Counselling in London
My ideal client may be facing challenges in their relationships, sexuality, or emotional wellbeing—often shaped by personal history or cultural context. They’re seeking clarity, deeper connection, or healing from past experiences. They value a safe, respectful space where they can explore patterns, improve intimacy, and build practical tools for change. Whether in-person or online, they want a therapist who listens without judgment, works collaboratively, and supports them in understanding themselves and their relationships more fully.
My ideal client may be facing challenges in their relationships, sexuality, or emotional wellbeing—often shaped by personal history or cultural context. They’re seeking clarity, deeper connection, or healing from past experiences. They value a safe, respectful space where they can explore patterns, improve intimacy, and build practical tools for change. Whether in-person or online, they want a therapist who listens without judgment, works collaboratively, and supports them in understanding themselves and their relationships more fully.
Sometimes it can be confusing navigating constant life changes, societal expectations and concerns that comes with being human. You may feel defined by past experiences, confused about the present, or fearful of what the future might hold. Whatever your life-story, I provide a compassionate space that helps you hear your own authentic voice and find meaning to your experiences. I work holistically, looking at all aspects of your being to gain a greater overall picture of who you are and how you connect with yourself and others.
Sometimes it can be confusing navigating constant life changes, societal expectations and concerns that comes with being human. You may feel defined by past experiences, confused about the present, or fearful of what the future might hold. Whatever your life-story, I provide a compassionate space that helps you hear your own authentic voice and find meaning to your experiences. I work holistically, looking at all aspects of your being to gain a greater overall picture of who you are and how you connect with yourself and others.
I’m a creative, holistic practitioner with over 25 years experience. Using a bespoke approach where you're offered treatment specific to your needs and goals, I draw on many modalities. These include arts therapies, compassion focussed, positive psychology, CBT, depth psychology and psychoanalysis. Your journey is unique, and my role as your psychotherapist is to provide opportunity for you to gain insight about your challenges, work through them at a pace that's comfortable for you, and find healing solutions so you can make different, authentic life choices. I work in a trauma informed model and also consider ancestral legacies.
I’m a creative, holistic practitioner with over 25 years experience. Using a bespoke approach where you're offered treatment specific to your needs and goals, I draw on many modalities. These include arts therapies, compassion focussed, positive psychology, CBT, depth psychology and psychoanalysis. Your journey is unique, and my role as your psychotherapist is to provide opportunity for you to gain insight about your challenges, work through them at a pace that's comfortable for you, and find healing solutions so you can make different, authentic life choices. I work in a trauma informed model and also consider ancestral legacies.
When you're going through life transitions, depression, anxiety, or difficulties in relationships, identity or belonging, you may feel overwhelmed, stuck and isolated. Therapy provides a supportive space where you can feel seen and heard. Together, we will make sense of your experiences, paving the way for meaningful recovery and celebrating your wins along the way. My approach is grounded in the belief that people are not broken but often carry pain that has not yet been fully recognised or cared for. With this in mind, therapy becomes less about "fixing" you and more about understanding your experiences with care and curiosity.
When you're going through life transitions, depression, anxiety, or difficulties in relationships, identity or belonging, you may feel overwhelmed, stuck and isolated. Therapy provides a supportive space where you can feel seen and heard. Together, we will make sense of your experiences, paving the way for meaningful recovery and celebrating your wins along the way. My approach is grounded in the belief that people are not broken but often carry pain that has not yet been fully recognised or cared for. With this in mind, therapy becomes less about "fixing" you and more about understanding your experiences with care and curiosity.
Hi, I'm Nicole! You may be overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts or struggling with self-confidence. I am a qualified, accredited CBT Therapist with over 20 years’ experience in the field of mental health, including 10 years in NHS mental health services. I have treated clients with anxiety and depression within a variety of settings including voluntary organisations, HM Prison Services and NHS mental health services.
Hi, I'm Nicole! You may be overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts or struggling with self-confidence. I am a qualified, accredited CBT Therapist with over 20 years’ experience in the field of mental health, including 10 years in NHS mental health services. I have treated clients with anxiety and depression within a variety of settings including voluntary organisations, HM Prison Services and NHS mental health services.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist with a background in somatic work, I offer a creative, safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space where you can begin to understand and work through what is happening for you.
Navigating the world around us can feel overwhelming and this may affect your relationships, work, or your sense of self. Maybe you are experiencing a loss or bereavement, or are feeling anxious or depressed, or disconnected from yourself and those around you. Together we can help you understand thoughts and feelings that may be holding you back from finding your voice and realising your potential for growth and change.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist with a background in somatic work, I offer a creative, safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space where you can begin to understand and work through what is happening for you.
Navigating the world around us can feel overwhelming and this may affect your relationships, work, or your sense of self. Maybe you are experiencing a loss or bereavement, or are feeling anxious or depressed, or disconnected from yourself and those around you. Together we can help you understand thoughts and feelings that may be holding you back from finding your voice and realising your potential for growth and change.
Are you finding it difficult to cope? Perhaps life's pressures have left you feeling depressed or feeling increasingly stressed and anxious? All too often modern living can leave us with very little space to reflect about our own needs. Our relationships and health can suffer as a result. Psychotherapy can be helpful when emotional suffering becomes too much and at times of crisis when life can feel difficult or unmanageable. I am a qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, particularly skilled in working with depression, anxiety and difficulties in couple relationships.
Are you finding it difficult to cope? Perhaps life's pressures have left you feeling depressed or feeling increasingly stressed and anxious? All too often modern living can leave us with very little space to reflect about our own needs. Our relationships and health can suffer as a result. Psychotherapy can be helpful when emotional suffering becomes too much and at times of crisis when life can feel difficult or unmanageable. I am a qualified and experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist, particularly skilled in working with depression, anxiety and difficulties in couple relationships.
Maybe its hard to find meaning in your current situation or in your relationships. perhaps you feel depressed, anxious or you are experiencing panic attacks. You may be experiencing a bereavement, illness or job loss You may be going through a painful divorce or feeling isolated.
Maybe its hard to find meaning in your current situation or in your relationships. perhaps you feel depressed, anxious or you are experiencing panic attacks. You may be experiencing a bereavement, illness or job loss You may be going through a painful divorce or feeling isolated.
My therapeutic approach focuses on assisting individuals in building healthy relationships with themselves and others. I believe that compassionate, attentive, and effective psychotherapy can help individuals overcome deeply ingrained emotional difficulties and repetitive patterns. This is offered both in one-to-one and in group settings. The group setting is often ideal for examining and confronting interpersonal and relational difficulties, which can manifest as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, or addiction disorders.
My therapeutic approach focuses on assisting individuals in building healthy relationships with themselves and others. I believe that compassionate, attentive, and effective psychotherapy can help individuals overcome deeply ingrained emotional difficulties and repetitive patterns. This is offered both in one-to-one and in group settings. The group setting is often ideal for examining and confronting interpersonal and relational difficulties, which can manifest as depression, anxiety, personality disorders, or addiction disorders.
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.
Welcome, my name is Maja. I'm a clinical psychologist and a work in a relational, trauma-informed way. My style is warm, grounded, and reflective. Increasingly, my practice has drawn clients who may be exploring ADHD and/or autism as adults, seeking therapy that recognises and affirms difference rather than pathologising it. You might be navigating a recent diagnosis, questioning whether neurodivergence is part of your experience, or reflecting on longstanding challenges with overwhelm, masking, anxiety, relationships, or feelings of disconnect. I offer a space to explore these experiences thoughtfully and safely, at your own pace.
Welcome, my name is Maja. I'm a clinical psychologist and a work in a relational, trauma-informed way. My style is warm, grounded, and reflective. Increasingly, my practice has drawn clients who may be exploring ADHD and/or autism as adults, seeking therapy that recognises and affirms difference rather than pathologising it. You might be navigating a recent diagnosis, questioning whether neurodivergence is part of your experience, or reflecting on longstanding challenges with overwhelm, masking, anxiety, relationships, or feelings of disconnect. I offer a space to explore these experiences thoughtfully and safely, at your own pace.
You may be someone who is outwardly coping, managing responsibilities, relationships and expectations, yet privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of what you need. You might notice yourself feeling responsible for others while struggling to prioritise yourself, or finding that the same relational difficulties repeat despite insight or effort.
Perhaps you feel emotionally shut down at times or easily flooded. You may feel lonely or unseen, even within close relationships. You want more than strategies to cope and wish to understand yourself more deeply and to create meaningful, lasting change.
You may be someone who is outwardly coping, managing responsibilities, relationships and expectations, yet privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of what you need. You might notice yourself feeling responsible for others while struggling to prioritise yourself, or finding that the same relational difficulties repeat despite insight or effort.
Perhaps you feel emotionally shut down at times or easily flooded. You may feel lonely or unseen, even within close relationships. You want more than strategies to cope and wish to understand yourself more deeply and to create meaningful, lasting change.
There are many reasons to come to therapy whether struggling with a particular event, past trauma or ongoing concern. Our work together may involve talking about thoughts and feelings, but also slowing down and paying attention to sensations in the body. This can allow you to be with your experience without having to necessarily retell your life story in detail. Whatever you are feeling will be held in a safe and non-judgmental space, allowing you the freedom to explore what is happening in your life. If this sounds like an interesting approach, then contact me for a free 30-minute meeting.
There are many reasons to come to therapy whether struggling with a particular event, past trauma or ongoing concern. Our work together may involve talking about thoughts and feelings, but also slowing down and paying attention to sensations in the body. This can allow you to be with your experience without having to necessarily retell your life story in detail. Whatever you are feeling will be held in a safe and non-judgmental space, allowing you the freedom to explore what is happening in your life. If this sounds like an interesting approach, then contact me for a free 30-minute meeting.
I work with both individuals, couples and families, specialising in helping those with relationship difficulties, low-self esteem, anxiety and depression. Relationships are the most exciting and fulfilling aspect in our lives, but they can also be difficult and challenging. Most relationships go through a difficult patch at some time. Through counselling, you can learn how to stop fights from escalating, identify and change the underlying patterns that cause them and reconnect to the bond that you share with each other.
I work with both individuals, couples and families, specialising in helping those with relationship difficulties, low-self esteem, anxiety and depression. Relationships are the most exciting and fulfilling aspect in our lives, but they can also be difficult and challenging. Most relationships go through a difficult patch at some time. Through counselling, you can learn how to stop fights from escalating, identify and change the underlying patterns that cause them and reconnect to the bond that you share with each other.
I offer a balanced set of approaches that I can apply to suit your needs. Some people are better helped with insights into their patterns; others may need more skills and again others may feel they do everything right yet they are still unhappy. I strongly believe in trying out new behaviour, as this creates the biggest shifts and minimizes relapse. I integrate lifestyle factors such as nutrition when necessary. When the chemicals aren't right, talking isn't going to lift your mood. We will always explore the source of your issues, relating it to your system, so as to radically release and uproot it and make change more effortless.
I offer a balanced set of approaches that I can apply to suit your needs. Some people are better helped with insights into their patterns; others may need more skills and again others may feel they do everything right yet they are still unhappy. I strongly believe in trying out new behaviour, as this creates the biggest shifts and minimizes relapse. I integrate lifestyle factors such as nutrition when necessary. When the chemicals aren't right, talking isn't going to lift your mood. We will always explore the source of your issues, relating it to your system, so as to radically release and uproot it and make change more effortless.
I am an integrative therapist, meaning I draw on multiple approaches and theories in my practice, but my way of working has been particularly shaped by relational psychotherapy and attachment theory. This means I believe that the relationships we experience in our early lives affect our later ways of relating to both ourselves and others. I believe that therapy is a fundamentally relational endeavour - not that people are broken and therefore need to be “fixed” - but rather that through working together we can come to new ways of relating, understanding and being.
I am an integrative therapist, meaning I draw on multiple approaches and theories in my practice, but my way of working has been particularly shaped by relational psychotherapy and attachment theory. This means I believe that the relationships we experience in our early lives affect our later ways of relating to both ourselves and others. I believe that therapy is a fundamentally relational endeavour - not that people are broken and therefore need to be “fixed” - but rather that through working together we can come to new ways of relating, understanding and being.
Dr Alice Davidson
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London SE1
Waitlist for new clients
I am an integrative counselling psychologist, having trained and worked in different modalities for over 10 years. Alongside private work, my skills are informed by past and ongoing experience, having delivered therapy in NHS and charity sectors, working in developmental neuroscience, and in inpatient psychiatric services.
If you’d like to work together, I would aim facilitate new understanding and insights, with which change can occur. My focus is on your needs for therapy, to work with you to notice how your past and present life experiences, self-view, and relationships impact you presently.
I am an integrative counselling psychologist, having trained and worked in different modalities for over 10 years. Alongside private work, my skills are informed by past and ongoing experience, having delivered therapy in NHS and charity sectors, working in developmental neuroscience, and in inpatient psychiatric services.
If you’d like to work together, I would aim facilitate new understanding and insights, with which change can occur. My focus is on your needs for therapy, to work with you to notice how your past and present life experiences, self-view, and relationships impact you presently.
I am a Couples & Sex Therapist, Author, and Speaker on Relational & Sexual Intelligence, with over 10 years of international experience in the UK and around the Globe. Many of my clients come when routine, conflict, or silence has replaced intimacy. My academic background in Human and Medical Sciences (Hons) and more than 7 years in the NHS gave me the knowledge and clinical confidence to support individuals and couples through life’s most difficult challenges. Clients often seek me when they feel more like roommates than lovers, when routine has silenced desire, or when painful experiences have created distance.
I am a Couples & Sex Therapist, Author, and Speaker on Relational & Sexual Intelligence, with over 10 years of international experience in the UK and around the Globe. Many of my clients come when routine, conflict, or silence has replaced intimacy. My academic background in Human and Medical Sciences (Hons) and more than 7 years in the NHS gave me the knowledge and clinical confidence to support individuals and couples through life’s most difficult challenges. Clients often seek me when they feel more like roommates than lovers, when routine has silenced desire, or when painful experiences have created distance.
Whether you're feeling anxiety, a lack of confidence, or are generally overwhelmed, it is important to choose the therapist who is right for you.
The relationships we have, or that we lack, can leave us confused, frustrated, or deeply hurt. Our environment, and how we are seen by others, can make us feel pressurised, dismissed, or misunderstood.
Together, we can work to understand your current and past experiences, so you can process the painful feelings that have left you distressed. Working sensitively and at your pace, in a trauma-informed way, allows us to explore how you feel without judgment.
Whether you're feeling anxiety, a lack of confidence, or are generally overwhelmed, it is important to choose the therapist who is right for you.
The relationships we have, or that we lack, can leave us confused, frustrated, or deeply hurt. Our environment, and how we are seen by others, can make us feel pressurised, dismissed, or misunderstood.
Together, we can work to understand your current and past experiences, so you can process the painful feelings that have left you distressed. Working sensitively and at your pace, in a trauma-informed way, allows us to explore how you feel without judgment.
People often begin therapy when recurring patterns start to interfere with how they want to live or relate to others. You might feel overwhelmed by stress, unsure how to respond to challenges, or aware that something needs to change even if the next step isn’t clear. Therapy offers a structured way of working toward change, whether that involves gaining perspective, developing different responses, or addressing longer-standing difficulties.
People often begin therapy when recurring patterns start to interfere with how they want to live or relate to others. You might feel overwhelmed by stress, unsure how to respond to challenges, or aware that something needs to change even if the next step isn’t clear. Therapy offers a structured way of working toward change, whether that involves gaining perspective, developing different responses, or addressing longer-standing difficulties.
See more therapy options for London
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in London
3,000+
Average cost per session
£79
Counsellors in London who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Stress |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 73% | Aviva |
| 66% | AXA PPP |
| 58% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in London see their clients
| 74% | In Person and Online | |
| 26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 75% | Female | |
| 24% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in London?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
Learn more about how to find a therapist
Learn more about how to find a therapist
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.