Counselling in London
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Mirabela Osadci
MA
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Online psychotherapist with an eclectic and inventive approach. Practicing Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I believe that people already have within themselves what they need in order to overcome their struggles. All it takes is a bit of guidance and someone to ask the right questions. My wish for my clients is that they find the inner freedom to live the life that they want. I mostly work with expats, travelers, digital nomads, burners - I can relate to the lifestyle and can appreciate the need for flexibility and rescheduling sessions when necessary, however, anyone is welcome.
London SE1
& Online

Kadir Karahan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Integrative Multilingual Counselling & Psychotherapy providing counseling in Kurdish, Turkish, bilingual French, and Greek. I have recently received the qualification in BSL level3. Sometimes it can feel difficult or almost impossible to share what's hurting you, with your surrounding. Seeking help in therapy means that you need and deserve to have the time for yourself, to explore what you are currently going through and freely express your feelings and share your thoughts, concerns, and the difficulties you are experiencing.

Billi Silverstein
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I am accredited as an experienced integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I use my experience to help my clients expand and improve their emotional skills. I have spent several years working with addiction, especially food addiction, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and eating disorders. I have worked with dual diagnosis clients in both addiction and other mental health organisations. I am committed to providing counselling with the most up-to-date techniques to build a healing and therapeutic relationship with clients. More recently my client group has covered stress, anxiety, trauma and loss.

Andrew Rutledge
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I have experience of supporting people experiencing issues including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, social isolation, loss, lack of confidence and emotional overwhelm. The support I offer is based on creating a therapeutic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and life experiences in a safe, empathetic and confidential space.
London SW19
& Online

Iana Trichkova
Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
Verified
Verified
I am a professionally qualified Integrative counsellor based in South London and I offer short and long term counselling and psychotherapy. My aim is to provide a safe, confidential and compassionate space where you can explore what troubles you without fear of being judged or rejected. For me counselling is a collaborative process which facilitates increased understanding and self-awareness, greater self-acceptance and more fulfilling relationships with others and life in general. I practice an integration of several theoretical approaches: Person Centred, Humanistic, Existential, Psychodynamic /Psychoanalytic.

Melanie Chesnokov
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My approach is person-centred and solution-focused. I hold a warm, inclusive, judgement-free space for deep personal growth. Together we will explore different ways of looking at things while also exploring how you got to where you are to begin with. I want to help you uncover your inner strengths, gain new insights, and hone the skills you need in order to live the life you desire. Not all work is about the past; sometimes the focus is on acquiring practical skills in the here and now to face new challenges. Meeting you where you are, even if you are nervous and unsure, I don’t rely on a “one-size-fits-all” approach to healing.

Bethania Dick
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you feel anxious, insecure and that you depend on your relationships to be happy. It might be that you worry because you feel too needy in relationships. Maybe you have difficulties maintaining relationships because you end up pushing others away. You always find yourself in the same unhealthy patterns of being and relating. You would like to break these cycles and understand why they occur. You wish to understand yourself better, heal emotional wounds, and find a new perspective in life and relationships.
London SE26
& Online

Shanaz Khan
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello, my name is Shanaz and I am a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered Integrative Counsellor. In my private practice I offer a confidential and collaborative professional setting in which you can explore a wide number of current emotional or psychological problems and figure out ways in which these can be managed and helped. My rich cultural background and clinical experience contribute to my ability to relate to people from different walks of life with a broad range of presentation of difficulties.

Payal Kumar
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and clinical supervisor based in Clapham/ Balham. I provide psychological therapy to adults experiencing a range emotional and psychological problems such as Depression, Post-Natal depression, OCD, Perfectionism and Anxiety. They can be struggling to cope with life transitions like parenthood, divorce, redundancy, relationship difficulties and cultural transitions. I also provide goal focussed interventions for time management and achieving work-life balance. My clients come from diverse backgrounds like law, medicine, finance, media, journalism, fashion and politics. I have a special interest in parental mental health (e.g. pregnancy, becoming a new parent).

Paul Huntingford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to feel happy in yourself, and feel like everything you try to make yourself feel better isn’t working? Perhaps things you do may be causing distance between your friends and family yet you don’t know how to stop. Your work life, food and exercise routines may feel out of control, or that they’re running your life. All this can leave you feeling isolated, alone and grasping for unattainable goals. On the outside, things may look OK but inside you feel empty, with no sense of who you are and who you want to be.
London W12
& Online

Sílvia - Meneses Bueno
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Most of us, will, at some point, and for various reasons, experience emotional, psychological or spiritual challenges which can impact and limit the quality of our lives. I am a BACP accredited Counsellor, experienced in working with adults of all ages, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. According to your needs, I will draw on different schools of Psychology, such as, humanistic, psychodynamic, attachment theory and/or transpersonal, to provide either short-term-focused counselling/therapy or longer-term in-depth therapy.
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Ksenia Belash
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Would you describe yourself as sensitive, empathic and open-minded? You may be feeling desperately stuck in some area of your life, finding it difficult to navigate the complex terrain of your personal or professional relationships, struggling with overwhelm, persistent anxiety, self-criticism, shame or self-doubt or needing support with navigating a recent transition, loss, challenge or traumatic experience. I would love to offer you a gentle, loving, authentic and deeply compassionate space to explore and process your experience in the safety of knowing that in this space all of you and what you bring will be welcome and honoured.

Ros Stone
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Verified
With over 30 years experience I offer an insightful and friendly space to talk about anything that is troubling you. Together we’ll add light to darkness and replace confusion with clarity and confidence. Much of my work is with couples, as well as coaching in the legal/professional services sector, and working as a supervisor.

Emely Ostberg Msc (Counsl. Psychol).
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Are you living with higher levels of anxiety than those around you would’ve guessed? Pouring over moves you make, wishing you said or did things differently? Are you worrying at nighttime, despite all your best efforts not to? When our internal alarm system gets activated and the button to turn it off seems to have gone missing, it has a way of taking over every area of our life. I'm guessing that if you're reading this you've probably tried many ways to control the way you're feeling. It can be a frustrating experience not to gain control over it, perhaps especially so, if you’re used to succeed in other areas of your life.

Rachael Oldfield
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I'm a warm and down-to-earth psychotherapist, currently working both online and in-person in Dalston, London E8. I offer weekly therapy with adults on a 1-to-1 basis. I've worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship difficulties, loneliness & isolation, bereavement, conflicts at work or home, traumatic experiences & finding meaning, amongst many other issues. You may have a more vague sense of dissatisfaction and you don't need to be in crisis to find counselling useful; attending regularly can also be seen as an act of generous self-care, bringing greater insight, perspective & ease.

DBT in Mind Team
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We are a team of experienced therapists providing specialist support for people living with emotion regulation difficulties whose challenges get described in the medical world as "borderline personality disorder" (BPD/EUPD). We offer the intensive programmes in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Mentalisation Based Treatment and are committed to providing research-based and compassionate therapies developed specifically for intensely-feeling individuals. We are here to support you on your journey toward greater control over your emotions, behaviour and relationships.

Hanna Shariatzadeh
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed Psychotherapist, with experience in a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression, life changes, relationship issues and addiction. Whether you have been in counselling before, or this the first time you are approaching counselling, it can be a big step to take and I am here to support you in the process.

Hilary Ann Marling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I practice under an integrative approach which means I draw from a variety of models and techniques of counselling and psychotherapy to ensure that anyone who comes to see me has the opportunity to be met and understood as a unique individual. I provide a safe, contained and confidential space, where you can explore your unique issues, providing a non-judgemental and supportive space for you to work at your own pace. The principal goal in therapy is to assist in the learning of trusting in your own process, which gives way to self-empowerment and the ability to make choices from a deeper part of yourself.

The Self Space
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Verified
Verified
Join us for a good conversation with a qualified person. In a world which can sometimes be challenging, frightening, overwhelming, complex and seriously hard to navigate, it’s not surprising that sometimes we don’t feel ok. Whether you’re struggling, feeling a bit ‘meh’ or wanting to pro-actively work on your mental health — we’re here. We’re open 7 days a week, 7:30am – 9:30pm with over 65 therapists to choose from. We don’t have a waiting list. There’s no long and faffy assessment process. Just straightforward therapy in a way that suits you. We’ve got you.

Colin Houlihan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Lots of profiles aren't there? The paradox of choice sets in; how do I choose the right person? IS there a right person? And what even is therapy anyway? My approach is collaborative, active, and holistic. I offer a reliable, confidential and non-judgmental space to help you, your inner thoughts and feelings and support you in times of transition, distress and emotional need. We all have the right to be heard and seen, sometimes we can get stuck along the journey of life and encounter challenging thoughts and emotions. Experience the freedom of living authentically, a life of meaning and joy...
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How can I find a therapist in London?
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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.