Black British Counselling in Harlow
Do you often feel empty or invisible, searching for fulfillment in work or relationships? Past experiences of rejection or abandonment can make it hard to express yourself and connect with others. Social situations may feel overwhelming, and the pressure to succeed can leave you drained, leading to physical symptoms like skin issues or chronic pain. In our safe and compassionate space, we’ll work together to explore these feelings. I’ll help you understand the triggers of shame and guilt that contribute to self-critical thoughts, impacting your mood and confidence.
Do you often feel empty or invisible, searching for fulfillment in work or relationships? Past experiences of rejection or abandonment can make it hard to express yourself and connect with others. Social situations may feel overwhelming, and the pressure to succeed can leave you drained, leading to physical symptoms like skin issues or chronic pain. In our safe and compassionate space, we’ll work together to explore these feelings. I’ll help you understand the triggers of shame and guilt that contribute to self-critical thoughts, impacting your mood and confidence.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, tired and not sure what to do or who to turn to at present? Having worked / support clients with a range of challenges I am here to help you through this challenging period. I have a vast amount of experience working with clients who have presented issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, drug & alcohol addiction, eating disorders, lack of direction in life. I have also worked within a number of organisations supporting individuals, couples and young people.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, tired and not sure what to do or who to turn to at present? Having worked / support clients with a range of challenges I am here to help you through this challenging period. I have a vast amount of experience working with clients who have presented issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, drug & alcohol addiction, eating disorders, lack of direction in life. I have also worked within a number of organisations supporting individuals, couples and young people.
Holding space for individuals who are experiencing short or long-term difficulties is an honour. I commit to sitting alongside my clients as they explore and discover whatever it is that has motivated them to find a counsellor. My clients are actively seeking ways to increase their self-awareness, face their fears, and embrace self-acceptance. In doing so they may develop the tools and in some cases, the confidence and knowledge, to live their lives authentically and safely.
Holding space for individuals who are experiencing short or long-term difficulties is an honour. I commit to sitting alongside my clients as they explore and discover whatever it is that has motivated them to find a counsellor. My clients are actively seeking ways to increase their self-awareness, face their fears, and embrace self-acceptance. In doing so they may develop the tools and in some cases, the confidence and knowledge, to live their lives authentically and safely.
Louisa appreciates it may feel a little daunting to be here. As a qualified and experienced counsellor she is able to support with a range of issues including bereavement, depression anxiety, relationship difficulties and Autism. While exploring with you difficulties or changes life may present. Her approach is to come alongside you in a non-judgmental and empathic manner to work through these challenges together. In working in a flexible and integrative way we move towards your goals. Sessions are of a 50 minute duration.
Louisa appreciates it may feel a little daunting to be here. As a qualified and experienced counsellor she is able to support with a range of issues including bereavement, depression anxiety, relationship difficulties and Autism. While exploring with you difficulties or changes life may present. Her approach is to come alongside you in a non-judgmental and empathic manner to work through these challenges together. In working in a flexible and integrative way we move towards your goals. Sessions are of a 50 minute duration.
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Hi there, I'm Toni a warm, relatable, fully qualified integrative psychotherapist with 8 years of experience working with young people, adults and older adults. I was born and raised in London to West African parents so I have the experience of existing within two cultures.
I am genuinely invested in assisting my clients to explore issues, process information and emotions. I help clients challenge thinking, perception, increase self awareness and develop practical solutions. I have worked within the Nhs, private healthcare, higher education and the charity sector and I also offer private sessions. I offer short/long term therapy.
Hi there, I'm Toni a warm, relatable, fully qualified integrative psychotherapist with 8 years of experience working with young people, adults and older adults. I was born and raised in London to West African parents so I have the experience of existing within two cultures.
I am genuinely invested in assisting my clients to explore issues, process information and emotions. I help clients challenge thinking, perception, increase self awareness and develop practical solutions. I have worked within the Nhs, private healthcare, higher education and the charity sector and I also offer private sessions. I offer short/long term therapy.
I work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. I have experience assessing and assisting people with mental health conditions and hidden disabilities within their workplaces. I have specialist knowledge and experience in Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I follow the BACP code of ethics. This means that I work with honesty, integrity, mission, and values. I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy on a short- and long-term basis using Person-centered therapeutic Approach. I work with Young People, Couple in Relationship, Families, Domestic Violence, SPIP.
I work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. I have experience assessing and assisting people with mental health conditions and hidden disabilities within their workplaces. I have specialist knowledge and experience in Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I follow the BACP code of ethics. This means that I work with honesty, integrity, mission, and values. I offer Counselling and Psychotherapy on a short- and long-term basis using Person-centered therapeutic Approach. I work with Young People, Couple in Relationship, Families, Domestic Violence, SPIP.
I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and find healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or low mood, or unsure why they keep reacting the way they do.
Some are carrying the impact of past trauma or difficult life experiences, while others simply feel disconnected from themselves or unsure about their next steps in life.
I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and find healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns, overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or low mood, or unsure why they keep reacting the way they do.
Some are carrying the impact of past trauma or difficult life experiences, while others simply feel disconnected from themselves or unsure about their next steps in life.
I offer a supportive, soulful approach within a confidential space. I provide Integrative counselling and therapy for individuals with the aim of helping you to engage with your inner resources to process the pain and difficulties that stop you living life more fully. My clients come from many different backgrounds and life situations.
I offer a supportive, soulful approach within a confidential space. I provide Integrative counselling and therapy for individuals with the aim of helping you to engage with your inner resources to process the pain and difficulties that stop you living life more fully. My clients come from many different backgrounds and life situations.
I am therapeutic counsellor, and dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. My background in counselling, combined with hands-on experience in various therapeutic approaches, has equipped me to provide empathetic and non-judgmental support. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and work diligently to build strong therapeutic alliances with clients. Committed to continuous learning, I focus on trauma-informed care and holistic methods. My goal is to create inclusive spaces where everyone can find their voice and resilience, facilitating healing and self-discovery.
I am therapeutic counsellor, and dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal growth. My background in counselling, combined with hands-on experience in various therapeutic approaches, has equipped me to provide empathetic and non-judgmental support. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and work diligently to build strong therapeutic alliances with clients. Committed to continuous learning, I focus on trauma-informed care and holistic methods. My goal is to create inclusive spaces where everyone can find their voice and resilience, facilitating healing and self-discovery.
Clients often describe me as approachable and easy to talk to. I aim to create an environment where you feel comfortable enough to express your authentic self, without fear of criticism or misunderstanding. Whether you are facing anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or a sense of being “stuck,” I offer a gentle, non-judgmental presence and practical guidance to help you explore new perspectives and possibilities.
Humility is at the heart of my practice. I see counselling not as a position of authority, but as a collaborative process in which your experiences, values, and goals take centre stage.
Clients often describe me as approachable and easy to talk to. I aim to create an environment where you feel comfortable enough to express your authentic self, without fear of criticism or misunderstanding. Whether you are facing anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or a sense of being “stuck,” I offer a gentle, non-judgmental presence and practical guidance to help you explore new perspectives and possibilities.
Humility is at the heart of my practice. I see counselling not as a position of authority, but as a collaborative process in which your experiences, values, and goals take centre stage.
Are you going through something that no one seems to understand? Maybe you're living with chronic pain, struggling with the challenges of neurodiversity, or carrying the weight of invisible problems, low self-esteem, or past trauma. Perhaps faith has been a source of comfort but also confusion, especially if you've faced spiritual abuse or feel like you can’t talk about your mental health in your community. Maybe you're burnt-out, overwhelmed by stress, life transitions or depression. You want a way forward that makes sense for you. More than anything, you want to be heard, understood, and supported.
Are you going through something that no one seems to understand? Maybe you're living with chronic pain, struggling with the challenges of neurodiversity, or carrying the weight of invisible problems, low self-esteem, or past trauma. Perhaps faith has been a source of comfort but also confusion, especially if you've faced spiritual abuse or feel like you can’t talk about your mental health in your community. Maybe you're burnt-out, overwhelmed by stress, life transitions or depression. You want a way forward that makes sense for you. More than anything, you want to be heard, understood, and supported.
Have you experienced trauma? Are your traumatic experiences impacting your day to day life? Is therapy that takes your cultural background into account important? If so, I am a trauma specialist and can help with difficulties associated with all kinds of trauma. I work in a way that acknowledges the importance of your cultural identity. whether that is similar or different to mine.
Have you experienced trauma? Are your traumatic experiences impacting your day to day life? Is therapy that takes your cultural background into account important? If so, I am a trauma specialist and can help with difficulties associated with all kinds of trauma. I work in a way that acknowledges the importance of your cultural identity. whether that is similar or different to mine.
You maybe feeling overwhelmed and challenged by your mental and emotional health. I can support you with various issues ranging from feeling worried, sad, lonely right through to issues around self esteem or trauma. A safe space is here for you to share and be heard without judgement. I will help you work towards achieving your goals so that you become more at peace in your life. I have an integrative approach which will allow you to talk freely about your feelings and if requested help you change any unwanted behaviours.
You maybe feeling overwhelmed and challenged by your mental and emotional health. I can support you with various issues ranging from feeling worried, sad, lonely right through to issues around self esteem or trauma. A safe space is here for you to share and be heard without judgement. I will help you work towards achieving your goals so that you become more at peace in your life. I have an integrative approach which will allow you to talk freely about your feelings and if requested help you change any unwanted behaviours.
Seeking support is a brave step towards addressing your feelings and life challenges. As an experienced counselor, I offer a collaborative approach to help you gain deeper self-understanding, acceptance, and more fulfilling relationships. With over 20 years of experience, I provide short and long-term counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, groups, adults, and young people across a wide range of issues.
Seeking support is a brave step towards addressing your feelings and life challenges. As an experienced counselor, I offer a collaborative approach to help you gain deeper self-understanding, acceptance, and more fulfilling relationships. With over 20 years of experience, I provide short and long-term counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, groups, adults, and young people across a wide range of issues.
Hi! My name is Jannelle Dawson and I am a cognitive behavioural therapist and founder of JD Therapeutic Services.
I specialise in working with children, young people and parents. I use cognitive behavioural therapy (and other complimentary therapies) to address the common mental health difficulties faced by children and young people as well as equip parents to be able to support them through their recovery. This includes: anxiety (social anxiety, generalised anxiety/worry, phobias, panic disorder etc.), low mood and depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other common concerns.
Hi! My name is Jannelle Dawson and I am a cognitive behavioural therapist and founder of JD Therapeutic Services.
I specialise in working with children, young people and parents. I use cognitive behavioural therapy (and other complimentary therapies) to address the common mental health difficulties faced by children and young people as well as equip parents to be able to support them through their recovery. This includes: anxiety (social anxiety, generalised anxiety/worry, phobias, panic disorder etc.), low mood and depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and other common concerns.
Are you seeking healing and relief from the effects of complex trauma? As an experienced EMDR therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can embark on your journey towards recovery. Complex trauma can have a profound impact on various areas of your life, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and disconnected. Through the powerful and evidence-based approach of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I can help you navigate the complexities of your traumatic experiences and find a path towards healing and growth.
Are you seeking healing and relief from the effects of complex trauma? As an experienced EMDR therapist, I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can embark on your journey towards recovery. Complex trauma can have a profound impact on various areas of your life, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and disconnected. Through the powerful and evidence-based approach of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I can help you navigate the complexities of your traumatic experiences and find a path towards healing and growth.
Therapy isn't just for working through complex issues—it can also be a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect. In the fast pace of modern life—whether managing a business, balancing work and family, or navigating creative or personal challenges—it's easy to lose your footing. I offer a grounded, supportive space where you can slow down, gain clarity, and explore whatever's on your mind.
Therapy isn't just for working through complex issues—it can also be a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect. In the fast pace of modern life—whether managing a business, balancing work and family, or navigating creative or personal challenges—it's easy to lose your footing. I offer a grounded, supportive space where you can slow down, gain clarity, and explore whatever's on your mind.
You may have found yourself here as a result of wanting help with things that feel overwhelming right now. Perhaps your relationship isn't going in the right direction or work is becoming difficult to face. Whatever your battle may be, I can support you with gaining a deeper understanding for what is impacting your life and how to work through the issues you're currently facing.
You may have found yourself here as a result of wanting help with things that feel overwhelming right now. Perhaps your relationship isn't going in the right direction or work is becoming difficult to face. Whatever your battle may be, I can support you with gaining a deeper understanding for what is impacting your life and how to work through the issues you're currently facing.
Do you feel that you can't talk to anyone? Do you feel that your feelings don't matter to those around you? Do you feel that you are tired of pretending you are strong and don't need help? I would love to help you talk about your feelings, get in touch with who you are and what you need from others in your life. I can help you build your inner resilience and learn to be compassionate to yourself. I can help you with your low moods, your anxiety, stress and to have more positive relationships with others.
Do you feel that you can't talk to anyone? Do you feel that your feelings don't matter to those around you? Do you feel that you are tired of pretending you are strong and don't need help? I would love to help you talk about your feelings, get in touch with who you are and what you need from others in your life. I can help you build your inner resilience and learn to be compassionate to yourself. I can help you with your low moods, your anxiety, stress and to have more positive relationships with others.
Hello, I'm Bola, I believe that acquiring wealth and achieving success does not always bring peace or happiness. I work with individuals who, despite outward accomplishment, find themselves wrestling with anxiety, loneliness, depression and Imposter Syndrome.
Whether you are navigating personal or professional transitions, loss, or a feeling that “something isn’t quite right,” our work together focuses on uncovering understanding and healing from inner wounds.
I am here to help you who are ready to understand, heal, grow, and to reconnect with your real true self — beyond achievement, beyond image, and towards genuine wellbeing.
Hello, I'm Bola, I believe that acquiring wealth and achieving success does not always bring peace or happiness. I work with individuals who, despite outward accomplishment, find themselves wrestling with anxiety, loneliness, depression and Imposter Syndrome.
Whether you are navigating personal or professional transitions, loss, or a feeling that “something isn’t quite right,” our work together focuses on uncovering understanding and healing from inner wounds.
I am here to help you who are ready to understand, heal, grow, and to reconnect with your real true self — beyond achievement, beyond image, and towards genuine wellbeing.
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Black British Counsellors
As a Black British, why might I wish to see a therapist who is Black British?
Black British clients may seek out Black British therapists for several reasons, foremost being a sense of cultural understanding and the possibility of shared experiences. Cultural sensitivity and context on the part of the therapist may make it easier to form a therapeutic alliance and to focus on the work of therapy without the need to explain or educate a therapist on cultural matters. It may also be empowering to work with a therapist who shares one’s racial or ethnic background. It is important to note that a therapist who demonstrates cultural sensitivity can be highly effective even if they do not share a client’s background or race.
Can clients benefit from working with a therapist who shares their race or ethnicity?
Yes, having a therapist who shares a client’s race or ethnicity is often valuable, especially if it fosters a strong therapeutic alliance between the two. While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic effectiveness. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who has an understanding of a client’s background and perhaps also shared life experiences. It should be noted that many clients form a strong bond with their therapist regardless of their race or ethnicity. This is a personal decision, and it depends on the therapist, the client, and the connection between the two.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with Black British clients?
Clients can ask therapists directly about their experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds, including with Black British individuals. You may wish to inquire whether a therapist has undertaken training in cultural competence broadly, and how specifically they would ensure that their approach is sensitive to the needs of Black British clients. Therapy involves honesty and trust, so it’s best for clients to share concerns about their therapist’s cultural competence at the outset. And a good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals based on the concerns you articulate.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
It’s important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive because everyone comes to therapy with a unique background and set of experiences. Being aware of culture and cultural differences between people is important for understanding clients, as is coming to therapy with an open mind, recognising that the therapist doesn’t necessarily understand everything and that the client can help guide the way.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Black therapists?
The directory of Black therapists includes therapists who have self-identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profile, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. In situations where the number of therapists who have identified as Black is limited, the directory will also show therapists who have undergone specific multicultural training or have extensive experience working with clients from relevant cultural backgrounds.