Counselling in London
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Monika Zsuzsanna Bakonyi
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
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I am a BACP Accredited Humanistic Counsellor (BSc (Hons), Metanoia Institute, London) working with teenagers and adults. I am a relational therapist and I believe that it is the trusting relationship between myself and my clients that is the vehicle of therapeutic change. I work in both long and short term contracts.
Elaine Cunnea
Psychotherapist, MBACP
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I am a Qualified Person-Centred Therapist, a registered member of the BACP. (MBACP). My practice has centred on, working with the BAME community, Trauma, FGM, Bereavement, Depression and Anxiety, people living with Sexual Health issues. My work also encompasses; Schools, Further Education Colleges, Sexual Health Clinics, Faith Communities and the LGBTQi+ community I use a client centred approach as a collaborative process to bring about holistic change for positive life outcomes.
Laura Starkie
Counsellor
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If you are feeling low, anxious or stuck and unable to change things yourself, or repeating difficult or destructive patterns of behaviour, working with and talking with someone not involved in your life can really help. If you are struggling to cope with how life is at the moment or with something from the past, then getting support from me is the first step to feeling supported and heard and looking at how we can work together to help you make changes in behaviour, relationships, communication and ways of thinking and processing what you are facing. Your emotional and mental well-being matters and you don't have to struggle alone.
Bianka Whynn
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
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I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, who is a free spirited and creative person. My professional background varies from working with mild to severe adult mental health, to working with special needs and hard to reach children and young people in education. During times of uncertainty surrounding us at the moment, where multiple challenges are thrown in our direction, feeling overwhelmed, out of sync, heightened stressed levels, and increased anxiety are very normal. These feelings may have been apparent beforehand and now feel more intense.
Miranda Pleasence
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MUKCP
Verified
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We seek therapy for many reasons. I welcome anything you wish to bring from anxiety, to trauma, grief, ptsd, shame and life crisis or indeed the difficulties you may have faced within this last year and a half. I offer a safe space to explore your current life struggles. I will walk by your side as you uncover a greater sense of ease, self understanding and indeed joy. We will find the repeating limiting themes you encounter and work to understand them and reintegrate the parts that suffered and froze along the way. I endeavour to provide a secure base for you to experience.
Dr Rachel Clarke
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
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Hello and welcome. As a clinical psychologist, my training has focused on building psychotherapy which is tailored to each person, and focuses on tapping into their own wisdom to help guide them through difficulties. I have worked with people from across the lifespan, and from different backgrounds. I am currently a therapist in the NHS within a National Specialist therapy programme at the world-renowned Maudsley Hospital in London. I was trained at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience in a number of psychological therapies for a range of difficulties.
London SW9
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Thomas Booker
Psychotherapist, BPC
Verified
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Hello- I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with a decade of NHS experience and a career in psychological research. I have completed a five year training at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, one of the most respected psychotherapy training institutions in the world, and I am an accredited member of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the Tavistock Society of Psychotherapists (TSP). I offer short and long term therapy in English or French, as you may prefer something short-term to focus on a particular issue, or a deeper commitment through regular sessions. I am located in Bloomsbury, London.
Dr Anna Chalmers-Brown
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
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I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist and an EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner. I have over ten years’ experience of working with children, adolescents and adults to address their mental health difficulties and life stressors. I have an integrative approach, drawing on a number of models such as EMDR, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and systemic approaches. I also utilise Video Interaction Guidance (VIG), particularly in parent-child work.
London NW7
& Online
Siata Adjoa Twewah Marfo
Counsellor, MSc, MNCS Accred
Verified
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Fear, anxiety, grief, loss and traumatic experiences can get in the way of self-acceptance and self-compassion. Without this, it is difficult to move forward with life and live well in the here and now. I work with clients to live well, whatever their circumstances and however they define living well. Our work together motivates changes in perspective, which leads to changes in feelings, thoughts, choices and behaviour. Although it is not a linear trajectory these changes can and do happen, with the right support, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
Claudia Canova
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
Verified
Verified
What can you expect? A relationship, essentially. I truly believe in creating a relationship that works for you, that can support you in becoming more who you are. I believe the journey together leads towards more authenticity and more psychological freedom. It is an exciting exploration of what really matters to you, particularly what has been neglected so far. My Psychosynthesis practice blends the exploration of here-and-now problem solving with a focus on what is trying to emerge, how you have been in the world, and what has impacted the expression of your full potential and fulfillment.
Tatiana Ryklina
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
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Accredited member of the Counselling Psychology Division, a special group of Coaching Psychology in the British Psychological Society (BPS) I am an experienced psychologist, accredited by the BPS and the Health Professional Council (HPCP). I believe that many people can benefit from counselling and coaching, depending on their needs and goals. My philosophy is based around a contextual approach that means there is no one perfect way to work with everyone. Therefore, I am committed to finding the best approach to meet your unique needs, your individual circumstances, and what brings you to therapy at this time.
Keisha Riley
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
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Feeling stuck? At a crossroads in your career or personal life? Even the strongest among us can feel lost, unsure, ambivalent, or unhappy at times. I can can help you understand and manage ways to process and accept life’s ups and downs successfully. I believe that you have the strength not just to survive, but to truly thrive. I provides one to one and group base therapy. I also offer Personal Consultancy to clients who seek to find their purpose through exploring the past, the present and setting goals for their future, which is done by using a combination of both counselling and coaching.
Deborah Malcolm
Counsellor, MBACP
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I am a qualified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties and other issues. I offer a 'holistic' way of working, exploring how the mind and body are connected by using different techniques and approaches. By the end of our therapeutic relationship you will leave feeling lighter, powerful and more confident. I will provide a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and any root causes whch may have led you to becoming 'stuck' or lose a sense of who you are.
Sarah Cunningham
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
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I have a broad range of experience providing specialist Psychotherapy to clients experiencing emotional issues, depression, trauma, relationship issues, loss and anxiety. I also have extensive experience working as an advocate and trauma therapist for survivors of domestic abuse, coercive control, and those overcoming narrcistic abuse. I believe that my clients are the experts in their own lives and have the capacity to fulfill their own potential.
Christine Fletcher
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
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Looking for support? Worried about your child not coping with school? Being a child or young person can be full of wonder but there are also challenges - anxiety, panic, stress around school or friendships. Self-critical habits, intrusive thoughts and low self-worth that can prevent us from feeling our best selves. We all have fears - what do others think of me? am I good enough? am I loved or wanted? Relationships are hugely important to all of us but can feel so hard at times. Not everyone will experience life in the most ideal way - life can be complicated. Recognizing these issues and reaching out for support takes courage.
Artful Retreats
Psychotherapist, MSc
The protective power of arts in health and mental health has been with us for millennia and today is evidence based. Daily life's emotional demands often go unnoticed and coping with anger, fear and sadness is socially accepted to happen in silence. Nourishing and protecting our mental health can get easily neglected. Although family and friends can play a wonderful supportive role in times of need they may not be enough in times of crisis. Making the choice to look after our mental health is our first step to personal growth. Making art is creative and fun. Being part of a supportive and safe group is therapeutic.
London WC2N
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Gordon Knowles
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
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As you read this profile, you are probably feeling ‘stuck’ in some way –maybe overwhelmed by grief, painful events, relationship breakdowns or difficult life choices. I believe this is when therapy can help. It gives you a safe, non-judgemental space to explore both the challenges you are facing and parts of yourself that even you might not feel very familiar with. From this, you can gain useful insights that will allow you to arrive at a point of clarity around your situation and the choices you may need to make to proceed in life. In our sessions you will have the freedom to explore whatever is troubling you, at your own pace.
Mou Cameron - Gold Thread Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Welcome... You don’t have to be in crisis to seek therapy… In fact, therapy can be helpful at any time. REACHING OUT for support in the past has often been seen as a sign of weakness or even taboo. But nowadays, we know it takes a courageous person to be able to reach out. Therapy can be one of the supportive ways, to make living life more fulfilling. This is where therapy can shed light. Testimony, FS 'I believe in life that some things are meant to be, and I was meant to find Mou... Her nurturing and patience have helped me to improve my emotional wellness and given me…confidence...through her collaborative approach.'
Rebecca Ingram
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
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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’, to 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.
Simon Kasprowicz
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
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The challenges and choices we all face in our lives are as unique as we are. We all have our own paths, problems, opportunities and solutions. Whatever brought you here today, therapy can help you find the path that is right for you.
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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.