Life Coaching Counselling in Ilford
I am a compassionate and skilled integrative counsellor and Life Coach.
As an integrative counsellor, I am deeply committed to supporting my clients on their journey to greater awareness, emotional wellbeing and personal growth.
My approach is rooted in a belief there is no-one-size-fits-all method. Instead, I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, mainly Person centered, CBT and Phychodynamic techniques to tailor needs.
I am a compassionate and skilled integrative counsellor and Life Coach.
As an integrative counsellor, I am deeply committed to supporting my clients on their journey to greater awareness, emotional wellbeing and personal growth.
My approach is rooted in a belief there is no-one-size-fits-all method. Instead, I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities, mainly Person centered, CBT and Phychodynamic techniques to tailor needs.
Perhaps major life changes have left you feeling lost, stuck, confused, distressed or ashamed?
I can work flexibly with you to work through the mental/emotional blocks arising from your difficult life experiences that may be keeping you stuck or confused. I also work with couples or adult family members whose relationship is in crisis or those wanting to enhance the quality of their relationship. I also run groups.
Perhaps major life changes have left you feeling lost, stuck, confused, distressed or ashamed?
I can work flexibly with you to work through the mental/emotional blocks arising from your difficult life experiences that may be keeping you stuck or confused. I also work with couples or adult family members whose relationship is in crisis or those wanting to enhance the quality of their relationship. I also run groups.
If you have reached my page, you have taken the first step in wanting to make a change with a focus on your emotional well-being. Let me support you on your journey. I have worked with clients for over 13 years and have around 800+ clinical hours, working both in private and the NHS. I am an independent expert witness, a trained health psychologist, cognitive behavioural therapist and have specialised working therapeutically with children and adults.
If you have reached my page, you have taken the first step in wanting to make a change with a focus on your emotional well-being. Let me support you on your journey. I have worked with clients for over 13 years and have around 800+ clinical hours, working both in private and the NHS. I am an independent expert witness, a trained health psychologist, cognitive behavioural therapist and have specialised working therapeutically with children and adults.
I also bring over 20 years of leadership and coaching experience.
I provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their challenges at their own pace. My practice is rooted in compassion, authenticity, and deep respect for each person’s journey. Together, we work towards greater self-awareness, healing, and empowerment.
I also bring over 20 years of leadership and coaching experience.
I provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their challenges at their own pace. My practice is rooted in compassion, authenticity, and deep respect for each person’s journey. Together, we work towards greater self-awareness, healing, and empowerment.
You may be here because life has presented you with challenges that feel overwhelming, and you're seeking a safe space to explore and understand your thoughts and emotions.
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery-personal growth can be uncertain, taking the step towards personal therapy might feel like a leap into the unknown and may feel a bit daunting. I recognise you may be experiencing a mixture of emotions. I’m here to create a safe and supportive space for you and to assure you that you're not alone in those feelings.
You may be here because life has presented you with challenges that feel overwhelming, and you're seeking a safe space to explore and understand your thoughts and emotions.
Embarking on a journey of self-discovery-personal growth can be uncertain, taking the step towards personal therapy might feel like a leap into the unknown and may feel a bit daunting. I recognise you may be experiencing a mixture of emotions. I’m here to create a safe and supportive space for you and to assure you that you're not alone in those feelings.
I use psychodynamic and intercultural psychotherapies, to explore early relationship dynamics and attachment patterns, and their impacts on present life.
I have a particular interest in working with clients of African and African-Caribbean heritage, especially those with experiences of separation, abandonment, displacement, and spiritual or religious conflict. My work is informed by an awareness of the ongoing systemic barriers these communities often face in accessing mental health support, and the impact this can have on identity, belonging, and wellbeing. At the same time, my intercultural orientation emphasises dialogue across cultures, allowing me to navigate issues of sameness and difference with curiosity and sensitivity.
I use psychodynamic and intercultural psychotherapies, to explore early relationship dynamics and attachment patterns, and their impacts on present life.
I have a particular interest in working with clients of African and African-Caribbean heritage, especially those with experiences of separation, abandonment, displacement, and spiritual or religious conflict. My work is informed by an awareness of the ongoing systemic barriers these communities often face in accessing mental health support, and the impact this can have on identity, belonging, and wellbeing. At the same time, my intercultural orientation emphasises dialogue across cultures, allowing me to navigate issues of sameness and difference with curiosity and sensitivity.
For 10+ years, I have worked across mental health and wellbeing services, supporting people through a wide range of challenges and life experiences.
I believe the relationship we build together is at the heart of effective therapy. I aim to provide a safe, supportive, and comfortable space where you can feel able to explore whatever brings you to therapy. Whatever your reason for seeking support, taking this first step is an important one.
For 10+ years, I have worked across mental health and wellbeing services, supporting people through a wide range of challenges and life experiences.
I believe the relationship we build together is at the heart of effective therapy. I aim to provide a safe, supportive, and comfortable space where you can feel able to explore whatever brings you to therapy. Whatever your reason for seeking support, taking this first step is an important one.
I work with individuals and couples who are interested in exploring their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors—whether to address specific concerns or to deepen self-awareness. Together, we will engage in thoughtful conversations and practical approaches to create positive change. My methods include analytic techniques, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), relaxation tools, and insights from neuroscience. Having worked with thousands of people worldwide, I’m passionate about empowering people to transform their lives swiftly and effectively. My goal is always to help clients become their own best therapist.
I work with individuals and couples who are interested in exploring their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors—whether to address specific concerns or to deepen self-awareness. Together, we will engage in thoughtful conversations and practical approaches to create positive change. My methods include analytic techniques, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), relaxation tools, and insights from neuroscience. Having worked with thousands of people worldwide, I’m passionate about empowering people to transform their lives swiftly and effectively. My goal is always to help clients become their own best therapist.
I deal with both family and work relationships issues including loss, conflict, abuse and life transitions.
I offer you a supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment to express yourself confidentially. Working with me you can examine and explore the issues that cause pain, anger, fear, and sadness. In time you can feel less alone or overwhelmed, gain deeper insights and new perspectives, and begin to make more conscious choices.
I deal with both family and work relationships issues including loss, conflict, abuse and life transitions.
I offer you a supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment to express yourself confidentially. Working with me you can examine and explore the issues that cause pain, anger, fear, and sadness. In time you can feel less alone or overwhelmed, gain deeper insights and new perspectives, and begin to make more conscious choices.
I am an integrative counsellor focused on person-centred therapy, providing a non-judgemental, warm space. I believe in empowering individuals to explore their emotions and experiences, promoting growth and self-awareness. I believe every individual has the potential to bring about transformative changes in their lives.
My approach is collaborative and centred on your unique experiences and needs. Together, we’ll explore your story, patterns, and challenges to work towards your personal goals. I listen with care, striving to understand your full perspective so that we can address your concerns in a way that resonate with you.
I am an integrative counsellor focused on person-centred therapy, providing a non-judgemental, warm space. I believe in empowering individuals to explore their emotions and experiences, promoting growth and self-awareness. I believe every individual has the potential to bring about transformative changes in their lives.
My approach is collaborative and centred on your unique experiences and needs. Together, we’ll explore your story, patterns, and challenges to work towards your personal goals. I listen with care, striving to understand your full perspective so that we can address your concerns in a way that resonate with you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward? Take your first step here.
I offer a compassionate and focused space where you can make sense of what you’re feeling and why. I listen carefully and work with you to understand the patterns that may be holding you back.
We’ll explore your emotional responses and behaviour, and look at what helps you feel more balanced and connected.
Together, we’ll uncover the tools and resources that support change both in and outside of sessions.
The work is collaborative, thoughtful, and shaped around your needs. You won’t be doing this alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward? Take your first step here.
I offer a compassionate and focused space where you can make sense of what you’re feeling and why. I listen carefully and work with you to understand the patterns that may be holding you back.
We’ll explore your emotional responses and behaviour, and look at what helps you feel more balanced and connected.
Together, we’ll uncover the tools and resources that support change both in and outside of sessions.
The work is collaborative, thoughtful, and shaped around your needs. You won’t be doing this alone.
You may be feeling anxious, low, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Perhaps you overthink, avoid difficult situations, or feel weighed down by self-critical thoughts. You don’t just want to “feel better” for a while - you want to live better. To feel steadier, make clearer decisions, and respond to challenges in ways that reflect who you are and how you want to move forward.
You may be feeling anxious, low, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Perhaps you overthink, avoid difficult situations, or feel weighed down by self-critical thoughts. You don’t just want to “feel better” for a while - you want to live better. To feel steadier, make clearer decisions, and respond to challenges in ways that reflect who you are and how you want to move forward.
Therapy as a space to reconnect, heal, and move towards a more fulfilling life, grounded in a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship, this foundation, I work thoughtfully with difficulties including mood and personality disorders, addiction and substance misuse, perfectionism, attachment-related issues, anxiety and OCD, trauma, grief, loss and shame.
I am a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, a HCPC-registered Arts Therapist, working in the NHS alongside my private practice. I offer a warm, supportive space where people feel heard, respected, and understood. I work creatively and flexibly, which can be especially helpful when feelings are hard to put into words. Using creative approaches alongside talking therapy can open up new ways of understanding experiences and emotions. My approach is client-centred and non-judgmental, grounded in empathy and unconditional positive regard. I view difficulties not as personal flaws, but as signs of blocked growth and internal conflicts
Therapy as a space to reconnect, heal, and move towards a more fulfilling life, grounded in a strong and supportive therapeutic relationship, this foundation, I work thoughtfully with difficulties including mood and personality disorders, addiction and substance misuse, perfectionism, attachment-related issues, anxiety and OCD, trauma, grief, loss and shame.
I am a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, a HCPC-registered Arts Therapist, working in the NHS alongside my private practice. I offer a warm, supportive space where people feel heard, respected, and understood. I work creatively and flexibly, which can be especially helpful when feelings are hard to put into words. Using creative approaches alongside talking therapy can open up new ways of understanding experiences and emotions. My approach is client-centred and non-judgmental, grounded in empathy and unconditional positive regard. I view difficulties not as personal flaws, but as signs of blocked growth and internal conflicts
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Life can be busy so I can fit in with you with sessions in the evenings or weekends.
Do you find yourself keep looking at the counselling sites and thinking "I will contact them soon". I completely understand, finding a counsellor can feel overwhelming. I offer a free introductory 15 minute telephone call which is a gentle way to break the ice and go forward from. I am a person-centered counsellor who will provide you with a safe space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, concerns and any anxieties or worries together at your own pace. I am available during the day, evening and weekends. I work face to face in Elm Park, Hornchurch and Barkingside or online via Zoom or on the telephone.
Life can be busy so I can fit in with you with sessions in the evenings or weekends.
Do you find yourself keep looking at the counselling sites and thinking "I will contact them soon". I completely understand, finding a counsellor can feel overwhelming. I offer a free introductory 15 minute telephone call which is a gentle way to break the ice and go forward from. I am a person-centered counsellor who will provide you with a safe space where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, concerns and any anxieties or worries together at your own pace. I am available during the day, evening and weekends. I work face to face in Elm Park, Hornchurch and Barkingside or online via Zoom or on the telephone.
I am an HCPC-registered and chartered counselling psychologist offering a holistic, integrative and culturally responsive approach to therapy. I understand psychological well-being as shaped not only by our thoughts and emotions, but also by our relationships, bodies, histories, identities, cultures and wider social contexts. Drawing on Western and non-Western psychological theories, I work flexibly and collaboratively with each client’s background, needs, and worldview, offering a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore experiences, gain clarity, and deepen self-understanding.
I am an HCPC-registered and chartered counselling psychologist offering a holistic, integrative and culturally responsive approach to therapy. I understand psychological well-being as shaped not only by our thoughts and emotions, but also by our relationships, bodies, histories, identities, cultures and wider social contexts. Drawing on Western and non-Western psychological theories, I work flexibly and collaboratively with each client’s background, needs, and worldview, offering a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore experiences, gain clarity, and deepen self-understanding.
Trained in EMDR, Compassionate Inquiry, embodiment and movement, NLP and holistic coaching.
Hi, it’s nice to meet you. My name is Pavan. I’m based in London and work online with clients across Europe. I work with individuals tired of pretending they’re fine: thoughtful, capable and outwardly together, yet anxious, burnt out or quietly lost. I offer a deeper, non-clinical space where you don’t have to perform or explain yourself. Shaped by both training and my own therapy, I work gently and honestly. I’m drawn to sensitive, intuitive people who learned to survive by being strong or accommodating. Therapy becomes the place you get to soften and be seen.
Trained in EMDR, Compassionate Inquiry, embodiment and movement, NLP and holistic coaching.
Hi, it’s nice to meet you. My name is Pavan. I’m based in London and work online with clients across Europe. I work with individuals tired of pretending they’re fine: thoughtful, capable and outwardly together, yet anxious, burnt out or quietly lost. I offer a deeper, non-clinical space where you don’t have to perform or explain yourself. Shaped by both training and my own therapy, I work gently and honestly. I’m drawn to sensitive, intuitive people who learned to survive by being strong or accommodating. Therapy becomes the place you get to soften and be seen.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming — whether it’s anxiety, low mood, family conflict, or the pain of loss.
I blend Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with psychodrama, making sessions both practical and creative. We’ll challenge unhelpful thoughts while exploring experiences in ways that bring real insight and growth. My approach is confidential, non-judgemental, and person-centred, tailored to your needs."
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming — whether it’s anxiety, low mood, family conflict, or the pain of loss.
I blend Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with psychodrama, making sessions both practical and creative. We’ll challenge unhelpful thoughts while exploring experiences in ways that bring real insight and growth. My approach is confidential, non-judgemental, and person-centred, tailored to your needs."
I value the uniqueness of each individual experience and will tailor my approach to meet you where you are in your life – working with you so that you no longer feel stuck, unhappy or alone, reducing your anxiety, stress or depression and finding ways to make positive changes that improve your self-acceptance, self-esteem and personal confidence.
I have many years experience supporting people to look more closely at concerns about their current situation. By choosing to work with me, you will be offered an open and welcoming space in which we will build a relationship based on acceptance, respect and exploration; together we will talk through the challenges and difficulties you may be facing.
I value the uniqueness of each individual experience and will tailor my approach to meet you where you are in your life – working with you so that you no longer feel stuck, unhappy or alone, reducing your anxiety, stress or depression and finding ways to make positive changes that improve your self-acceptance, self-esteem and personal confidence.
I have many years experience supporting people to look more closely at concerns about their current situation. By choosing to work with me, you will be offered an open and welcoming space in which we will build a relationship based on acceptance, respect and exploration; together we will talk through the challenges and difficulties you may be facing.
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I have special interest in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self esteem, low confidence, identity, men’s issues, work related issues, career and life change.
If you are here, maybe you are feeling stuck, stressed, or disillusioned with work or life in general, or maybe something happened like redundancy, divorce, illness, or the passing of a loved one, that affects your life and causes emotional pain. It can feel like things will never change and it becomes a struggle to navigate life.
I have special interest in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self esteem, low confidence, identity, men’s issues, work related issues, career and life change.
If you are here, maybe you are feeling stuck, stressed, or disillusioned with work or life in general, or maybe something happened like redundancy, divorce, illness, or the passing of a loved one, that affects your life and causes emotional pain. It can feel like things will never change and it becomes a struggle to navigate life.
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What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.