Counselling in London
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Amanda Greenlees
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
If you are feeling anxious or overwhelmed, directionless, struggle with low self-esteem or self-critical thoughts, I can help. I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space for you to bring whatever difficulty is present in your life right now. My approach is empathic and supportive and my aim is to both help you utilise and develop resources to manage whatever has led you to seek therapy at this time, but also to work with you on understanding any underlying issues that may be getting in the way of you leading a richer, more rewarding life.
Catherine Athanasiadou-Lewis
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Welcome to my profile. There is always a good reason why people seek psychological therapy but each individual is unique in their needs, experiences or goals. Whether you are looking for symptom relief, to overcome psychological distress or past trauma, to strengthen your sense of self and form more satisfying relationships, or to otherwise explore your life experiences and gain insight into your intrapsychic world, psychological therapy is well-suited to all these diverse needs. Aspiring to psychic growth and self-actualisation are also important parameters of psychological therapy.
Rebecca Turner
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
My clients come from a diverse range of backgrounds. Every person is an individual and therefore my counselling work will be specific to their needs. My goal is to help clients to work through their difficulties and find solutions and strategies to deal with their problems. My role is to hold up a mirror to a person, in order for them to better understand their situation and work through this in a non-judgemental, confidential and empathetic environment.
Lee Martin
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Hello and Welcome, Life has indeed become complex. Many of us are now struggling with our mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings have risen to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a Master Degree and EMDR qualified, I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Louise Kay Smith
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
I currently offer weekly therapy sessions remotely by Skype video or voice calling. I am a depth therapist who has worked with people (aged 18-67) to resolve the pain of complex trauma, co-dependency, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, addiction, chronic anger, sadness and identity confusion. Consultations and subsequent sessions cost £60 per therapy hour (50 minutes). I receive weekly psychoanalytic psychotherapy myself as well as regular supervision. If you are interested in working with me please email a description of your journey so far and why you want to change.
Gabriela Moody
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
I see individuals and couples with a variety of needs, ranging from deep psychological and emotional difficulties to a wish to optimize inner resources, life competencies and wellbeing. Distress may arise in response to specific life events, or more generally from difficulties in our private or professional lives. Therapy offers opportunities to be fully heard, to identify obstacles in the way of healing and growth, to generate insights and to develop new life skills. I approach my work with sensitivity to the uniqueness of each individual, and tailor my interventions to best meet their therapeutic goals and sustain positive change.
Katherine Ross
Counsellor, MSc
Verified
My approach is Person Centered and this means that each person's individuality is prized and I will respond to your unique needs. Understanding your subjective experience will underpin our sessions with the ultimate aim to harness your tendency towards change or growth and the fulfillment of your potential. I seek to build a non-judgmental relationship that is based on openness and allows for mutual exploration of the content that you bring. This process may lead to greater self-understanding, changes in behavior, new ways of coping, and improved wellbeing.
Laura Drane
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
I provide a compassionate and empathic space for you to bring whatever is bothering you right now. I will always work to your agenda and support you to make changes if that is what you want or just support you through a difficult patch. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, social anxiety and relationship issues.
Ish Mahon
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
I believe psychotherapy is an opportunity to connect with your Inner-Spirit through a process of reflection and self-awareness. I have a heart-centred approach to therapy and provide a warm, safe environment essential for the healing process to unfold. I work in from an integrative approach using the methods that are suited to the individual needs of each person. By taking a Mind, Body and Soul approach to therapy I can provide a space where you can re-connect to your Inner-Self, your essence, truth, joy, compassion, and sense of aliveness. This authenticity will enables you to reconnect with your Soul Nature.
Lynda Woodroffe
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
At the moment, I offer online counselling via Zoom or telephone counselling, as I feel it would be unsafe to see clients any other way. I do not have a therapy room to offer you right now and have not been tested for Covid-19, nor had it. I do have many years of experience as a therapist, am a bereavement counsellor, can address your anxieties and can help you to sleep. I also edit and write articles about psychotherapy and am on the editorial board of an online journal, Contemporary Psychotherapy. I have travelled a good deal and feel this adds to my ability to relate to different types of people. Phone for more details.
Arnaud Alain
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
I offer online and face to face one-to-one 50 minutes counselling and therapy sessions for adults in English, French and German. Please get in touch for a complimentary trial session.
Lina Efthyvoulou
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified
No matter what is your 'diagnosis' or the distress you may experience, I am here for you! I am an inherently warm, patient, understanding person, with an ability to empathize and communicate appropriately. I believe in humans' full potential and personal growth through therapy. Together we can find ways to release your inner strength to deal with life adversities. My therapeutic work is based on scientific but also subjective precepts that incorporate humanistic values, respect for uniqueness and choice, and appreciates the narrative interpretation of meaningful experiences in a nonjudgemental space.
Abi Crossan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
I offer long term and short term counselling either face to face or online. I work with you to explore your feelings and issues/struggles and aim to help you gain a greater sense of who you are, where you want to be and to gain self-awareness and self-acceptance. I believe the therapeutic relationship is an important one and I am committed to being alongside you in your journey to building self-confidence and helping you to resolve feelings in a safe and confidential space. Together, in a collaborative space, we will explore your experiences and what they mean to you.
James Barnes MA., MSc.
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
I firmly believe that we are fundamentally relational beings, ones that need security, understanding & care above all else. Real change comes not from trying to fix thinking patterns, self-concepts or the past, but in shifting relational dynamics in the here and now and finding new ways of being with another. This is what I focus on in therapy with my clients, and I draw on my background and experience in modern relational psychoanalysis, developmental theory, and in depth study of phenomenology & existential philosophy to look at what emerges and how that can inform meaningful change in your life.
Equilibrium Therapeutic Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Feeling overwhelmed by life's events and wanting an experienced counsellor to help you work through issues? I am here to work with you in a professional, warm and effective way to bring clarity, change and balance to what ever has made you decide to take the step of therapy. Low moods, stress, depression, abuse, trauma, feeling under pressure to name but a few issues whatever it is that you bring, we will work collaboratively and non judgementally in a safe space and find ways for you to move forward in your life. You matter, so taking this step will help you to lighten the load and bring equilibrium back in to your life.
Sylwia Kowalska-Lewis
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Many of us, at some point, get the feeling that something about our life is not going well. We realise that we need to do something, even though we may not know exactly what steps to take or how to find help. This is where therapy, which is simply a dialogue between two people, can help. This is where our suffering can be used as the impetus and the road map to our healing. My work is grounded in Jungian ideas, centred on the activity of the unconscious. As such, it is undogmatic and non-prescriptive. It encourages creative engagement with our inner world.
Karen Leung
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
My name is Dr Karen Leung and I am a chartered Counselling Psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society and the Health & Care Professions Council. I have varied experience from the NHS and the private sector. Within the NHS, I work as a Principal Psychologist supporting clients who are experiencing complex and enduring mental health difficulties. I practice multiple models of evidence-based psychological therapy and enjoy working creatively with clients, tailoring individualised evidence-based interventions to meets their needs.
Bogdan Micu
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, BACP
Verified
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Online Counselling Dina Belemlih Farah
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
I am a counsellor registered with the BACP and work with young adults (+16) / adults. My approach to therapy is integrative and as such I always try to adapt to each of my clients’ unique needs. Prior to settling down in the UK, I lived and worked in several countries which, allowed me to develop an awareness of human diversity and respect for one’s identity and beliefs. Because life adversities impact each one of us differently and because the assumptions and beliefs we hold about ourselves influence how much pain those adversities can inflict, my clients' individuality and uniqueness are always at the heart of our work.
Sylvia Wingens
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
I am a psychotherapist and supervisor and hold a master’s degree in Mindfulness Based Core Process Psychotherapy. Currently, I am also in the accreditation process for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). One focus of my work is exploring the space where mind and body meet. I believe they are not separate. By listening to the body, we create pathways to our current and past experiences. This interest led me to EMDR and the idea that experiences can be ‘locked’ in our bodies. EMDR a method which is effective in treating individuals who have psychological difficulties arising from traumatic experiences.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in London are psychologists, licensed counsellors, therapists, and psychotherapists, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualised treatment.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in London then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in London then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in London, or Child Psychologists in London.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like London psychologists specialising in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like London psychologists specialising in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in London specialise in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or counsellor who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
Can I afford counselling?
Yes. Most counsellors offer reasonable rates or will work on a sliding scale basis. Many accept health insurance. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the counsellor.