Counselling in Kingston upon Thames

Life is difficult, confusing and scary sometimes, we can feel misunderstood and overwhelmed by issues that seem to multiply by the day. Perhaps you have a vision of where you want to go but no way to get there, perhaps even planning what you want for dinner is a struggle. You may be anxious, depressed, lost, grieving, searching for direction or struggling to cope with it all. I understand. Speaking about emotional pain can feel risky. Discovering the honesty and courage to put your experience into words can contribute to developing insight, self-confidence and self-respect.

I have an MPsychpsych (6-year postgraduate training) and I am registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), for work with children and young people up to the age of 25, as well as parents, carers and professionals. I have 20 years of experience working with children and families, including clinical and leadership positions within the NHS and in many mainstream and specialist schools. Most recently, running a specialist CAMHS service within the NHS in West London and as a Visiting Lecturer on Postgraduate mental health courses at the Tavistock & Portman.

I’m Richard, a gestalt psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer a safe space and an empathetic attitude to support you through the challenges you are facing. Most of us were not shown how to understand and interact with our emotions and feelings so when faced with complex situations or unfamiliar feelings, it can feel too much to bear alone. Together we will make sense of your current situation and challenges, and identify the ways in which our work together would best serve you. Through increased clarity and self awareness you may develop new skills and ways of being in the world which are more satisfying and nourishing.

I believe that trust is the foundation of any good relationship; and in this space, I will enable you to embark on your own personal journey of self-discovery, where you can explore and process your thoughts, memories and emotions, without you feeling the need to hide how you really feel. We will work collaboratively, to uncover and explore your apprehensions, enabling you to reach your goals, find clarity, new conclusions and a peace of mind.

Hi, I'm Sheela, I am a UKCP Accredited Clinical Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I am passionate about good mental health and draw upon my experience within frontline mental health services, the arts and sport to support my therapeutic work.

Growing up can be hard and modern life presents many challenges for young people. Perhaps you are a parent, having noticed your child seems sad, withdrawn or not themselves. They may seem worried or anxious. You may be a young person yourself, struggling to manage the unrelenting pressure of society, education, social media, friends and family. Perhaps you are the parent of a much younger child, wanting to learn new ways of managing their behaviour or worries. Whatever your reasons for being here, thank you for visiting my profile. Please get in touch to discuss your concerns and how I can help you to find a new way forward.

Hi, I’m Renata – a location-independent Counselor and Brazilian Psychologist. Just like most of the people I work with, I’ve moved countries a few times, been figuring out how to raise my kids internationally, and met a few obstacles to continuing my career as we moved around. Some people come for a more profound healing journey. Others, for work more focused on a specific aspect of their lives, like their career, a recent loss, or after an overwhelming life event like divorce, medical diagnosis, or moving.

When you know you can’t go on as you are, something needs to change. You might be feeling stuck in a relationship or a job which just isn’t working anymore. Maybe you’re faced with a big life transition and feel lost and uncertain about your future. All these issues show up as anxiety, depression, relationship problems and low self esteem. By raising your self-awareness I will help you explore these issues and find the root causes of the symptoms you're experiencing. For me, counselling is a vocation not a job and I am passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. I hope I can make a difference in yours.

Twenty-five years of experience as a specialist in OCD, Trauma (PTSD) & Stress. I have helped over 1000 people suffering from OCD, stress or trauma with an excellent track record. I don’t pretend to be a ‘Jack-of-all-trades' but work specifically with OCD & Trauma, where the depth of my skills and knowledge will make the biggest impact on the exact problems you are facing. You can be assured of my credentials as I am both Registered with HPCP & Chartered with the British Psychological Society. I also work for NHS & teach on Clinical Psychology University Courses.

UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist and BACP Registered counsellor with 24 years experience. I use an integrative/relational approach, viewing each person as unique, and as such I use a coherent combination of therapeutic ideas and working relationship that will best suit you as an individual. This may involve looking at current difficulties, your past, clarifying and understanding your thoughts and behaviours and helping you to understand and express your emotions. In this way we will work together to find a way through problems that are troubling you to negotiate a more satisfying and less stressful way of living.

Whether you are an adolescent, adult, sports person or busy executive there are some common themes that resonate with my clients: Finding it hard to make decisions - fear of getting it wrong and constantly worrying/Being less tolerant, irritable over things that wouldn't normally bother you/Needing to do everything perfectly and setting high unrealistic expectations resulting in procrastination/Never feeling you have done enough/A very critical internal voice - Exhausting! Most of my clients want to quieten that negative voice and find ways to achieve and live life without the gnawing anxiety and self-doubt

I am a qualified Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience of treating adults with mental health difficulties, across a range of NHS, charity and private services. Reaching out for mental health support can feel daunting, and I therefore offer a warm and compassionate approach to treatment. I will work together with you to help make sense of your challenges and develop a tailored treatment approach to meet your needs and improve your quality of life.

Everyone deserves to have a space where you can share your story while feeling safe, accepted and heard. A space where you can be you. We all encounter difficulties in life, some may feel more challenging than others to cope with alone. These struggles may cause you to feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed. It could be a crisis that you are encountering now or a past experience that you are struggling with. I offer a space where we can explore these, it’s possible to work through this together. Therapy can help you overcome the challenges you are experiencing in life and get to a place of freedom and renewed hope.

I am an integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor and offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for you to discuss how you are feeling, enabling you to identify and work through those things that are troubling you in your life. The sessions and direction of therapy will be led by you. This can be short-term solution focused work, or more open ended where you can explore your life experiences to see how your past is affecting your present. We can also work on dysfunctional and distorted thought patterns, allowing you to discover new ways of being. Together we can identify the tools you need to flourish.

Are you feeling stuck in old patterns and looking to make a change? Are you struggling with negative thoughts and feelings that impact on your enjoyment of life or experiencing difficulties with your relationships and struggling to connect with those around you? I am an experienced therapist offering a warm, non judgemental, safe space to explore your patterns of behaviour and to make sense of what you are feeling and why. By encouraging you to be curious, I aim to facilitate a deeper understanding of self which in turn can help to break negative patterns and promote positive change moving forward.

So often people suffer in silence instead of reaching out for support. Whether you are looking for a therapist for yourself or have concerns about your child, teenager or family member, I will provide an engaging and individual approach. I am an experienced artist and art psychotherapist with a private practice in my home in Richmond. You do not need to be an ‘artist’ or ‘good at art’ to benefit from making and engaging in art therapy. It is not about producing masterpieces (although you may surprise yourself). And although all materials are included and their use encouraged, art making during sessions is not a requirement.

Hello my name is Emma. I specialise in domestic violence, trauma and couples counselling. Are you experiencing relationship difficulties in your life or feel disconnected from your partner? Have you been impacted by a past or present trauma that continues to interfere with your life, relationship, home or work? Do you feel overwhelmed by your problems and struggle to find ways in which to find respite from them? We all have our own unique way of coping, however sometimes the strategies that we implement are not as effective as we would like and can only offer short term help and release.

I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC as well as a registered psychotherapist and counsellor with the BACP. I have many years of experience of therapeutic work in different settings such as NHS primary care, and community-based charities. I am committed to working together at your own pace, providing a warm and safe environment to understand what is bothering you or causing you distress. I believe that all of us have the capacity to grow and thrive, but sometimes we might feel a bit ‘stuck’, struggling to find meaning and purpose, and we might need a little help to reconnect with who we really are.

Dr Amin is an experienced Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. In addition to her private practice, Dr Amin is currently working within the NHS with adults with complex and enduring mental health difficulties and works as a Lecturer and Clinical Tutor at University College London offering teaching, training and supervision. Dr Amin specialises in working with adult mental health and works with a range of difficulties such as trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalised anxiety, phobias, eating disorders and personality disorders.