Career Guidance Counselling in Edgware

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Elaheh Akbari
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Edgware HA8
Does your home feel tense or distant? Are you seeking guidance, support, and empowerment to navigate life's challenges and achieve your goals? With over 25 years supporting vulnerable adults and young people I am dedicated to helping you overcome obstacles, unlock your potential, and thrive in your life. I offer specialised support for anxiety, complex trauma, family issues, couples issues, PTSD and many more. Are mental barriers holding you back from moving forward? I understand how relentless that can feel, the spirals, the self-doubt, the pressure to hold it together. You don’t have to carry this alone. We’ll go at your pace.
Does your home feel tense or distant? Are you seeking guidance, support, and empowerment to navigate life's challenges and achieve your goals? With over 25 years supporting vulnerable adults and young people I am dedicated to helping you overcome obstacles, unlock your potential, and thrive in your life. I offer specialised support for anxiety, complex trauma, family issues, couples issues, PTSD and many more. Are mental barriers holding you back from moving forward? I understand how relentless that can feel, the spirals, the self-doubt, the pressure to hold it together. You don’t have to carry this alone. We’ll go at your pace.
020 3763 8563 View 020 3763 8563
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Jane Newman
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Not everybody has been fortunate enough to have been heard. To talk and feel they are being listened to. I would like to be able to give you this opportunity. In a safe, reliable and comfortable setting I will offer you a non-judgemental space in which to explore difficult feelings and share your thoughts. Life is often fast paced and I would like to offer you the opportunity to slow down a little.
Not everybody has been fortunate enough to have been heard. To talk and feel they are being listened to. I would like to be able to give you this opportunity. In a safe, reliable and comfortable setting I will offer you a non-judgemental space in which to explore difficult feelings and share your thoughts. Life is often fast paced and I would like to offer you the opportunity to slow down a little.
020 4538 7257 View 020 4538 7257
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Dr Mana Barnett
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Empathy, warmth, and curiosity are human qualities I very much value. They are central to the way I work as a therapist, enabling me to foster strong therapeutic relationships in a safe, confidential space where clients can feel understood and supported. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their experiences and difficulties, and to facilitate an authentic engagement with the process of growth and meaningful change. In recognising that each person and their lived experience is unique, I strive to maintain an open and curious attitude rather than being guided by assumptions
Empathy, warmth, and curiosity are human qualities I very much value. They are central to the way I work as a therapist, enabling me to foster strong therapeutic relationships in a safe, confidential space where clients can feel understood and supported. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their experiences and difficulties, and to facilitate an authentic engagement with the process of growth and meaningful change. In recognising that each person and their lived experience is unique, I strive to maintain an open and curious attitude rather than being guided by assumptions
020 3984 9044 View 020 3984 9044
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Rochelle Newington
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
It may not be visible but you are suffering inside, and you have taken the first courageous step, seeking a therapist. Life may seem OK and up to now you have managed but something inside is stirring, and its hard to carry on as you have been. You have been judged, not heard and felt worthless or invisible, and you may feel anxious, angry, depressed, detached, frightened, vulnerable, low self worth, unmotivated and unable to trust your own judgement right now. I believe you have an innate ability to be more, and can support you to work through these feelings. Take the next brave step if you are ready and call for a consultation.
It may not be visible but you are suffering inside, and you have taken the first courageous step, seeking a therapist. Life may seem OK and up to now you have managed but something inside is stirring, and its hard to carry on as you have been. You have been judged, not heard and felt worthless or invisible, and you may feel anxious, angry, depressed, detached, frightened, vulnerable, low self worth, unmotivated and unable to trust your own judgement right now. I believe you have an innate ability to be more, and can support you to work through these feelings. Take the next brave step if you are ready and call for a consultation.
07480 739692 View 07480 739692
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Divina Vyas
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life can be challenging, hard and demanding at times and we could all use someone to talk to and explore our thoughts, feelings and ideas with. As an experienced, qualified and an accredited person-centred therapist, I can offer a safe, confidential and freeing space where I can support you and your needs in a non-judgemental, open and honest environment, which can enable genuine change to occur in your life. Having worked alongside clients who have presented with issues such as, abuse, depression, anxiety, loss, stress and more I can understand how scary seeking counselling can be - however my role is to support you through this.
Life can be challenging, hard and demanding at times and we could all use someone to talk to and explore our thoughts, feelings and ideas with. As an experienced, qualified and an accredited person-centred therapist, I can offer a safe, confidential and freeing space where I can support you and your needs in a non-judgemental, open and honest environment, which can enable genuine change to occur in your life. Having worked alongside clients who have presented with issues such as, abuse, depression, anxiety, loss, stress and more I can understand how scary seeking counselling can be - however my role is to support you through this.
01895 547516 View 01895 547516
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Prof Marcantonio Spada
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Serves Area
I am a chartered psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) practitioner and Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a registered Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) practitioner with the Metacognitive Therapy Institute (MCT-I). In my practice I focus on developing a collaborative and client centred understanding of presenting problems together with tailor-making treatment programmes using either CBT or MCT. I have over 25 years experience working as a clinician.
I am a chartered psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and an accredited Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) practitioner and Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). I am also a registered Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) practitioner with the Metacognitive Therapy Institute (MCT-I). In my practice I focus on developing a collaborative and client centred understanding of presenting problems together with tailor-making treatment programmes using either CBT or MCT. I have over 25 years experience working as a clinician.
020 3856 8897 View 020 3856 8897
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Dr Candice Joseph
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Candice. I’m a highly skilled and compassionate clinical psychologist with extensive training and experience in helping people to feel better. I work with teenagers and adults with an array of issues such as stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma or grief. I have a special interest in working with bereavement and grief, in particular, with bereaved parents who have experienced baby loss. Self funded sessions are £130 and I accept most major insurers. I offer sessions online on Tuesday afternoons or in person in Mill Hill on Friday mornings.
Hi, I’m Candice. I’m a highly skilled and compassionate clinical psychologist with extensive training and experience in helping people to feel better. I work with teenagers and adults with an array of issues such as stress, anxiety, low mood, trauma or grief. I have a special interest in working with bereavement and grief, in particular, with bereaved parents who have experienced baby loss. Self funded sessions are £130 and I accept most major insurers. I offer sessions online on Tuesday afternoons or in person in Mill Hill on Friday mornings.
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Photo of Michele Jane Dobson - Wanstead Counselling Service, Counsellor, DCounsPsych, GMBPsS
Wanstead Counselling Service
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, GMBPsS
London E11
I have specialised in stress management, career transitions, difficult choices and becoming "unstuck" in difficult situation both in work & personal life
If there is a discrepancy between where you are in your life now in terms of work, relationships, stress levels or anxiety - I can work with you in a warm supportive environment to explore challenges & help you identify new ways of thinking, being or developing new choices. I also work as an Executive Coach across a range of businesses.
I have specialised in stress management, career transitions, difficult choices and becoming "unstuck" in difficult situation both in work & personal life
If there is a discrepancy between where you are in your life now in terms of work, relationships, stress levels or anxiety - I can work with you in a warm supportive environment to explore challenges & help you identify new ways of thinking, being or developing new choices. I also work as an Executive Coach across a range of businesses.
020 4572 5371 View 020 4572 5371
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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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Natasha Adade
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
London SE1
I am an Accredited Integrative Counsellor offering short- and long-term therapy for adults and young people in London Bridge / Borough. I provide a calm, confidential space to explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, identity issues, and relationship difficulties. I work collaboratively, tailoring therapy to your unique needs, and bring experience in supporting young people through key life transitions. My approach is empathic, non-judgmental, and focused on creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and empowered to heal.
I am an Accredited Integrative Counsellor offering short- and long-term therapy for adults and young people in London Bridge / Borough. I provide a calm, confidential space to explore challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, identity issues, and relationship difficulties. I work collaboratively, tailoring therapy to your unique needs, and bring experience in supporting young people through key life transitions. My approach is empathic, non-judgmental, and focused on creating a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and empowered to heal.
020 4572 5569 View 020 4572 5569
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Bette Lynch
Counsellor, MBACP
London SE19
At times, things can feel overwhelming and looking for a therapist is a big step, but one that puts you on the right path to better mental health. Life is rarely straightforward and sometimes we need help to unpick areas that are beginning to feel problematic - anxiety, depression, low mood, self-doubt, overwhelm can all be challenging. Dealing with life events such as menopause, workplace burnout, sexual or gender identity can all lead to us not knowing where to turn. If this is you, if you need a safe, non-judgmental space to talk, to feel heard in a warm and compassionate space then perhaps I can help you move forward.
At times, things can feel overwhelming and looking for a therapist is a big step, but one that puts you on the right path to better mental health. Life is rarely straightforward and sometimes we need help to unpick areas that are beginning to feel problematic - anxiety, depression, low mood, self-doubt, overwhelm can all be challenging. Dealing with life events such as menopause, workplace burnout, sexual or gender identity can all lead to us not knowing where to turn. If this is you, if you need a safe, non-judgmental space to talk, to feel heard in a warm and compassionate space then perhaps I can help you move forward.
020 4572 8947 View 020 4572 8947
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Julia Gardner
Verified Verified
Barnet EN5
As an experienced career coach, I help individuals at every stage of working life, supporting people to create great days at work.
I offer both face-to-face and virtual coaching over a number of sessions tailored to meet your needs. Through a mix of self-assessment, psychological profiling, conversation and guidance, you'll take a close look at your work story to date, explore future options and create a 'next steps' plan with on-going support as you navigate your way forwards.
As an experienced career coach, I help individuals at every stage of working life, supporting people to create great days at work.
I offer both face-to-face and virtual coaching over a number of sessions tailored to meet your needs. Through a mix of self-assessment, psychological profiling, conversation and guidance, you'll take a close look at your work story to date, explore future options and create a 'next steps' plan with on-going support as you navigate your way forwards.
01535 288497 View 01535 288497
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universalgrowth
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
London W1W
I am a Quantum Psychologist, a Psychosynthesis Psychologist, A Transpersonal Therapist, a Commercial Advisor, and an Investment Professional — with 30 years of direct experience in personal development and high-value commerce and trade. I use this skill set to help individuals and businesses change, grow, and evolve; combining psychological expertise, commercial knowledge, and profound psychospiritual insight — to guide them through higher matters of material and conscious expansion.
I am a Quantum Psychologist, a Psychosynthesis Psychologist, A Transpersonal Therapist, a Commercial Advisor, and an Investment Professional — with 30 years of direct experience in personal development and high-value commerce and trade. I use this skill set to help individuals and businesses change, grow, and evolve; combining psychological expertise, commercial knowledge, and profound psychospiritual insight — to guide them through higher matters of material and conscious expansion.
020 7123 8594 View 020 7123 8594
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Nick Gendler
Counsellor, BACP
London N3
I also work with people who are struggling in their work or career.
My approach is to listen carefully in a non-judgemental way, to understand you, and to help you to find ways to be happier and more satisfied. It's not my style to sit quietly and nod, but to be part of the process as you figure things out and make good decisions for yourself. I hope you will find me accepting, engaging, and challenging where appropriate.
I also work with people who are struggling in their work or career.
My approach is to listen carefully in a non-judgemental way, to understand you, and to help you to find ways to be happier and more satisfied. It's not my style to sit quietly and nod, but to be part of the process as you figure things out and make good decisions for yourself. I hope you will find me accepting, engaging, and challenging where appropriate.
020 4538 5557 View 020 4538 5557
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The Work Psychologists - ADHD Specalists
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I help them harness their unique strengths, navigate workplace complexities, and build resilience in the face of challenges like bullying, career transitions, or leadership pressures.
As a multi award winning Executive Coach, psychotherapist, and business psychologist, I specialise in helping high-achieving professionals, particularly neurodivergent individuals (ADHD/ASD), navigate the unique challenges of their careers. My clients are often leaders or ambitious professionals facing issues such as workplace bullying, redundancy, burnout, perfectionism, or imposter syndrome, alongside broader challenges like low self-esteem, anxiety, or difficulties with work-life balance. I bring a unique, evidence-based approach to personal growth and change. I create a safe, collaborative space to explore your challenges.
I help them harness their unique strengths, navigate workplace complexities, and build resilience in the face of challenges like bullying, career transitions, or leadership pressures.
As a multi award winning Executive Coach, psychotherapist, and business psychologist, I specialise in helping high-achieving professionals, particularly neurodivergent individuals (ADHD/ASD), navigate the unique challenges of their careers. My clients are often leaders or ambitious professionals facing issues such as workplace bullying, redundancy, burnout, perfectionism, or imposter syndrome, alongside broader challenges like low self-esteem, anxiety, or difficulties with work-life balance. I bring a unique, evidence-based approach to personal growth and change. I create a safe, collaborative space to explore your challenges.
020 3375 2754 View 020 3375 2754
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Zeynep Gunduztepe
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
London E14
Alongside psychotherapy, offers career-focused support, including career planning, future decision-making, and guidance around workplace challenges and work-related stress.
I offer a supportive and structured therapeutic space where clients can better understand their emotional patterns and develop practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and performance pressure. My work focuses on strengthening self-confidence, improving communication, and addressing attachment-related difficulties in a way that feels safe and manageable.
Alongside psychotherapy, offers career-focused support, including career planning, future decision-making, and guidance around workplace challenges and work-related stress.
I offer a supportive and structured therapeutic space where clients can better understand their emotional patterns and develop practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and performance pressure. My work focuses on strengthening self-confidence, improving communication, and addressing attachment-related difficulties in a way that feels safe and manageable.
01273 110841 View 01273 110841
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Folashade Babalola
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
My clients come to see me with a range of issues. Many are associated with relationship problems, some are struggling through divorce, anxiety, anger, rage, cultural issues, commitment issues and bullying at work. Some clients want to work on their self-esteem and confidence related issues. Some clients wish to work through childhood sexual abuse. While others wish to work through bereavement. Most clients have a planned outcome and that is to feel better at the end of their allocated sessions. I am a Person-Centered focused therapist. I am focused on listening to the needs of my clients and focusing on their thoughts and feelings.
My clients come to see me with a range of issues. Many are associated with relationship problems, some are struggling through divorce, anxiety, anger, rage, cultural issues, commitment issues and bullying at work. Some clients want to work on their self-esteem and confidence related issues. Some clients wish to work through childhood sexual abuse. While others wish to work through bereavement. Most clients have a planned outcome and that is to feel better at the end of their allocated sessions. I am a Person-Centered focused therapist. I am focused on listening to the needs of my clients and focusing on their thoughts and feelings.
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Michael Higgins
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
London SE1
They can be stuck for many reasons, but commonly this is anxiety, depression or life events, including the death of someone close, the loss of a job or illness, to name a few.
I work integratively, which means that I have a toolkit of approaches that we choose from, guided by where the source of your problems lie, e.g. if you believe you have several parts of you that argue internally, we may run an experiment to make the conversations explicit so we can examine the internal conflict and negotiate a way forward.
They can be stuck for many reasons, but commonly this is anxiety, depression or life events, including the death of someone close, the loss of a job or illness, to name a few.
I work integratively, which means that I have a toolkit of approaches that we choose from, guided by where the source of your problems lie, e.g. if you believe you have several parts of you that argue internally, we may run an experiment to make the conversations explicit so we can examine the internal conflict and negotiate a way forward.
020 3823 6819 View 020 3823 6819
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Anna Manajeva
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
I help clients work through a wide range of challenges, including: PTSD / Trauma, Low self-esteem, Career development & work-related stress, Depression, anxiety & health anxiety, Social anxiety, panic attacks & phobias (including emetophobia), OCD, perfectionism & overthinking.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT Specialist and Positive Psychology Practitioner, offering multilingual therapy in English, Spanish, Russian, and Italian. I specialise in PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), including childhood trauma, and have over 14 years of experience supporting adult clients across the NHS, private practice, and university mental health services. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual, combining creativity with structure and grounded in a range of evidence-based methods, including: CBT, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
I help clients work through a wide range of challenges, including: PTSD / Trauma, Low self-esteem, Career development & work-related stress, Depression, anxiety & health anxiety, Social anxiety, panic attacks & phobias (including emetophobia), OCD, perfectionism & overthinking.
I am a BABCP-accredited CBT Specialist and Positive Psychology Practitioner, offering multilingual therapy in English, Spanish, Russian, and Italian. I specialise in PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), including childhood trauma, and have over 14 years of experience supporting adult clients across the NHS, private practice, and university mental health services. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual, combining creativity with structure and grounded in a range of evidence-based methods, including: CBT, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
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Liz Jones
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
I support clients needing help with their lives whether it is personally focused, career focused, relating to a specific issue or just needing a safe space to externalise
I am a reliable and experienced Psychologist, who specialises in working with individuals and professionals who are ready to be empowered and make positive life changes. I believe each of us deserve to live a more awake, happy, and beautiful life. Awareness, ownership and context are key to making those changes
I support clients needing help with their lives whether it is personally focused, career focused, relating to a specific issue or just needing a safe space to externalise
I am a reliable and experienced Psychologist, who specialises in working with individuals and professionals who are ready to be empowered and make positive life changes. I believe each of us deserve to live a more awake, happy, and beautiful life. Awareness, ownership and context are key to making those changes
01372 671230 View 01372 671230

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Career Guidance Counsellors
How do I know if I need career counselling?
Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.

Who can benefit from career counselling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.

How long does career counselling typically last?
The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.

How to prepare for career counselling?
Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.