Counselling in London
I’m Negin, an integrative psychotherapist offering a calm and reflective space for exploration and growth. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to make sense of their inner experience. You might be carrying a heaviness, anxiety, numbness, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself or others. Perhaps you’ve learned to hold everything together while something inside longs for understanding and relief. Therapy can provide a space to explore these feelings, understand recurring patterns, and get a better sense of what you’re feeling and what you might need.
I’m Negin, an integrative psychotherapist offering a calm and reflective space for exploration and growth. Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to make sense of their inner experience. You might be carrying a heaviness, anxiety, numbness, or a sense of being disconnected from yourself or others. Perhaps you’ve learned to hold everything together while something inside longs for understanding and relief. Therapy can provide a space to explore these feelings, understand recurring patterns, and get a better sense of what you’re feeling and what you might need.
This is for anyone who feels stuck, overthinking, overwhelmed, caught in cycles they don’t fully understand, and is pretending or trying to get through everyday and is ready to explore these patterns and work towards change. Feeling anxious, panicky, stressed, depressed I can help.
Using a structured, collaborative approach, I help clients gain clarity about how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours interact and how these can be adjusted to improve wellbeing. Whether your goal is to reduce anxiety, build a healthier relationship with food, or regain a sense of control in your life, therapy is tailored to your specific needs
This is for anyone who feels stuck, overthinking, overwhelmed, caught in cycles they don’t fully understand, and is pretending or trying to get through everyday and is ready to explore these patterns and work towards change. Feeling anxious, panicky, stressed, depressed I can help.
Using a structured, collaborative approach, I help clients gain clarity about how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours interact and how these can be adjusted to improve wellbeing. Whether your goal is to reduce anxiety, build a healthier relationship with food, or regain a sense of control in your life, therapy is tailored to your specific needs
Do you feel that life has changed in ways you cannot control, leaving you stuck and unable to move forward? You may have lost a loved one, be adjusting to physical health changes, or living with chronic pain.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in grief and bereavement (including Prolonged Grief Disorder), adjustment to physical health conditions, and chronic pain. I can also offer tailored support if you are experiencing mild memory or attentional difficulties (such as in Mild Cognitive Impairment).
I have 15 years of experience in mental health practice and research, and currently also hold a part-time NHS post.
Do you feel that life has changed in ways you cannot control, leaving you stuck and unable to move forward? You may have lost a loved one, be adjusting to physical health changes, or living with chronic pain.
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in grief and bereavement (including Prolonged Grief Disorder), adjustment to physical health conditions, and chronic pain. I can also offer tailored support if you are experiencing mild memory or attentional difficulties (such as in Mild Cognitive Impairment).
I have 15 years of experience in mental health practice and research, and currently also hold a part-time NHS post.
Change often begins in the space where you’re allowed to speak freely. I’m a psychodynamic psychotherapist offering one-to-one therapy for adults, both in person and online. Some people come to therapy wanting short-term, focused support around a specific issue, while others seek longer-term, open-ended work. We’ll shape the therapy around you and your needs, rather than forcing a fixed model.
My approach is relational and collaborative. We work together in a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore thoughts, feelings, relationships, and recurring patterns, at a pace that feels manageable and attuned to you.
Change often begins in the space where you’re allowed to speak freely. I’m a psychodynamic psychotherapist offering one-to-one therapy for adults, both in person and online. Some people come to therapy wanting short-term, focused support around a specific issue, while others seek longer-term, open-ended work. We’ll shape the therapy around you and your needs, rather than forcing a fixed model.
My approach is relational and collaborative. We work together in a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore thoughts, feelings, relationships, and recurring patterns, at a pace that feels manageable and attuned to you.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, stress, or self doubt. Some are finding relationships difficult, experiencing intense emotions, or noticing patterns of behaviour that feel hard to understand or change. Others may be navigating questions around identity, confidence, or a sense of feeling stuck, while some are living with the impact of past or recent trauma. Often, there is a desire to make sense of what is happening beneath the surface. To understand themselves more deeply, step out of unhelpful cycles, and feel more grounded, connected, and fulfilled in everyday life.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, low mood, stress, or self doubt. Some are finding relationships difficult, experiencing intense emotions, or noticing patterns of behaviour that feel hard to understand or change. Others may be navigating questions around identity, confidence, or a sense of feeling stuck, while some are living with the impact of past or recent trauma. Often, there is a desire to make sense of what is happening beneath the surface. To understand themselves more deeply, step out of unhelpful cycles, and feel more grounded, connected, and fulfilled in everyday life.
How do I work? I provide an open, non-judgemental space for you, either as an individual or as a couple, to explore and make sense of your issues, to help you move forward in life to the place you want to be. There are roughly three stages: Stage 1: Explore the problem in an empathetic, non-judgemental environment. Stage 2: Clarify the key patterns and themes and make sense of some of the contradictions; put it all into context and gain insight into yourself and your life, and how and why the same problems keep coming up. Stage 3: Use this insight to start moving towards a richer, more pleasurable life.
How do I work? I provide an open, non-judgemental space for you, either as an individual or as a couple, to explore and make sense of your issues, to help you move forward in life to the place you want to be. There are roughly three stages: Stage 1: Explore the problem in an empathetic, non-judgemental environment. Stage 2: Clarify the key patterns and themes and make sense of some of the contradictions; put it all into context and gain insight into yourself and your life, and how and why the same problems keep coming up. Stage 3: Use this insight to start moving towards a richer, more pleasurable life.
Hello! Thank you for reaching out. I'm a trauma-informed, integrative counsellor/psychotherapist (BACP accred), committed to your healing, wellbeing and growth. I work with individuals and couples.
If you're stressed, anxious, feeling confused and overwhelmed, you need not struggle alone. We can work together to harness your inner resources for healing and growth.
I have a level-4 diploma in therapeutic counselling. My modality includes person-centred, psychodynamic, integrative, somatic and emotionally focused therapy. I'm a member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).
Hello! Thank you for reaching out. I'm a trauma-informed, integrative counsellor/psychotherapist (BACP accred), committed to your healing, wellbeing and growth. I work with individuals and couples.
If you're stressed, anxious, feeling confused and overwhelmed, you need not struggle alone. We can work together to harness your inner resources for healing and growth.
I have a level-4 diploma in therapeutic counselling. My modality includes person-centred, psychodynamic, integrative, somatic and emotionally focused therapy. I'm a member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).
Life can throw challenges our way leaving us feeling stuck, afflicted, confused, lonely and in pain. Finding our way through strenuous times can feel overwhelming and sometimes even undoable. Therapy can help you replenish your inner resources, heal your emotional hurts, and support your resilience to work through challenging times. Therapy can provide a space to explore your inner tensions in a warm, caring and non-judgmental environment, enabling you to heal, deepen your self-awareness and discover new insights. Therapy can help you to make positive changes for a wholesome and fulfilling life - full of love, joy, and inspiration.
Life can throw challenges our way leaving us feeling stuck, afflicted, confused, lonely and in pain. Finding our way through strenuous times can feel overwhelming and sometimes even undoable. Therapy can help you replenish your inner resources, heal your emotional hurts, and support your resilience to work through challenging times. Therapy can provide a space to explore your inner tensions in a warm, caring and non-judgmental environment, enabling you to heal, deepen your self-awareness and discover new insights. Therapy can help you to make positive changes for a wholesome and fulfilling life - full of love, joy, and inspiration.
Hi, I’m Sarah, an experienced therapist in CBT, REBT and EMDR. I work with people to untangle their thoughts, emotions, and past experiences to make them more manageable for the future. My speciality is helping you if you are anxious, depressed or having low moods. Family issues ( with partners/ children/older parents), work issues (with colleagues, work culture), feeling burnt out, hurt, feeling guilty or currently experiencing other unhelpful emotions.
I work collaboratively and compassionately and at your pace to help you understand what's happening, how to make sense of it and how to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Hi, I’m Sarah, an experienced therapist in CBT, REBT and EMDR. I work with people to untangle their thoughts, emotions, and past experiences to make them more manageable for the future. My speciality is helping you if you are anxious, depressed or having low moods. Family issues ( with partners/ children/older parents), work issues (with colleagues, work culture), feeling burnt out, hurt, feeling guilty or currently experiencing other unhelpful emotions.
I work collaboratively and compassionately and at your pace to help you understand what's happening, how to make sense of it and how to move forward with confidence and clarity.
Hi, I am Hannah Veseli a qualified Psychotherapist based in London, working with individuals, couples and groups. I have acquired experience in working on both a long-term and short-term basis and tailor my approach according to the individual needs of the client. Having worked with a range of difficulties including extensive trauma, the pursuit of mental and emotional wellness is central to my work. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and empathic care along-side theoretical approaches to create a safe and exploratory space to work through the difficulties being faced.
Hi, I am Hannah Veseli a qualified Psychotherapist based in London, working with individuals, couples and groups. I have acquired experience in working on both a long-term and short-term basis and tailor my approach according to the individual needs of the client. Having worked with a range of difficulties including extensive trauma, the pursuit of mental and emotional wellness is central to my work. I am dedicated to providing compassionate and empathic care along-side theoretical approaches to create a safe and exploratory space to work through the difficulties being faced.
If you are struggling with anxiety or you are feeling low right now and feel the need to talk, to be understood, or simply to have someone by your side as you make sense of what’s happening within you, you don’t have to go through this alone. I am here to support you on this journey and help you find light in the moments of darkness we all experience.
If you are struggling with anxiety or you are feeling low right now and feel the need to talk, to be understood, or simply to have someone by your side as you make sense of what’s happening within you, you don’t have to go through this alone. I am here to support you on this journey and help you find light in the moments of darkness we all experience.
Hello, I'm Libby. I am a trained counsellor and psychotherapist. Life can be overwhelming and we can all find ourselves at times struggling and unsure how to move forward. My job is to listen to you with compassion, openness and curiosity and to help you come to a better understanding of yourself and your situation. I offer a supportive, confidential space for you to make sense of your life, reflect on your feelings and patterns of behaviour and practice new ways of being in a safe environment.
Hello, I'm Libby. I am a trained counsellor and psychotherapist. Life can be overwhelming and we can all find ourselves at times struggling and unsure how to move forward. My job is to listen to you with compassion, openness and curiosity and to help you come to a better understanding of yourself and your situation. I offer a supportive, confidential space for you to make sense of your life, reflect on your feelings and patterns of behaviour and practice new ways of being in a safe environment.
Senior Psychological Therapist working in the NHS, with 10+ years experience in the public and private sector. Fully Accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. Cambridge University graduate with extensive qualifications in a range of psychological disciplines. Committed to offering a safe space and treatment tailored to your needs. Individual, Couples, or Family therapy provided.
Senior Psychological Therapist working in the NHS, with 10+ years experience in the public and private sector. Fully Accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies. Cambridge University graduate with extensive qualifications in a range of psychological disciplines. Committed to offering a safe space and treatment tailored to your needs. Individual, Couples, or Family therapy provided.
I support clients who find themselves avoiding conflict or struggling to express their thoughts and emotions openly. These patterns can often impact relationships, creating tension and adding to the pressures of an already demanding life.
I also work with young people, supporting them to make sense of their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of communicating
I support clients who find themselves avoiding conflict or struggling to express their thoughts and emotions openly. These patterns can often impact relationships, creating tension and adding to the pressures of an already demanding life.
I also work with young people, supporting them to make sense of their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of communicating
Before training as a therapist, I was a corporate lawyer for some years followed by roles in luxury and financial communications. I have a comprehensive understanding of the pressures of academic and corporate life.
Before training as a therapist, I was a corporate lawyer for some years followed by roles in luxury and financial communications. I have a comprehensive understanding of the pressures of academic and corporate life.
Do you find yourself striving to feel confident, but never quite feeling good enough?
On the outside, it might look like you’ve got everything together, but inside you’re overthinking, second-guessing yourself, and wondering why you still don’t feel good enough.
You might be exhausted from people-pleasing, seeking reassurance, or holding yourself to impossibly high standards. If your mind is constantly questioning you or putting you down, it can feel hard to switch it off, no matter how well things are going on paper.
Do you find yourself striving to feel confident, but never quite feeling good enough?
On the outside, it might look like you’ve got everything together, but inside you’re overthinking, second-guessing yourself, and wondering why you still don’t feel good enough.
You might be exhausted from people-pleasing, seeking reassurance, or holding yourself to impossibly high standards. If your mind is constantly questioning you or putting you down, it can feel hard to switch it off, no matter how well things are going on paper.
I'm a Psychodynamic Therapist & Counsellor, with a Masters degree and CHE from Birkbeck University of London together with Bachelors degree in Drama. I work with a broad range of clients, but my work at an LGBTQ+ counselling charity gave me a much closer insight into some of the challenges and experiences of people in this group.
I'm a Psychodynamic Therapist & Counsellor, with a Masters degree and CHE from Birkbeck University of London together with Bachelors degree in Drama. I work with a broad range of clients, but my work at an LGBTQ+ counselling charity gave me a much closer insight into some of the challenges and experiences of people in this group.
I work with you to create the change you want. I welcome people from diverse backgrounds into my therapy room and I believe that my role - first and foremost - is to listen carefully to you and establish a safe connection. From there, we journey together into exploring your world, finding areas where you might be feeling stuck or in pain and working therapeutically with these areas so that you can find more ease in life. When we know ourselves more intimately, we can move forwards with more self-assurance.
I work with you to create the change you want. I welcome people from diverse backgrounds into my therapy room and I believe that my role - first and foremost - is to listen carefully to you and establish a safe connection. From there, we journey together into exploring your world, finding areas where you might be feeling stuck or in pain and working therapeutically with these areas so that you can find more ease in life. When we know ourselves more intimately, we can move forwards with more self-assurance.
Therapy can be a daunting concept, one that is often misunderstood yet with the right connection between therapist and client it can be life changing. As a gestalt psychotherapist, I work with a broad range and depth of issues that any client might bring to the therapy space. I work with you to understand what you need from therapy, why you sought it in the first place and what differences or changes you are seeking. It is of upmost importance that you and I both know why you are in my therapy room and what you hope to achieve from therapy.
Therapy can be a daunting concept, one that is often misunderstood yet with the right connection between therapist and client it can be life changing. As a gestalt psychotherapist, I work with a broad range and depth of issues that any client might bring to the therapy space. I work with you to understand what you need from therapy, why you sought it in the first place and what differences or changes you are seeking. It is of upmost importance that you and I both know why you are in my therapy room and what you hope to achieve from therapy.
My approach is both integrative and existential. I acknowledge what it means to be human and the inevitable difficulties and discomforts. I work with clients on how, despite these, we may carve out our unique paths to deeper personal meaning, purpose, acceptance and peace. It is my belief that there is the ability within all of us to identify and to transcend our childhood and societal conditioning and patterns. These hold us back from more joy, ease, and inspiration. My aim is support my clients in becoming more familiar with the wise, mature and grounded parts of themselves rather than being ruled by the reactive inner child.
My approach is both integrative and existential. I acknowledge what it means to be human and the inevitable difficulties and discomforts. I work with clients on how, despite these, we may carve out our unique paths to deeper personal meaning, purpose, acceptance and peace. It is my belief that there is the ability within all of us to identify and to transcend our childhood and societal conditioning and patterns. These hold us back from more joy, ease, and inspiration. My aim is support my clients in becoming more familiar with the wise, mature and grounded parts of themselves rather than being ruled by the reactive inner child.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in London
3,000+
Average cost per session
£80
Counsellors in London who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Stress |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Complex PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 72% | Aviva |
| 66% | AXA PPP |
| 58% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in London see their clients
| 75% | In Person and Online | |
| 25% | 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.
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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.