 to arrange your 20-minute call.
020 4652 0128 View 020 4652 0128
Garrett Kennedy
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
When Your Situation Is Complicated Not everyone fits a standard clinical pathway. I help adults understand themselves through specialist autism assessment and trauma therapies.
When Your Situation Is Complicated Not everyone fits a standard clinical pathway. I help adults understand themselves through specialist autism assessment and trauma therapies.
01785 335628 View 01785 335628
Claire Morgan
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Chesham HP5
I offer compassionate, integrative therapy tailored to your unique needs, providing a non-judgemental space for individuals, couples, families, and young people.
I work with individuals, young people and couples. My speciality is working with addiction, specifically family and young people affected by another’s addiction.
I offer compassionate, integrative therapy tailored to your unique needs, providing a non-judgemental space for individuals, couples, families, and young people.
I work with individuals, young people and couples. My speciality is working with addiction, specifically family and young people affected by another’s addiction.
01489 357229 View 01489 357229
Taskeen Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
As a qualified integrative counsellor, I work with individuals and couples, supporting people at their own pace through a range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, couples counselling, career stress, and long-term health conditions.
Having worked for many years as a community pharmacist, I’ve seen how often mental health needs are overlooked—especially when cultural or religious backgrounds aren’t fully understood or respected. These experiences led me to train as a counsellor, so I could offer more supportive, inclusive care to those facing emotional challenges.
As a qualified integrative counsellor, I work with individuals and couples, supporting people at their own pace through a range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, couples counselling, career stress, and long-term health conditions.
Having worked for many years as a community pharmacist, I’ve seen how often mental health needs are overlooked—especially when cultural or religious backgrounds aren’t fully understood or respected. These experiences led me to train as a counsellor, so I could offer more supportive, inclusive care to those facing emotional challenges.
01491 528072 View 01491 528072
MWilsonCounselling
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
I support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental. Working primarily from a Transactional Analysis (TA) perspective, I help clients understand patterns in their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and relationships. I also integrate elements of CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and relational approaches to meet individual needs.
I support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental. Working primarily from a Transactional Analysis (TA) perspective, I help clients understand patterns in their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and relationships. I also integrate elements of CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and relational approaches to meet individual needs.
01256 438104 View 01256 438104
Angela Sterling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Staines TW19
I specialise in relationship counselling for couples and individuals, Stress Management and Low Self-Esteem.
Hello When you are stressed, depressed or anxious, looking for the right Counsellor or Life Coach can be a very challenging task. I believe that it takes a strength of character to admit to yourself that you need the help of another person. I offer you a safe and confidential space where you can share with me the things that are major concerns for you at this time. To get started, a complimentary initial 15-minute session is available. During this conversation, we will establish a collaborative decision for the way forward.
I specialise in relationship counselling for couples and individuals, Stress Management and Low Self-Esteem.
Hello When you are stressed, depressed or anxious, looking for the right Counsellor or Life Coach can be a very challenging task. I believe that it takes a strength of character to admit to yourself that you need the help of another person. I offer you a safe and confidential space where you can share with me the things that are major concerns for you at this time. To get started, a complimentary initial 15-minute session is available. During this conversation, we will establish a collaborative decision for the way forward.
01628 951276 View 01628 951276
Emmanuel Ampofo
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the BABCP with 10 years experience of using CBT to treat various psychological disorders. Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts of horrific nature that makes you feel like a bad person? Or do you engage in excessive checks or intense fear of contamination hence the need to engage in certain rituals to feel safe and to keep others safe? If you struggle with any of the above as well as constantly re-living past trauma events and struggle with depression leading to isolation, then get in touch!
I am an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the BABCP with 10 years experience of using CBT to treat various psychological disorders. Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts of horrific nature that makes you feel like a bad person? Or do you engage in excessive checks or intense fear of contamination hence the need to engage in certain rituals to feel safe and to keep others safe? If you struggle with any of the above as well as constantly re-living past trauma events and struggle with depression leading to isolation, then get in touch!
01256 595299 View 01256 595299
Sem Dogan
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
London SW4
Offering both individual & Couples therapy.
Therapy can feel daunting at first, yet in my experience it is the most progressive approach to lasting change. It equips you with in-depth understanding and can effectively repair negative patterns to restore connection and support you into building meaningful and lasting change.
Offering both individual & Couples therapy.
Therapy can feel daunting at first, yet in my experience it is the most progressive approach to lasting change. It equips you with in-depth understanding and can effectively repair negative patterns to restore connection and support you into building meaningful and lasting change.
020 4538 7241 View 020 4538 7241
Dr Georgina Green
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBABCP
Serves Area
I see people who suffer from anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma as well as other difficulties.
People are complex and unique. I currently work in the NHS as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist working in primary care for anxiety, depression & complex difficulties. I liase within the multidisciplinary team which offers a great learning experience on a day to day basis to think about how to tailor the needs of the clients who come to this service.
I see people who suffer from anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and trauma as well as other difficulties.
People are complex and unique. I currently work in the NHS as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist working in primary care for anxiety, depression & complex difficulties. I liase within the multidisciplinary team which offers a great learning experience on a day to day basis to think about how to tailor the needs of the clients who come to this service.
01825 703102 View 01825 703102
Merve Elif Yilmaz
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
London E18
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.
020 4530 9558 View 020 4530 9558
Cristina Mihaela Jianu
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Online Only
You overthink conversations, say yes when you really want to say no, lose yourself in relationships, or find yourself being far harder on yourself than you would ever be with someone else.
I’m curious about why certain reactions, habits or relationship difficulties keep repeating and what may have shaped them. Together, we can explore how past experiences affect you today. I’m an active, relational therapist: I ask questions, share what I notice and invite you to see things from different perspectives.
You overthink conversations, say yes when you really want to say no, lose yourself in relationships, or find yourself being far harder on yourself than you would ever be with someone else.
I’m curious about why certain reactions, habits or relationship difficulties keep repeating and what may have shaped them. Together, we can explore how past experiences affect you today. I’m an active, relational therapist: I ask questions, share what I notice and invite you to see things from different perspectives.
01582 377876 View 01582 377876
James Donaldson Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I continue to work successfully with those influenced by physical and emotional trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, unhealthy relationships, identity and attachment issues.
Thanks to you for visiting my my profile. Having delivered therapy to the Armed Forces community, NHS, and privately over the past 23 years I've been privileged to support a broad range of people and their difficulties. Whether struggling with the impacts of trauma, or with the stuck feeling of stress, anxiety, loss, and depression, finding acceptance is often the key to the door of your healing. I believe that we sometimes forget the inherent goodness that lies within, which once reconnected with, can mean we live a more meaningful and rewarding life. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or to arrange a consultation.
I continue to work successfully with those influenced by physical and emotional trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, stress, unhealthy relationships, identity and attachment issues.
Thanks to you for visiting my my profile. Having delivered therapy to the Armed Forces community, NHS, and privately over the past 23 years I've been privileged to support a broad range of people and their difficulties. Whether struggling with the impacts of trauma, or with the stuck feeling of stress, anxiety, loss, and depression, finding acceptance is often the key to the door of your healing. I believe that we sometimes forget the inherent goodness that lies within, which once reconnected with, can mean we live a more meaningful and rewarding life. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or to arrange a consultation.
01492 554991 View 01492 554991
Jacqueline Reid
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London SE14
Maybe you need help to make sense of what has happened and its effect on you, your thoughts, feelings, relationship and life.
Hi, my name is Jacqueline. I have 17 years’ experience as a counselling professional. I am a qualified counsellor, supervisor, and Certified Prepare/Enrich practitioner, working with adults and young people facing challenges including loss, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, ill health, emotional and psychological distress, and more.
Maybe you need help to make sense of what has happened and its effect on you, your thoughts, feelings, relationship and life.
Hi, my name is Jacqueline. I have 17 years’ experience as a counselling professional. I am a qualified counsellor, supervisor, and Certified Prepare/Enrich practitioner, working with adults and young people facing challenges including loss, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, ill health, emotional and psychological distress, and more.
020 4538 0534 View 020 4538 0534
Donita Rodrigues
Psychologist, MA, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London WC2H
At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self.
In addition to ADHD assessments, we also offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and expats. We also offer clinical supervision. Whether dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or adjusting to life abroad, we're here to help you build resilience, improve communication, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.
At the UK Practice, our neuroaffirmative approach to ADHD assessment & diagnosis means that we take time to understand how ADHD shows up in your life, whether it’s affecting your work, relationships, or personal sense of self.
In addition to ADHD assessments, we also offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and expats. We also offer clinical supervision. Whether dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or adjusting to life abroad, we're here to help you build resilience, improve communication, and navigate life's challenges with confidence.
020 7123 9240 View 020 7123 9240
FAQ - About Couples Therapy
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

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

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

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