Counselling in London
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel difficult, and that’s completely understandable. My intention is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel at ease to tell your story. While counselling is not a quick fix, I strongly believe in its transformative potential. I hold a deep belief that everyone has the potential to access their inner resources to help themselves and move towards a more content and balanced life. With commitment and a willingness to engage in the therapeutic process, everyone can make positive changes.
Taking the first step towards counselling can feel difficult, and that’s completely understandable. My intention is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can feel at ease to tell your story. While counselling is not a quick fix, I strongly believe in its transformative potential. I hold a deep belief that everyone has the potential to access their inner resources to help themselves and move towards a more content and balanced life. With commitment and a willingness to engage in the therapeutic process, everyone can make positive changes.
People often come to me when something in their intimate, sexual or relational life feels confusing, stuck or quietly painful; recurring conflict, low/no desire, infidelity, shame or behaviour that is out of control, including compulsive sexual behaviour or pornography use. It might follow a birth, an illness or injury, a loss, or years of functioning well outwardly while privately struggling with intimacy, relationships, culture, or identity. This work goes beyond traditional talking therapy; direct, practical and emotionally attuned, helping us name what's happening rather than going in circles, so real change can actually happen
People often come to me when something in their intimate, sexual or relational life feels confusing, stuck or quietly painful; recurring conflict, low/no desire, infidelity, shame or behaviour that is out of control, including compulsive sexual behaviour or pornography use. It might follow a birth, an illness or injury, a loss, or years of functioning well outwardly while privately struggling with intimacy, relationships, culture, or identity. This work goes beyond traditional talking therapy; direct, practical and emotionally attuned, helping us name what's happening rather than going in circles, so real change can actually happen
I have over 19 years experience counselling people encountering temporary stressors or life-long behavioural and emotional challenges and/or those with mental health diagnoses. Relationship difficulties, life transitions, depression, anxiety and trauma are just a few of the themes with which I have supported clients. I also have experience working with complex cases, including those with dual-diagnoses. My work rests on a threshold of respect, compassion, and non-judgement. It is also collaborative: I offer an educated and human perspective to help bring heightened awareness to challenges, creating an opportunity for change.
I have over 19 years experience counselling people encountering temporary stressors or life-long behavioural and emotional challenges and/or those with mental health diagnoses. Relationship difficulties, life transitions, depression, anxiety and trauma are just a few of the themes with which I have supported clients. I also have experience working with complex cases, including those with dual-diagnoses. My work rests on a threshold of respect, compassion, and non-judgement. It is also collaborative: I offer an educated and human perspective to help bring heightened awareness to challenges, creating an opportunity for change.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety and worry, no matter what you do? Are you low in confidence, paralysed by fears about the future, and frustrated that others seem to have it all together while you’re constantly living in fear and panic? You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But now you’re ready to resolve your difficulties so you can be free of fear, stress and worry. You’re ready to learn practical skills and tools, so you can handle whatever life throws at you without overwhelm. Most of all, you’re ready to feel calm, confident to face life’s challenges and comfortable in your own skin.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety and worry, no matter what you do? Are you low in confidence, paralysed by fears about the future, and frustrated that others seem to have it all together while you’re constantly living in fear and panic? You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But now you’re ready to resolve your difficulties so you can be free of fear, stress and worry. You’re ready to learn practical skills and tools, so you can handle whatever life throws at you without overwhelm. Most of all, you’re ready to feel calm, confident to face life’s challenges and comfortable in your own skin.
It may be a particular concern or a general sense of confusion that you can’t put your finger on that is drawing you towards therapy. It is not an easy decision to make but just feeling heard and having the freedom to express yourself can be a relief from the outset. I have experience with a broad range of issues including family difficulties, issues related to motherhood, bereavement and narcissistic abuse among others.
It may be a particular concern or a general sense of confusion that you can’t put your finger on that is drawing you towards therapy. It is not an easy decision to make but just feeling heard and having the freedom to express yourself can be a relief from the outset. I have experience with a broad range of issues including family difficulties, issues related to motherhood, bereavement and narcissistic abuse among others.
Trauma & Loss Specialist, 20yrs Frontline Humanitarian, 7yrs Hospice & Hospital Experience, 4yrs Monastic Silence. I offer a therapeutic space that is clinically robust, yet warmly human. My clients are navigating profound loss, chronic illness, end-of-life transitions, or the enduring exhaustion of complex trauma (cPTSD). I work with highly distressing experiences, including childhood and sexual abuse, domestic violence, combat trauma, dissociation, moral shame, and displacement. As a multi-pet parent, I also provide dedicated space for the raw, often unrecognised grief of pet bereavement.
Trauma & Loss Specialist, 20yrs Frontline Humanitarian, 7yrs Hospice & Hospital Experience, 4yrs Monastic Silence. I offer a therapeutic space that is clinically robust, yet warmly human. My clients are navigating profound loss, chronic illness, end-of-life transitions, or the enduring exhaustion of complex trauma (cPTSD). I work with highly distressing experiences, including childhood and sexual abuse, domestic violence, combat trauma, dissociation, moral shame, and displacement. As a multi-pet parent, I also provide dedicated space for the raw, often unrecognised grief of pet bereavement.
I am Zehra, a registered psychotherapist working in private practice. My approach to therapy is pluralistic/integrative where I tailor our work according to your therapeutic needs and goals. I specialise in working with loss and grief which includes bereavement and death but also loss of self/identity through significant life changes such as the end of a relationship(s), changes in physical and mental health due to chronic illness and life transitions such as moving countries or settling into university or work. Other sub-specialisations of mine include working with anxiety, depression and relational trauma (childhood and adult).
I am Zehra, a registered psychotherapist working in private practice. My approach to therapy is pluralistic/integrative where I tailor our work according to your therapeutic needs and goals. I specialise in working with loss and grief which includes bereavement and death but also loss of self/identity through significant life changes such as the end of a relationship(s), changes in physical and mental health due to chronic illness and life transitions such as moving countries or settling into university or work. Other sub-specialisations of mine include working with anxiety, depression and relational trauma (childhood and adult).
You might be doing well by every visible measure and still sense that something underneath doesn't quite fit. Or you've spent years trying to understand a pattern, and understanding it hasn't moved it.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and a persistent sense that the life they're living isn't fully their own. First-timers and experienced self-developers are equally welcome.
My approach is depth-oriented. We go beneath the presenting problem to what's actually driving it, and that's where lasting change happens.
The first step is a free 15-minute call.
You might be doing well by every visible measure and still sense that something underneath doesn't quite fit. Or you've spent years trying to understand a pattern, and understanding it hasn't moved it.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and a persistent sense that the life they're living isn't fully their own. First-timers and experienced self-developers are equally welcome.
My approach is depth-oriented. We go beneath the presenting problem to what's actually driving it, and that's where lasting change happens.
The first step is a free 15-minute call.
Welcome, and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am a qualified BACP Psychotherapeutic Counsellor.
Over the years, I have supported a wide range of clients across the NHS, private practice, and the charity sector. I have particular experience working with people who have experienced coercive control and manipulative dynamics within intimate relationships, and I work from a trauma-informed perspective, with a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological impact these experiences can have on identity, self-worth, and emotional safety. I also deeply value working with women navigating transition and life changes.
Welcome, and thank you for considering me as your therapist. I am a qualified BACP Psychotherapeutic Counsellor.
Over the years, I have supported a wide range of clients across the NHS, private practice, and the charity sector. I have particular experience working with people who have experienced coercive control and manipulative dynamics within intimate relationships, and I work from a trauma-informed perspective, with a deep understanding of the emotional and psychological impact these experiences can have on identity, self-worth, and emotional safety. I also deeply value working with women navigating transition and life changes.
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi Therapy is a tool to resolve the challenges in your life, to help you feel more confident and more in control, providing insight and showing you a path through the experiences that are part of being human. Life can put you in a lonely place, maybe too hard to cope with, complicated,challenging or confusing. I offer you the space for your story to be told, heard and understood in a confidential, non-judgmental safe space. There is nothing that cannot be "worked with and worked through".
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi Therapy is a tool to resolve the challenges in your life, to help you feel more confident and more in control, providing insight and showing you a path through the experiences that are part of being human. Life can put you in a lonely place, maybe too hard to cope with, complicated,challenging or confusing. I offer you the space for your story to be told, heard and understood in a confidential, non-judgmental safe space. There is nothing that cannot be "worked with and worked through".
I am a psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). I worked for five years providing long-term psychotherapy to individuals with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. This gave me an understanding of the extent to which adverse early experiences can impact on behaviour and psychic functioning in adulthood. I have undertaken post-qualifying training in the treatment of PTSD, C-PTSD and dissociation. I have a particular clinical and theoretical interest in states of depersonalisation, derealisation, trauma, and borderline and narcissistic personality organisations.
I am a psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC). I worked for five years providing long-term psychotherapy to individuals with histories of addiction and childhood trauma. This gave me an understanding of the extent to which adverse early experiences can impact on behaviour and psychic functioning in adulthood. I have undertaken post-qualifying training in the treatment of PTSD, C-PTSD and dissociation. I have a particular clinical and theoretical interest in states of depersonalisation, derealisation, trauma, and borderline and narcissistic personality organisations.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—and looking for a therapist who truly “gets it”? I offer online therapy that is just as effective as face-to-face sessions, without the hassle of commuting or taking time off work.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—and looking for a therapist who truly “gets it”? I offer online therapy that is just as effective as face-to-face sessions, without the hassle of commuting or taking time off work.
Change in life brings uncertainty, stress, trauma, anxiety, low mood, and many other emotions. I'm here to help you feel more like yourself again by cutting through the psychology jargon, and by being down-to-earth, neuro-affirming and compassionate. I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience working in specialist psychological services in the NHS using evidence-based therapy, including EMDR. I use my wealth of psychological knowledge and experience to work alongside you, taking time to listen and understand your difficulties so we can find a way forward together which offers you hope and joy.
Change in life brings uncertainty, stress, trauma, anxiety, low mood, and many other emotions. I'm here to help you feel more like yourself again by cutting through the psychology jargon, and by being down-to-earth, neuro-affirming and compassionate. I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience working in specialist psychological services in the NHS using evidence-based therapy, including EMDR. I use my wealth of psychological knowledge and experience to work alongside you, taking time to listen and understand your difficulties so we can find a way forward together which offers you hope and joy.
I am a fully qualified, experienced and accredited psychotherapist, specialist in psychosexual & relationship therapy, couples therapy, and the treatment of compulsive sexual behaviours. I am a clinical traumatologist specialist in providing therapy for survivors of sexual abuse. I offer clinical supervision to psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors and other mental health professionals. I hold a full professional insurance.
I am a fully qualified, experienced and accredited psychotherapist, specialist in psychosexual & relationship therapy, couples therapy, and the treatment of compulsive sexual behaviours. I am a clinical traumatologist specialist in providing therapy for survivors of sexual abuse. I offer clinical supervision to psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors and other mental health professionals. I hold a full professional insurance.
You may be finding relationships difficult, questioning your feelings, or struggling to express what you need. Perhaps you put others first, feel responsible for their reactions, or repeat patterns that leave you hurt or disconnected. You may be in, or have left, a controlling or emotionally abusive relationship and find it hard to trust yourself again. Together, we can make sense of your experiences and work towards greater self-trust, clearer boundaries, and relationships where your needs have a place.
You may be finding relationships difficult, questioning your feelings, or struggling to express what you need. Perhaps you put others first, feel responsible for their reactions, or repeat patterns that leave you hurt or disconnected. You may be in, or have left, a controlling or emotionally abusive relationship and find it hard to trust yourself again. Together, we can make sense of your experiences and work towards greater self-trust, clearer boundaries, and relationships where your needs have a place.
Delfina Krause offers a compassionate and structured space for individuals navigating emotional complexity, life transitions, and identity shifts. Her integrative approach combines psychodynamic insight with behavioral strategies, helping clients reduce symptoms while exploring the deeper roots of their experiences.
Delfina Krause offers a compassionate and structured space for individuals navigating emotional complexity, life transitions, and identity shifts. Her integrative approach combines psychodynamic insight with behavioral strategies, helping clients reduce symptoms while exploring the deeper roots of their experiences.
In my private practice or as a school counsellor, I support my clients to overcome challenges and hardships, many of which may present as anxiety, stress, anger, low self worth, procrastination, difficulties communicating with others, lack of self awareness which can lead to unwanted behaviour or conflict as a result of difficult circumstances. I work with my clients to help them make sense of their challenges and foster acceptance within. I provide an empathic and non-judgmental space in which we will work together towards your mental wellbeing and peace of mind. I offer a mindful approach to counselling tailored to each situation.
In my private practice or as a school counsellor, I support my clients to overcome challenges and hardships, many of which may present as anxiety, stress, anger, low self worth, procrastination, difficulties communicating with others, lack of self awareness which can lead to unwanted behaviour or conflict as a result of difficult circumstances. I work with my clients to help them make sense of their challenges and foster acceptance within. I provide an empathic and non-judgmental space in which we will work together towards your mental wellbeing and peace of mind. I offer a mindful approach to counselling tailored to each situation.
Hi and welcome, my name's Kamara and I'm a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist.
I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where I hope you’ll feel supported, understood, and empowered to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
My approach to therapy is built on empathy and collaboration. Everyone is unique and deserving of therapy that suits and nurtures them.
Whether you would like to bring difficulties from the past and present or worries about the future, we will work together to explore your situation and enable you to gain more self awareness, resilience, and choices.
Hi and welcome, my name's Kamara and I'm a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist.
I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space where I hope you’ll feel supported, understood, and empowered to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
My approach to therapy is built on empathy and collaboration. Everyone is unique and deserving of therapy that suits and nurtures them.
Whether you would like to bring difficulties from the past and present or worries about the future, we will work together to explore your situation and enable you to gain more self awareness, resilience, and choices.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by stress, worry, or constant overthinking? Perhaps your mind struggles to switch off, or you've been feeling low, unmotivated, or disconnected from yourself and others. You may appear to be coping on the outside, but inside things may feel heavy or out of balance.
Therapy offers a space where you can slow down, reflect, and feel heard and understood.
For over 15 years I have worked as a clinical psychologist providing psychological assessment and therapy to adults and older adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, low mood, life transitions and loss of motivation.
Do you often feel overwhelmed by stress, worry, or constant overthinking? Perhaps your mind struggles to switch off, or you've been feeling low, unmotivated, or disconnected from yourself and others. You may appear to be coping on the outside, but inside things may feel heavy or out of balance.
Therapy offers a space where you can slow down, reflect, and feel heard and understood.
For over 15 years I have worked as a clinical psychologist providing psychological assessment and therapy to adults and older adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, stress, low mood, life transitions and loss of motivation.
Hi, I’m Asa, an Accredited BACP Psychotherapist, qualified mediator and NLP coach. I specialise in dating, relationships, and marriage challenges such as intimacy and sexual difficulties, low desire, infidelity, trust issues, sexual/ pornography addiction, ED and performance anxiety. I offer practical, action-based support with direct, meaningful interventions that get to the core of the problem. I have over ten years’ experience across diverse contexts, including LGBTQIA+ identities, mixed-orientation relationships, faith and culture. Do you keep repeating unwanted patterns to manage difficult feelings? Are you ready to grow?
Hi, I’m Asa, an Accredited BACP Psychotherapist, qualified mediator and NLP coach. I specialise in dating, relationships, and marriage challenges such as intimacy and sexual difficulties, low desire, infidelity, trust issues, sexual/ pornography addiction, ED and performance anxiety. I offer practical, action-based support with direct, meaningful interventions that get to the core of the problem. I have over ten years’ experience across diverse contexts, including LGBTQIA+ identities, mixed-orientation relationships, faith and culture. Do you keep repeating unwanted patterns to manage difficult feelings? Are you ready to grow?
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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
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 73% | Aviva |
| 66% | AXA PPP |
| 58% | WPA |
How Counsellors in London see their clients
| 76% | In Person and Online | |
| 24% | 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.