Counselling in London

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Blue Ocean
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is kadija Taha, I am an integrative counsellor and I am also specialised in bereavement counselling. I am very successful as a counsellor, because of my ability to help others overcome problems, such as depression, anxiety, phobia, relationship, grieving and so on. As a counsellor, I use the core conditions to help my clients, this means that, I use the unconditional positive regard to work fairly and genuinely to every client. I also use my empathic understanding to be in my clients world. I work with various age ranges, starting from children as young as 7 years old to the elderly aged 85 and upwards.
020 8036 3866
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London SE5
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Stephan Solon
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
In the face of mental distress our response may be to seek safety in ways that are familiar to us. Those familiar ways might work for a while, but sometimes they no longer serve us well and lead to deeper distress. I am a warm, empathic BACP Accredited counsellor, skilled and experienced in helping my clients work through difficult, sometimes painful, feelings. The qualities of caring and respect underpin the way I work. Whatever you are facing, I work with the person present with me to create a healing relationship that can help you live the best life you can.
07429 790242
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London N8
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Nerea Jimenez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"I just want to talk about everything that is going on...!". "I want to be happy". "I am looking for a place to vent". "Some days the world is too big". "I do not know what is happening to me". "I am sad". "I am anxious". "I am stressed". "Work is too much". "I feel lonely". "I have a problem with my partner, friends, children, teachers, family, work colleagues...". These are some of the things that I had heard from friends, relatives, colleagues, clients over the years when they are looking for a different point of view or extra support in their life.
020 4524 5652
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London NW3
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Lee Martin
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
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 Accredited, I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
01494 326461
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London W1J
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Fiona Morgan
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you anxious? Depressed? Does a harsh self-critic berate you? Do you struggle with relationships? Or perhaps feel overwhelmed by the challenges in life? It is possible to shed these burdens. Life has enough challenges without making it more difficult for ourselves. Therapy can help you lighten your load, see your challenges in a different light and free up more energy for real life. Our goal is a more fulfilled life with an enhanced sense of well-being and deeper relationships and friendships.
023 8214 6971
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London W2
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Photo of Alice Saywood, Psychotherapist in London, England
Alice Saywood
Psychotherapist, MSc, BPC
Verified
Verified
Life is rarely straightforward and it's not always easy to untangle things on your own. I offer a confidential, space to think together and explore the more hidden areas of your psychological life that can lead to feelings of being stuck in behaviours and patterns. Exploring issues in conversation with someone else can lead to shifts in how we respond to others and to events.By looking at links from the past experiences and current issues, we can help to shift repeating patterns and allow you to move forward.
020 4538 1437
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London SW11
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Photo of Oliver Jarvis, Counsellor in London, England
Oliver Jarvis
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
You may have an issue you would like to explore that’s clear in your mind, or you may feel lost and confused about what’s happening and aren’t sure where to begin. Either way, I offer a professional and non-judgemental space for whatever it is you would like to explore. Some may look for short-term crisis interventions, others for a long-term exploration of what has led to the current difficulties. Together, we can work towards understanding the underlying issues which contribute to current symptoms taking into account the social, cultural, sexual and psychological aspects of each individual's way of being in the world.
020 8138 8531
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London N4
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Kelly Garrett
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
My interest in Psychotherapy began many years ago when I embarked on a philosophical journey of self-discovery to gain a better understanding of myself and life. My interests developed into the works of existential thinkers Friedrich Nietzsche and Jean Paul Sartre.The Existential approach is a philosophical method of therapy that operates on the belief that inner conflict within a person is due to that individual's confrontation with the givens of existence. At the time, I had a great need to understand my own existence and how my values gave meaning to my life
020 3667 0861
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London SE24
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Sinthia Tijan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with genuine care, empathy and am non- judgemental. I am very passionate about helping and offer a warm and nurturing space for you to explore your presenting issues which you may be finding challenging and distressing.
020 3958 4113
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London SW19
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Dr Stef Panescu
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Are you going through major transitions and life changes? Is the post-pandemic world increasingly baffling and anxiety provoking? Do you want to let go of self-defeating patterns, learn to tolerate discomfort and cope with uncertainty?
020 8138 0696
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London EC4Y
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Photo of Guillermo Llorca, Psychotherapist in London, England
Guillermo Llorca
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe sexual expression, sexual enjoyment, intimacy and meaningful relationships are integral elements of who we are. On many occasions we don’t talk about our problems and worries because of shame. Sex and Relationship Psychotherapy is a safe non-judgmental space where we explore and work together on those issues affecting your sexuality or your relationships.
020 3856 3973
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London E1
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Davis Emotional Well-being
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Anthony Davis. I am an experienced psychotherapist and coach accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and registered with the Association for Coaching. I have 13 years’ experience working in mental health, social care and charity sector with individuals of various age groups and diverse backgrounds. I provide face to face and online therapy and coaching. All of us have the potential for personal change, growth and development and my goal is to help you develop the coping skills necessary to manage life’s difficulties.
020 3856 4152
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London SE1
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Shona Laing
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I’m guessing you have reached a difficult point in your life and would like to find someone who can really help. Perhaps you are depressed and preoccupied by anxious, negative or constantly critical thoughts, which despite your best efforts are paralyzing. Maybe you have been burying overwhelming emotions deep inside you for many years. And now, today, you are finding it hard to sleep, feeling jumpy, having disturbed dreams, experiencing issues with your digestion or developing persistent pains or numbness. Whatever is happening, you are suffering and would like it to stop.
020 3828 7708
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London W1G
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Photo of Michelle Denny-Browne, Counsellor in London, England
Michelle Denny-Browne
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced and qualified Therapist and Supervisor, registered member of the BACP and accredited member of NCS (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy/National counselling Society). I have been working therapeutically in the community for nearly 20 years. My background is in family health. I am committed to working ethically and within a contracted relationship, and I have extensive experience with childhood trauma, relationship issues, abuse, anger management, addictions, work/employment dynamics, sexual identity, loss/bereavement, cultural identity issues, family dynamics, anxiety and depression.
020 8049 3070
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London SE19
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Dr Nathan Dowling
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Chartered Principal Clinical Psychologist whose approach to therapy is psychodynamic, focusing on understanding a person’s individual experience of the world and the problems they’ve come to live with. This involves us working together to try to understand the particular meaning of one’s difficulties and troubling feelings and how and why such distressing experiences have occurred at this point in life. Such understandings often help people feel less troubled and ‘stuck’, for example with depression, anxiety or traumatic experiences, clearing the way for the changes that have been longed-for but remained elusive.
020 3984 7773
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London NW3
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Dr Ryota Kishi
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience of delivering evidence-based treatments in the NHS, within voluntary organisations and in private practice. I have worked with individuals and groups experiencing mental health difficulties including depression, a variety of anxiety disorders, bereavement and addiction.
020 4538 5499
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London E17
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Photo of Owen Newman, Counsellor in London, England
Owen Newman
Counsellor, MNCPS Accred
Verified
Verified
When we're trying to cope with situations and experiences that are difficult for us, it's easy to find ourselves reacting in ways we don't like or want but can't seem to stop or change. My name is Owen Newman. I'm an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist experienced at helping to work through problems with anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, anger management, compulsions, OCD, self-confidence, motivation and procrastination.
020 4538 8051
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London NW3
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Photo of Atanaska Donkova, Psychologist in London, England
Atanaska Donkova
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
Do you experience difficulties in a certain area such as career, relationships, self-esteem, health-physical and mental, or maybe there are difficulties in all areas of your life? And even though you understand that something is wrong, you can't pinpoint where and what the problem is. Do you want a career and a decent financial reward, a loving and harmonious relationship with a partner you can count, great physical and mental health and wonderful relationship with family and friends? Then do not procastinate anymore and book a session with me. Together we will try and find out solution to all your problems, step by step.
020 3835 2347
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London W1U
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Photo of Jolita Gaskin, Psychotherapist in London, England
Jolita Gaskin
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed or traumatised by what is happening in your life? It can be very helpful to express and explore your worries with someone who can listen to you non-judgmentally. I believe in the healing qualities of therapeutic relationship. My aim is to create a restorative and reflective environment that recognises your personal experiences and develops new perspectives to help facilitate any changes that you wish to make.
020 3640 7894
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London SW6
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Photo of Chandni Sidhpura, Psychotherapist in London, England
Chandni Sidhpura
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Chandni uses evidence-based psychological interventions that have been trialed and researched within healthcare, proven to have effective outcomes and facilitate change. She is passionate about improving access to psychological support and working with hard to populations, ethnic minority groups, diversity and difference. Chandni specialises in the treament of all anxiety and depressive disorders but also has advanced training and experience in treating the niche areas of: Perinatal Mental Health (prenatal & postnatal wellbeing), Birth Trauma, PTSD and Trauma, Past abuse, sexual assualt / sexual violence and rape
020 4538 9845
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London E14
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How can I find a therapist in London?

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Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online or over the phone 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.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.

What type of therapist is right for me?

Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.

Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

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.

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.