Counselling in London
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Guyonne Mary James
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
As we move through our journey in life, from young adulthood, through middle years and into eldership, we face continually changing joys and challenges. Coming into counselling with me at any of these stages will involve us exploring your unique path in life and helping you find ways to embrace that uniqueness more completely. My own journey has involved human rights awareness and mediating cultural inequality issues. I have worked with individuals, groups and communities to foster healing and positive change.
Not accepting new clients
Pat Reynolds
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You may be struggling to come to terms with issues such as abuse, neglect, unhelpful patterns of behaviour, a loss of relationship; or maybe it is your past that is keeping you stuck. Maybe you desire greater understanding of yourself and how you conduct yourself in relationships and why. Whatever the disturbance or trauma, I provide a safe and nurturing space for exploration. The therapeutic relationship creates space for the development of radical self-acceptance which brings the possibility of resolution and healing necessary for you to no longer be burdened by past unhelpful mental, emotional, physical behaviours.
London N8
Not accepting new clients
Alessandra Costanzo
Psychologist, MSc, CPsychol
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Italy and UK, based in London who provides therapy in Italian and in English, in my own studio and on line. I have many years of experience working in a variety of setting including clinical mental health and private practice. I work with adults and adolescents, struggling with mood, anxiety issues, PTSD, relationship difficulties, body image disturbance, emotional and relationship disorders, burnout and work-related stress, bullying and low self-esteem. I offer my service to individuals, families and couples, women and men in the transition to parenthood.
Joan Elaine Hall
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I feel clients want a place that they can be their authentic selves. They wish to be free to express themselves without a fear of being judgement. They need to feel that they are heard and what they say matters. They wish to be met at the point of their needs.
Peter Donnelly
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Verified
Verified
Feeling confused? Out of place? Not good enough? Therapy can offer you a space to explore these parts and connect more with your true self. I am an LGBT counsellor with experience in supporting people going through a range of confusion and distress including: anxiety and stress, family and relationship difficulties, sexuality and gender identity, low mood, loss, feeling stuck, and self esteem.
London SW4
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Dr Natalie V. Bailey
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Perhaps you are feeling down, hurt or anxious - maybe you are unsure about the future of a relationship, bereaved or just feel that you are not living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to support you on your journey towards healing, self-discovery, and development. As a Chartered Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist, I am committed to the well-being and development of all my clients.
Marina Pouliadi
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I work mainly within a Psychodynamic framework, although I have been trained in various therapeutic approaches including Systemic Psychotherapy and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy. I draw on my range of experience and skills to tailor therapy to each individual I am working with. First and foremost, I consider therapy as a means of understanding ourselves and the world around us. I am here to help you go through the journey of knowing and understanding yourself in a non-judgmental and compassionate space.
Serenia Yip
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Is something not quite 'right'? Are you feeling stressed? Anxious? Irritated? Mind racing 100 miles per hour? Rarely a good night sleep? Feeling down? Self critical? Having disproportionate anger? Numb? Scared? These feelings are not to be quickly 'fixed' with a few quick strategies; they need to be patiently understood because they are an important portal into understanding what needs to be attended to and healed in you, or, perhaps in your environment. They say, "The only way out is through", and I look forward to accompanying you on this journey where you start walking out of your difficulties and thrive.
Limor Tevet
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I believe that almost everyone can benefit from counselling. If you feel unhappy in your life, down and upset, or/and stressed, and you are ready to make a change in your life, counselling is for you; If you want to learn more about yourself, your behaviour, your patterns, and how to improve your life and your relationship with family, friends and work; If you want someone to listen and give you a safe, emphatic and non-judgemental space to reflect, to communicate your feelings and thoughts, while you are supported and guided during the process - counselling is for you!
Lorna Livingston
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I provide a confidential, non-judgemental and accepting space for you to explore your emotions, issues and difficulties and express your thoughts and feelings. My aim is to help my client gain a better understanding of their situation. I have experience working with people from all different backgrounds and dealing with a wide variety of issues.
Henry Olsen
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced counsellor registered with BACP. I work in Queens Park in London, and also work remotely (online and phone). I offer a non-judgmental space to help you explore your feelings, good and bad, in order to support you to move towards your true self. “I found therapy with you approachable and accessible. I really enjoyed your straightforwardness and authenticity. I felt held. Thank you”. William, 2022.
Alexander Isaksson
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
People come to therapy for a number of different reasons. Whereas some may struggle with low mood, anxiety, relationship issues, body image, unprocessed emotions to name a few issues, there is often an underlying sense of knowing that things can be different. Deep down we might even have a sense that we are already OK just as we are. Often at moments when we feel at ease, safe and open we come to experience something closer to 'home.' Coming into a caring therapeutic relationship can help us reconnected with ourselves as we learn to familiarise ourselves and heal abandoned, unintegrated parts of ourselves.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr Chloe Foster
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist with expertise in treating anxiety disorders and trauma using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). I specialise in treating obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social phobia, health anxiety, body dysmorphic disorder and phobias, including vomit phobia and needle phobia. I use my in-depth knowledge of anxiety disorders and extensive experience in CBT to support those I work with to bring change to their lives, even if they have struggled with anxiety for many years.
Victor Penda
Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
I can help with difficulties related to one's identity, relationships, and performance at work or sports. Common experiences may be a sense that you feel stuck or you may have noticed that you repeat the same dysfunctional cycle that does not serve you well. Major life changes may also open up unresolved wounds that may be causing disruptions in your everyday experiences.
Debbie Wilson
Counsellor, MA
Verified
Verified
If you are thinking about counselling it is likely that your life is causing you distress or is not fulfilling in the way you would like it to be. You might be facing a life changing event such as redundancy, bereavement or the end of a relationship. You may be struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem or difficult relationships. Or it may be that feel stuck and don’t know where you are going with your life.
Belinda Donn
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Providing anxiety counselling to adults struggling with racing thoughts, overwhelming emotions and uncontrollable worry. Learn and identify the sources and root causes to lessen your anxiety and take back control of your life. Being human and living in this world can sometimes seem difficult. A lot of the time, we aren't necessarily suffering from a sickness or disorder; rather life is chaotic and confusing and because we aren't born with a guide book, we frequently feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with the situations we find ourselves in.
Tas Franklin
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Life can sometimes feel hard. You may be struggling with your relationships, work or life in general. If you are finding it difficult to get through this, and to make a change for the better, I can help you. I know how earlier experiences can influence current feelings and actions, and by understanding them yourself you can start to make positive changes. I also have additional training and understanding of working with couples who are experiencing relationship difficulties and anyone who is struggling with loss and grief.
Sophie Rae
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I offer a safe and confidential space to understand and work collaboratively to address a range of issues such as mood, self-esteem, unhelpful ways of coping and relationships. I tailor my approach to each individual, using the most appropriate, evidence-based models of psychological therapy.
Amanda McDermott
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a fully qualified Counsellor and Coach offering a safe, judgement free, supportive and empathic space for you to explore your present and past experiences. I am an Integrative Therapist, which means I draw on and incorporate various approaches to therapy in order to provide you with a more personalised counselling service that suits you, your current situation and your goals.
Pinar Demir
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Welcome to my profile.My name is Pinar, I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. I combine different therapeutic tools and approaches to fit the needs of my clients.I work with children, adults and couples.In this day and age one in four people go through some kind of emotional or psychological difficulties throughout their lives.If that is how you have been feeling you are not alone, i am here to help you come to terms with your difficulties and help you resolve them with you.
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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 counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors 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, 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 counsellors. Many have been licensed by the country or state 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 counseling. 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.