Sleep or Insomnia Counselling in Harrow
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 .
I specialise in anxiety, depression/low mood, suicidal thoughts, sleep issues, low self-esteem, grief/ loss, emotional regulation and life issues.
Sometimes it feels like the world is moving on while you are left carrying everything alone. Anxiety, grief, relationship issues or navigating life as an autistic adult can leave you feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood. I am a BACP registered person centred counsellor in London, offering a warm, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on for you at your pace. Together we work on beginning to feel more grounded, confident in relationships and feel less overwhelmed day to day. My own experience of grief has shaped how I work bringing empathy and understanding.
I specialise in anxiety, depression/low mood, suicidal thoughts, sleep issues, low self-esteem, grief/ loss, emotional regulation and life issues.
Sometimes it feels like the world is moving on while you are left carrying everything alone. Anxiety, grief, relationship issues or navigating life as an autistic adult can leave you feeling overwhelmed and misunderstood. I am a BACP registered person centred counsellor in London, offering a warm, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s going on for you at your pace. Together we work on beginning to feel more grounded, confident in relationships and feel less overwhelmed day to day. My own experience of grief has shaped how I work bringing empathy and understanding.
Are you a woman at a crossroads - navigating a career change, relationship shift, new motherhood or that deep feeling that your old life no longer fits? You might feel stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain about who you're becoming or grieving what was. You don't have to figure it out alone. I specialise in supporting women move through these transitions with clarity, self-compassion, and practical steps so you can rebuild confidence and create a life that feels authentic and fullfilling.
I also work with adults experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss and trauma.
Are you a woman at a crossroads - navigating a career change, relationship shift, new motherhood or that deep feeling that your old life no longer fits? You might feel stuck, overwhelmed or uncertain about who you're becoming or grieving what was. You don't have to figure it out alone. I specialise in supporting women move through these transitions with clarity, self-compassion, and practical steps so you can rebuild confidence and create a life that feels authentic and fullfilling.
I also work with adults experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss and trauma.
Are you suffering from Anxiety, Stress or Panic Attack? Do you feel low, lonely and isolated? Do you feel not listened to, heard or understood? Do you feel there is a massive gap in how you communicate which affects your relationship? Do you feel angry but don't know why? Are you having a difficult relationship at work with your colleagues or the managers? These and many more issues I help clients to deal to understand, learn how to manage and overcome. If any of the above or one that not even mentioned in here, please feel free to contact me to find out how I can help you. I am also an NLP (Neurolinguistic Programme) Practitioner.
Are you suffering from Anxiety, Stress or Panic Attack? Do you feel low, lonely and isolated? Do you feel not listened to, heard or understood? Do you feel there is a massive gap in how you communicate which affects your relationship? Do you feel angry but don't know why? Are you having a difficult relationship at work with your colleagues or the managers? These and many more issues I help clients to deal to understand, learn how to manage and overcome. If any of the above or one that not even mentioned in here, please feel free to contact me to find out how I can help you. I am also an NLP (Neurolinguistic Programme) Practitioner.
You’re someone who’s capable and caring, yet anxiety, trauma, or old patterns keep pulling you off-centre. Perhaps you’re navigating inner-child wounds, low self-esteem, habit loops or emotional overwhelm and you want lasting change, not quick fixes.
I offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental space for adults, children and young people. My integrative, client-centred approach blends the insight of psychotherapy, the structure of counselling and the rapid-change tools of cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy to help you regain calm, clarity and confidence. Based in Harrow, North West London, I also work online across the UK.
You’re someone who’s capable and caring, yet anxiety, trauma, or old patterns keep pulling you off-centre. Perhaps you’re navigating inner-child wounds, low self-esteem, habit loops or emotional overwhelm and you want lasting change, not quick fixes.
I offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental space for adults, children and young people. My integrative, client-centred approach blends the insight of psychotherapy, the structure of counselling and the rapid-change tools of cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy to help you regain calm, clarity and confidence. Based in Harrow, North West London, I also work online across the UK.
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 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 support clients struggling with anxiety and stress, helping them build resilience and find calm in overwhelming moments. Alongside this, I often work with related concerns such as low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, body image worries, and the impact of past trauma. My approach creates a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your challenges and understand yourself more deeply.
I support clients struggling with anxiety and stress, helping them build resilience and find calm in overwhelming moments. Alongside this, I often work with related concerns such as low self-esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, body image worries, and the impact of past trauma. My approach creates a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your challenges and understand yourself more deeply.
Reasons for coming to Therapy are unique to each person. You may have hopes and desires to be a better version of yourself, a willingness to change, to face the difficulties that may obstruct your personal growth. Life’s challenges may leave you anxious, stressed or depressed, feeling stuck, unable to move forward, alone with unwanted thoughts and feelings. Patterns in your life can keep you in a cycle of inner conflict and, at times, relationship conflicts, not knowing why. Talking to someone is a great way to start. Please don’t choose to fight this alone; it’s time to give yourself the time and space to explore.
Reasons for coming to Therapy are unique to each person. You may have hopes and desires to be a better version of yourself, a willingness to change, to face the difficulties that may obstruct your personal growth. Life’s challenges may leave you anxious, stressed or depressed, feeling stuck, unable to move forward, alone with unwanted thoughts and feelings. Patterns in your life can keep you in a cycle of inner conflict and, at times, relationship conflicts, not knowing why. Talking to someone is a great way to start. Please don’t choose to fight this alone; it’s time to give yourself the time and space to explore.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and CBT therapist providing therapy, enabling clients to manage their wellbeing flexibly around their busy schedules. My expertise includes a wide range of experiences, with a particular focus on complex trauma. I also support clients dealing with OCD, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I am committed to aligning my therapeutic style with clients' values, integrating cultural, religious, and systemic factors into our work, recognizing that people do not exist in isolation. Understanding the isolating nature of mental health struggles, I strive to create a safe, validating enviroment to work towards your goals.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and CBT therapist providing therapy, enabling clients to manage their wellbeing flexibly around their busy schedules. My expertise includes a wide range of experiences, with a particular focus on complex trauma. I also support clients dealing with OCD, anxiety, and low self-esteem. I am committed to aligning my therapeutic style with clients' values, integrating cultural, religious, and systemic factors into our work, recognizing that people do not exist in isolation. Understanding the isolating nature of mental health struggles, I strive to create a safe, validating enviroment to work towards your goals.
I work with young adults (16+) and adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Clients often come to therapy with anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, life transitions, substance use, or the challenges of adapting to a new environment. As an integrative practitioner, I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches, tailoring therapy to your individual needs. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I offer a supportive space to explore your experiences and develop greater self-understanding.
I work with young adults (16+) and adults who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Clients often come to therapy with anxiety, low mood, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, life transitions, substance use, or the challenges of adapting to a new environment. As an integrative practitioner, I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches, tailoring therapy to your individual needs. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, I offer a supportive space to explore your experiences and develop greater self-understanding.
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.
Since the Coronavirus pandemic my Psychotherapy practice has moved online, in most cases. My fee for working face-to-face - in and around the Greater London area - can be discussed. I offer one-to-one, couple and relationship counselling and group therapy. I work with an integrative approach, including theoretical principles such as Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Spiritual, Mindfulness, Gestalt, etc. I also incorporate Eco-Psychotherapy, as I believe we are each emotionally and spiritually impacted by the differing, ecological environments in which we live.
Since the Coronavirus pandemic my Psychotherapy practice has moved online, in most cases. My fee for working face-to-face - in and around the Greater London area - can be discussed. I offer one-to-one, couple and relationship counselling and group therapy. I work with an integrative approach, including theoretical principles such as Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Spiritual, Mindfulness, Gestalt, etc. I also incorporate Eco-Psychotherapy, as I believe we are each emotionally and spiritually impacted by the differing, ecological environments in which we live.
Many people come to therapy when stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, or long-standing emotional patterns begin to feel difficult to manage alone. I offer online therapy for adults across the UK, providing a confidential and structured space to explore what feels stuck, overwhelming, or unresolved. You may be self-aware and thoughtful, yet notice that insight has not led to the clarity or change you want.
Many people come to therapy when stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, or long-standing emotional patterns begin to feel difficult to manage alone. I offer online therapy for adults across the UK, providing a confidential and structured space to explore what feels stuck, overwhelming, or unresolved. You may be self-aware and thoughtful, yet notice that insight has not led to the clarity or change you want.
Struggling with intrusive thoughts, constant worry, panic attacks, health anxiety, or distressing memories that won’t settle? You may feel trapped in cycles of overthinking, reassurance-seeking, avoidance, or emotional exhaustion that are starting to shrink your life and confidence. I’m Michael Paton, a CBT and EMDR-trained psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. I help people with OCD, anxiety disorders and trauma. My approach is structured, evidence-based and compassionate—focused on measurable progress, practical tools and lasting change, not just temporary relief.
Struggling with intrusive thoughts, constant worry, panic attacks, health anxiety, or distressing memories that won’t settle? You may feel trapped in cycles of overthinking, reassurance-seeking, avoidance, or emotional exhaustion that are starting to shrink your life and confidence. I’m Michael Paton, a CBT and EMDR-trained psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. I help people with OCD, anxiety disorders and trauma. My approach is structured, evidence-based and compassionate—focused on measurable progress, practical tools and lasting change, not just temporary relief.
I am an integrative counsellor based in Pinner and Ruislip working with anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, and the impact of past or abusive relationships. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unseen, carrying things they’ve held inside for a long time. You may be struggling with difficult relationships, motherhood, identity, or life transitions. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel heard, and reflect at your own pace. You’re very welcome to get in touch to see whether working together feels like the right fit.
I am an integrative counsellor based in Pinner and Ruislip working with anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, trauma, and the impact of past or abusive relationships. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unseen, carrying things they’ve held inside for a long time. You may be struggling with difficult relationships, motherhood, identity, or life transitions. Therapy offers a space to slow down, feel heard, and reflect at your own pace. You’re very welcome to get in touch to see whether working together feels like the right fit.
My area of interests are personal and cultural identity challenges and concerns, spirituality, trauma and life transition (new job, moving in or out of a relationship, new parent etc.) I work with Individuals, couples and families who are willing to challenge themselves towards becoming their best selves.
My area of interests are personal and cultural identity challenges and concerns, spirituality, trauma and life transition (new job, moving in or out of a relationship, new parent etc.) I work with Individuals, couples and families who are willing to challenge themselves towards becoming their best selves.
There are times in our lives when we feel that no one understands or is interested in what is going on for us. We can be left feeling misunderstood and uncared for. Talking about what is going on for us can be very difficult because it is not easy to find someone we can trust. I offer a person-centred approach but also use a holistic approach to therapy, this aids with focuses on an individual’s self-worth and values. I believe that being valued as a person, without the fear of being judged can help an individual to accept who they are and help reconnect with themselves with the people and things that are precious to them.
There are times in our lives when we feel that no one understands or is interested in what is going on for us. We can be left feeling misunderstood and uncared for. Talking about what is going on for us can be very difficult because it is not easy to find someone we can trust. I offer a person-centred approach but also use a holistic approach to therapy, this aids with focuses on an individual’s self-worth and values. I believe that being valued as a person, without the fear of being judged can help an individual to accept who they are and help reconnect with themselves with the people and things that are precious to them.
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
I have worked in mental health for over 30 years and been qualified as a Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years with experience in both the public and private sectors. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of psychological difficulties and have undertaken specific training in a variety of therapeutic approaches including; Schema therapy, EMDR (a specialist Trauma based therapy) Cognitive Behavioual Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and Systemic Therapy. We can work together to find what approach will work best for you.
I have worked in mental health for over 30 years and been qualified as a Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years with experience in both the public and private sectors. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults and families across a wide range of psychological difficulties and have undertaken specific training in a variety of therapeutic approaches including; Schema therapy, EMDR (a specialist Trauma based therapy) Cognitive Behavioual Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy and Systemic Therapy. We can work together to find what approach will work best for you.
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I am an experienced therapist with over 25 years of practice, based in Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7. If you are struggling with distressing emotions or challenging circumstances, I can offer a private and supportive space where we can explore your difficulties together and move towards positive, meaningful change. Even with supportive family and friends, it can sometimes be difficult to talk about deeply personal issues - therapy provides a safe place to do that.
Hello.
I am an experienced therapist with over 25 years of practice, based in Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7. If you are struggling with distressing emotions or challenging circumstances, I can offer a private and supportive space where we can explore your difficulties together and move towards positive, meaningful change. Even with supportive family and friends, it can sometimes be difficult to talk about deeply personal issues - therapy provides a safe place to do that.
Sleep or Insomnia Counsellors
How effective is treatment for insomnia?
The most effective treatments for insomnia are behavioral techniques that reduce anxiety, including anxiety about falling asleep, and allow the body’s natural cycles to be recalibrated. The most common treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which researchers have found to be more useful than medication, with rates of success as high as 80 percent.
Are there specific medications for sleep problems?
There are many medications, both over-the-counter and prescription that treat sleep problems. Supplements such as melatonin are popular and may help, though there is little evidence that it is more effective than a placebo. Prescription medications such as zolpidem are sometimes prescribed.
Are there natural treatments for sleep problems?
There are many natural treatments for everyday sleep problems. Reducing blue-light emitting screens, setting a regular bedtime, regular exercise, reducing caffeine and nicotine consumption, and keeping the bedroom dark and cool at night are all lifestyle changes that can help those who struggle with sleep but may not reach the level of an insomnia diagnosis.
What’s the difference between having trouble falling asleep and insomnia?
Life events, stress, and anxiety can lead to sleepless nights for everyone from time to time. To be diagnosed with insomnia, a patient must experience trouble falling asleep, trouble remaining asleep, waking up too early, or non-restorative sleep at least three nights per week for at least one month. Sleep problems affect one-third to one-half of the population, while chronic insomnia affects about 10 to 15 percent of people.