Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counselling in Bovingdon

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Julie Lesslie
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am a person-centred Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). There are times in life when people can experience unmanageable or emotionally overwhelming feelings and behaviours or maybe a trauma that may persist even if there is support from friends and loved ones. I encourage my clients to fully explore their experiences and help them accept who they are and what is out of their personal control, so they can better understand their current situation and improve their lives.
I am a person-centred Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). There are times in life when people can experience unmanageable or emotionally overwhelming feelings and behaviours or maybe a trauma that may persist even if there is support from friends and loved ones. I encourage my clients to fully explore their experiences and help them accept who they are and what is out of their personal control, so they can better understand their current situation and improve their lives.
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Dr Lee Martin
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Serves Area
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
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Dr Christina Mansour
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
London W11
My approach is psychodynamic and integrative, drawing on CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and existential psychology.
Hello! I’m an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist with seven years of clinical experience across the NHS, charity, and private sectors. I provide online therapy for adults across the UK and worldwide, helping clients explore the emotional patterns, relationships, and inner conflicts that shape their experiences. Many people seek therapy when anxiety, low mood, or relational difficulties persist despite their best efforts to change.
My approach is psychodynamic and integrative, drawing on CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and existential psychology.
Hello! I’m an HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist with seven years of clinical experience across the NHS, charity, and private sectors. I provide online therapy for adults across the UK and worldwide, helping clients explore the emotional patterns, relationships, and inner conflicts that shape their experiences. Many people seek therapy when anxiety, low mood, or relational difficulties persist despite their best efforts to change.
020 3838 0782 View 020 3838 0782
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Dr Matt Slavin
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
You're holding it together. But it's costing you. Maybe it's stress that won't switch off. Anxiety that follows you everywhere. Something from the past that still shows up in the present. Or simply the weight of too much, for too long. You've tried managing it. You might even be good at it. But you're tired of managing... and you want it to actually change. That's what I do. I'm Dr Matt Slavin, Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Therapist. I don't just treat symptoms. I fully assess and understand what's driving them, then build a focused plan to change it at the root.
You're holding it together. But it's costing you. Maybe it's stress that won't switch off. Anxiety that follows you everywhere. Something from the past that still shows up in the present. Or simply the weight of too much, for too long. You've tried managing it. You might even be good at it. But you're tired of managing... and you want it to actually change. That's what I do. I'm Dr Matt Slavin, Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Therapist. I don't just treat symptoms. I fully assess and understand what's driving them, then build a focused plan to change it at the root.
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Dr Clarabella Gray
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Wokingham RG41
I am experienced in a number of therapies, including Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalization-Based Treatment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Attachment-Focused Therapy.
I appreciate that people seek therapy for a variety of reasons and know this can feel daunting for many. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. This provides the trust and safety to address difficulties and work towards change. I value the individuality of each person I work with. I use this to explore how your life history and personal circumstances have influenced ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to others. I can support you to identify your goals for therapy and enhance your strengths to achieve these.
I am experienced in a number of therapies, including Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mentalization-Based Treatment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Attachment-Focused Therapy.
I appreciate that people seek therapy for a variety of reasons and know this can feel daunting for many. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. This provides the trust and safety to address difficulties and work towards change. I value the individuality of each person I work with. I use this to explore how your life history and personal circumstances have influenced ways of thinking, feeling, and relating to others. I can support you to identify your goals for therapy and enhance your strengths to achieve these.
0118 230 8558 View 0118 230 8558
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Lauren Burke
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a clinical psychologist, I am trained in various evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, and CFT.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults in the NHS and in private therapy. I support people who have faced various challenges to their well-being, such as anxiety, low mood, OCD, panic, physical health, trauma, and relational difficulties. I work side by side with people to make sense of their difficulties and to develop strategies to help direct you towards what’s important to you and where you want to be.
As a clinical psychologist, I am trained in various evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, narrative therapy, and CFT.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults in the NHS and in private therapy. I support people who have faced various challenges to their well-being, such as anxiety, low mood, OCD, panic, physical health, trauma, and relational difficulties. I work side by side with people to make sense of their difficulties and to develop strategies to help direct you towards what’s important to you and where you want to be.
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Dr Edwin Ashong-Boateng
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
My main approach is CBT based.
I am a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. I work as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. My approach involves working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families and teams to develop a shared understanding of the patterns they want to change or enhance. This often involves identifying existing strengths and supporting clients to increase their confidence in them. This can be helpful when difficult and often traumatic experiences have eroded people's confidence in their own adeptness. This includes significant experience of supporting clients with neurodiversity.
My main approach is CBT based.
I am a HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist. I work as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. My approach involves working collaboratively with individuals, couples, families and teams to develop a shared understanding of the patterns they want to change or enhance. This often involves identifying existing strengths and supporting clients to increase their confidence in them. This can be helpful when difficult and often traumatic experiences have eroded people's confidence in their own adeptness. This includes significant experience of supporting clients with neurodiversity.
01489 357224 View 01489 357224
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Simonetta Wyatt
Counsellor, MBACP
London SW14
Each and every one of us will at some point in our lives face difficulties and challenges that we find hard to deal with – be that experiencing periods of feeling ‘stuck’, anxious, depressed, low or angry; experiencing conflicts in our relationships with others, suffering a loss; or being impacted by past events which still affect how we cope with life today.
Each and every one of us will at some point in our lives face difficulties and challenges that we find hard to deal with – be that experiencing periods of feeling ‘stuck’, anxious, depressed, low or angry; experiencing conflicts in our relationships with others, suffering a loss; or being impacted by past events which still affect how we cope with life today.
01748 901490 View 01748 901490
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Sarah Bond
Psychotherapist, PsychD, COSRT Reg.
London SE17
I am a sex and relationship therapist who works with individuals, couples ,and groups experiencing physical or psychological distress in their intimate lives. My clients often struggle with feeling comfortable in their own bodies and may find it difficult to connect with others in a way they would like. This distress may feel lifelong or triggered by specific events. I understand how are bodies, culture and personal history influence our relationships. Together, we can untangle these threads and make sense of your current challenges.
I am a sex and relationship therapist who works with individuals, couples ,and groups experiencing physical or psychological distress in their intimate lives. My clients often struggle with feeling comfortable in their own bodies and may find it difficult to connect with others in a way they would like. This distress may feel lifelong or triggered by specific events. I understand how are bodies, culture and personal history influence our relationships. Together, we can untangle these threads and make sense of your current challenges.
020 4538 2572 View 020 4538 2572
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Lorna Devine
Counsellor, MSc, MBABCP
Online Only
Hi, I’m Lorna, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for high achieving professionals and business owners.
I'm here to offer you an authentic and safe space where you can work through your challenges and embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing and personal growth. We will work together to develop a bespoke treatment plan that meets your individual needs and goals.
Hi, I’m Lorna, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist for high achieving professionals and business owners.
I'm here to offer you an authentic and safe space where you can work through your challenges and embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing and personal growth. We will work together to develop a bespoke treatment plan that meets your individual needs and goals.
020 3389 7943 View 020 3389 7943
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Emily Fisher-Smith
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a particular focus on supporting individuals experiencing generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
I practise with cultural humility and a strong belief in the uniqueness of each individual. While CBT is an evidence-based and structured approach, I apply it in a flexible and culturally sensitive way, tailoring it to your personal values, background, and lived experience.
I'm a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a particular focus on supporting individuals experiencing generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
I practise with cultural humility and a strong belief in the uniqueness of each individual. While CBT is an evidence-based and structured approach, I apply it in a flexible and culturally sensitive way, tailoring it to your personal values, background, and lived experience.
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Alberto Bonilla Miralles
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London WC1H
Hi! I'm Alberto, the director of Clement Mind. We are a company of in-house psychologists, not associates. Our practice is built around organisations of all sizes – although we reserve a limited caseload for individuals who want consultant-level support without a waiting list. Our practice specialises in severe depression, anxiety and stress, workplace issues, children and young people. We help people who are determined to move forward and give a better version of themselves.
Hi! I'm Alberto, the director of Clement Mind. We are a company of in-house psychologists, not associates. Our practice is built around organisations of all sizes – although we reserve a limited caseload for individuals who want consultant-level support without a waiting list. Our practice specialises in severe depression, anxiety and stress, workplace issues, children and young people. We help people who are determined to move forward and give a better version of themselves.
01223 931127 View 01223 931127
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Angela Connoley
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
My training incorporated psychodynamic, humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches.
I appreciate it may have taken a great deal of courage to arrive at my profile today and I extend a warm welcome to you. I understand and value highly the support that counselling provides, particularly at a time when it feels as though you are struggling alone with few options. Maybe you're feeling a bit lost, anxious, stressed, depressed or confused. Struggling with something and could use some support to help explore and resolve it? Are you ready to make some changes to improve the quality of your life? Let's take the journey together to find understanding, clarity and relief as you gain improvement to the quality of your life.
My training incorporated psychodynamic, humanistic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches.
I appreciate it may have taken a great deal of courage to arrive at my profile today and I extend a warm welcome to you. I understand and value highly the support that counselling provides, particularly at a time when it feels as though you are struggling alone with few options. Maybe you're feeling a bit lost, anxious, stressed, depressed or confused. Struggling with something and could use some support to help explore and resolve it? Are you ready to make some changes to improve the quality of your life? Let's take the journey together to find understanding, clarity and relief as you gain improvement to the quality of your life.
01707 938845 View 01707 938845
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Dr Naomi Filio (She-Her)
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London SE23
My main therapeutic approaches are EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed work and CBT.
Hello! I work with people experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relationships and grief. I support individuals to negotiate challenging life events. In therapy I work in partnership with you to develop a holistic understanding of why these challenges are present. This helps us focus on how and where we can make meaningful changes. Many of the people I work with are neurodivergent and we work with these strengths whilst navigating any related difficulties.
My main therapeutic approaches are EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed work and CBT.
Hello! I work with people experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relationships and grief. I support individuals to negotiate challenging life events. In therapy I work in partnership with you to develop a holistic understanding of why these challenges are present. This helps us focus on how and where we can make meaningful changes. Many of the people I work with are neurodivergent and we work with these strengths whilst navigating any related difficulties.
020 4634 0994 View 020 4634 0994
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Olga Salodini
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, passionate about helping individuals and couples create fulfilling relationships. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for relationship challenges and intimate concerns. After completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, I completed my Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy (Middlesex University), an Advanced Diploma in Couples Therapy (NAOS Institute), and a Diploma in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours (CICS). I have also trained at The Couples Institute and Institute for Relational Intimacy (USA).
I am a COSRT Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, passionate about helping individuals and couples create fulfilling relationships. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for relationship challenges and intimate concerns. After completing a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, I completed my Diploma in Psychosexual & Relationship Therapy (Middlesex University), an Advanced Diploma in Couples Therapy (NAOS Institute), and a Diploma in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours (CICS). I have also trained at The Couples Institute and Institute for Relational Intimacy (USA).
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Evangelina Bailo Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
I draw on CBT and Psychodynamic approaches tailored to each person, from age 6 to adulthood.
You're not sleeping. You're going through the motions while something inside feels heavy, stuck, or simply not right — and you can't quite explain it to anyone around you. Maybe you've spent years managing on your own, or perhaps something has recently shifted and you're not sure who you are any more. You might be carrying the weight of anxiety that won't quieten down, a past that keeps resurfacing, or the exhaustion of always being strong. Perhaps you've just been told your child has autism or ADHD and you don't know where to turn. Or you're an expat, far from home, working through an identity that feels split between cultures and
I draw on CBT and Psychodynamic approaches tailored to each person, from age 6 to adulthood.
You're not sleeping. You're going through the motions while something inside feels heavy, stuck, or simply not right — and you can't quite explain it to anyone around you. Maybe you've spent years managing on your own, or perhaps something has recently shifted and you're not sure who you are any more. You might be carrying the weight of anxiety that won't quieten down, a past that keeps resurfacing, or the exhaustion of always being strong. Perhaps you've just been told your child has autism or ADHD and you don't know where to turn. Or you're an expat, far from home, working through an identity that feels split between cultures and
020 3835 3014 View 020 3835 3014
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JV Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Aylesbury HP19
I use many different types of therapy CBT, Person Centred and more, but above all, its always tailored to you and your experience will be personal to you
I want to sit with you as you reconnect with your inner strength, build resilience, and move toward a life that makes sense to you, meaningful, balanced, and truly your own. Starting counselling can feel daunting, I want you to know that you don’t have to have everything figured out before you start, I didn't. You simply need a space where you are seen, heard, and respected,  exactly as you are. Therapy doesn't work because I have the 'right' answers, it works because over time, we work together building a safe theraputic relationship, which allows difficult feelings, thoughts and experiences to be explored at your pace.
I use many different types of therapy CBT, Person Centred and more, but above all, its always tailored to you and your experience will be personal to you
I want to sit with you as you reconnect with your inner strength, build resilience, and move toward a life that makes sense to you, meaningful, balanced, and truly your own. Starting counselling can feel daunting, I want you to know that you don’t have to have everything figured out before you start, I didn't. You simply need a space where you are seen, heard, and respected,  exactly as you are. Therapy doesn't work because I have the 'right' answers, it works because over time, we work together building a safe theraputic relationship, which allows difficult feelings, thoughts and experiences to be explored at your pace.
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Justina Smith Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I am able to incorporate psychodynamic creative work ,REBT, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centred Approach.
I understand how life can sometimes feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders. From stress related to work, family, relationships, past trauma, childhood issues that you may feel have not been explored, sexuality, feelings of being misunderstood or not heard, loneliness, domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD, amongst many other issues that are important to you and will therefore become immediately important to me ,as your wellbeing is my main concern. I understand and I am here to listen to your thoughts and feelings and help you to explore your issues and help you with your achievable goals in our safe, confidential space.Leeds 6
I am able to incorporate psychodynamic creative work ,REBT, CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centred Approach.
I understand how life can sometimes feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders. From stress related to work, family, relationships, past trauma, childhood issues that you may feel have not been explored, sexuality, feelings of being misunderstood or not heard, loneliness, domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD, amongst many other issues that are important to you and will therefore become immediately important to me ,as your wellbeing is my main concern. I understand and I am here to listen to your thoughts and feelings and help you to explore your issues and help you with your achievable goals in our safe, confidential space.Leeds 6
01937 227358 View 01937 227358
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Cristina Carstea
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Watford WD25
I work in what is described as an 'integrative' approach, ultimately this means having a Person-Centred base and then integrating elements from a number of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy ( CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy in order to meet the needs of each individual.
Online and in person therapy. I am an experienced counsellor who works with young people (13+) and adults with a wide range of issues and problems including anxiety low mood/depression, stress, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, with a particular interest in working with depression drawing from Interpersonal Therapy( IPT).
I work in what is described as an 'integrative' approach, ultimately this means having a Person-Centred base and then integrating elements from a number of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy ( CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy in order to meet the needs of each individual.
Online and in person therapy. I am an experienced counsellor who works with young people (13+) and adults with a wide range of issues and problems including anxiety low mood/depression, stress, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, with a particular interest in working with depression drawing from Interpersonal Therapy( IPT).
01923 311003 View 01923 311003
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Marianthi Kolovopoulou
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Online Only
Hello I am a doctoral trainee counselling psychologist with seven years of clinical experience in NHS, trauma, and community settings. Working existentially and integratively, drawing on ACT and a thorough grounding in complex trauma, the focus is your actual lived experience rather than a predetermined framework. The aim is not symptom management but real insight and movement.
Hello I am a doctoral trainee counselling psychologist with seven years of clinical experience in NHS, trauma, and community settings. Working existentially and integratively, drawing on ACT and a thorough grounding in complex trauma, the focus is your actual lived experience rather than a predetermined framework. The aim is not symptom management but real insight and movement.
020 3861 4046 View 020 3861 4046
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Counsellors
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.

When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.

How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.

Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.