WPA Counselling in Basildon

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Hayley Blacker
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Basildon SS16
My aim is to help you make sense of your feelings, thoughts, and patterns of relating, especially those that may feel confusing or repetitive. Together, we can explore not only what is happening in your life now, but also how past experiences and relationships continue to shape your present. Within this trusting and confidential space, you may begin to notice connections between past and present, understand the roots of emotional pain, and discover new ways of being. By paying gentle attention to what unfolds between us, we can bring what is unconscious into awareness, opening the possibility for change and growth.
My aim is to help you make sense of your feelings, thoughts, and patterns of relating, especially those that may feel confusing or repetitive. Together, we can explore not only what is happening in your life now, but also how past experiences and relationships continue to shape your present. Within this trusting and confidential space, you may begin to notice connections between past and present, understand the roots of emotional pain, and discover new ways of being. By paying gentle attention to what unfolds between us, we can bring what is unconscious into awareness, opening the possibility for change and growth.
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Nora Ann McCarthy
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
As a qualified and experienced Counsellor & Supervisor, I have worked with many people from all different backgrounds, Charities, Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Hospices, Care Homes. I've witnessed people find new hope and make positive changes through their counselling process. I believe offering a confidential and non-judgmental space can help someone explore their attachment/relational/emotional difficulties, bereavement, trauma to help gain a secure sense of self. I work in a Person Centred, Humanistic approach with Psychodynamic and Transactional Analysis creative interventions to aid exploratory understanding of self.
As a qualified and experienced Counsellor & Supervisor, I have worked with many people from all different backgrounds, Charities, Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Hospices, Care Homes. I've witnessed people find new hope and make positive changes through their counselling process. I believe offering a confidential and non-judgmental space can help someone explore their attachment/relational/emotional difficulties, bereavement, trauma to help gain a secure sense of self. I work in a Person Centred, Humanistic approach with Psychodynamic and Transactional Analysis creative interventions to aid exploratory understanding of self.
01268 203369 View 01268 203369
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Carol Townsend
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Serves Area
I try to make therapy as available to as many people as I possible can. The cost of therapy can be quite steep so I keep my prices as low as I can so that more can access it. Therapy is about getting to where you want to be by making your own unique road map, so that you can use it again in the future if need be. I'm an Addiction Psychologist by trade, with 18 years of private practise behind me, but a lot of my work is helping many different age groups with problems such as OCD and PTSD etc. Please feel free to contact me and we can have a chat to see if i can be any help to you.
I try to make therapy as available to as many people as I possible can. The cost of therapy can be quite steep so I keep my prices as low as I can so that more can access it. Therapy is about getting to where you want to be by making your own unique road map, so that you can use it again in the future if need be. I'm an Addiction Psychologist by trade, with 18 years of private practise behind me, but a lot of my work is helping many different age groups with problems such as OCD and PTSD etc. Please feel free to contact me and we can have a chat to see if i can be any help to you.
01449 701243 View 01449 701243
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Nathalie Macleod
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Welcome. I am a BACP Accredited counsellor with experience working with adults, couples and young people. At times in our lives, events can swamp us and we can struggle to cope. I have experience working with clients with various backgrounds. I can help you with anxiety, stress, self esteem issues, low mood, depression, relationship issues, experiencing chronic illness, along with suicidal ideation. My approach can help you understand yourself better and explore ways to bring about positive change.
Welcome. I am a BACP Accredited counsellor with experience working with adults, couples and young people. At times in our lives, events can swamp us and we can struggle to cope. I have experience working with clients with various backgrounds. I can help you with anxiety, stress, self esteem issues, low mood, depression, relationship issues, experiencing chronic illness, along with suicidal ideation. My approach can help you understand yourself better and explore ways to bring about positive change.
01245 950892 View 01245 950892
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Paula Carr
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I am an experienced UKCP accredited psychotherapist and counsellor working with personal issues such as behavioural difficulties, relationship problems, depression, anxiety and bereavement. I am a registered psychotherapist and counsellor with Aviva and Vitality Health so can accept referrals via your insurer.
I am an experienced UKCP accredited psychotherapist and counsellor working with personal issues such as behavioural difficulties, relationship problems, depression, anxiety and bereavement. I am a registered psychotherapist and counsellor with Aviva and Vitality Health so can accept referrals via your insurer.
01268 214454 View 01268 214454

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Ben Dustin
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
London SW4
If you've been feeling depressed, anxious, sad, or stressed for a while, lacking any enjoyment with nothing to look forward to, life can feel miserable. Additionally, you may not understand why you’ve been feeling this way, but know that you just don’t feel like your usual self, and you may be feeling powerless to change how you feel, or hopeless about things getting better. You might want to talk to someone about how you’re feeling but don’t want to burden friends or family, and may feel nervous or apprehensive, or embarrassed about seeking help from a counsellor or therapist.
If you've been feeling depressed, anxious, sad, or stressed for a while, lacking any enjoyment with nothing to look forward to, life can feel miserable. Additionally, you may not understand why you’ve been feeling this way, but know that you just don’t feel like your usual self, and you may be feeling powerless to change how you feel, or hopeless about things getting better. You might want to talk to someone about how you’re feeling but don’t want to burden friends or family, and may feel nervous or apprehensive, or embarrassed about seeking help from a counsellor or therapist.
020 4538 6109 View 020 4538 6109
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Rachel Milroy
Psychotherapist
London EC1V
People seek therapy when they are dissatisfied or unhappy and feel that it is possible to make changes but this is very difficult alone. Psychotherapy is a particular type of conversation exploring thoughts, feelings and relationships. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to think about what is troubling in a safe setting to understand and improve relationships, both with ourselves and others. My thinking and approach places relationships at the heart of experience. When patterns in relationships can be understood we can feel liberated to change.
People seek therapy when they are dissatisfied or unhappy and feel that it is possible to make changes but this is very difficult alone. Psychotherapy is a particular type of conversation exploring thoughts, feelings and relationships. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to think about what is troubling in a safe setting to understand and improve relationships, both with ourselves and others. My thinking and approach places relationships at the heart of experience. When patterns in relationships can be understood we can feel liberated to change.
01952 780151 View 01952 780151
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Dee@Room2talk
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Barnet EN4
My area of interests are personal and cultural identity challenges and concerns, spirituality, trauma and life transition (new job, moving in or out of a relationship, new parent etc.) I work with Individuals, couples and families who are willing to challenge themselves towards becoming their best selves.
My area of interests are personal and cultural identity challenges and concerns, spirituality, trauma and life transition (new job, moving in or out of a relationship, new parent etc.) I work with Individuals, couples and families who are willing to challenge themselves towards becoming their best selves.
01895 547681 View 01895 547681
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Inclusive Mind & Wellbeing
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Jamie. Do you feel weighed down by anxiety, shame, or emotional pain that’s hard to understand? You may notice repeating patterns in relationships, feel highly self-critical, or experience a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. Perhaps you react in ways you don’t fully understand and feel stuck trying to create change on your own.
Hi, I’m Jamie. Do you feel weighed down by anxiety, shame, or emotional pain that’s hard to understand? You may notice repeating patterns in relationships, feel highly self-critical, or experience a sense of disconnection from yourself or others. Perhaps you react in ways you don’t fully understand and feel stuck trying to create change on your own.
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Dr Daniela Bloom
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London W1W
Are you looking for someone to talk to but wonder what it will be like to tell someone you don't know about things that worry you and possibly cause you anxiety? Are you wondering about your relationships, about the dynamics, the love you feel or do not feel, trust and safety?I promise that within the safe and confidential boundaries of a therapeutic encounter I offer the opportunity to discuss and explore your feelings and help raise awareness of what it means to be 'you', both within relationships and on your own.
Are you looking for someone to talk to but wonder what it will be like to tell someone you don't know about things that worry you and possibly cause you anxiety? Are you wondering about your relationships, about the dynamics, the love you feel or do not feel, trust and safety?I promise that within the safe and confidential boundaries of a therapeutic encounter I offer the opportunity to discuss and explore your feelings and help raise awareness of what it means to be 'you', both within relationships and on your own.
020 3870 4262 View 020 3870 4262
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Maria Marchant
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
I am an Accredited BACP Therapist & Supervisor. I can offer Person Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT and EMDR. If you are considering how therapy can support you through challenging life events, I can support you by offering a safe & confidential space in which you can begin to examine what may feel impossible right now to resolve by yourself; without fear of being judged and experience, perhaps for the first time, a real feeling of being heard. I work by helping you to explore your thoughts, emotions & life story so far, with the aim of both of us understanding & together making sense of the difficulties you are experiencing.
I am an Accredited BACP Therapist & Supervisor. I can offer Person Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT and EMDR. If you are considering how therapy can support you through challenging life events, I can support you by offering a safe & confidential space in which you can begin to examine what may feel impossible right now to resolve by yourself; without fear of being judged and experience, perhaps for the first time, a real feeling of being heard. I work by helping you to explore your thoughts, emotions & life story so far, with the aim of both of us understanding & together making sense of the difficulties you are experiencing.
07476 551643 View 07476 551643
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Sara Koczwara
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London E8
My name is Sara and I am a Humanistic Integrative Therapist (IFS-trained) I strongly believe that with the right support and guidance people are able to overcome any difficulties in their life and live in a healthier and more fulfilling way. One of my core values is trust and I see it as a vital part of the therapeutic process and any relationship.
My name is Sara and I am a Humanistic Integrative Therapist (IFS-trained) I strongly believe that with the right support and guidance people are able to overcome any difficulties in their life and live in a healthier and more fulfilling way. One of my core values is trust and I see it as a vital part of the therapeutic process and any relationship.
020 4538 2975 View 020 4538 2975
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Mark Morgenroth
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
London W2
Beginning therapy is often daunting, but it can be the route to leading a happier and more meaningful existence. Life brings challenges, whether they involve questions of meaning, identity, or managing the unique experiences that come with neurodivergence. Together, we can explore your inner world, uncover resources for healing, and work toward personal growth in a safe, respectful, and judgment-free space. Whether you’re facing transitions, emotional struggles, or simply seeking greater clarity and balance, I’m here to support you at your own pace.
Beginning therapy is often daunting, but it can be the route to leading a happier and more meaningful existence. Life brings challenges, whether they involve questions of meaning, identity, or managing the unique experiences that come with neurodivergence. Together, we can explore your inner world, uncover resources for healing, and work toward personal growth in a safe, respectful, and judgment-free space. Whether you’re facing transitions, emotional struggles, or simply seeking greater clarity and balance, I’m here to support you at your own pace.
020 8629 9676 View 020 8629 9676
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Dr Basma Abdalla
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
A very warm welcome to my profile. My name is Basma, a Counselling Psychologist specialising in relational and childhood trauma. I’ve worked in both the NHS and third-sector organisations, and I have experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, and difficulties surrounding one's identity. I work integratively, drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Schema Therapy and CBT to tailor therapy to your needs and goals.
A very warm welcome to my profile. My name is Basma, a Counselling Psychologist specialising in relational and childhood trauma. I’ve worked in both the NHS and third-sector organisations, and I have experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, and difficulties surrounding one's identity. I work integratively, drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Schema Therapy and CBT to tailor therapy to your needs and goals.
020 4572 3892 View 020 4572 3892
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Jamie Fairbank
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
You might be living with the impact of trauma, or experiencing anxiety, low mood, shame or stuckness. Or you might need a space to open up and be fully heard, to explore who you are and what matters to you, and how to move towards a fulfilling and meaningful life. You may struggle with self-harm or intrusive thoughts, depressive episodes or relationship difficulties. We can work together at your own pace, on your own goals to make sense of your experiences and reactions and developing manageable ways of coping with stress and hardship.
You might be living with the impact of trauma, or experiencing anxiety, low mood, shame or stuckness. Or you might need a space to open up and be fully heard, to explore who you are and what matters to you, and how to move towards a fulfilling and meaningful life. You may struggle with self-harm or intrusive thoughts, depressive episodes or relationship difficulties. We can work together at your own pace, on your own goals to make sense of your experiences and reactions and developing manageable ways of coping with stress and hardship.
01438 584577 View 01438 584577
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Phoebe Weiland
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
London N16
I am a registered provider with AXA, Aviva and WPA.
Do you feel anxious, depressed or ‘stuck’? Perhaps you are struggling to move on from difficult experiences, feel overwhelmed or in constant physical pain. Or maybe you'd just like to find a calm space to untangle your thoughts. I use a wide range of tried and tested counselling and meditative techniques to help you feel more hopeful and optimistic right from the first session...
I am a registered provider with AXA, Aviva and WPA.
Do you feel anxious, depressed or ‘stuck’? Perhaps you are struggling to move on from difficult experiences, feel overwhelmed or in constant physical pain. Or maybe you'd just like to find a calm space to untangle your thoughts. I use a wide range of tried and tested counselling and meditative techniques to help you feel more hopeful and optimistic right from the first session...
01844 394940 View 01844 394940
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Lucy Jane Davidson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, AFBPSsS
London SW11
I work relationally with the clients I see, aiming to build a shared understanding of their difficulties. Using integrative techniques (including evidence based psychodynamic, existential, humanistic & cognitive behavioural modalities) I focus on encouraging individuals/couples to identify their existing challenges, build an understanding of themselves & their situation, & reflect on why they may feel the way they do. Through this process it is possible to build long term resilience & a more robust sense of self, having identified patterns of relating to others. This includes developing skills & techniques for coping in the future.
I work relationally with the clients I see, aiming to build a shared understanding of their difficulties. Using integrative techniques (including evidence based psychodynamic, existential, humanistic & cognitive behavioural modalities) I focus on encouraging individuals/couples to identify their existing challenges, build an understanding of themselves & their situation, & reflect on why they may feel the way they do. Through this process it is possible to build long term resilience & a more robust sense of self, having identified patterns of relating to others. This includes developing skills & techniques for coping in the future.
020 3960 5105 View 020 3960 5105
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Lola Fasehun
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London N8
Feb/March 2026- Special offer £55 a session. Looking for a safe space to unpack what’s holding you back—and start making real, lasting change? I've been a qualified psycotherapist/counsellor for over 20 yrs with experience in assisting anyone who needs a reliable & confidential space in which to explore issues & difficulties. I can work with you on a range of issues including; anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, abuse (sexual/physical/psychological) self esteem, race & identity, adoption trauma, quitting smoking & more. Sessions are £75 for in- person sessions (thurs only) & for a limited time £55 online
Feb/March 2026- Special offer £55 a session. Looking for a safe space to unpack what’s holding you back—and start making real, lasting change? I've been a qualified psycotherapist/counsellor for over 20 yrs with experience in assisting anyone who needs a reliable & confidential space in which to explore issues & difficulties. I can work with you on a range of issues including; anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, abuse (sexual/physical/psychological) self esteem, race & identity, adoption trauma, quitting smoking & more. Sessions are £75 for in- person sessions (thurs only) & for a limited time £55 online
07723 496194 View 07723 496194
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Nicholas Little
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Private Insurance Accepted: Axa, Bupa, Cigna, Vitality WPA and Healix.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience working in the helping professions. I approach my clinical work from a compassionate perspective, mindful of how difficult it can be to speak openly about struggling. I have experience of working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, bereavement, shame, low self-esteem, trauma, perfectionism, OCD, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout and abuse, amongst other things. I also have expertise working affirmatively with LGBTQ+ communities, gay men, GSRD, diversity & inclusion and intersectionality.
Private Insurance Accepted: Axa, Bupa, Cigna, Vitality WPA and Healix.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience working in the helping professions. I approach my clinical work from a compassionate perspective, mindful of how difficult it can be to speak openly about struggling. I have experience of working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, bereavement, shame, low self-esteem, trauma, perfectionism, OCD, relationship difficulties, stress, burnout and abuse, amongst other things. I also have expertise working affirmatively with LGBTQ+ communities, gay men, GSRD, diversity & inclusion and intersectionality.
020 3912 7453 View 020 3912 7453
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Inke Schreiber
Psychotherapist, PsychD, BPC
Sidcup DA15
Dr Schreiber is a qualified clinical psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist with an interest in understanding emotional distress in the context of past and current life events and experiences in relationships. As such, she understands distress as inter- and intrapersonal conflicts. Therapy can provide a space for these conflicts to be explored, understood and, hopefully, let go of. Sociocultural and political context are important in making sense of distress; therefore, part of therapy can also be to explore autonomy, and where patients can have an impact on their lives, as well as the limitations to this.
Dr Schreiber is a qualified clinical psychologist and psychodynamic psychotherapist with an interest in understanding emotional distress in the context of past and current life events and experiences in relationships. As such, she understands distress as inter- and intrapersonal conflicts. Therapy can provide a space for these conflicts to be explored, understood and, hopefully, let go of. Sociocultural and political context are important in making sense of distress; therefore, part of therapy can also be to explore autonomy, and where patients can have an impact on their lives, as well as the limitations to this.
020 3835 4798 View 020 3835 4798