Psychoanalytic Counselling in Harrow

Shersie Miller
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Harrow HA3
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist with many years of experience. Over the years, I have worked within the NHS, higher education and in private practice, supporting individuals, couples and families. My approach is tailored to the needs of the client through relational, personal centered, emotion/solution-focused, psychodynamic theories, CBT & DBT .
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist with many years of experience. Over the years, I have worked within the NHS, higher education and in private practice, supporting individuals, couples and families. My approach is tailored to the needs of the client through relational, personal centered, emotion/solution-focused, psychodynamic theories, CBT & DBT .
020 8264 9760 View 020 8264 9760
Janice Dias
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Harrow HA1
As a Counsellor I work in a client led approach empathically catering towards the clients needs and goals. My approach is Psychodynamic that means I can help clients deal with the unresolved issues of their past to possibly make sense with the present. Life can be confusing and scary at times making one feel stuck and lost, much like being in a storm .I can help clients find their way through the storm so that they can eventually achieve some sort of clarity and begin to cope with the challenges of every day life.
As a Counsellor I work in a client led approach empathically catering towards the clients needs and goals. My approach is Psychodynamic that means I can help clients deal with the unresolved issues of their past to possibly make sense with the present. Life can be confusing and scary at times making one feel stuck and lost, much like being in a storm .I can help clients find their way through the storm so that they can eventually achieve some sort of clarity and begin to cope with the challenges of every day life.
01895 545108 View 01895 545108
Laila Al-Attar
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Harrow HA1
Sometimes life gets in the way and we need to pause and reflect to be able to move forward, change direction or just make peace with difficult events. Working with a psychotherapist helps one gain insight to achieve these goals. Psychotherapy is a journey that can be hard at times but its long term benefits are worth the effort. I am a psychodynamic Counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, cultural issues, and relationships. You can book a consultation to discuss your issues and current dilemmas. I provide open ended and time-limited therapy in a confidential environment.
Sometimes life gets in the way and we need to pause and reflect to be able to move forward, change direction or just make peace with difficult events. Working with a psychotherapist helps one gain insight to achieve these goals. Psychotherapy is a journey that can be hard at times but its long term benefits are worth the effort. I am a psychodynamic Counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, cultural issues, and relationships. You can book a consultation to discuss your issues and current dilemmas. I provide open ended and time-limited therapy in a confidential environment.
01895 590075 View 01895 590075
Dr Nathan Dowling
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Harrow HA1
I am also a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council.
I am a Principal Lead Clinical Psychologist and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. My approach centres on understanding a person’s individual experience of the world and the problems they’ve come to live with. This involves us working together to try to understand the particular meaning of one’s difficulties and troubling feelings and how and why such distressing experiences have occurred at this point in life. Such understandings often help people feel less troubled and ‘stuck’, for example with depression, anxiety or traumatic experiences, clearing the way for feeling more settled in oneself and an ability to make changes.
I am also a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council.
I am a Principal Lead Clinical Psychologist and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. My approach centres on understanding a person’s individual experience of the world and the problems they’ve come to live with. This involves us working together to try to understand the particular meaning of one’s difficulties and troubling feelings and how and why such distressing experiences have occurred at this point in life. Such understandings often help people feel less troubled and ‘stuck’, for example with depression, anxiety or traumatic experiences, clearing the way for feeling more settled in oneself and an ability to make changes.
020 3984 7773 View 020 3984 7773
Nandu Menon
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Harrow HA3
You may experience unexpected disruption, chronic conditions, major life upheaval, triggering of past experiences, bereavement, and any of these could create anxiety, trauma or depression. Understanding could fall away, your support system could become unhelpful, anti-depressants may not be effective and your coping mechanisms may not work. You may feel overpowered by your circumstances and perhaps seek support and reinforcement as you experience distress. You may want your complex issues to be contained and get some tools and techniques to cope. Perhaps you may just like to confide in someone and share your experience.
You may experience unexpected disruption, chronic conditions, major life upheaval, triggering of past experiences, bereavement, and any of these could create anxiety, trauma or depression. Understanding could fall away, your support system could become unhelpful, anti-depressants may not be effective and your coping mechanisms may not work. You may feel overpowered by your circumstances and perhaps seek support and reinforcement as you experience distress. You may want your complex issues to be contained and get some tools and techniques to cope. Perhaps you may just like to confide in someone and share your experience.
020 4538 4478 View 020 4538 4478
Roy Akins
Counsellor, MA, BACP
1 Endorsed
Harrow HA1
I specialise in supporting men who are navigating a variety of personal and professional challenges. Whether you're dealing with stress from work, relationship difficulties, or the complexities of balancing life’s demands, I am here to help. My expertise extends to those who are facing mental and emotional health issues such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD, and for those impacted by involvement in the criminal justice system, including experiences with probation, imprisonment, or Children’s Services. These experiences can be overwhelming and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space where you can explore your concerns
I specialise in supporting men who are navigating a variety of personal and professional challenges. Whether you're dealing with stress from work, relationship difficulties, or the complexities of balancing life’s demands, I am here to help. My expertise extends to those who are facing mental and emotional health issues such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD, and for those impacted by involvement in the criminal justice system, including experiences with probation, imprisonment, or Children’s Services. These experiences can be overwhelming and I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space where you can explore your concerns
020 4572 1693 View 020 4572 1693
Alex Dalziel
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and work looking at how our past experiences , both conscious and unconscious, can influence our present suffering.
I am an experienced, qualified and approachable psychotherapist working with individual adults. Feelings of depression, anxiety or a lack of direction or meaning in life need to be understood in a broad context. By looking at our whole life we can uncover who we really are and where we wish to go. I offer a safe space where troublesome, dark and difficult feelings can be examined and explored - by bringing them into the light we open up the possibility of facing and understanding them.
I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and work looking at how our past experiences , both conscious and unconscious, can influence our present suffering.
I am an experienced, qualified and approachable psychotherapist working with individual adults. Feelings of depression, anxiety or a lack of direction or meaning in life need to be understood in a broad context. By looking at our whole life we can uncover who we really are and where we wish to go. I offer a safe space where troublesome, dark and difficult feelings can be examined and explored - by bringing them into the light we open up the possibility of facing and understanding them.
01923 961223 View 01923 961223
Blue River Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Hello, I am Dr Rima Lamba. I'm a feminist counselling psychologist with an interest in the unique experiences of women from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I work closely with women who have struggled with self esteem & identity, relationship issues, difficulties in motherhood, life transitions, attachment and early trauma, and transgenerational trauma. I am particularly interested in the structural power differences that impact people, so I work closely on issues to do with patriarchy, race, culture and more. I also work with a team of therapists who can support clients, including adult families.
Hello, I am Dr Rima Lamba. I'm a feminist counselling psychologist with an interest in the unique experiences of women from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. I work closely with women who have struggled with self esteem & identity, relationship issues, difficulties in motherhood, life transitions, attachment and early trauma, and transgenerational trauma. I am particularly interested in the structural power differences that impact people, so I work closely on issues to do with patriarchy, race, culture and more. I also work with a team of therapists who can support clients, including adult families.
020 8129 6050 View 020 8129 6050
Mira Amin
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
As a South Asian therapist, I am mindful of how culture, family and identity can shape people’s experiences, while welcoming clients from all backgrounds. My ideal client feels stuck in patterns they can't change despite trying to understand themselves. They may struggle with anxiety, overthinking, low confidence or relationship difficulties. Often they are thoughtful and self-aware but feel overwhelmed by emotions or held back by a strong inner critic. They want a space to feel understood while learning practical ways to manage difficult thoughts and feelings so they can feel calmer, more confident and build healthier relationships
As a South Asian therapist, I am mindful of how culture, family and identity can shape people’s experiences, while welcoming clients from all backgrounds. My ideal client feels stuck in patterns they can't change despite trying to understand themselves. They may struggle with anxiety, overthinking, low confidence or relationship difficulties. Often they are thoughtful and self-aware but feel overwhelmed by emotions or held back by a strong inner critic. They want a space to feel understood while learning practical ways to manage difficult thoughts and feelings so they can feel calmer, more confident and build healthier relationships
01923 961501 View 01923 961501
Monique Alexandra-Fearon Perez
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I'm particularly attuned to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic ( psychoanalytic) Therapy and Creative Therapy using meditation, voice, breath, bodywork, therapy toys and drawing i
Founder of Mo Counselling and an Integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Supervisor based in Bristol, providing counselling worldwide. I specialise in tailored therapy for children and young people, with services also available for adults. To explore how I can support you, I offer a complimentary 15-30 minute phone consultation (or Zoom/Teams). Contact me via Psychology Today or call/text my number to schedule a consultation, or visit my website to book directly.
I'm particularly attuned to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic ( psychoanalytic) Therapy and Creative Therapy using meditation, voice, breath, bodywork, therapy toys and drawing i
Founder of Mo Counselling and an Integrative Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Supervisor based in Bristol, providing counselling worldwide. I specialise in tailored therapy for children and young people, with services also available for adults. To explore how I can support you, I offer a complimentary 15-30 minute phone consultation (or Zoom/Teams). Contact me via Psychology Today or call/text my number to schedule a consultation, or visit my website to book directly.
07723 481497 View 07723 481497
Alice Seferiades
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
I am a qualified, highly experienced Integrative Psychotherapist and Supervisor, registered with the UKCP since 2006. Since then I have worked in the NHS and private practice, with clients, supervisees and trainees. I am bilingual and offer therapy in both English and Greek. There are times in our life when we experience intense emotional distress, including anxiety, sadness, anger, panic, grief, fear, confusion and resentment. We will work together to make sense of your emotional distress, which may be fuelled by bereavement, trauma, abuse, infertility or life stage. This process can bring relief and the ability to make change.
I am a qualified, highly experienced Integrative Psychotherapist and Supervisor, registered with the UKCP since 2006. Since then I have worked in the NHS and private practice, with clients, supervisees and trainees. I am bilingual and offer therapy in both English and Greek. There are times in our life when we experience intense emotional distress, including anxiety, sadness, anger, panic, grief, fear, confusion and resentment. We will work together to make sense of your emotional distress, which may be fuelled by bereavement, trauma, abuse, infertility or life stage. This process can bring relief and the ability to make change.
01923 961772 View 01923 961772
Paula Barnby
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
Welcome! I have been working as a counsellor and psychotherapist since 1998 and work as a supervisor too, with practices in Exeter and London and online. I believe that many of our difficulties develop due to our early life and past experiences, including trauma. We repeat patterns in our lives hoping that things will get resolved. Sometimes these patterns are unhelpful to us. Therapy offers, in a confidential and safe space, the possible facilitation of being able to recognise these patterns and approach them from a new perspective. (more detailed information can be found on www.psycho-dynamic.co.uk)
Welcome! I have been working as a counsellor and psychotherapist since 1998 and work as a supervisor too, with practices in Exeter and London and online. I believe that many of our difficulties develop due to our early life and past experiences, including trauma. We repeat patterns in our lives hoping that things will get resolved. Sometimes these patterns are unhelpful to us. Therapy offers, in a confidential and safe space, the possible facilitation of being able to recognise these patterns and approach them from a new perspective. (more detailed information can be found on www.psycho-dynamic.co.uk)
01392 531546 View 01392 531546

More Therapists Nearby

Nicoleta Popa
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
London SE10
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and I work with depression, anxiety, early relational trauma, relationship difficulties, abuse, attachment issues, low self-esteem, life transitions and bereavement. I firmly believe in the power of human connection and that fostering a supportive and nurturing environment is essential for healing and personal growth, while also understanding that true transformation often requires stepping out of the comfort zones to embrace challenges. I aim to create a dynamic and empowering therapeutic experience, a space for both vulnerability and exploration.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and I work with depression, anxiety, early relational trauma, relationship difficulties, abuse, attachment issues, low self-esteem, life transitions and bereavement. I firmly believe in the power of human connection and that fostering a supportive and nurturing environment is essential for healing and personal growth, while also understanding that true transformation often requires stepping out of the comfort zones to embrace challenges. I aim to create a dynamic and empowering therapeutic experience, a space for both vulnerability and exploration.
020 3984 9407 View 020 3984 9407
Highgate Therapy Online
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
London N10
If you’re ready to take an in depth look the issues facing you, we’re a group of experienced practitioners, committed to helping you achieve change. We work online to provide flexibility about when and where you access help - including at the weekend or evening. You decide whether you want long-term help as you transition through life, or whether you’re looking for short-term help to deal with a particular, pressing problem. Either way, we will make sure you feel safe, understood and helped to achieve the change you seek. We are fully insured, highly trained and registered with the largest professional body of therapists in the UK.
If you’re ready to take an in depth look the issues facing you, we’re a group of experienced practitioners, committed to helping you achieve change. We work online to provide flexibility about when and where you access help - including at the weekend or evening. You decide whether you want long-term help as you transition through life, or whether you’re looking for short-term help to deal with a particular, pressing problem. Either way, we will make sure you feel safe, understood and helped to achieve the change you seek. We are fully insured, highly trained and registered with the largest professional body of therapists in the UK.
020 3917 4110 View 020 3917 4110
Paolo De Luca
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Morden SM4
We all have moments in which we feel vulnerable in the stressful world of nowadays. Life is challenging and most of us has experienced how it can become overwhelming. There are moments in life when we may look at our problems as without solutions and asking for help as meaningless. And so we keep going along with things as they are. Throughout psychotherapy, you will have the opportunity to raise issues that are currently on your mind and to acquire awareness and self-confidence, allowing healthier and happier ways of living.
We all have moments in which we feel vulnerable in the stressful world of nowadays. Life is challenging and most of us has experienced how it can become overwhelming. There are moments in life when we may look at our problems as without solutions and asking for help as meaningless. And so we keep going along with things as they are. Throughout psychotherapy, you will have the opportunity to raise issues that are currently on your mind and to acquire awareness and self-confidence, allowing healthier and happier ways of living.
020 3856 4038 View 020 3856 4038
Gabriela Talavera
Counsellor, MBACP
London SW2
I have a particular interest in working with people who find themselves navigating different worlds, identities, and expectations. This may include people who have migrated, children, grandchildren of immigrants, LGBTQIA + clients who may have grown up balancing values of one culture at home and another outside it. I am less interested in helping people fit into a predetermined idea of how life should be lived, and more in helping them discover a way of living, loving, and relating that feels meaningful, authentic, and sustainable for them.
I have a particular interest in working with people who find themselves navigating different worlds, identities, and expectations. This may include people who have migrated, children, grandchildren of immigrants, LGBTQIA + clients who may have grown up balancing values of one culture at home and another outside it. I am less interested in helping people fit into a predetermined idea of how life should be lived, and more in helping them discover a way of living, loving, and relating that feels meaningful, authentic, and sustainable for them.
020 3962 2082 View 020 3962 2082
Tamara Zenios
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
London NW6
Welcome. Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially when you’re not sure where to begin. You might be facing a recent life event, a loss, or challenges in your relationships. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling to make sense of your emotions. If you’re looking here, it’s likely you’re seeking support — someone to talk to who can help you explore what’s going on and how to move forward. I offer a warm, thoughtful space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to make sense of your experiences.
Welcome. Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially when you’re not sure where to begin. You might be facing a recent life event, a loss, or challenges in your relationships. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling to make sense of your emotions. If you’re looking here, it’s likely you’re seeking support — someone to talk to who can help you explore what’s going on and how to move forward. I offer a warm, thoughtful space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and begin to make sense of your experiences.
020 8129 6038 View 020 8129 6038
Rebecca Brough
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I offer assessment and psychological therapy to individuals and couples across the adult lifespan. I have particular expertise in PTSD, complex trauma, bereavement and grief, anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, health issues, work related stress and burnout, ADHD, eating issues, interpersonal, attachment and relationship difficulties. I am trained in and can offer a wide range of therapeutic approaches. I tailor therapy to your individual needs helping you to make sense of your difficulties and to find new ways of being that help you thrive. I predominantly use CAT, EMDR, CBT and neuroscience based mind-body approaches.
I offer assessment and psychological therapy to individuals and couples across the adult lifespan. I have particular expertise in PTSD, complex trauma, bereavement and grief, anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, health issues, work related stress and burnout, ADHD, eating issues, interpersonal, attachment and relationship difficulties. I am trained in and can offer a wide range of therapeutic approaches. I tailor therapy to your individual needs helping you to make sense of your difficulties and to find new ways of being that help you thrive. I predominantly use CAT, EMDR, CBT and neuroscience based mind-body approaches.
01227 538079 View 01227 538079
Daniel James Thomas-Wallis
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Weybridge KT13
Hi, I’m Daniel, Starting therapy can feel daunting, but taking the first step is often the most transformative. That’s why I offer a free 2-hour consultation—a supportive space where you can: Share your story in complete confidence. Explore your challenges, hopes, and goals. Decide if we’re the right fit to work together. Healing and growth are possible, no matter how overwhelming things may feel. Together, we can navigate your challenges and uncover a path toward clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
Hi, I’m Daniel, Starting therapy can feel daunting, but taking the first step is often the most transformative. That’s why I offer a free 2-hour consultation—a supportive space where you can: Share your story in complete confidence. Explore your challenges, hopes, and goals. Decide if we’re the right fit to work together. Healing and growth are possible, no matter how overwhelming things may feel. Together, we can navigate your challenges and uncover a path toward clarity, resilience, and meaningful change.
01276 543708 View 01276 543708
Rosana Silva
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
London SW7
I’m an experienced psychotherapist & counsellor offering individual therapy; I provide both short-term and open-ended therapy. Alongside my private practice, I work at a community counselling in Waterloo. I have experience working with a wide range of issues and have helped people from various nationalities, backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, genders, and sexual orientations. I have previously worked at the Holloway prison in London, YMCA, for institutions in Greece, India, and Nepal. My extensive experience working with various people and presentations supports my understanding and compassion of mental and physical conditions.
I’m an experienced psychotherapist & counsellor offering individual therapy; I provide both short-term and open-ended therapy. Alongside my private practice, I work at a community counselling in Waterloo. I have experience working with a wide range of issues and have helped people from various nationalities, backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, genders, and sexual orientations. I have previously worked at the Holloway prison in London, YMCA, for institutions in Greece, India, and Nepal. My extensive experience working with various people and presentations supports my understanding and compassion of mental and physical conditions.
020 8106 2156 x44 View 020 8106 2156 x44
Psychoanalytic Counsellors
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.

How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.

Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.

Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.