Counselling in London

Dr Ruth Mintah
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
London SE1
My name is Ruth and I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist. I recognise there are many reasons why you may be seeking therapy and I offer tailored support working with a range of difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, low mood, and low self-esteem to name a few. I also value opportunities to help people identify and reconnect with the values, skills, and strengths they already hold.
My name is Ruth and I’m a registered Clinical Psychologist. I recognise there are many reasons why you may be seeking therapy and I offer tailored support working with a range of difficulties such as trauma, anxiety, low mood, and low self-esteem to name a few. I also value opportunities to help people identify and reconnect with the values, skills, and strengths they already hold.

Eva De Marchi
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
London W1S
I am an experienced psychoanalytic psychotherapist and I will work with you to help you understand the many ways in which your pain manifests, hindering your ability to live a good enough life and make changes. I have extensive experience providing both intensive, long term therapeutic interventions and short term treatment when appropriate. I also practice as an adult psychodynamic psychotherapist at the Kent and Medway NHS Trust with supervisory responsibilities. I was an honorary psychotherapist at South London and the Maudsley NHS Trust for 4 years. working within a highly experienced and psychoanalytically informed team.
I am an experienced psychoanalytic psychotherapist and I will work with you to help you understand the many ways in which your pain manifests, hindering your ability to live a good enough life and make changes. I have extensive experience providing both intensive, long term therapeutic interventions and short term treatment when appropriate. I also practice as an adult psychodynamic psychotherapist at the Kent and Medway NHS Trust with supervisory responsibilities. I was an honorary psychotherapist at South London and the Maudsley NHS Trust for 4 years. working within a highly experienced and psychoanalytically informed team.

Carrie Pollard
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
London N6
Hello and welcome. I'm Carrie. I wonder why now feels the right time for you to start your therapy? Does life feel heavy? Or relationships feel difficult? Perhaps you are finding you are experiencing anxiety in your day to day life. Or experiences from your past feel so difficult. Whatever has prompted you to make your way here today, rest assured I provide a non judgemental, confidential and safe space to explore emotions, relationships and life experiences. We can think about your past and present, creating a feeling of safety and processing the pain.
Hello and welcome. I'm Carrie. I wonder why now feels the right time for you to start your therapy? Does life feel heavy? Or relationships feel difficult? Perhaps you are finding you are experiencing anxiety in your day to day life. Or experiences from your past feel so difficult. Whatever has prompted you to make your way here today, rest assured I provide a non judgemental, confidential and safe space to explore emotions, relationships and life experiences. We can think about your past and present, creating a feeling of safety and processing the pain.

Valerie-Lee Howard
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
London SW16
People often find counselling useful when they are struggling to make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences they are encountering. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which an individual can explore their life in their own personal way, as a means of finding deeper understanding; balance and to strengthen their resolve. Whilst being a counsellor I have experience working within the Ministry Of Justice for 17+ years delivering Therapeutic Groups for both men and women who have entered the Criminal Justice System.
People often find counselling useful when they are struggling to make sense of difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences they are encountering. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which an individual can explore their life in their own personal way, as a means of finding deeper understanding; balance and to strengthen their resolve. Whilst being a counsellor I have experience working within the Ministry Of Justice for 17+ years delivering Therapeutic Groups for both men and women who have entered the Criminal Justice System.

Natalis Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
London E9
I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become. -Carl Gustav Jung- A warm welcome to you. My primary aim is to facilitate a safe and empathic space for my clients where the psychological pain can be explored and validated without the fear of judgement or rejection. I have been trained in all mainstream therapeutic modalities, so I aim to tailor my approach to the unique needs and goals of each client. Alongside my private practice located just a few minutes from Hackney Wick station , I work in NHS as IAPT counsellor where I design and deliver individually tailored treatments for a wide range of presenting problems.
I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become. -Carl Gustav Jung- A warm welcome to you. My primary aim is to facilitate a safe and empathic space for my clients where the psychological pain can be explored and validated without the fear of judgement or rejection. I have been trained in all mainstream therapeutic modalities, so I aim to tailor my approach to the unique needs and goals of each client. Alongside my private practice located just a few minutes from Hackney Wick station , I work in NHS as IAPT counsellor where I design and deliver individually tailored treatments for a wide range of presenting problems.

Dr Oona McEwan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
London E17 (Online Only)
Whether you are having momentary difficulties or are facing long-standing challenges, starting therapy can feel daunting. My approach focuses on creating a safe and supportive space to explore a range of difficulties including low mood and depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, as well as addictions and challenges within relationships. Other interests/specialities include racial and intergenerational trauma, difficulties associated with becoming and being a parent (including the perinatal period), conditions such as endometriosis and fertility issues, as well as work-related challenges.
Whether you are having momentary difficulties or are facing long-standing challenges, starting therapy can feel daunting. My approach focuses on creating a safe and supportive space to explore a range of difficulties including low mood and depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, as well as addictions and challenges within relationships. Other interests/specialities include racial and intergenerational trauma, difficulties associated with becoming and being a parent (including the perinatal period), conditions such as endometriosis and fertility issues, as well as work-related challenges.

Dee Critoph
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified
3 Endorsed
London NW5
Would you like a Safe Space to Speak Freely and Explore whatever is on 'Your Mind'? As an experienced and registered Psychotherapist, I have worked with a diverse range of people struggling with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, feelings of sadness, loneliness and emptiness, low self-esteem and confidence, and difficulties in relating. I would work to help you make sense of your feelings, moods, behaviour and motivations. Helping you understand and resolve your difficulties by increasing awareness of your inner world and its influence over your relationship with yourself and others.
Would you like a Safe Space to Speak Freely and Explore whatever is on 'Your Mind'? As an experienced and registered Psychotherapist, I have worked with a diverse range of people struggling with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, feelings of sadness, loneliness and emptiness, low self-esteem and confidence, and difficulties in relating. I would work to help you make sense of your feelings, moods, behaviour and motivations. Helping you understand and resolve your difficulties by increasing awareness of your inner world and its influence over your relationship with yourself and others.

Elite Psychology Associates
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
London W4
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Life can be difficult at times and we tend to experience our greatest challenges when what we are doing is very different from what we would like to be doing. Sometimes our relationships might not be fulfilling or work can seem pointless or unsatisfactory. This can manifest in distressing thoughts, painful feelings and unhelpful behaviours. Our work together will help you to live a more rich and meaningful life.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Life can be difficult at times and we tend to experience our greatest challenges when what we are doing is very different from what we would like to be doing. Sometimes our relationships might not be fulfilling or work can seem pointless or unsatisfactory. This can manifest in distressing thoughts, painful feelings and unhelpful behaviours. Our work together will help you to live a more rich and meaningful life.

London Accessible Psychotherapy Independent Svc
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified
London N10
LAPIS serves people with disabilities, carers and NHS workers/ healthworkers. LAPIS addresses the disadvantage in accessing therapy so people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and life-changing physical health issues as well as those with learning disorders such as ASD and ADHD can address mental health issues. We do this by making available an accessible service that offers specialist Counselling and Psychotherapy as a low cost service that we strive to make available to all.
LAPIS serves people with disabilities, carers and NHS workers/ healthworkers. LAPIS addresses the disadvantage in accessing therapy so people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and life-changing physical health issues as well as those with learning disorders such as ASD and ADHD can address mental health issues. We do this by making available an accessible service that offers specialist Counselling and Psychotherapy as a low cost service that we strive to make available to all.

Shirley Archibald-William
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
London W13
My mantra, "Once we face the things we fear, they no longer have power over us!" So well done for taking your initial steps towards change. We get stuck within our own worlds (especially our past), fearful that we will not be heard or even understood. We find it difficult to dismiss 'noises' that disable our focus on matters we need to change. Though we acknowledge we are fearful, therefore flooding our mindset. We find sanctuary in others peoples words, feelings, emotions, thoughts & continue to dishonor our own as we are fearful for what we mite have to face - demeaning our needs seem so much easier to do than to confront them?
My mantra, "Once we face the things we fear, they no longer have power over us!" So well done for taking your initial steps towards change. We get stuck within our own worlds (especially our past), fearful that we will not be heard or even understood. We find it difficult to dismiss 'noises' that disable our focus on matters we need to change. Though we acknowledge we are fearful, therefore flooding our mindset. We find sanctuary in others peoples words, feelings, emotions, thoughts & continue to dishonor our own as we are fearful for what we mite have to face - demeaning our needs seem so much easier to do than to confront them?

Tam Korodi
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
London SE1 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Tam! I am an attachment expert, specialising exclusively in resolving relationship issues (romantic, familial, professional). Whether you're single and seeking your happily-ever-after, working on a troubled relationship, or picking yourself up after a shattering divorce or breakup, I can help you change your love life. I also work with clients who have toxic and high-conflict familial or professional relationships. I provide online sessions to both individuals and couples using the most up-to-date scientific methods.
Hi, I'm Tam! I am an attachment expert, specialising exclusively in resolving relationship issues (romantic, familial, professional). Whether you're single and seeking your happily-ever-after, working on a troubled relationship, or picking yourself up after a shattering divorce or breakup, I can help you change your love life. I also work with clients who have toxic and high-conflict familial or professional relationships. I provide online sessions to both individuals and couples using the most up-to-date scientific methods.
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Dr Xiangkun Zhu
PsychD
London NW3 (Online Only)
When you're feeling psychologically uncomfortable in any way, you can turn to me, and here's how I can help. Whenever you're dealing with emotional turmoil, inner conflicts, or life's challenges, I'm here as your support system - a dedicated mental health counselor ready to extend a helping hand on your journey.
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Matthew Deaves
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
London E9
Hello, my name is Matthew, I am a qualified integrative therapist working in-person in London, and online across the UK. I have the conviction that it is possible to make sense of our lives and doing so makes good sense. Clients I meet often have a sense of despair around aspects of their lives and find themselves being ‘fed up of being fed up’. This despair however can serve as a useful catalyst in the quest for healing and understanding. Therapy is an opportunity to take stock of our lives and work out what we want them to be, to face ourselves head on.
Hello, my name is Matthew, I am a qualified integrative therapist working in-person in London, and online across the UK. I have the conviction that it is possible to make sense of our lives and doing so makes good sense. Clients I meet often have a sense of despair around aspects of their lives and find themselves being ‘fed up of being fed up’. This despair however can serve as a useful catalyst in the quest for healing and understanding. Therapy is an opportunity to take stock of our lives and work out what we want them to be, to face ourselves head on.

Maya Roopun
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
London E8 (Online Only)
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. With a warm, empathetic, and compassionate approach, I aim to work with you collaboratively. Making space for your unique complexities. I hope to facilitate understanding, process unresolved emotions, manage difficulties, and assist you to move towards a calmer, more content, more authentic, and happier life. I work integratively drawing from evidence based models and beyond, depending on your own individual needs. My work draws predominantly from psychodynamic, relational, existential, ACT, Mindfulness, and humanistic therapies.
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist. With a warm, empathetic, and compassionate approach, I aim to work with you collaboratively. Making space for your unique complexities. I hope to facilitate understanding, process unresolved emotions, manage difficulties, and assist you to move towards a calmer, more content, more authentic, and happier life. I work integratively drawing from evidence based models and beyond, depending on your own individual needs. My work draws predominantly from psychodynamic, relational, existential, ACT, Mindfulness, and humanistic therapies.

Jo Allen
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
London EC2A (Online Only)
Hello, are you struggling with relationships, wanting to explore the dynamics in your family or how you have managed a difficult life transition or change in your life? I would hope to support you to explore these changes and how you have coped and support you to implement changes to support new understandings and improve your wellbeing. I am collaborative in my approach and balance supportive therapeutic conversations with suggestions for action depending on the clients needs.
Hello, are you struggling with relationships, wanting to explore the dynamics in your family or how you have managed a difficult life transition or change in your life? I would hope to support you to explore these changes and how you have coped and support you to implement changes to support new understandings and improve your wellbeing. I am collaborative in my approach and balance supportive therapeutic conversations with suggestions for action depending on the clients needs.

Emma Osler
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified
London W1G
I offer in-person private psychotherapy at Oxford Circus in central London, as well as online or telephone sessions when required. I provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to talk about your difficulties. I work psychodynamically, meaning that as we think together about your experiences, I will help you to understand what may be going on unconsciously. This will include paying attention to how your past may be affecting how you relate to the world now.
I offer in-person private psychotherapy at Oxford Circus in central London, as well as online or telephone sessions when required. I provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to talk about your difficulties. I work psychodynamically, meaning that as we think together about your experiences, I will help you to understand what may be going on unconsciously. This will include paying attention to how your past may be affecting how you relate to the world now.

Leigh Newton
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
London SE19
Psychotherapy is a specialist talking treatment with the aim to help people to explore their lives in order to understand and work through emotional and psychological problems. I aim to provide a form of psychotherapy which focuses on the difficulties, imbalances, stresses or questions an individual might be struggling with within their outer and/or inner life
Psychotherapy is a specialist talking treatment with the aim to help people to explore their lives in order to understand and work through emotional and psychological problems. I aim to provide a form of psychotherapy which focuses on the difficulties, imbalances, stresses or questions an individual might be struggling with within their outer and/or inner life

Kate Davis
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
London SE19
Not accepting new clients
Hello my name is Kate and I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in work with people on the Autism Spectrum. I am trained to assess and diagnose autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and am interested in working with individuals to understand their unique profile so that I can help them manage the challenges they face. I have considerable experience of working with girls and women with autism as they are often missed, misdiagnosed and misunderstood. I also work with people with ASD who have complex mental health difficulties.
Hello my name is Kate and I am a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in work with people on the Autism Spectrum. I am trained to assess and diagnose autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) and am interested in working with individuals to understand their unique profile so that I can help them manage the challenges they face. I have considerable experience of working with girls and women with autism as they are often missed, misdiagnosed and misunderstood. I also work with people with ASD who have complex mental health difficulties.

Dr Natalie V. Bailey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
London E8
Perhaps you are feeling down, hurt or anxious - maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, bereaved or just feel that you are not living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to support you on your journey towards healing, self-discovery, and development. As a Chartered Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist, I am committed to the well-being and development of all my clients.
Perhaps you are feeling down, hurt or anxious - maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, bereaved or just feel that you are not living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to support you on your journey towards healing, self-discovery, and development. As a Chartered Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist, I am committed to the well-being and development of all my clients.

Julianne Wren
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified
London N7
My goal as a therapist is to teach you skills, so that you are more equipped to effectively manage emotional distress and reduce problematic behaviours. My special areas of interest and expertise include, but are not limited to, treating children and adolescents; parent interventions for parents of children with elevated anxiety and/or disruptive behaviours; social skills training; anxiety disorders across the lifespan; and eating disorders. I work with feelings of depression, anxiety and related difficulties like anxiety, depression, self-harm, relationships, friendship difficulties, exam stress and learning related difficulties
My goal as a therapist is to teach you skills, so that you are more equipped to effectively manage emotional distress and reduce problematic behaviours. My special areas of interest and expertise include, but are not limited to, treating children and adolescents; parent interventions for parents of children with elevated anxiety and/or disruptive behaviours; social skills training; anxiety disorders across the lifespan; and eating disorders. I work with feelings of depression, anxiety and related difficulties like anxiety, depression, self-harm, relationships, friendship difficulties, exam stress and learning related difficulties
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone 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.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
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.
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.