Counselling in London
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or just not yourself? Maybe recent events or past traumas are making it hard for you to cope. I can support you while you explore your concerns which, in turn, can help you find new ways of dealing with your problems, make different life choices, and find a way forward. I have experience working with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and eating issues. I have a particular interest in work related stress and its impact on mental wellbeing. My approach is relational, so I work with you and at your pace as you explore what you want from life and relationships.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or just not yourself? Maybe recent events or past traumas are making it hard for you to cope. I can support you while you explore your concerns which, in turn, can help you find new ways of dealing with your problems, make different life choices, and find a way forward. I have experience working with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and eating issues. I have a particular interest in work related stress and its impact on mental wellbeing. My approach is relational, so I work with you and at your pace as you explore what you want from life and relationships.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’ve been holding things in for a while. I offer a warm, encouraging space for adolescents and adults to explore anxiety, low mood, trauma, burnout, and life transitions.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, integrating talking therapy with creative and body-based techniques. We work together at your pace to uncover what’s going on underneath and gently move toward clarity, emotional ease, and self-trust.
You’re welcome here — just as you are.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’ve been holding things in for a while. I offer a warm, encouraging space for adolescents and adults to explore anxiety, low mood, trauma, burnout, and life transitions.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. My approach is relational and trauma-informed, integrating talking therapy with creative and body-based techniques. We work together at your pace to uncover what’s going on underneath and gently move toward clarity, emotional ease, and self-trust.
You’re welcome here — just as you are.
I work integratively, my training was in existential psychotherapy. This means I believe that life is naturally going to present struggles and that we need to navigate our way through life's givens: loneliness, anxiety and death are all givens of our life. I believe that the goal of therapy is to create space to reflect and align oneself with one's values and understand our limitations. I believe that trauma has a lasting impact on our bodies and minds, and that through understanding the mind-body connection, healing can ultimately take place. I currently hold a post working in GP practices with the NHS.
I work integratively, my training was in existential psychotherapy. This means I believe that life is naturally going to present struggles and that we need to navigate our way through life's givens: loneliness, anxiety and death are all givens of our life. I believe that the goal of therapy is to create space to reflect and align oneself with one's values and understand our limitations. I believe that trauma has a lasting impact on our bodies and minds, and that through understanding the mind-body connection, healing can ultimately take place. I currently hold a post working in GP practices with the NHS.
My therapeutic approach is Integrative, identifying 'what works for whom' through a thorough assessment and a rigorous formulation of client difficulty. I am an experienced in CBT approaches including Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Person-Centred Therapy and Schema Therapy and work in private practice providing therapy to individuals and couples with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, relationship difficulties.
My therapeutic approach is Integrative, identifying 'what works for whom' through a thorough assessment and a rigorous formulation of client difficulty. I am an experienced in CBT approaches including Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Person-Centred Therapy and Schema Therapy and work in private practice providing therapy to individuals and couples with a wide range of mental health difficulties including anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, relationship difficulties.
In therapy I work with people to look at, understand and transform the disempowering beliefs they hold about life and themselves. People often find themselves stuck, lose meaning in their life, struggle with relationships, misplace a sense of who they are. I also offer a safe environment for people to look at their anger, including parental anger. I believe each one of us has got a collection of fears, anxieties and vulnerabilities collected since birth. No doubt we deploy any possible resource to defend against or ignore them. I find that psychotherapy's goal is showing a path to a lighter, more peaceful and vital way of being.
In therapy I work with people to look at, understand and transform the disempowering beliefs they hold about life and themselves. People often find themselves stuck, lose meaning in their life, struggle with relationships, misplace a sense of who they are. I also offer a safe environment for people to look at their anger, including parental anger. I believe each one of us has got a collection of fears, anxieties and vulnerabilities collected since birth. No doubt we deploy any possible resource to defend against or ignore them. I find that psychotherapy's goal is showing a path to a lighter, more peaceful and vital way of being.
Connections in Mind are a dedicated team of expert coaches committed to supporting executive function development in children, adolescents, education providers and adults. Executive functions are a set of brain processes that are found in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. Executive function skills help us to plan and organise our responses, behaviour and emotions. These skills have a profound impact on children’s educational success, act as a strong indicator on educational outcomes during adolescence and promote health and independence in adulthood.
Connections in Mind are a dedicated team of expert coaches committed to supporting executive function development in children, adolescents, education providers and adults. Executive functions are a set of brain processes that are found in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. Executive function skills help us to plan and organise our responses, behaviour and emotions. These skills have a profound impact on children’s educational success, act as a strong indicator on educational outcomes during adolescence and promote health and independence in adulthood.
The type of clients I tend to work with are those who are looking for help around psychosexual (such as vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, etc), anxiety disorders (including OCD/BDD), work-related anxiety, health anxiety (such as cancer, major trauma), work-related anxiety. I also work with clients who have some difficulties with interpersonal relationships and bereavement. My clients' goals are often centred around their values, which we discuss in the first couple of sessions. Often, people come to me because they would like to build a life worth living in line with what is important to them.
The type of clients I tend to work with are those who are looking for help around psychosexual (such as vaginismus, erectile dysfunction, etc), anxiety disorders (including OCD/BDD), work-related anxiety, health anxiety (such as cancer, major trauma), work-related anxiety. I also work with clients who have some difficulties with interpersonal relationships and bereavement. My clients' goals are often centred around their values, which we discuss in the first couple of sessions. Often, people come to me because they would like to build a life worth living in line with what is important to them.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to view my profile. My name is Jack Langley and I am a registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT). I have significant experience in helping clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, manage difficult emotions and break cycles of behaviour through the evidence-based approach of CBT. You may notice self-critical or anxious thoughts getting in the way of your life, or perhaps you are tired of feeling stressed, low, and anxious? Maybe you notice that you avoid difficult situations? maybe you spend much of your time worrying about the past or future? this can all be worked through.
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to view my profile. My name is Jack Langley and I am a registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT). I have significant experience in helping clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns, manage difficult emotions and break cycles of behaviour through the evidence-based approach of CBT. You may notice self-critical or anxious thoughts getting in the way of your life, or perhaps you are tired of feeling stressed, low, and anxious? Maybe you notice that you avoid difficult situations? maybe you spend much of your time worrying about the past or future? this can all be worked through.
Have you ever felt like people just didn’t get you — maybe because you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or you’ve experienced CEN, bullying or abuse? It can be really isolating, and it makes sense if that’s left you feeling anxious, low, or just totally overwhelmed.
I often work with people living with the long-term impacts of neglect, domestic abuse, or trauma — including those still finding their way out. I am experienced in supporting survivors of many forms of abuse, including spiritual abuse, coercive control, complex trauma, and dissociation, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I also welcome their allies for support.
Have you ever felt like people just didn’t get you — maybe because you’re LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, or you’ve experienced CEN, bullying or abuse? It can be really isolating, and it makes sense if that’s left you feeling anxious, low, or just totally overwhelmed.
I often work with people living with the long-term impacts of neglect, domestic abuse, or trauma — including those still finding their way out. I am experienced in supporting survivors of many forms of abuse, including spiritual abuse, coercive control, complex trauma, and dissociation, including Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). I also welcome their allies for support.
I’m a psychotherapist interested in wellbeing, care and justice. I have over 15 years of experience of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. My intention is to co-create therapeutic spaces where people can heal, (un)learn and imagine. As we experiment in the therapy room, new possibilities open up outside.
Alongside my clinical work in private and community settings, I conduct research and teach. I enjoy collaborating with organisations who share a motivation for disrupting normative narratives about mental health and nurture more expansive experiences of wellbeing.
I’m a psychotherapist interested in wellbeing, care and justice. I have over 15 years of experience of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. My intention is to co-create therapeutic spaces where people can heal, (un)learn and imagine. As we experiment in the therapy room, new possibilities open up outside.
Alongside my clinical work in private and community settings, I conduct research and teach. I enjoy collaborating with organisations who share a motivation for disrupting normative narratives about mental health and nurture more expansive experiences of wellbeing.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
I'm Eva, and I work with women healing from childhood trauma, domestic violence, betrayal, and Complex PTSD. You're seeking more than surface conversations—you want genuine transformation. Maybe you've tried therapy before but felt like you only scratched the surface. You're tired of just coping with anxiety and overwhelm—you want to understand why you keep repeating patterns. You feel stuck, fragmented, carrying the weight of your past into your present. You're intellectually curious, ready for depth, and willing to invest in truly understanding yourself. You want a therapist who honours complexity and walks the path with you.
I'm Eva, and I work with women healing from childhood trauma, domestic violence, betrayal, and Complex PTSD. You're seeking more than surface conversations—you want genuine transformation. Maybe you've tried therapy before but felt like you only scratched the surface. You're tired of just coping with anxiety and overwhelm—you want to understand why you keep repeating patterns. You feel stuck, fragmented, carrying the weight of your past into your present. You're intellectually curious, ready for depth, and willing to invest in truly understanding yourself. You want a therapist who honours complexity and walks the path with you.
You may be feeling out of touch with yourself, as though you’re always putting on a front or staying on high alert just to get through the day. On the outside, you might seem like you’re coping well and keeping everything together, but inside there’s a sense of exhaustion and being overwhelmed. It may even be difficult to recall the last time you felt genuinely relaxed or able to enjoy things. If you’re looking for a space where you can begin to understand these experiences more deeply, you’re welcome here.
You may be feeling out of touch with yourself, as though you’re always putting on a front or staying on high alert just to get through the day. On the outside, you might seem like you’re coping well and keeping everything together, but inside there’s a sense of exhaustion and being overwhelmed. It may even be difficult to recall the last time you felt genuinely relaxed or able to enjoy things. If you’re looking for a space where you can begin to understand these experiences more deeply, you’re welcome here.
I work with thoughtful adults, young people and parents who may be holding things together outwardly, while feeling anxious, unsettled or stuck. Clients often come to me after difficult or traumatic experiences, during significant life transitions, or when patterns in relationships, self-criticism, mood or identity feel hard to understand alone. As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer more than a listening space: I bring specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based therapy to help you understand what has shaped these difficulties, what keeps them going and how to move forward with greater clarity and con
I work with thoughtful adults, young people and parents who may be holding things together outwardly, while feeling anxious, unsettled or stuck. Clients often come to me after difficult or traumatic experiences, during significant life transitions, or when patterns in relationships, self-criticism, mood or identity feel hard to understand alone. As a Clinical Psychologist, I offer more than a listening space: I bring specialist psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based therapy to help you understand what has shaped these difficulties, what keeps them going and how to move forward with greater clarity and con
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction, grief, or feeling stuck in life?
I provide a warm, supportive, and confidential space where we can work together to understand what is happening beneath the surface and move towards healing, lasting change, and personal growth.
As a BACP Accredited and NCPS Registered Counsellor, I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, addiction, low self-esteem, bereavement, communication difficulties, and infidelity.
My approach is person-centred, grounded in empathy, understanding, and respect for your unique experience.
Are you struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction, grief, or feeling stuck in life?
I provide a warm, supportive, and confidential space where we can work together to understand what is happening beneath the surface and move towards healing, lasting change, and personal growth.
As a BACP Accredited and NCPS Registered Counsellor, I work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, addiction, low self-esteem, bereavement, communication difficulties, and infidelity.
My approach is person-centred, grounded in empathy, understanding, and respect for your unique experience.
My specialist areas in therapy are: trauma and recovery, eating disorders and disordered eating, intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, racial identity, cultural identity, grief and anger, and navigating interpersonal relationships.
My specialist areas in therapy are: trauma and recovery, eating disorders and disordered eating, intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, racial identity, cultural identity, grief and anger, and navigating interpersonal relationships.
Whether struggling with a diagnosed disorder or simply feeling stressed, unsure, unmotivated, or stuck, I hope to help you feel more fulfilled and resilient - more yourself - quietening those limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. We could also work on figuring out the connection between what you have been through and what you are experiencing now. I am particularly interested in low self esteem and shame which I find underly many outward presentations. I also offer therapy for those with long term physical health problems and enjoy working with the mind-body connection.
Whether struggling with a diagnosed disorder or simply feeling stressed, unsure, unmotivated, or stuck, I hope to help you feel more fulfilled and resilient - more yourself - quietening those limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. We could also work on figuring out the connection between what you have been through and what you are experiencing now. I am particularly interested in low self esteem and shame which I find underly many outward presentations. I also offer therapy for those with long term physical health problems and enjoy working with the mind-body connection.
It can be hard to live in our own heads. Worries, fears, sadness and feelings of inadequacy can make it feel like we are swimming against the tide. Our psychological difficulties may have been with us for a long time or may have started more recently. Whatever our mental health concerns, psychological therapy is an opportunity to change our relationship with our minds: a place to learn the skills to cope better with what life may throw at us, and a chance to find the inner resources that we all have, to allow us to move towards living a more fulfilling life.
It can be hard to live in our own heads. Worries, fears, sadness and feelings of inadequacy can make it feel like we are swimming against the tide. Our psychological difficulties may have been with us for a long time or may have started more recently. Whatever our mental health concerns, psychological therapy is an opportunity to change our relationship with our minds: a place to learn the skills to cope better with what life may throw at us, and a chance to find the inner resources that we all have, to allow us to move towards living a more fulfilling life.
Hi, I'm Zameer. I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Therapist, registered with the Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I am registered with Bupa, AXA, Aviva, & WPA insurance.
I aim to use my 8 years of clinical experience in NHS & UK psychological services to help people with psychological issues, such as depression, anxiety, work stress, PTSD, and more.
Hi, I'm Zameer. I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Therapist, registered with the Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I am registered with Bupa, AXA, Aviva, & WPA insurance.
I aim to use my 8 years of clinical experience in NHS & UK psychological services to help people with psychological issues, such as depression, anxiety, work stress, PTSD, and more.
I'm a trauma-informed Integrative Counsellor, Relationship and EMDR Therapist with experience in EAP, Mind and the NHS.
I provide a safe, compassionate space to feel seen and heard impartially, helping you to make sense of difficult feelings, thoughts or behavioural patterns you might be noticing in yourself or your relationships. I can facilitate a deeper understanding of yourself and your significant others through exploring past events and current dynamics. I offer evidence-based therapy to support you to re-process traumatic memories and strategies to improve relationships.
I'm a trauma-informed Integrative Counsellor, Relationship and EMDR Therapist with experience in EAP, Mind and the NHS.
I provide a safe, compassionate space to feel seen and heard impartially, helping you to make sense of difficult feelings, thoughts or behavioural patterns you might be noticing in yourself or your relationships. I can facilitate a deeper understanding of yourself and your significant others through exploring past events and current dynamics. I offer evidence-based therapy to support you to re-process traumatic memories and strategies to improve relationships.
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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.